Yoshihiro Akiyama Fight News

White: Vitor Belfort could fight Silva-Weidman winner, TRT use no issue in location of next bout

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 23, 2013 8:45 PM EDT

On the strength of his recent knockouts, Vitort Belfort will receive consideration for a middleweight title shot, and according to UFC president Dana White, his TRT use will have no bearing on where such a fight would take place.

UFC on FX 8 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 1:02 PM EDT

UFC on FX 8 predictions: MMAmania.com resident psychic Nostradumbass predicts the outcomes for all four main card bouts on this Saturday night's (May 18, 2013) "Belfort vs. Rockhold" fight card, emanating from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Winner's Circle: What a victory means for UFC on FX 8's featured fighters

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 8:16 PM EDT

What does a victory at UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" this Saturday (May 18, 2013) mean for Vitor Belfort, Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo Souza and Chris Camozzi? Find out inside.

UFC 159 media day news and notes: Dana White, Roy Nelson, Michael Bisping and Cheick Kongo edition

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 11:30 PM EDT

UFC 159 media day news and notes: Check out what UFC President Dana White, as well as Michael Bisping, Roy Nelson and Cheick Kongo had to say about the upcoming event this weekend (April 27, 2013) at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and much more.

UFC 159 fight card: Alan Belcher vs Michael Bisping preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 159 co-main event between middleweights Alan Belcher and Michael Bisping. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 158 results recap: Jake Ellenberger vs Nate Marquardt fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 17, 2013 1:03 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's UFC 158 main card bout between dangerous welterweights Jake Ellenberger and Nate Marquardt. What helped Ellenberger stop "The Great" for just the second time in the UFC? Find out inside

Tyron Woodley signs new four-fight UFC contract, wants Jake Shields fight next

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Feb 20, 2013 2:00 AM EST

Welterweight Tyron Woodley, who just signed a new four-fight UFC contract extension, already has his next fight in mind, a showdown against former 170-pound title challenger Jake Shields. However, Shields might have his eye elsewhere ...

Fortunes for Vitor Belfort, Michael Bisping, Khabib Nurmagomedov and others change after UFC on FX 7

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jan 20, 2013 3:34 PM EST

Vitor Belfort made a strange call out, Michael Bisping is on the verge of a dubious record, and Khabib Nurmagomedov, now 19-0, showed that he is a name people need to become familiar with on Saturday's UFC show.

UFC on FX 7 fight card: Vitor Belfort vs Michael Bisping main event preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 17, 2013 10:00 PM EST

UFC on FX 7 fight card: Get an in-depth, detailed preview and breakdown of the main event this Saturday night (Jan. 19, 2013) between Vitor Belfort vs. Michael Bisping at the Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with a No.1 contender spot at stake.

UFC on FX 7 preview: 17 facts about 'Bisping vs Belfort' in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Jan. 19

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jan 17, 2013 9:00 PM EST

With UFC on FX 7 just around the corner, Mike Bohn hits fight fanns with 17 facts related to Saturday's (Jan. 19, 2013) event on FX at the Ginasio Estadual Geraldo Jose de Almeida in São Paulo, Brazil.

UFC Quick Quote: Vitor Belfort says 'politics,' not 'merit,' qualifies No. 1 title shot contenders

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jan 14, 2013 11:30 PM EST

UFC on FX 7's Vitor Belfort points to politics, not merit, when asked about what qualifies MMA fighters to contend for UFC titles. His answer might have something to do with his upcoming opponent, Michael Bisping, being promised a certain something.

Michael Bisping wants a referee 'who has the balls' to stop Vitor Belfort from punching him in the back of the head

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 10, 2013 11:19 AM EST

Michael Bisping knows Vitor Belfort has the home field advantage at UFC on FX 7 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and just hopes the referee has 'the balls' to stop 'The Phenom' from punching him in the back of the head.

'Back to the undercard, Sunshine!' Michael Bisping blasts 'simpletons' Alan Belcher and Tim Boetsch for UFC 155 losses

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jan 3, 2013 9:08 PM EST

Michael Bisping has a few words for Alan Belcher and Tim Boetsch -- two men who repeatedly call him out -- after their UFC 155 losses. Hear what "The Count" had to say about the "simpletons" who will now have to keep their "pie holes shut."

UFC 155 results: 18 post-event facts about ‘Dos Santos vs Velasquez 2'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Dec 30, 2012 6:00 PM EST

Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 18 good facts. With UFC 155 in the rearview mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2" event that took place Dec. 29, 2012 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

UFC 155: Chris Leben vs. Derek Brunson Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Dec 27, 2012 5:00 PM EST

An analysis of the UFC 155 middleweight bout pitting original TUFer Chris Leben vs. Strikeforce crossover Derek Brunson.

UFC President Dana White plans to make up UFC 149 card to ‘upset' Calgary fans

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Dec 27, 2012 10:10 AM EST

UFC President Dana White is not happy with the way the organization's debut event in Calgary --UFC 149 -- went down last July. White recently said the show was one of his low points in 2012 and he wants to 'deliver' whenever the Octagon returns.

UFC 155 fight card: Alan Belcher vs Yushin Okami 2 preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Dec 25, 2012 8:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 155 main card bout between middleweight contenders Alan Belcher and Yushin Okami. What's the key to victory for both talented men to win this rematch? Find out inside.

UFC 155 fight card: Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Dec 24, 2012 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 155 main card bout between middleweights Chris Leben and Derek Brunson. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 155: Four burning questions going into ‘Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2' in Las Vegas

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Dec 24, 2012 9:00 AM EST

The MMA community is a curious bunch, and every time a major event comes around fans begin to talk. There are several storylines going into UFC 155 this Saturday (Dec. 29, 2012), but here are four burning questions to consider before fight night.

Alan Belcher's run at middleweight title starts with statement fight against Yushin Okami at UFC 155

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Dec 22, 2012 7:36 PM EST

Alan Belcher is hoping to fight for the middleweight title by the end of 2013 and he knows that all starts by closing out 2012 with a bang against Yushin Okami at UFC 155 on Dec. 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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

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