Rising UFC heavyweight prospect Augusto Sakai has no problem facing fellow Brazilians on his path to a title shot. However, there is one name he would prefer not to cross unless there is a belt on the line: former champion Junior dos Santos.
In an interview with Ag Fight, Sakai explained how he helped JDS prepare for the former champ’s bout against Ben Rothwell, an experience that would make it tough for him to take on ‘Cigano’ in the Octagon. On the other hand, Augusto did point out he has no problems taking on another Brazilian who also wore the heavyweight belt not too long ago: Fabricio Werdum.