Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_48 (location VARCHAR, round VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What was the location of the match that ended before round 2, against Hikaru Sato?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT location FROM table_name_48 WHERE round < 2 AND opponent = "hikaru sato"