Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Chris Leben
United StatesChris Leben
“The Crippler”
22-11-0
RESULT

Chris Leben def. Alessio Sakara (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:16
Alessio Sakara
ItalyAlessio Sakara
“Legionarius”
19-11-0 (2 NC)
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, United States

Chris Leben defeated Alessio Sakara by TKO in round 1 (3:16) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION, held Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus.

Fight stats

Chris Leben
Alessio Sakara
1
Knockdowns
0
24 of 50
Significant strikes
13 of 33
48%
Sig. strike accuracy
39%
25 of 52
Total strikes
15 of 36
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0%
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:27
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
15 of 35
Head
12 of 31
4 of 6
Body
1 of 2
5 of 9
Leg
0 of 0
13 of 33
Distance
6 of 14
7 of 12
Clinch
7 of 19
4 of 5
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
24 of 50
Sig. str.
13 of 33
25 of 52
Total str.
15 of 36
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:27
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chris Leben vs Alessio Sakara?

Chris Leben defeated Alessio Sakara by TKO in round 1 (3:16) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION, held Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Chris Leben 67%34% Alessio Sakara

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

22-11-0
Record
19-11-0 (2 NC)
1598
Elo rating
1479
0
Win Streak
0
45
Age
44
5'11"
180 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
Italy

Striking Profile

2.87
SLpM
3.96
42%
Str. Acc.
47%
2.87
SApM
2.80
52%
Str. Def.
59%

Grappling Profile

1.14
TD Avg.
2.18
41%
TD Acc.
78%
53%
TD Def.
62%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Chris Leben · 1-4
  • L
    Uriah Hall
    UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2Sat, Dec 28, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Andrew Craig
    UFC 162: Silva vs WeidmanSat, Jul 6, 2013
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Derek Brunson
    UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez IISun, Dec 30, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Mark Munoz
    UFC 138: Leben vs MunozSat, Nov 5, 2011
    TKO · R2 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Wanderlei Silva
    UFC 132: Cruz vs FaberSat, Jul 2, 2011
    TKO · R1 · 0:27 · Middleweight
Alessio Sakara · 1-4
  • L
    Nicholas Musoke
    UFC Fight Night: Machida vs MunozSun, Oct 27, 2013
    Submission · R1 · 3:07 · Middleweight
  • L
    Patrick Cote
    UFC 154: St-Pierre vs ConditSat, Nov 17, 2012
    Disqualification · R1 · 1:26 · Middleweight
  • L
    Brian Stann
    UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs SilvaSat, Apr 14, 2012
    TKO · R1 · 2:26 · Middleweight
  • L
    Chris Weidman
    UFC Live: Sanchez vs KampmannThu, Mar 3, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    James Irvin
    UFC Live: Vera vs JonesSun, Mar 21, 2010
    TKO · R1 · 3:01 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 22 fights · 14 fights
26.0
Avg sig. strikes
18.1
0.77
Avg takedowns
0.79
2:23
Avg control time
1:10
60
Career high strikes
70
5
Career high TDs
9

Strike Distribution

Chris Leben
Strike target
Alessio Sakara
60%
Head
78%
17%
Body
19%
23%
Leg
4%
Chris Leben
Strike position
Alessio Sakara
50%
Distance
49%
28%
Clinch
21%
22%
Ground
30%