James Irvin vs. Alessio Sakara Middleweight

James “The Sandman” Irvin

Age: 31

6’2” 185 lbs.
Overall Record 14-5   
Lightsoutmma Middleweight Rank # 27

Last 3 Fights-

UFC Loss to Anderson Silva tko

UFC Win over Houston Alexander tko

UFC Win over Luiz Cane DQ

Notes-  Very First ever WEC Heavyweight Champion.  This is his first fight at 185 lbs., was 4-3 as Light-Heavyweight in the UFC so far.  This is his first fight in almost 2 years due to injury and suspension for banned substances (painpills).  Big middleweight with knockout power.

Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara

Age: 28

6’1” 185 lbs.
Overall Record 14-7-1   
Lightsoutmma Middleweight Rank # 18

Last 3 Fights-

UFC Win over Thales Leites decision

UFC Win over Joe Vedepo ko

UFC Loss to Chris Leben tko

Notes- Trains with American Top Team.  Italian who began as a footballer.  9-1 Professional Boxing Record.  Trained in Brazil with Roberto Almeida Meneguetti learning Jiu-Jitsu.  He has a 5-4-1n.c. career UFC record, the no contest is from being kicked square in the nuts at UFC 55.