Who is Alessio Sakara
Professional athlete, author and founder of LEGIO. Born in Rome on 2 September 1981, he is known as “Legionarius”.
At a glance
Key facts
- Name
- Alessio Sakara
- Nickname
- “Legionarius”
- Born
- Rome, 2 September 1981
- Title
- BKFC Cruiserweight world champion (BKFC 83, Rome, 25 October 2025)
- Career
- UFC (15 fights, debut at UFC 55 in 2005), Bellator MMA, BKFC since 2023
- Television
- Shows on DMAX, including “Sakara il Legionario”; part of the cast of “Tú sí que vales” on Canale 5
- Project
- Founder of LEGIO / LEGIONARIVS
Career
From the UFC to the BKFC title
Alessio Sakara, known as “Legionarius”, was born in Rome on 2 September 1981.
He is a UFC veteran: he debuted at UFC 55 in 2005 and fought 15 times in the organisation. He has also competed in Bellator MMA.
In 2023 he signed with BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship).
On 25 October 2025, at BKFC 83 in Rome’s Palazzo dello Sport, he beat Chris Camozzi by split decision over 5 rounds and became BKFC Cruiserweight world champion, at 44, in front of about 8,000 spectators.
Books and television
Author and TV presence
He is the author of the books “Ogni giorno in battaglia – La mentalità del legionario” (Roi Edizioni, 2020) and “Quando il gioco si fa duro – La disciplina dei centurioni per diventare più forti di ogni ostacolo” (Roi Edizioni, January 2024). On the LEGIO website you will also find “La paura si allena”, as a book and audiobook, and “Strategia del Legionario — Come governare una mente ADHD”, free to read.
He has starred in television shows on DMAX, including “Sakara il Legionario”, and is part of the cast of “Tú sí que vales” on Canale 5.
LEGIO / LEGIONARIVS
The founder
Alessio Sakara founded LEGIO / LEGIONARIVS: a training and education method based on discipline, responsibility and perseverance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is Alessio Sakara?
Alessio Sakara, known as “Legionarius”, is a professional athlete born in Rome on 2 September 1981. A UFC and Bellator MMA veteran, he is the BKFC Cruiserweight world champion and the founder of LEGIO.
Which title did he win in BKFC?
On 25 October 2025, at BKFC 83 in Rome, he became BKFC Cruiserweight world champion by beating Chris Camozzi by split decision over 5 rounds.
What is LEGIO?
LEGIO, or LEGIONARIVS, is the project founded by Alessio Sakara: a training and education method based on discipline, responsibility and perseverance.
Which books has he written?
“Ogni giorno in battaglia – La mentalità del legionario” (Roi Edizioni, 2020), “Quando il gioco si fa duro – La disciplina dei centurioni per diventare più forti di ogni ostacolo” (Roi Edizioni, January 2024), “La paura si allena”, available on the website as a book and audiobook, and the free “Strategia del Legionario — Come governare una mente ADHD”.