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Yoshihiro Akiyama

Nickname Sexyama Birthdate 7/29/1979
Height / Weight 5'10" - 170lbs Place of Birth Osaka, Japan

A skilled judoka, Yoshihiro Akiyama is a fourth generation Japanese of Korean descent and has won gold medals for both countries. He's one of the most recognized faces of the sport in Japan and Korea, and after making a name for himself in Japan with promotions such as K-1 HERO'S and PRIDE, he's now signed with the UFC.

Yoshihiro Akiyama Coverage

A Paean to the Korean Zombie, Chan Sung Jung: My New Favorite Fighter

by Cory Braiterman from Gals Guide To MMA on May 25, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

A Paean to the Korean Zombie, Chan Sung Jung: My New Favorite Fighter

UFC 149's Thiago Alves guarantees a knockout or submission win over Siyar Bahadurzada

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

UFC welterweight contender Thiago Alves guarantees a submission or knockout victory against Siyar Bahadurzada when the two meet at UFC 149

UFC's Thiago Alves Guarantees A Finish Against Siyar Bahadurzada

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on May 17, 2012 10:01 AM EDT

Thiago Alves on Siyar Bahadurzada, Mike Dolce, underrated ground game and finishing fights.

UFC 149 tickets sell out in days for 'Aldo vs Koch' on July 21 in Calgary

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 13, 2012 2:34 PM EDT

Tickets for UFC 149, which goes down on July 21, 2012, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and features a main event of Jose Aldo defending his featherweight title against Erik Koch, has already sold out.

Morning Report: Henderson, Rousey Eye Their Returns; Belcher Fires Shot at Bisping

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 9, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Benson Henderson and Ronday Rousey gets their next challenges, Urijah Faber fights for the interim UFC belt, Alan Belcher insults Michael Bisping, and UFC on FOX faces a ratings crisis on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Thiago Alves vs Siyar Bahadurzada set for UFC 149 with Yoshihiro Akiyama injured

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 8, 2012 9:30 PM EDT

Siyar Bahadurzada will replace Yoshihiro Akiyama against Thiago Alves at UFC 149 on July 12, 2012, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada due to an undisclosed injury suffered by Akiyama.

Siyar Bahadurzada Steps In to Face Thiago Alves at UFC 149

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2012 6:33 PM EDT

Siyar Bahadurzada Steps In to Face Thiago Alves at UFC 149 after Yoshihiro Akiyama suffered an injury that knocked him out of the match.

UFC 149: Aldo Vs. Koch Made Official By UFC, Main Card Set

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 7, 2012 10:00 PM EDT

UFC 149 is official. The promotion confirmed 10 fights for the July 21st card today, including a main event that pits UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo against challenger Erik Koch.

UFC on FOX 3 Fight Card: What's at Stake?

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 5, 2012 11:23 AM EDT

Tonight's UFC on FOX 3 fight card has a lot at stake, including television ratings and title shots for Nate Diaz as well as Johny Hendricks.

UFC On Fox 3: Diaz Vs. Miller - Rousimar Palhares Vs. Alan Belcher Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on May 4, 2012 5:00 PM EDT

UFC On Fox 3: Diaz Vs. Miller - Rousimar Palhares Vs. Alan Belcher Dissection (preview and analysis)

Anthony Perosh vs Ryan Jimmo booked for UFC 149 in Calgary

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 3, 2012 9:57 AM EDT

UFC Light Heavyweight Anthony Perosh is heading to Calgary to fight Ryan Jimmo at UFC 149 on July 21, 2012.

UFC on FOX 3 fight card: Alan Belcher vs Rousimar Palhares preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look at Saturday night's UFC on FOX 3 main card bout between middleweights Alan Belcher and Rousimar Palhares. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Jake Shields returns to middleweight to fight Ed Herman at UFC 150 on Aug. 11 in Denver

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2012 6:30 AM EDT

UFC 150 fight card update: Jake Shields will return to the Middleweight division to take on surging Ed Herman at UFC 150 on Aug. 11, 2012 in Denver, Colo., according to UFC President Dana White.

Jake Shields vs. Ed Herman Set for UFC 150

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 30, 2012 11:31 PM EDT

Jake Shields vs. Ed Herman is set for UFC 150 in August.

Michael Bisping vs Tim Boetsch fight relocated to UFC 149 in Calgary

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2012 6:45 PM EDT

UFC 149 fight card update: Michael Bisping vs Tim Boetsch fight -- originally scheduled for UFC 148 -- will now be featured at the Calgary, Alberta, Canada, MMA event at the Scotiabank Saddledome in on July 21, 2012.

UFC 149 Fight Card: Aldo Vs. Koch

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 29, 2012 10:30 PM EDT

A rundown of the current card for UFC 149, which takes place on July 21st in Calgary, Alberta.

Report: Jose Aldo vs Erik Koch will headline UFC 149 on July 21 in Calgary

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 28, 2012 6:30 PM EDT

Jose Aldo will reportedly defend his featherweight championship against Erik Koch at UFC 149 -- not UFC 147 -- on July 21, 2012, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

USA TODAY/MMA NATION April 2012 Consensus Rankings: Welterweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Apr 26, 2012 6:00 PM EDT

With #1 Georges St. Pierre sidelined, the next big fight in the division is between #5 Johny Hendricks and #6 Josh Koscheck.

The Fighter We'd Most Like To See Change Weight Classes

by KatGirl from Gals Guide To MMA on Apr 24, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

Which fighter needs to move up or down already? See what we thought and chime in with your thoughts, too!

The Fighter We'd Most Like To Sing Karaoke With Us

by KatGirl from Gals Guide To MMA on Apr 17, 2012 11:01 AM EDT

Which fighter would you most like singing along with you at the bar? See who we picked and vote for your choice, too!

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