Gerald Harris vs. Alessio Sakara keeps spot on UFC 118 "UFC Prelims" broadcast (7/27/2010 7:40:00 PM)
Despite the loss of middleweight Jorge Rivera due to a broken arm, replacement fighter Gerald Harris and opponent Alessio Sakara have kept their spot on the UFC 118 "UFC Prelims" broadcast. A source close to the event today confirmed the news with MMAjunkie.com. Harris vs. Sakara, as well as Terry Etim vs. Joe Lauzon, remain on the one-hour Spike TV broadcast, which precedes the night's pay-per-view main card.
Gerald Harris steps in for injured Jorge Rivera, faces Alessio Sakara at UFC 118 (7/23/2010 10:10:00 PM)
Jorge Rivera's loss will be Gerald Harris' gain. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the promotion that Harris has verbally agreed to replace Rivera and now faces Alessio Sakara (15-7 MMA, 6-4 UFC) at UFC 118. Bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly. Featuring a lightweight title rematch between current champion Frankie Edgar and former title holder B.J. Penn, UFC 118 takes place Aug. 28 at Boston's TD Garden.
Gerald Harris Steps In to Face Alessio Sakara at UFC 118 (7/23/2010 12:55:20 PM)
Rising middleweight Gerald Harris had agreed to replace injured Jorge Rivera and will face Alessio Sakara on the Spike-televised preliminary card at "UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2" on August 28 in Boston. The UFC 118 fight card is headlined by a rematch between lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn and also features Randy Couture vs. James Toney and Kenny Florian vs. Gray Maynard.
Broken Arm Forces Jorge Rivera Out of UFC 118 Bout with Alessio Sakara (7/23/2010 6:23:00 AM)
Jorge Rivera has been forced out of his UFC 118 matchup with fellow middleweight Alessio Sakara after suffering a broken arm while training for the August 28 event in Boston, the Massachusetts native Rivera announced today. The bout was scheduled to air during the one-hour UFC 118 prelims special on Spike, which also includes Joe Lauzon vs. Terry Etim.
UFC 118 Prelims Lauzon vs. Etim, Rivera vs. Sakara to Air Live on Spike TV (6/25/2010 12:15:37 AM)
Filed under: UFC, NewsUFC 118 will mark the organization's first foray to the Boston area, and when Spike TV airs its now customary prelim special prior to the event, the featured fights will showcase some of the most popular fighters to come out of Beantown. The lightweight scrap between Joe Lauzon, a native of Bridgewater, Mass., and Terry Etim and the middleweight fight between Milford, Mass., native Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara will air live on Spike, the network announced Thursday.
Spike TV confirms "UFC Prelims" with UFC 118's Lauzon vs. Etim, Rivera vs. Sakara (6/24/2010 4:15:00 PM)
As expected Spike TV will host a one-hour "UFC Prelims" special prior to the pay-per-view-televised main card of August's UFC 118 event. MMAjunkie.com first reported earlier this week that the special was in the works. Spike TV officials today announced the PPV teaser features Massachusetts-based fighters Joe Lauzon and Jorge Rivera, who respectively fight Terry Etim and Alessio Sakara at the Boston show.
UFC 118 Prelims Lauzon vs. Etim, Rivera vs. Sakara to Air on Spike TV (6/24/2010 6:47:38 AM)
As expected, Spike TV today confirmed that it will feature a pair Boston-area natives on it's "UFC Prelims" broadcast for UFC 118 on August 28, as Joe Lauzon faces Terry Etim and Jorge Rivera meets Alessio Sakara.
Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara targeted for August's UFC 118 in Boston (5/4/2010 9:00:00 PM)
UFC middleweight Jorge Rivera told MMAjunkie.com in March that he shouldn't even have to ask to fight at UFC 118, the promotion's first trip to Boston. Apparently, he didn't. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the promotion that the Massachusetts resident and Italian slugger Alessio Sakara have verbally agreed to meet at the event.
Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara In The Works for UFC 118 in Boston (5/4/2010 1:00:02 PM)
After recently withdrawing from a July showdown against middleweight contender Nate Marquardt following the death of his father, Alessio Sakara is now expected to return to action against Massachusetts native Jorge Rivera at UFC 118 on August 28 in Boston.
