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When Sakara was five, he began to play [[association football|football]] as a midfielder. Sakara began training in [[boxing]] at the age of 11. At 18 he began training with Roberto Almeida <ref name=biography>{{cite web |
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Revision as of 05:22, 20 April 2010
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| Alessio Sakara | |
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| Born | February 2, 1981 Rome, Italy |
| Other names | Legionarius |
| Nationality |  Italian |
| 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
Sakara was born in Rome on February 2, 1981. When Sakara was five, he began to play football as a midfielder. [1]
Sakara began training in boxing at the age of 11. At 18 he began training with Roberto Almeida [1] in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. [2] Before becoming a mixed martial arts fighter Sakara competed both as an amateur and professional boxer. [2]
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.[3] Sakara lost by TKO to middleweight Chris Leben at UFC 82.[3] 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.[4]
Sakara defeated James Irvin on March 21, 2010 at UFC LIVE: Vera vs. Jones[5] 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.[6]
Personal life
Alessio is married.[7]
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 |  James Irvin
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TKO (Punch) | UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones | 2010-03-21 | 1 | 2:01 | Broomfield, Colorado, US
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| 14–7 (1) | Win |  Thales Leites
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Decision (Split) | UFC 101: Declaration | 2009-08-08 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
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| 13–7 (1) | Win | Joe Vedepo
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KO (Head Kick) | UFC Fight Night 15 | 2008-09-17 | 1 | 1:27 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US
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| 12–7 (1) | Loss | Chris Leben
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TKO (Punches) | UFC 82: Pride of a Champion | 2008-03-01 | 1 | 3:16 | Columbus, Ohio, US
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| 12–6 (1) | Win | James Lee
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TKO (Punches) | UFC 80: Rapid Fire | 2008-01-19 | 1 | 1:30 |  Newcastle, England, United Kingdom
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| 11–6 (1) | Loss | Houston Alexander
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TKO (Knee and Punches) | UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion | 2007-09-08 | 1 | 1:01 | London, England, United Kingdom
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| 11–5 (1) | Win |  Victor Valimaki
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TKO (Punches) | UFC 70: Nations Collide | 2007-04-21 | 1 | 1:44 | Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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| 10–5 (1) | Loss | Drew McFedries
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TKO (Punches) | UFC 65: Bad Intentions | 2006-11-18 | 1 | 4:07 | Sacramento, California, US
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| 10–4 (1) | Loss | Dean Lister
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Submission (Triangle Choke) | UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie | 2006-05-27 | 1 | 1:20 | Los Angeles, California, US
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| 10–3 (1) | Win |  Elvis Sinosic
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Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3 | 2006-02-04 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US
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| 9–3 (1) | NC | Ron Faircloth
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No Contest (Faircloth kicked Sakara in groin) | UFC 55: Fury | 2005-10-07 | 2 | 0:10 | Uncasville, Connecticut, US
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| 9–3 | Win |  Frank Amaugou
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Decision (Unanimous) | King of the Ring | 2005-02-19 | N/A | N/A | Milan, Italy
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| 8–3 | Win |  Tihamer Brunner
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TKO | Ring Fight | 2004-11-20 | N/A | N/A | Bergamo, Italy
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| 7–3 | Loss | Assuerio Silva
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Decision (Unanimous) | Jungle Fight 3 | 2004-10-23 | 3 | 5:00 | Manaus, Brazil
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| 7–2 | Win | Eduardo Maiorino
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KO | Real Fight 1 | 2004-07-30 | 1 | 0:30 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| 6–2 | Win | Rafael Tatu
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TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | Meca World Vale Tudo 9 | 2003-08-01 | 2 | 4:18 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| 5–2 | Win | Damien Riccio
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Decision | Martial Arts Day | 2003-05-11 | 2 | 6:00 | Rome, Italy
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| 4–2 | Win | David Mortelette
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TKO (Punches) | Resa Dei Conti 6 | 2002-12-20 | 1 | 1:12 | Livorno, Italy
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| 3–2 | Loss |  Roman Zentsov
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Decision (Unanimous) | M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 4 | 2002-11-15 | 2 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia
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| 3–1 | Loss |  Simon Holmes
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | CWFC 1: Armageddon | 2002-07-27 | 1 | 4:50 | London, England, United Kingdom
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| 3–0 | Win | Adam Woolmer
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Submission (Kimura) | CWFC 1: Armageddon | 2002-07-27 | 1 | 0:21 | London, England, United Kingdom
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| 2–0 | Win | Mastioli Mastioli
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Submission (Armbar) | Fight Night | 2002-06-21 | 1 | 0:20 | Pomezia, Italy
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| 1–0 | Win | Di Clementi
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KO | Fight Night | 2002-06-21 | 1 | 0:13 | Pomezia, Italy
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References
- ^ a b Sakara, Alessio. "Documento senza titolo". alessiosakara.tv. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ^ 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