Posts Tagged ‘Yoshihiro’
Three straight losses have put Yoshihiro Akiyama into tough territory when it comes to his UFC future. Company president Dana White isn’t sure what that will hold for the man they call “Sexyama.” Read More >>
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With a 1-2 record in the Octagon, including losing his last two, Japanese fighter Yoshihiro “Sexyama” Akiyama has his back against the wall in a not-so-easy fight against Vitor Belfort at UFC 133 on Saturday night. Read More >>
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UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz play-by-play of Vitor Belfort vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Read More >>
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Vitor Belfort wanted Wanderlei Silva, and he wanted to fight in Brazil.
He got neither.
Nevertheless, “The Phenom” said he’s just fine with a UFC 133 booking
with Yoshihiro Akiyama. Fresh off a loss to
middleweight champion Anderson Silva, Belfort looks forward to a
spectacular finish and another shot at the belt.
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A tantalizing matchup between middleweight superstars Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) and Vitor Belfort…
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A tantalizing matchup between middleweight superstars Yoshihiro Akiyama and Vitor Belfort has been booked for UFC 133.
UFC president Dana White today revealed the booking to ESPN.
White also confirmed the long-rumored Aug. 6 event will take place in Philadelphia. The city’s Wells Fargo Center is expected to host the pay-per-view event.
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Due to tragic earthquake in Japan, Yoshihiro Akiyama has been forced off the UFC 128 card next weekend. New Jersey native Dan Miller has stepped in to replace him and faces Nate Marquardt. Read More >>
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With portions of his home country in ruin from this week’s tragic
earthquake, Yoshihiro Akiyama has withdrawn from next week’s UFC 128
event.
In his place steps New Jersey native Dan Miller, who had been expected
to fight on the evening’s preliminary card but will not fight Nate
Marquardt.
UFC executives announced the change late Friday night.
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In the wake of the tragic earthquake that struck Japan late last night, UFC president Dana White has updated fans on middleweight Yoshihiro Akiyama, who was training in his home area for his upcoming fight at UFC 128.
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“Sexyama” vs. “The Great” is a go. UFC brass today officially announced that Nate Marquardt…
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