Family death forces Alessio Sakara out of UFC 116, August return possible (5/3/2010 5:30:00 PM)
A death in the family has forced UFC middleweight Alessio Sakara out of July's UFC 116 event and a planned bout with Nate Marquardt. Sakara's manager, Dan Lambert, today told MMAjunkie.com Sakara will remain in Italy following his father's death but hopes to make a return in August. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer first reported the bout's cancellation over the weekend.
Sakara Out Against Marquardt For Ufc 116 (5/2/2010 3:35:42 PM)
Just days after a middleweight match-up between Nate Marquardt and Alessio Sakara was confirmed for UFC 116 in Las Vegas, it was canceled just as quickly....
Alessio Sakara Withdraws from UFC 116 Matchup with Nate Marquardt (5/2/2010 7:00:19 AM)
Resurgent middleweight Alessio Sakara has withdrawn from his rumored matchup with 185-pound contender Nate Marquardt that had been scheduled for UFC 116 on July 3 in Las Vegas following the death of his father. Marquardt is expected to remain on the UFC 116 card, though a replacement opponent has not yet been confirmed.
Nate Marquardt takes on Alessio Sakara on UFC 116 main card in July (4/26/2010 4:25:00 PM)
A middleweight bout between Nate Marquardt and Alessio Sakara will be part of UFC 116. A source close to one of the competitors told MMAjunkie.com that bout agreements are in the process of being finalized and that the fight will be part of the night's televised main card. MMA reporter Joe Ferraro first reported the possibility of the fight on Twitter. UFC 116 takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs on pay-per-view.
Nate Marquardt Vs. Alessio Sakara At Ufc 116 (4/26/2010 9:41:07 AM)
UFC 116 in Las Vegas is a card that's filling up quickly as another bout has been confirmed for the July 3 card that will pit top ten middleweight Nate Marquardt against American Top Team fighter Alessio Sakara....
UFC 116: Marquardt vs. Sakara, Schaub vs. Tuchscher Likely for July 3 in Las Vegas (4/24/2010 9:00:25 AM)
Middleweight contender Nate Marquardt will look to rebound from his recent setback when he likely returns against resurgent 185-pounder Alessio Sakara at UFC 116, while The Ultimate Fighter 10 runner-up Brendan Schaub is expected to face fellow heavyweight Chris Tuchscherer at the July 3 event in Las Vegas.
Ufc's Sakara Responds To Irvin Fight Critics (3/26/2010 8:52:56 AM)
UFC middleweight Alessio Sakara responds to recent media criticism regarding his win over James Irvin at Sunday's UFC on Versus event...
Despite odd ending, Alessio Sakara comfortable with win, eyes Michael Bisping next (3/23/2010 9:35:00 PM)
As the old saying goes, a win is a win. But for UFC middleweight Alessio Sakara, his UFC on Versus 1 win over James Irvin came in a less-than-desirable fashion after a legal punch to the eye led directly to a first-round finish of "The Sandman." Despite the auspicious ending to the bout, Sakara looked impressive in the opening minutes of the contest, and the win was his third-straight in the UFC. And now "Legionarius," who once appeared close to losing his spot in the UFC, has his eyes on some of the middleweight division's best.
Alessio Sakara TKOs James Irvin (3/21/2010 9:19:00 PM)
by Michael David SmithFiled under: UFCAlessio Sakara defeated James Irvin by first-round TKO Sunday night at UFC on Versus 1, landing a perfectly placed punch directly to Irvin's eye and forcing Irvin to stop fighting. Sakara appeared to hurt Irvin with a right hand in the opening seconds, and he was landing clean, effective punches throughout, and he appeared to be on his way to winning the first round solidly. Midway through the first round, however, the fight ended on somewhat odd circumstances when Sakara landed a left hook directly to Irvin's right eye, and Irvin crumpled to the ground.Alessio Sakara TKOs James Irvin originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:19:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
UFC on Versus 1 Live Blog: Alessio Sakara vs. James Irvin Updates (3/21/2010 9:09:00 PM)
by Mike ChiappettaFiled under: UFCThis is the UFC on Versus 1 live blog for Alessio Sakara vs. James Irvin, a middleweight bout on tonight's Versus card. Irvin is making his first appearance since losing to Anderson Silva in July 2008. It's also his debut as a middleweight. The live blog begins below.UFC on Versus 1 Live Blog: Alessio Sakara vs. James Irvin Updates originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:09:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Sakara Takes Out Irvin At Ufc On Versus (3/21/2010 6:52:47 PM)
Alessio Sakara defeated James Irvin at UFC on Versus, winning by technical knockout spoiling Irvin’s debut as a middleweight.
