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Alessio SakaraLHW
Light HeavyweightMMA

Alessio Sakara

"Legionarius"

ItalyItalyAge 44American Top TeamBellator
22
Wins
13
Losses
0
Draws · 2 NC
82%
Finish Rate
16
KO / TKO
2
Submissions
2002
Pro Debut

Biography

Alessio Sakara is an Italian professional mixed martial artist, former professional boxer and Sanshou kickboxer who competed in the Light Heavyweight division. He currently is a bare-knuckle boxer for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship where he is the current BKFC Cruiserweight Champion. A professional competitor since 2002, Sakara has also formerly competed for the UFC, Bellator MMA, Jungle Fight, Cage Warriors, and M-1 Global.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy48%
Takedown accuracy79%

3.96

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.8

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.18

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0

avg

Submissions

0.79

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 183 cmUFC debut Feb. 4, 2006Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO16
Decision2
Submission2

Finish Rate

82%
18 of 22
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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W
W
L
W
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W
W

Mixed Martial Arts37 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesPrince McLeanH2HTKO (shoulder injury)R1Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 8Nov 15, 2024
WinUnited StatesCanaan GrigsbyH2HTKO (punches)R1Bellator 230Oct 12, 2019
LossEnglandKent KauppinenH2HKO (punch)R1Bellator 211Dec 1, 2018
WinEnglandJamie SloaneH2HTKO (punches)R1Bellator 203Jul 14, 2018
LossBrazilRafael CarvalhoH2HKO (elbow)R1Bellator 190Dec 9, 2017
WinUnited StatesJoey BeltranH2HTKO (punches)R1Bellator 168Dec 10, 2016
WinUnited StatesBrian RogersH2HKO (punches)R2Bellator 152Apr 16, 2016
WinGermanyDib AkilH2HTKO (punches)R1Final Fight Championship 19Sep 18, 2015
NCPolandMaciej BrowarskiH2HNC (overturned)R1Final Fight Championship 16Dec 6, 2014
LossNico MusokeSubmission (armbar)R1UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. MunozOct 26, 2013
LossCanadaPatrick CôtéH2HDQ (punches to back of head)R1UFC 154Nov 17, 2012
LossUnited StatesBrian StannH2HKO (punches)R1UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. SilvaApr 14, 2012
LossUnited StatesChris WeidmanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Live: Sanchez vs. KampmannMar 3, 2011
WinUnited StatesJames IrvinH2HTKO (punch)R1UFC Live: Vera vs. JonesMar 21, 2010
WinBrazilThales LeitesH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 101Aug 8, 2009
WinUnited StatesJoe VedepoH2HKO (head kick)R1UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. NeerSep 17, 2008
LossUnited StatesChris LebenH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 82Mar 1, 2008
WinUnited StatesJames LeeH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 80Jan 19, 2008
LossUnited StatesHouston AlexanderH2HTKO (knee and punches)R1UFC 75Sep 8, 2007
WinCanadaVictor ValimakiH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 70Apr 21, 2007
LossUnited StatesDrew McFedriesH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 65Nov 18, 2006
LossUnited StatesDean ListerH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1UFC 60May 27, 2006
WinAustraliaElvis SinosicH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 57Feb 4, 2006
NCUnited StatesRon FairclothH2HNC (Sakara kicked in the groin)R2UFC 55Oct 7, 2005
WinFrank AmaugouH2HDecision (unanimous)R3King of the RingFeb 19, 2005
WinHungaryTihamer BrunnerH2HTKO (punches)N/ARing FightNov 20, 2004
LossBrazilAssuério SilvaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Jungle Fight 3Oct 23, 2004
WinBrazilEduardo MaiorinoH2HKO (punches)R1Real Fight 1Jul 30, 2004
WinYeon JungKO (punches)R1WXF: X-Impact World Championships 2003Dec 3, 2003
WinRafael TatuH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2Meca 9: Meca World Vale Tudo 9Aug 1, 2003
WinFranceDamien RiccioH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Martial Arts DayMay 11, 2003
WinFranceDavid MorteletteH2HTKO (punches)R1Resa Dei Conti 6Dec 20, 2002
LossRussiaRoman ZentsovH2HDecision (unanimous)R2M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 4Nov 15, 2002
LossSimon HolmesH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1CWFC 1: ArmageddonJul 27, 2002
WinEnglandAdam WoolmerH2HSubmission (kimura)R1CWFC 1: ArmageddonJul 27, 2002
WinMastioliSubmission (armbar)R1Fight NightJun 21, 2002
WinDi ClementiH2HKO (punches)R1Fight NightJun 21, 2002

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Prince McLeanPrince McLean9-12-0 · LHWCanaan GrigsbyCanaan Grigsby8-8-0 · MWKent KauppinenKent Kauppinen13-7-0 · MWJamie SloaneJamie Sloane10-5-0 · LHWRafael CarvalhoRafael Carvalho17-9-0 · LHWJoey BeltranJoey Beltran18-15-0 · LHWBrian RogersBrian Rogers15-9-0 · MWDib AkilDib Akil2-2-0 · HWMaciej BrowarskiMaciej Browarski14-9-0 · MWNicholas MusokeNicholas Musoke16-5-0 · WWPatrick CotePatrick Cote23-11-0 · WWBrian StannBrian Stann12-6-0 · MW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.