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Alessio Sakara James Irvin
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Alessio Sakara
20-13

RD1 3:01

KO/TKO

Punch

James Irvin
18-10

Fight: Sakara vs. Irvin

USAUFC on Versus 1: Vera vs Jones
21MARSUN'1012:00 AM
Middleweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Legionarius

The Sandman

Forms

LWLWW
LWWLW

Nationality

ItalyItaly

USAUSA

Age

(1981-09-02) 45

47(1978-09-12)

Weight

(93 kg) 205 lbs

205 lbs (93 kg)

Height

(183 cm) 6′0″

6′2″ (188 cm)

Reach

(183 cm) 6′0″

6′2″ (188 cm)

Gym

American Top Team

Capital City Fighting Alliance

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

20

14 KO/TKO - 42%
2 submission - 6%
4 decision - 12%

18 (1 DQ)

46% - 13 KO/TKO
11% - 3 submission
4% - 1 decision

Losses

(1 DQ) 13

6 KO/TKO - 18%
3 submission - 9%
3 decision - 9%

10

18% - 5 KO/TKO
14% - 4 submission
4% - 1 decision

Past Opponents

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USA
Canaan Grigsby
(8-7)
i
Bellator 230: Milan
12 Oct2019KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:23
United Kingdom
Kent Kauppinen
(10-4)
i
Bellator 211: Kauppinen vs. Sakara
01 Dec2018KO/TKO(Punch) RD11:10
United Kingdom
Jamie Sloane
(8-4)
i
Bellator 203: Pitbull vs. Weichel 2
14 Jul2018KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD11:19
Brazil
Rafael Carvalho
(14-1)
i
Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara
09 Dec2017KO/TKO(Elbow) RD10:44
USA
Joey Beltran
(17-13)
i
Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran
10 Dec2016KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:20
USA
Brian Rogers
(13-9)
i
Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza
16 Apr2016KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:29
Lebanon
Dib Akil
(2-2)
i
Final Fight Championship 19: Austria
18 Sep2015KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD11:32
Poland
Maciej Browarski
(12-6)
i
Final Fight Championship 16
06 Dec2014No Contest(Arm Injury) RD13:20
Sweden
Nico Musoke
(10-2-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 30: Machida vs. Munoz
26 Oct2013Sub(Armbar) RD13:07
Canada
Patrick Cote
(17-8)
i
UFC 154: St. Pierre vs. Condit
18 Nov2012Disqualification(Illegal Blow) RD11:26
USA
Brian Stann
(11-4)
i
UFC on FUEL TV 2: Silva vs. Gustafsson
14 Apr2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:26
USA
Chris Weidman
(4-0)
i
UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs Kampmann
04 Mar2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
James Irvin
(14-5)
i
UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs Jones
21 Mar2010KO/TKO(Punch) RD13:01
Brazil
Thales Leites
(14-2)
i
UFC 101: Declaration
08 Aug2009Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Joe Vedepo
(7-2)
i
UFC Fight Night 15: Diaz vs. Neer
17 Sep2008KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD11:27
USA
Chris Leben
(16-5)
i
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion
01 Mar2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:16
USA
James Lee
(14-3)
i
UFC 80: Rapid Fire
19 Jan2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:30
USA
Houston Alexander
(7-1)
i
UFC 75: Champion vs Champion
08 Sep2007KO/TKO(Knee and Punches) RD11:01
Canada
Victor Valimaki
(9-3)
i
UFC 70: Nations Collide
21 Apr2007KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:44
USA
Drew McFedries
(4-1)
i
UFC 65: Bad Intentions
18 Nov2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:07
USA
Dean Lister
(7-4)
i
UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie
27 May2006Sub(Triangle Choke) RD12:20
Australia
Elvis Sinosic
(5-9-2)
i
UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3
04 Feb2006Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Ron Faircloth
(19-11)
i
UFC 55: Fury
07 Oct2005No Contest(Low Blow) RD20:10
Frank Amaugou
(0-0)
i
KOTR - King of the Ring
19 Feb2005Decision(Unanimous)
Hungary
Tihomir Bruner
(1-3)
i
20 Nov2004
KO/TKO
Brazil
Assuério Silva
(10-3)
i
JF - Jungle Fight 3
23 Oct2004Decision(Unanimous) RD3
Brazil
Eduardo Maiorino
(2-1)
i
RF 1 - Real Fight 1
30 Jul2004KO/TKO RD10:30
Brazil
Rafael Tatu
(0-0)
i
Meca 9 - Meca World Vale Tudo 9
01 Aug2003KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD24:18
France
Damien Riccio
(4-4)
i
MAD - Martial Arts Day
11 May2003Decision RD2
David Mortelette
(0-0)
i
LRDC 6 - La Resa Dei Conti 6
20 Dec2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:12
Russia
Roman Zentsov
(7-6)
i
M-1: Russia vs. The World 4
15 Nov2002Decision(Unanimous) RD110:00
United Kingdom
Simon Holmes
(2-0)
i
CWFC 1 - Cage Warriors 1: Armageddon
27 Jul2002Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD14:50
United Kingdom
Adam Woolmer
(0-0)
i
CWFC 1 - Cage Warriors 1: Armageddon
27 Jul2002Sub(Kimura) RD11:27
Mastioli Mastioli
(0-0)
i
FN - Fight Night
21 Jun2002Sub(Armbar) RD10:20
Di Clementi
(0-0)
i
FN - Fight Night
21 Jun2002KO/TKO RD10:13

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sakara vs. Irvin

  • Which event are James Irvin and Alessio Sakara fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs Jones.

  • How many rounds is the James Irvin vs. Alessio Sakara?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the James Irvin vs. Alessio Sakara?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the James Irvin vs. Alessio Sakara fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on March 21, 2010