fiveouncesofpain.com - 1/28/2008
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Rumors began circulating last week about a middleweight matchup at UFC 82 on March 1 in Columbus, Ohio between Chris Leben and Alessio Sakara . ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has confirmed through Leben’s management that a bout between Leben and Sakara is indeed scheduled to take place.
“Yes, we fight Sakara in Columbus.” said manager T. Jay Thompson when contacted ...
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Report: Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara at UFC 82
UFC —
Chris Leben (17-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC), fresh off a stunning knockout of Terry Martin at UFC Fight Night 11 in September, will return to the octagon to face Alessio Sakara (12-6 MMA, 3-3 UFC) at UFC 82.
Sam Caplan of fiveouncesofpain.com was the first to confirm the rumored match.
UFC 82 takes place March 1 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva meets Dan Henderson in the night’s main event. The events airs live on pay-per-view.
The Leben-Sakara fight will take place on the night’s ...
Report: Leben-Sakara Signed for UFC 82
MMA on Tap —
... A tenth rumored bout for the event has been confirmed by Five Ounces of Pain, who are reporting that popular middleweight Chris Leben will return to action against light heavyweight convert Alessio Sakara, who will be fighting for the first time at 185 lbs. ...
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