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Alessio Sakara

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20-13-0★ 1bonusItalyItalyLast 5
Pro bare-knuckle 2-0BKFC record 2-0-0

Last fight: Win vs Canaan Grigsby · TKO · Oct 12, 2019

20-13-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Chris CamozziSD · R5 02:00
BKFCBKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs Sakara·October 25, 2025

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CAREER SUMMARY

Alessio Sakara holds a professional MMA record of 20-13-0. Sakara has won 20 fights: 14 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Sakara lands 3.96 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 2.18 takedowns per 15 minutes. Sakara also has 2 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Sakara also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: October 25, 2025. Tracked organizations: BKFC, BELLATOR, UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Sep 2, 1981
Age
45
Nationality
Italy
Birthplace
Rome, Italy

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Canaan Grigsby
    Bellator 230: Carvalho vs Nemkov· Oct 12, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 20-13 vs 8-8
    TKO
    R1 · 0:23
  2. LOSS
    vs Kent Kauppinen
    Bellator 210: Njokuani vs Salter· Nov 30, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 19-13 vs 11-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:10
  3. WIN
    vs Jamie Sloane
    Bellator 202: Budd vs Nogueira· Jul 13, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 19-12 vs 8-5
    TKO
    R1 · 1:19
  4. LOSS
    vs Rafael CarvalhoTitle bout
    Bellator 190: Carvalho vs Sakara· Dec 9, 2017· Middleweight· 18-12 vs 15-1
    KO
    R1 · 0:44
  5. WIN
    vs Joey Beltran
    Bellator 168: Sakara vs Beltran· Dec 10, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 18-11 vs 17-14
    TKO
    R1 · 1:20
  6. WIN
    vs Brian Rogers
    Bellator 152: Freire vs Souza· Apr 16, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 17-11 vs 12-9
    TKO
    R2 · 2:29
  7. WIN
    vs Dib Akil
    Final Fight Championship 19· Sep 18, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-11 vs 2-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:32
  8. NC
    vs Maciej Browarski
    Final Fight Championship 16· Dec 6, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 15-11 vs 11-6
    NC
  9. LOSS
    vs Nicholas Musoke
    UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz· Oct 27, 2013· Middleweight· 15-11 vs 11-2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:07
  10. LOSS
    vs Patrick Cote
    UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· Nov 17, 2012· Middleweight· 15-10 vs 18-8
    DQ
    R1 · 1:26
  11. LOSS
    vs Brian Stann
    UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva· Apr 15, 2012· Middleweight· 15-9 vs 12-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:26
  12. LOSS
    vs Chris Weidman
    UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann· Mar 3, 2011· Middleweight· 15-8 vs 5-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs James Irvin
    UFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Middleweight· 15-7 vs 14-6
    TKO
    R1 · 3:01
  14. WIN
    vs Thales Leites
    UFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Middleweight· 14-7 vs 14-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Joe Vedepo
    UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· Sep 17, 2008· Middleweight· 13-7 vs 7-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:27
    KOTN
  16. LOSS
    vs Chris Leben
    UFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION· Mar 1, 2008· Middleweight· 12-7 vs 16-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:16
  17. WIN
    vs James Lee
    UFC 80: RAPID FIRE· Jan 19, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 12-6 vs 14-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:30
  18. LOSS
    vs Houston Alexander
    UFC 75: Champion vs Champion· Sep 8, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:01
  19. WIN
    vs Victor Valimaki
    UFC 70: NATIONS COLLIDE· Apr 21, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 9-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:44
  20. LOSS
    vs Drew McFedries
    UFC 65: BAD INTENTIONS· Nov 18, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 10-5 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:07
  21. LOSS
    vs Dean Lister
    UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie· May 26, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 10-4 vs 8-4
    SUB
    R1 · 2:20
  22. WIN
    vs Elvis Sinosic
    UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· Feb 4, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 5-10-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  23. NC
    vs Ron Faircloth
    UFC 55: Fury· Oct 7, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 19-11
    Could Not Continue
    R2 · 0:10
  24. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Italy Regional· Feb 19, 2005· 9-3
    DEC
  25. WIN
    vs Tihomir Bruner
    Italy Regional· Nov 20, 2004· 8-3 vs 1-4
    TKO
  26. LOSS
    vs Assuerio Silva
    Jungle Fight· Oct 23, 2004· 7-3 vs 11-3
    DEC
  27. WIN
    vs Eduardo Maiorino
    Real Fight· Jul 30, 2004· 7-2 vs 2-2
    TKO
  28. WIN
    vs Rafael Tatu
    Meca World Vale Tudo· Aug 1, 2003· 6-2 vs 0-1
    TKO
  29. WIN
    vs Damien Riccio
    Italy Regional· May 11, 2003· 5-2 vs 4-5
    DEC
  30. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Resa dei Conti· Dec 20, 2002· 4-2
    TKO
  31. LOSS
    vs Roman Zentsov
    M-1: Russia vs. The World 4· Nov 15, 2002· Heavyweight· 3-2 vs 8-6
    UD
  32. WIN
    vs Adam Woolmer
    Cage Warriors· Jul 27, 2002· 3-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
  33. LOSS
    vs Simon Holmes
    Cage Warriors· Jul 27, 2002· 2-1 vs 2-0
    SUB
  34. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Italy Regional· Jun 21, 2002· 1-0
    TKO
  35. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Italy Regional· Jun 21, 2002· 1-0
    SUB

