Alessio Sakara

Alessio Sakara is an absolute icon of Italian mixed martial arts.
The first Italian athlete to join the UFC—the world's leading MMA promotion—he marked a turning point in the history of Italian combat sports.
With a combined record of 25 victories, he has also competed in the Bellator and Bare-Knuckle Fighting Championship circuits, winning over fans with his aggressive style, discipline, and charisma both inside and outside the ring.

Born in Pomezia, near Rome, Sakara began fighting after a youth spent playing soccer and boxing.
In his twenties, he moved to Brazil to dedicate himself to MMA, where his international career began.
After his UFC debut in 2005, he became the face of Italian MMA abroad, training regularly at American Top Team in Florida.
In 2025, he returned to fighting after five years of inactivity, winning by medical stoppage in the first round.

In addition to his fighting career, Sakara is also a television personality, actor, author, and entrepreneur.
He co-hosted successful programs such as Tu sì que vales on Canale 5, participated in Pechino Express, and acted in films and TV series.
He is also a consultant for the Italian Navy on hand-to-hand combat and promotes social projects against bullying in schools.

Alessio Sakara today represents a model of determination, resilience, and transformation.
Each of his matches is an event packed with adrenaline, technique, and spectacle.