James Irvin, Alessio Sakara Know Why They're on TV (3/19/2010 10:30:00 AM)
by Michael David SmithFiled under: MMA Videos, UFCJames Irvin vs. Alessio Sakara is not a particularly relevant fight in the middleweight division in mixed martial arts. Neither guy is a win away, or even two or three wins away, from title contention. But it will be the first fight on UFC on Versus 1 Sunday night, and both guys show in this preview video that they understand the reason they've been matched up in the first UFC fight ever to air on Versus.James Irvin, Alessio Sakara Know Why They're on TV originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
UFC on Versus 1 Video: Alessio Sakara vs. James Irvin Pre-Fight Interviews (3/19/2010 2:00:59 AM)
Check out the complete "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones" fight card in MMAFrenzy.com's UFC rumors section, and stay tuned for complete UFC on Versus 1 coverage, including live UFC on Versus 1 results this Sunday, March 27.
Alessio Sakara vs. James Irvin promoted, completes UFC on Versus 1 main card (3/9/2010 6:40:00 PM)
A potential light-heavyweight slugfest between Alessio Sakara and James Irvin has been promoted to main-card status at UFC on Versus 1 and brings to four the number of televised bouts for the event, MMAjunkie.com has confirmed with event officials. UFC on Versus 1 takes place Sunday March 21 at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo. It's the first UFC card televised live on the cable channel, and light heavyweights Brandon Vera and Jon Jones fight in the evening's main event.
Alessio Sakara vs. James Irvin Completes UFC on Versus 1 Main Card (3/9/2010 10:42:33 AM)
A previously-reported matchup between middleweight sluggers Alessio Sakara and James Irvin has been promoted to complete the four-fight main card for "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones", the UFC's Versus debut which takes place on March 21 at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado.
Brilz vs. Schafer, Gormley vs. Schaub, Irvin vs. Sakara all official for UFC on Versus 1 (1/21/2010 11:45:00 PM)
A trio of matchups was today officially added to the UFC's debut on Versus. Jason Brilz vs. Eric Schafer, Chase Gormley vs. Brendan Schaub and James Irvin vs. Alessio Sakara were all officially added to the preliminary card of "UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones." The Gormley-Schaub and Irvin-Sakara matchups were previously reported by MMAjunkie.com.
James Irvin returns against Alessio Sakara at "UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones" (1/15/2010 12:30:00 PM)
James Irvin (14-5 MMA, 4-4 UFC) will return to the UFC as a middleweight when he takes on Alessio Sakara (14-7 MMA, 5-4 UFC) at "UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones." The bout was first reported by MMAWeekly.com, and MMAjunkie.com confirmed the addition late Thursday evening with sources close to the situation. "UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones" is slated for March 21 at The Odeum in Broomfield, Colo., and features a light heavyweight clash between Jon Jones and Brandon Vera.
James Irvin vs. Alessio Sakara Added to “UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones” (1/15/2010 4:00:26 AM)
James Irvin is scheduled to return to the Octagon and make his middleweight debut against Alessio Sakara at "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones" on March 21 near Denver, Colorado. UFC on Versus 1 is headlined by Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones and also features Junior dos Santos vs. Gabriel Gonzaga, Anthony Johnson vs. John Howard, and Sean Sherk vs. Clay Guida.
James Irvin Vs. Alessio Sakara At Ufc On Versus (1/14/2010 2:15:18 PM)
It was announced on MMAWeekly last week that James "Sandman" Irvin was returning in March, and now he has a date and an opponent. American Top Team fighter, Alessio Sakara, has been tapped to face the former WEC champion in a middleweight bout for the UFC on Versus card on March 21....