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • American Top Team

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
98 · top 5% in division
Punch power98
Kick power63
Punch speed95
Kick speed58
Accuracy84
Takedowns92
Ground striking98
Submissions49
Chin69
Body strength92
Cardio63

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 20-13-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.96per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.80per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.18per 15 min
79% success
Takedowns stuffed63%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 6-8-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.96per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.80per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.18per 15 min
79% success
Takedowns stuffed63%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 2-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed6.33per min
69% accuracy
Strikes absorbed11.48per min
47% avoided
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Alessio Sakara sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Alessio Sakara has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ KO of the Night ×1
  1. ★ KOTNvs Joe Vedepo · UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs NeerSep 17, 2008

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1632▲11
Peak
1680Mar 21, 2010
Rated fights
29
150016001700200320062009201220152018Jul 27, 2002 · 1554Jul 27, 2002 · 1492Nov 15, 2002 · 1463May 11, 2003 · 1487Aug 1, 2003 · 1529Jul 30, 2004 · 1565Oct 23, 2004 · 1550Nov 20, 2004 · 1567Feb 4, 2006 · 1583May 27, 2006 · 1560Nov 18, 2006 · 1528Apr 21, 2007 · 1574Sep 8, 2007 · 1549Jan 19, 2008 · 1602Mar 1, 2008 · 1582Sep 17, 2008 · 1622Aug 8, 2009 · 1640Mar 21, 2010 · 1680Mar 3, 2011 · 1668Apr 14, 2012 · 1651Nov 17, 2012 · 1641Oct 27, 2013 · 1628Sep 18, 2015 · 1602Apr 16, 2016 · 1620Dec 10, 2016 · 1636Dec 9, 2017 · 1627Jul 13, 2018 · 1639Nov 30, 2018 · 1621Oct 12, 2019 · 16321632

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Frequently asked questions

When does Alessio Sakara fight next?

Alessio Sakara has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Alessio Sakara's record?

Alessio Sakara's professional MMA record is 20-13-0.

Who is Alessio Sakara fighting next?

Alessio Sakara's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Alessio Sakara fight last?

Alessio Sakara most recently fought Chris Camozzi at BKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs Sakara on Saturday, October 25, 2025, WIN (Split Decision).

What weight class does Alessio Sakara fight in?

Alessio Sakara fights at Cruiserweight.

How many knockouts does Alessio Sakara have?

Alessio Sakara has 14 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Alessio Sakara won?

Alessio Sakara has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Alessio Sakara?

Alessio Sakara is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Alessio Sakara weigh?

Alessio Sakara weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Alessio Sakara's reach?

Alessio Sakara has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Alessio Sakara?

Alessio Sakara is 45 years old (born Sep 2, 1981).

Where is Alessio Sakara from?

Alessio Sakara is from Italy.

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