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With Chael Sonnen Suspended, Yoshihiro Akiyama Expected to Face Nate Marquardt at UFC 128

A rumored bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama and Chael Sonnen came about right as news broke that Sonnen plead guilty to mortgage fraud. The next day, Dana White let the world know that Sonnen was temporarily suspended while he gets his legal issues under control. Now, Nate Marquardt is stepping up...

Despite Legal Troubles, Chael Sonnen to Return to Action at UFC 128 Against Yoshihiro Akiyama

According to MMA Junkie, the legally troubled Chael Sonnen is expected to fight quite soon, at UFC 128 against Yoshihiro Akiyama. UFC 128 takes place in Newark, N.J. on March 19th, just 10 days prior to his sentencing in his money laundering case. Sonnen has a loyal following of anti-fans, and...

UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama Post-Fight Press Conference

$50,000 fight-night bonuses: - Fight of the Night: Michael Bisping and Yoshihiro Akiyama- Submission of the Night: Paul Sass - Knockout of the Night: Carlos Condit Attendance: 17,133 with a gate of $1.6 million

UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama Fan Made Trailer

Join us for 'UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama' - October 16th on Spike TV (via tape delay) from London, England at 10:00 PM EST: Main card: Michael Bisping (19-3)-250 vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2) +180 Dan Hardy (23-7) -175 vs. Carlos Condit (25-5) +145 John Hathaway (14-0) -500 vs. Mike Pyle...

UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama Trailer

On Spike TV via tape delay from London, England - October 16th: Main card: Michael Bisping (19-3) -250 vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2) +200 Dan Hardy (23-7) -170 vs. Carlos Condit (25-5) +140 John Hathaway (14-0) -525 vs. Mike Pyle (19-7-1) +375 Cheick Kongo (15-6-1) vs. Travis Browne (10-0) James...

UFC 120 Preview: Yoshihiro Akiyama Interview at Greg Jackson's MMA

At the 2:45 min mark: "I am doing various training with Jackson's and it's going well. I do not practice Judo anymore. I am only training in general martial arts. (Michael) Bisping is a very tough and great fighter. I honestly respect him." Main card: Michael Bisping (19-3) -250 vs....

UPDATED: With Sonnen In Trouble, What's Next for Nate Marquardt in the UFC?

Note: I wrote this before the news of Chael Sonnen's failed drug test came out. Obviously the possibility of an immediate title shot for Marquardt changes things considerably. Post Sonnen PED story update at the bottom. After making short work of Rousimar Palhares, Nate Marquardt has re-established...

UFC 120 Preview: Michael Bisping Says That He Has a Greater Skill Set Than Yoshihiro Akiyama

On Michael Bisping's latest video blog, he talks about his training and preparation for his UFC 120 opponent, Yoshihiro Akiyama. He went on to say that he has the advantage in almost all aspects of mixed martial arts: You can have all the preparation and conditioning and everything in the...

UFC 120 Preview: Michael Bisping Trains For Yoshihiro Akiyama

Footage of Michael Bisping's strength and conditioning workouts as he prepares for his UFC 120 bout against Yoshihiro Akiyama.

UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama Fight Card

On Spike TV via tape delay from London, England - October 16th: Main card: Michael Bisping (19-3) -240 vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2) +200 Dan Hardy (23-7) -170 vs. Carlos Condit (25-5) +140 John Hathaway (14-0) -500 vs. Mike Pyle (19-7-1) +375 Cheick Kongo (15-6-1) vs. Travis Browne (10-0) ...