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Reply With QuoteTo bad the Griffin fight isn't true, but this still looks like a good matchup. I say Sakara by TKO Round 2
Alessio Sakara vs Houston Alexander UFC 75
looks like a great fight, i can't wait, but im going to have to go with sakara by tko round 1Posted by UFC Junkie on June 29, 2007 at 6:15 pm ET
Alessio SakaraPromising UFC newcomer Houston Alexander (7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) will face UFC veteran Alessio Sakara (11-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC) at UFC 75 in September, according to Alexander’s camp.
Earlier today, UFCjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, MMA news, UFC rumors, UFC gossip, fighter interviews and event previews and recaps - UFCjunkie.com) debunked recent rumors that Alexander would instead face light heavyweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 1 Forrest Griffin. The rumors surfaced from alleged comments Alexander made at a regional MMA show this past weekend.
Instead, Alexander has agreed to fight Sakara, who most recently defeated Victor Valimaki with a swift first-round TKO at UFC 70. Both fighters are expected to sign fight papers next week to make the bout official.
Last month at UFC 71, Alexander — a 6-to-1 underdog — defeated the heavily favored Keith Jardine with a quick and stunning first-round knockout. The Omaha, Neb. DJ and hip-hop school lecturer hasn’t lost a professional fight in more than six years.
He’ll now take on Sakara. Earlier this month, UFCjunkie.com announced that the Italian boxer was expected to appear on the UFC 75 card, which takes place in London.
Before his UFC 70 victory, Sakara had lost two in a row (to Dean Lister and Drew McFedries). In previous UFC fights, he defeated Elvis Sinosic and earned a no-contest (groin kick) with Ron Faircloth. He’ll now go for the first back-to-back UFC victories of his career.
UFC 75 takes place at The O2 arena on Sept. 22.
To bad the Griffin fight isn't true, but this still looks like a good matchup. I say Sakara by TKO Round 2
What's with all the bogus rumours these days? Is it because the magazines are trying too hard to scoop one another, or are people on Fight Forum posting stuff that's too weak? If MMA Weekly doesn't have a rumour, it seems it's highly suspect.
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This rumor was from UFCJunkie, which is usually pretty sold. If they feel that a rumor is questionable, they usually make that known in the article. It seems like they have confidence with this one.
I would've rather see him fight Forrest, but I'm not complaining about this one. Hope Houston could win, but I really don't know what'll happen.
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hmm this should be interesting but in this case i don't nkow who will win since i've only seen Alessio Sakara win like once in the ufc and i think he lost in the ufc too but i don't know, i would of liked the forrest and Houston better
i only post from ufc junkie and mma weekly, they are almost always correct.
Sakara is a tough guy but he was KO'ed by McFedries, who fights at 185 lbs. Alexander may be short, but he looks to me like a true 205 pounder with a lot of power in his hands. Sakara is not likely to take the fight to the ground and standing up I could not picture him beating Jardine. Thus, I do the numbers and I say that Alexander is KO'ing Sakara in the first round. Makes sense?
thats actually very true i can see alexander winning by ko, if he once again takes the fight to sakara right away like he did against jardine, and if he just keeps hitting him he'll end him like mcfedries did.Originally Posted by earvinarp
who do you think hits harder alexander or mcfedries?
I think Alexander has more kilos behind his bigger punches. McFedries is a powerful guy but his best assets are precision and speed. Alexander looks like he can bang on your arms while you protect your head, and still knock you down. Sakara has his plate full.
I really think Houston will win this fight and surprise all of us again.
he wont surprise me
sakara is jus one of those fighters i cant stomach, sure he has good hands but it stops there
He just beat Jardine. How can he surprise you if he beats Sakara?
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Alexander by TKO in round 1.
i'd be all over alexander to win this match-up.....i liked what i saw...and pretty sure i'll see it again...
forget a fight, i wanna see Alexander bust a freestyle lol
anyone else think he looks like a beefed up Common? kinda like Rich looks like a beefed up Jim Carey
O baby I hopes its UFC 75 that will just make it a perfect card
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did you read the title or the post?
Yes but it hasn't been confirmed and I know it says at UFC 75 but september also has UFC 76, other factors are work permits etc.
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ok, but it will most likely be at 75, so your lucky
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