Report: Alessio Sakara withdraws from UFC 116 fight with Nate Marquardt
After toiling with mediocrity for just about five years in more than 10 fights, switching weight classes and training camps, Alessio Sakara appeared to be on the verge of his big break, getting matched up against former number one contender Nate Marquardt at UFC 116 on July 3 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Unfortunately for the Italian striker, he's going to have to wait a little while longer.
Figure Four Online reports that Sakara has withdrawn from the bout because his father has passed away. No potential replacement is known at this time.
"Legionarius" has put together a decent win streak over the last few months. Having defeated the likes of Thales Leites at UFC 101 and most recently James Irvin at UFC on Versus 1, Sakara had put himself in position to really climb up the middleweight ladder.
Just recently, Alessio actually called out Michael Bisping in an attempt to get a fight with the Brit, but "The Count" was already scheduled to face Dan Miller at UFC 114. So when he got the call to tangle with "The Great," he was more than likely thrilled because it appeared to be a better opportunity for Sakara to showcase his talents and take the next step in his career.
All in good time.
UFC 116 is already shaping up to be one of the promotion's biggest cards of the year. The July 4 weekend event will be headlined by the return of Brock Lesnar as he defends his heavyweight crown against undefeated mauler Shane Carwin.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more news on UFC 116 as it becomes available.
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too bad
I’m a big fan and hope he returns soon. I’ve never dealt with death and only been to one funeral in my life, I personally can’t imagine anyone dying and me not just taking 2 or 3 days off from training and then getting back at it, but thats physical, I’m sure the mental part is tough!
Same I've only been to one myself.
No one can blame him from withdrawing from this fight I mean his dad died. Am not close with my father and very rarely talk to him but I know if he had to die. That I would take a good couple of weeks off work. That is one of the most hardest thing to get over in anyone life. And am happy to say I have not had that pain to feel yet. Touch wood
Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.
by Jamie The Peach Hunter on May 2, 2010 1:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Best wishes and condolences to Alessio and his family.
Losing loved ones is never easy.
’’They've done studies you know... 60% of the Time, it works every Time...’’ – Brian Fantana
I'v been to far to many
Some men are alive simpley because it is against the law to kill them
I don't envy u mate. No disrespect.
Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.
by Jamie The Peach Hunter on May 2, 2010 2:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Bisping v Sakara should be set up after Bisping destroys Miler
I was a fool to think Bisping had any chance against the Axe Murderer, and even more foolish to bet agaisnt the great Puck Head.
put that up to a vote my friend
cuz i can assure you alot more people think bisping is gonna take that fight
Perfectly understandable
Who should replace him? Yushin Okami? Maia?
Anderson Silva will fall via brutal Republican dry-humping.
by Johnny WF on May 2, 2010 2:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I like the idea of Belfort anyone with me?
Ano after sonnen he is next but let’s face it he need a fight before then. And Nate is a tough test. If he can’t get past him I would not like to see him fight silva anyway.
Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.
by Jamie The Peach Hunter on May 2, 2010 2:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Depends on when Vitor's healthy
If he’s ready by 116, sure.
If not, Thunder needs some love. He’s champion material.
Anderson Silva will fall via brutal Republican dry-humping.
by Johnny WF on May 2, 2010 2:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Same thing happened to Ian Freeman before his fight with Frank Mir
His family and friends didn’t tell him cos it was a week or something before the fight
Some men are alive simpley because it is against the law to kill them
Give em Toney. Lol
How about Munoz? Is 116 too early 4 him to fight again? Or too early in his career for a fight like Nate?
by Blood,bath and beyond on May 2, 2010 10:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

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