With Chael Sonnen Suspended, Yoshihiro Akiyama Expected to Face Nate Marquardt at UFC 128
Chael Sonnen's suspension has led to Nate Marquardt stepping in to face Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 128.
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Yoshihiro Akiyama will drop down to welterweight after losing his last three fights in the...
Yoshihiro Akiyama will drop down to welterweight after losing his last three fights in the middleweight division, according to Sponichi. After losing to Vitor Belfort at UFC 133, "Sexyama" apparently considered retirement before thinking better of it and finally deciding to take Dana White's advice and move down to the 170-pound division. Akiyama also said he would like to debut in his new division when the UFC heads to Japan in Feb. 2012. Any ideas on a possible opponent? Who would you like to see him fight in his new weight class?
Vitor Belfort poses with Dana White while he's being given his lofty $70,000 "Knockout of the...
Vitor Belfort poses with Dana White while he's being given his lofty $70,000 "Knockout of the Night" bonus check for putting Yoshihiro Akiyama to sleep in the first round of their fight tonight (Aug. 6) at UFC 133: "Evans vs. Ortiz 2" in Philadelphia. For more bonuses and awards information from the event click here.
UFC 133 poster for "Evans vs. Davis" on Aug. 6 in Philadelphia (Pic). Expect a bigger and better...
UFC 133 poster for "Evans vs. Davis" on Aug. 6 in Philadelphia (Pic). Expect a bigger and better version to emerge as fight night draws closer. For ticket information click here.
Yoshihiro Akiyama shares the view of his adopted hometown of Japan, which was recently ravaged by a...
Yoshihiro Akiyama shares the view of his adopted hometown of Japan, which was recently ravaged by a killer earthquake-tsunami combination. "Sexy" -- who had to withdraw from his UFC 128 fight with Nate Marquardt this weekend because of the tragedy -- and his family members are safe for now.
From left: Riki Fukuda, Kid Yamamoto, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Michihiro Omigawa, Yushin Okami UFC Asian...
From left: Riki Fukuda, Kid Yamamoto, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Michihiro Omigawa, Yushin Okami UFC Asian Invasion. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come!
Despite Legal Troubles, Chael Sonnen to Return to Action at UFC 128 Against Yoshihiro Akiyama
Former UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen may be in the midst of legal troubles, but it's not stopping him from fighting. He's slated to face Yoshihiro Akiyama just prior to his sentencing.
Yoshihiro Akiyama says Michael Bisping was really slippery. From MMA Fighting: "I only went for...
Yoshihiro Akiyama says Michael Bisping was really slippery. From MMA Fighting: "I only went for one takedown but Bisping's body was really slippery. Even if I do say so myself..." Akiyama's camp puts the loss down to "poor communication" and Akiyama did not directly accuse Bisping of greasing but the Japanese fighter himself has a storied history regarding his skin as his comment, "even if I do say so myself" indicates."
