Quote of the Day: Yoshihiro Akiyama
by Chris Nelson on May 14, 2009 2:37 PM EDT
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"Personally, it makes me happy that people are complimenting me like this, and I think it means that I’m becoming well-known and respected by the fans abroad. I think that regardless of whether it’s men or women saying so, to be called sexy by anyone is high praise."
-- Yoshiro Akiyama speaking to Sherdog's his overseas fanbase dubbing him "Sexyama." The Photoshop next to him is Akiyama as Venus.
Photo by Daniel Herbertson, who has more from the shoot on his blog.
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I live for these Sexyama posts.
My girlfriend things I have a bromance with him. She thinks it’s unhealthy. I think she’s nuts. :)
I love me some Sexyama!
I would love to agree w/ your girlfriend....
but he is just so beautiful…… I hear angels singing whenever I see that big, toothy grin… lol
by Gunslinger20 on May 14, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Overboard? Nahhhh….. lol
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on May 14, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Bromances are a part of sports. My bromance with Melvin Manhoef is highly public as well as with the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and smoogy.
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
smoogy? Ick. My friend gets this big goofy smile whenever anyone mentions Josh Barnett. It’s hysterical.
by Derek Suboticki on May 14, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m sure this will start a Bears discussion, but they still have NO receivers. So it’s going to be interesting to see what they do in that department, or if they plan on throwing to Forte for the entire year again.
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re clearly gambling on Hester being a #1 wideout. I was so sickened as a Broncos fan by how Jay handled the whole thing that I’m glad he’s gone. I hope you guys lose several Super Bowls to us :-)
by Derek Suboticki on May 14, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on May 14, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Sexy Beast! RAWRRRR!!!
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on May 14, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently he is thinking of adopting the nickname Sexyama now.
YES PLS NAO!
kthxbai
Kuwabara Kuwabara
Bruce Buffer calling out Yoshihiro “Sexyama” Akiyama and performing the Buffer 360 would cause the universe to explode in ecstasy.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on May 14, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
At UFC 100 no less. All other introductions in the history of creation would pale in comparison form then on.
Kuwabara Kuwabara
by J. B. Maddox on May 14, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
At UFC 100 no less. All other introductions in the history of creation would pale in comparison form then on.
That’s assuming time doesn’t just stop right then…That’s an awful lot of sexy in one place…I’m not sure the space/time continuum can handle it
The photoshop of him into the Birth of Venus is awesome!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on May 14, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions
"When I was a child, I learned that it was important for people to look their best," he says. "Because I’m in the spotlight, in and out of the ring, it’s important that I put pressure on myself to be presentable. I want young people to look up to me and say, ‘He’s cool and has a good sense of style. I’d like to be like him.’ Of course, ability and skill are also crucial, but appearances really do matter."
If Alan Belcher and his Johnny Cash tattoo win this fight
It’s a victory for ugly people anywhere. I love Akiyama, but my loyalties as an ugly man are torn.
by Derek Suboticki on May 14, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
I laughed pretty hard when I read his last line “to be called sexy by anyone is high praise.”
He’s gonna be great for the UFC, too bad most casual fans will be all “ISNT THAT THE GUY KOSCHECK KNOCKED OUT? LOLL”
I’ve given about two million but I’ve never had a professional one. That’s not a bad way to spend unemployment money right there.
by Derek Suboticki on May 14, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
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