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Alessio Sakara (born September 2, 1981) is an Italian mixed martial arts fighter and boxer, and he currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) Middleweight division. Sakara is a former world junior boxing contender.

Background

Sakara was born in Rome on September 2, 1981. When Sakara was five he began to play football as a midfielder. Sakara began training in boxing at the age of 11, and at 18 he began training with Roberto Almeida in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Before becoming a mixed martial arts fighter Sakara competed both as an amateur and professional boxer.

In 2008 he signed with American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. Due to his boxing background, Sakara is primarily a striker.

UFC career

Sakara was on the Undercard at UFC 55: Fury fighting against Ron Faircloth. The bout was ruled a No Contest due to an inside leg kick to Sakara's groin. Sakara 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. Sakara lost by TKO to middleweight Chris Leben at UFC 82.

At UFC Fight Night 15 Sakara defeated Joe Vedepo in the first round with a head kick, which earned him honours for the "Knockout of the Night".

Sakara then defeated Thales Leites by a very controversial 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.

Sakara defeated James Irvin on March 21, 2010 at UFC LIVE: Vera vs. Jones via first round TKO. Since moving to train with American Top Team, Sakara has gone 4–1 in the UFC.

Sakara was forced to pull out of his fight at UFC 116 with Nate Marquardt due to the death of his father.

Sakara was then scheduled to face Jorge Rivera on August 28, 2010 at UFC 118, but Rivera pulled out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Gerald Harris. Sakara was then forced off the card with an injury and replaced by Joe Vedepo.

His bout with Rivera has been rescheduled and is expected to take place on November 13, 2010 at UFC 122.

Personal life

Sakara is married.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional boxing record

External links

• Sherdog Profile
• UFC Profile
• Professional boxing record for Alessio Sakara from BoxRec
• Official website
• American Top Team
• facts for Sakara relation to egyptian Sakari

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