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Before becoming a mixed martial arts fighter Sakara competed both as an amateur and professional boxer. <ref name=training /> |
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He recently signed with [[American Top Team]] in Coconut Creek, Florida. Due to his boxing background, Sakara is primarily a striker. |
He recently signed with [[American Top Team]] in Coconut Creek, Florida. Due to his boxing background, Sakara is primarily a striker. |
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Alessio Sakara | |
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Born | Rome, Italy | September 2, 1981
Other names | Legionarius |
Nationality | ![]() |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
Division | Middleweight |
Style | Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Fighting out of | Miami, Florida, USA |
Team | American Top Team |
Professional boxing record | |
Total | 9 |
Wins | 8 |
By knockout | 6 |
Losses | 1 |
By knockout | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 23 |
Wins | 15 |
By knockout | 9 |
By submission | 2 |
Losses | 7 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Alessio Sakara (born September 2, 1981) is an Italian mixed martial arts fighter, boxer and currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) Middleweight division. Sakara is a former world junior boxing contender.
Biography and Training
When Sakara was five, he began to play football as a midfielder. Sakara began training in boxing at the age of 11. At 18 he began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. [1] Before becoming a mixed martial arts fighter Sakara competed both as an amateur and professional boxer. [1]
He recently signed with American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. Due to his boxing background, Sakara is primarily a striker.
UFC Career
He was part of UFC 80 in Newcastle, England, where he won via TKO in the first round against veteran James Lee. Following his victory over Lee, Sakara announced that he would be moving down to the middleweight division.[2] Sakara lost by TKO to middleweight Chris Leben at UFC 82.[2] He defeated Joe Vedepo in the first round with a head kick, which earned him honours for the Knockout of the Night. Most recently, Alessio defeated Thales Leites by split decision at UFC 101.
Sakara was scheduled to face Rousimar Palhares on December 5, 2009 at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, but had to withdraw after suffering an undisclosed injury while training. He was replaced by Lucio Linhares.[3]
Sakara defeated James Irvin on March 21, 2010 at UFC LIVE: Vera vs. Jones[4] via first round TKO. Since moving to train with American Top Team, Sakara has gone 4-1 in the UFC.
After his win over Irvin, Sakara hopes for a big step up in competition, eyeing a potential bout with Michael Bisping.[5]
Personal life
Alessio is married.[6]
Mixed martial arts record
23 matches | 15 wins | 7 losses |
By knockout | 9 | 3 |
By submission | 2 | 2 |
By decision | 4 | 2 |
No contests | 1 |
Record | Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
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15-7-1 | Win | ![]() |
TKO (Punch) | UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones | 2010-03-21 | 1 | 2:01 | ![]() |
14–7–1 | Win | ![]() |
Decision (Split) | UFC 101: Declaration | 2009-08-08 | 3 | 5:00 | ![]() |
13–7–1 | Win | ![]() |
KO (Head Kick) | UFC Fight Night 15 | 2008-09-17 | 1 | 1:27 | ![]() |
12–7-1 | Loss | ![]() |
TKO (Punches) | UFC 82: Pride of a Champion | 2008-03-01 | 1 | 3:16 | ![]() |
12–6–1 | Win | ![]() |
TKO (Punches) | UFC 80: Rapid Fire | 2008-01-19 | 1 | 1:30 | ![]() |
11–6–1 | Loss | ![]() |
TKO (Knee and Punches) | UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion | 2007-09-08 | 1 | 1:01 | ![]() |
11–5–1 | Win | ![]() |
TKO (Punches) | UFC 70: Nations Collide | 2007-04-21 | 1 | 1:44 | ![]() |
10–5–1 | Loss | ![]() |
TKO (Punches) | UFC 65: Bad Intentions | 2006-11-18 | 1 | 4:07 | ![]() |
10–4–1 | Loss | ![]() |
Submission (Triangle Choke) | UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie | 2006-05-27 | 1 | 1:20 | ![]() |
10–3–1 | Win | ![]() |
Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3 | 2006-02-04 | 3 | 5:00 | ![]() |
9–3–1 | NC | ![]() |
No Contest (Faircloth kicked Sakara in groin) | UFC 55: Fury | 2005-10-07 | 2 | 0:10 | ![]() |
9–3 | Win | ![]() |
Decision (Unanimous) | King of the Ring | 2005-02-19 | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
8–3 | Win | ![]() |
TKO | Ring Fight | 2004-11-20 | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
7–3 | Loss | ![]() |
Decision (Unanimous) | Jungle Fight 3 | 2004-10-23 | 3 | 5:00 | ![]() |
7–2 | Win | ![]() |
KO | Real Fight 1 | 2004-07-30 | 1 | 0:30 | ![]() |
6–2 | Win | ![]() |
TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | Meca World Vale Tudo 9 | 2003-08-01 | 2 | 4:18 | ![]() |
5–2 | Win | ![]() |
Decision | Martial Arts Day | 2003-05-11 | 2 | 6:00 | ![]() |
4–2 | Win | ![]() |
TKO (Punches) | Resa Dei Conti 6 | 2002-12-20 | 1 | 1:12 | ![]() |
3–2 | Loss | ![]() |
Decision (Unanimous) | M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 4 | 2002-11-15 | 2 | 5:00 | ![]() |
3–1 | Loss | ![]() |
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | CWFC 1: Armageddon | 2002-07-27 | 1 | 4:50 | ![]() |
3–0 | Win | ![]() |
Submission (Kimura) | CWFC 1: Armageddon | 2002-07-27 | 1 | 0:21 | ![]() |
2–0 | Win | ![]() |
Submission (Armbar) | Fight Night | 2002-06-21 | 1 | 0:20 | ![]() |
1–0 | Win | ![]() |
KO | Fight Night | 2002-06-21 | 1 | 0:13 | ![]() |
References
- ^ a b "Alessio Sakara Bio, Free Videos and More". ufc.com. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
- ^ a b Caplan, Sam (2008-01-28). "Exclusive:Chris Leben to Fight Alessio Sakara". ProElite.com. Retrieved 2008-01-28.
- ^ "TUF 10 Finale: Rousimar Palhares vs Lucio Linhares set for Dec. 5 with Alessio Sakara hurt". MMAMania. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
- ^ "James Irvin returns against Alessio Sakara at "UFC LIVE: Vera vs. Jones"". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
- ^ "Despite odd ending, Alessio Sakara comfortable with win, eyes Michael Bisping next". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2010-03-23.
- ^ "Italian Pride: UFCmania exclusive interview with Alessio Sakara". MMAMANIA.com. 2007-08-18. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
External links
- Sherdog Profile
- UFC Profile
- Boxing record for Alessio Sakara from BoxRec (registration required)
- [1]
- American Top Team
- [2]
- facts for Sakara relation to egyptian Sakari