Lucio Linhares Replaces Alessio Sakara, Fights Rousimar Palhares at TUF 10 Finale (9/28/2009 8:00:38 AM)
M-1 veteran Lucio Linhares has signed with the UFC and will make his Octagon debut against Rousimar Palhares at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, replacing Alessio Sakara on the December 5 card in Las Vegas. card . Linhares has won five-straight, including a first-round submission of Mikhail Zayats at last month's M-1: Breakthrough event, while Palhares is 2-1 in the UFC with a victory over Jeremy Horn in his last fight in January.
TUF 10 Finale: Rousimar Palhares vs Lucio Linhares set for Dec. 5 with Alessio Sakara hurt (9/27/2009 1:05:05 PM)
UFC newcomer Lucio Linhares (13-4) will replace the injured Alessio Sakara and make his Octagon debut against Rousimar Palhares (9-2) at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 Finale in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec. 5, according to our friends at BrasilCombate.com.br. Linhares has torn up the M-1 Global circuit for the past 18 months, amassing a solid
Palhares Vs. Sakara At Tuf 10 Finale (8/21/2009 11:20:05 AM)
Middleweights Alessio Sakara and Rousimar Palhares will finally meet at the "TUF 10" finale on Dec. 5 in Las Vegas...
Rousimar Palhares and Alessio Sakara booked for The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale in December (8/20/2009 5:30:00 PM)
A middleweight contest originally slated for UFC 101 will instead take place at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, as Rousimar Palhares (9-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) will meet Alessio Sakara (14-7 MMA, 5-4 UFC) at the event. Tatame.com was the first to report the contest, and MMAjunkie.com has since confirmed the matchup from sources close to the event. The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale is scheduled for Dec. 5 at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The main card airs live on pay per view.
Alessio Sakara vs. Rousimar Palhares Added to TUF 10 Finale (8/20/2009 4:23:02 AM)
A middleweight matchup between Alessio Sakara and Rousimar Palhares has been booked for The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale on December 5 in Las Vegas, Tatame reports. The fight between Sakara and Palhares was originally scheduled to take place at UFC 99 in June, then was shifted to UFC 101 on August 8. An broken leg forced Palhares out of the fight, while Sakara remained on the card, defeating Thales Leites by split decision.
TUF 10 Finale: Alessio Sakara vs Rousimar Palhares rebooked for Dec. 5 (8/20/2009 3:23:19 AM)
Former Italian boxer Alessio Sakara will finally tangle with Brazilian jiu-jitsu submission specialist Rousimar Palhares at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 Finale in Las Vegas on December 5, according to Tatame.com. The two were originally set for battle at UFC 101 back on August 8 until Palhares suffered a tibia fracture during training that required surgery. Thales
UFC News: UFC 101 Results: Thales Leites vs. Alessio Sakara (8/8/2009 8:03:22 PM)
UFC 101 Results: Thales Leites vs. Alessio Sakara
UFC News: UFC 101 Results: Thales Leites vs. Alessio Sakara (8/8/2009 6:33:21 PM)
UFC 101 Results: Thales Leites vs. Alessio Sakara
Thales Leites vs Alessio Sakara fight on tap for UFC 101 (5/11/2009 2:20:39 PM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) must want to see how far along the Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills of former Italian boxer-turned mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara, have come since his submission loss to Dean Lister back in 2006. That's because ground specialist and former number one middleweight contender, Thales Leites, will fill-in for the injured black belt,
Thales Leites Agrees To Fight Alessio Sakara at UFC 101 (5/11/2009 2:10:13 PM)
Recent middleweight title challenger Thales Leites has been tapped to replace an injured Rousimar Palhares and square off with Alessio Sakara at UFC 101 on August 8th in Philadelphia. Leites confirmed the bout to InTheGuard.tv earlier today. Palhares was forced to withdraw from the 185-pound bout on Saturday after suffering a broken leg during training. “What is most
Broken Leg Forces Palhares Out of UFC 101 Matchup With Sakara (5/9/2009 3:54:47 AM)
A broken tibia suffered during a recent wrestling session has forced Rousimar Palhares (9-2) out of his scheduled matchup with Alessio Sakara (17-7), which was to take place on August 29th at UFC 101 in Philadelphia. According to InTheGuard.tv, who first reported the injury citing the Portugese ITGFightTalk radio show, Palhares will be out for at
Broken leg forces Rousimar Palhares to withdraw from UFC 101 fight against Alessio Sakara (5/8/2009 9:03:22 PM)
Brazilian jiu-jitsu submission specialist Rousimar Palhares was forced to withdraw from his fight against former Italian boxer Alessio Sakara that according to a report from Intheguard.tv, was signed for UFC 101 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on August 8. “Toquinho” suffered a tibia fracture during training that required surgery. The up-and-coming Palhares was fresh off
Alessio Sakara vs. Rousimar Palhares Added to UFC 99 (3/31/2009 5:11:13 AM)
A middleweight bout between Alessio Sakara and Rousimar Palhares has been added to the preliminary lineup for UFC 99, which takes place on June 13 at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany. The matchup was first ...
Alessio Sakara Vs Rousimar Palhares At Ufc 99 (3/30/2009 11:03:51 AM)
The card continues to grow for UFC 99 in Germany, as Rousimar "Toquinho" Palhares will return for a middleweight match-up against American Top Team fighter Alessio Sakara...
Alessio Sakara vs Rousimar Palhares UFC 99 fight possible June 13 (3/30/2009 9:11:47 AM)
Former Italian boxer Alessio Sakara will tangle with Brazilian jiu-jitsu submission specialist Rousimar Palhares at UFC 99 from the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, on June 13, according to MMAWeekly.com. Talk about a clash of styles. “Legionarius” is coming off a brutal knockout of Joe Vedepo via head kick at UFC Fight Night 15 back in September
Alessio Sakara vs Alan Belcher on tap for UFC 99 on June 13 (3/3/2009 2:37:22 PM)
Veteran UFC workhorses Alessio Sakara and Alan Belcher, who have a combined 17 appearances inside the Octagon, are penciled in to duke it out in a middleweight bout at UFC 99 from the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany on June 13 according to MMAWeekly. “Legionarius” is coming off a brutal knockout of Joe Vedepo via head
Belcher Vs Sakara On Tap For Ufc 99 In Germany (3/3/2009 1:40:56 PM)
A middleweight tilt between American Top Team fighter Alessio Sakara and Roufusport fighter Alan Belcher appears set to take place at UFC 99 in Germany...
Dan Miller to replace Alessio Sakara at UFC Fight Night 17 against Jake Rosholt (1/8/2009 7:28:38 AM)
Octagon veteran Alessio Sakara (13-7) was forced to withdraw from his bout against up-and-coming middleweight prospect Jake Rosholt (5-0) at UFC Fight Night 17 from the University of Southern Florida (USF) Sun Dome in Tampa, Fla., on February 7, 2009 due to a shoulder injury. Replacing “Legionarius” will be IFL veteran Dan Miller, who confirmed the
Dan Miller Steps In Against Jake Rosholt (1/8/2009 1:27:02 AM)
A change has been made for the upcoming Feb 17 UFC Fight Night card in Tampa, Fla as MMAWeekly.com confirmed late on Wednesday night that Dan Miller has stepped in to replace Alessio Sakara in a middleweight match-up with former WEC fighter, Jake Rosholt...
Alessio Sakara vs Jake Rosholt fight set for UFC Fight Night 17 (12/24/2008 5:43:30 AM)
Octagon veteran Alessio Sakara (13-7) will welcome up-and-coming middleweight prospect Jake Rosholt (5-0) to the big leagues when the pair meet up in a middleweight match at UFC Fight Night 17 from the University of Southern Florida (USF) Sun Dome in Tampa, Fla., on February 7, 2009. “Legionarius” is fresh off a brutal knockout of Joe
Jake Rosholt To Make UFC Debut Against Alessio Sakara at UFC Fight Night 17 (12/23/2008 8:01:25 AM)
One-fight WEC veteran and wrestling standout Jake Rosholt will make his UFC debut against Alessio Sakara at UFC Fight Night 17, reports MMAJunkie.com. A three-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion and four-time All-American, Rosholt (5-0) successfully made his WEC debut in November with a second-round TKO of Nissen Osterneck. The UFC's sister promotion axed its middleweight division earlier this month and Rosholt will now transition to the UFC. A nine-fight UFC veteran, Sakara dropped to the 185-pound middleweight division following a victory over James Lee in January, but was defeated by Chris Leben via first-round TKO in his debut in the new weight class. He got back on track and evened his UFC record at 4-4 with a first-round knockout of Joe Vedepo in September. Other bouts slated for the Febuary 7th card in Tampa, Florida include headliner Joe Launzon vs. Hermes Franca as well as Mac Danzig vs. Josh Neer, Nick Catone vs. Amir Sadollah, and Denis Stojnic vs. Cain Velasquez.
Diaz, Neer, Sakara, and Gouveia Earn UFC Fight Night 15 Bonuses (9/19/2008 7:52:18 AM)
UFC Fight Night 15 competitors Nate Diaz, Josh Neer, Alessio Sakara, and Wilson Gouveia each took home a $30,000 bonus for their performances at Saturday's Spike TV event in Omaha, Nebraska. In the evening's main event Diaz topped Neer via split decision in a technical main event battle and both fighters received Fight of the Night
UFC News: UFC Fight Night 15 Results: Alessio Sakara vs. Joe Vedepo (9/17/2008 11:12:42 PM)
UFC Fight Night 15 Results: Alessio Sakara vs. Joe Vedepo
Sakara Ko Highlights Ufc Fight Night Prelims (9/17/2008 8:13:14 PM)
Ultimate Fight Night Prelims are over and Alessio Sakara highlighted the bouts with an amazing KO.
UFC News: UFC Fight Night 15 Results: Alessio Sakara vs. Joe Vedepo (9/17/2008 7:42:42 PM)
UFC Fight Night 15 Results: Alessio Sakara vs. Joe Vedepo
Sakara on Move to ATT, UFC Bout (9/15/2008 12:10:14 AM)
Sherdog.com caught up with Alessio Sakara (Pictures) to discuss his bout against Joe Vedepo on Wednesday at UFC Fight Night
Other News: Alessio Sakara Vs. Joe Vedepo Likely For UFC Fight Night 15 (8/7/2008 2:24:56 PM)
Alessio Sakara Vs. Joe Vedepo Likely For UFC Fight Night 15
Rob Yundt vs Rob Kimmons Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale fight scheduled with Alessio Sakara injured (6/10/2008 4:39:23 AM)
Mixed martial arts veteran Rob Kimmons (20-3) will finally get his shot at the big time when he replaces an injured Alessio Sakara and takes on Rob Yundt (6-1) in a middleweight bout at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 Finale. “Legionarius” was forced to withdraw from the contest because of a broken ankle sustained during training. Kimmons
Kimmons Replaces Sakara At TUF 7 Finale (6/5/2008 8:44:02 AM)
MMA veteran Rob Kimmons (20-3) will make his UFC debut at “The Ultimate Fighter 7: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest” Finale on June 21st against Rob Yundt (6-1) in place of an injured Alessio Sakara. The news was reported by MMAJunkie.com on Monday. Sakara was forced out of the bout, which has not yet been officially announced,
Alessio Sakara vs Rob Yundt Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale fight scheduled (5/26/2008 5:37:05 AM)
Alessio Sakara (12-7) is back in business, getting the green light to return to the Octagon against Rob Yundt (6-1) at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 Finale at The Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 9 p.m. ET on SpikeTV. “Legionarius” has dropped two of his
Yundt Vs Sakara At Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale (5/23/2008 3:39:42 AM)
MMAWeekly.com has confirmed that Rob Yundt will face Alessio Sakara as part of the undercard of The Ultimate Fighter 7 finale on June 21 ...
UFC News: UFC 82 Results: Chris Leben VS Alessio Sakara (3/3/2008 2:50:40 PM)
UFC 82 Results: Chris Leben VS Alessio Sakara
UFC News: UFC 82 Results: Chris Leben VS Alessio Sakara (3/1/2008 11:50:40 PM)
UFC 82 Results: Chris Leben VS Alessio Sakara
Chris Leben Ready To Swim In The Deep Water (2/25/2008 3:25:38 AM)
Heading into Saturday's UFC 82 showdown with Alessio Sakara, Chris Leben is ready to take his foe into the deep water ...
Sakara looks to make it in new division (2/20/2008 1:57:00 PM)
Armando Alvarez, UFC - The last time we saw Alessio Sakara in the Octagon was on January 19th, when he scored an impressive victory over James Lee by TKO in the first round. Prior to the bout, Sakara said it would be his last at 205 pounds. Now only 41 days later and 20 pounds lighter, "Legionarius" returns to action, taking on UFC veteran Chris Leben in what will be his first fight at 185 pounds.
Chris Leben: Alessio Sakara ‘doesn’t deserve to be in the UFC’ (2/12/2008 5:10:20 AM)
Props: MySpace.com Quoteworthy: “Honestly, as much respect as possible to him, but I really don't think he deserves to be in the UFC. I haven't seen him win the fights or do what he has to do to prove himself at this level. You know, we're going to pressure him and test him and I'll tell you
Leben Vs. Sakara Added To Ufc 82 In Columbus (2/6/2008 4:25:45 PM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Wednesday added a bout between Ultimate Fighter veteran Chris Leben and Alessio Sakara to the UFC 82 fight card.
UFC 82: Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara confirmed and televised (2/6/2008 10:29:00 AM)
It looks like we're going to see Chris Leben and Alessio Sakara throw some leather after all at UFC 82: “Pride of a Champion” on Saturday March 1 from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, according to UFC.com. In fact, the middleweight showdown bumped the welterweight bout between Diego Sanchez and David Bielkheden off the televised
UFC News: Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara Added To UFC 82 On 3/1 (1/29/2008 2:10:54 PM)
Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara Added To UFC 82 On 3/1
UFC 82: Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara (1/29/2008 4:24:37 AM)
Alessio Sakara will make his UFC middleweight debut at UFC 82 in Columbus, Ohio on March 1st taking on “The Ultimate Fighter” castmember Chris Leben. Sakara (16-6 MMA, 3-3 UFC) competed earlier this month at UFC 80 dispatching James Lee via TKO less than two-minutes into the fight. After a debut win against Elvis Sinosic, Sakara
Leben Vs Sakara At Ufc 82 (1/29/2008 3:11:57 AM)
After a stunning performance in his last outing, a knockout win over Terry Martin, former Ultimate Fighter season 1 cast member, Chris “The Crippler” Leben will return to the Octagon on March 1 and face new American Top Team middleweight, Alessio Sakara, as confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by sources close to the fighter...
UFC 82: Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara? (1/28/2008 9:39:27 AM)
Alessio Sakara (12-6) will make his middleweight debut against Chris Leben (17-4) at UFC 82: “Pride of a Champion” on March 1 from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Sam Caplan from ProElite.com confirmed the rumored match up earlier this afternoon. The booking is a bit strange for two reasons: Sakara just competed at UFC 80: “Rapid
Report: Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara at UFC 82 (1/28/2008 9:10:09 AM)
Chris Leben (17-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC), fresh off a stunning knockout of Terry Martin at UFC Fight Night 11 in September, will return to the octagon to face Alessio Sakara (12-6 MMA, 3-3 UFC) at UFC 82. Sam Caplan of fiveouncesofpain.com was the first to confirm the rumored match. UFC 82 takes place March 1 at Nationwide
UFC 83: Houston Alexander vs. James Irvin (1/11/2008 7:00:27 AM)
Houston Alexander will clash with James Irvin at UFC 83 in March in a fight that has the makings of a standup war. Alexander (8-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) took the UFC by storm in 2007 scoring first round knockout wins against both Keith Jardine and Alessio Sakara. In his next fight Alexander was the one being
Alessio Sakara Joins American Top Team (1/4/2008 10:02:16 AM)
American Top Team has announced that Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara has joined the mixed martial arts team. Sakara (11-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC) has lost three of his last four bouts, all of which took place in the UFC. He made his octagon debut against Ron Faircloth in 2005 but the fight was ruled a no contest after
UFC Fighter Alessio Sakara Joins American Top Team (1/3/2008 7:47:33 AM)
Alessio Sakara (11-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC), a UFC light heavyweight who's lost three of his past four fights (all in the UFC), has joined American Top Team, according to the official ATT website. Sakara, an Italian-born striker who's finished seven of his 11 victories via knockout, next competes at UFC 80, where he takes on King