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Yushin Okami

Nickname Thunder Birthdate 7/21/1981
Height / Weight 6'2" - 185 Place of Birth Kanagawa, Japan

Yushin Okami is a Japanese middleweight currently competing in the UFC. Okami holds wins over many UFC veterans, but has never been given a shot at the middleweight title. Okami holds a win over UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, who he defeated via disqualification in 2006.

Last Fight

UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami

Nov 13, 2010 10:00 PM EST
Nate Marquardt vs Yushin Okami

Next Fight

UFC 150

Aug 11, 2012 10:00 PM EDT
Yushin Okami vs Luiz Cane

Yushin Okami Coverage

Top 5 Potential Replacements for Vitor Belfort Against Wanderlei Silva

by Cory Braiterman from Gals Guide To MMA on May 27, 2012 9:25 AM EDT

Top 5 Potential Replacements for Vitor Belfort Against Wanderlei Silva. Who else might step up to fight the Axe Murderer now that Vitor's out?

UFC rankings/MMA rankings featured in USA Today for May 2012

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 25, 2012 3:00 AM EDT

Get the latest rankings in every major MMA weight class for the month of May.

UFC 150: Henderson Vs. Edgar II Fight Card Shaping Up

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

A rundown of the very early UFC 150 card, scheduled for August 11th in Denver, CO.

Chael Sonnen hypnotized during secret therapy sessions with sports psychologist

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2012 1:11 PM EDT

Number one UFC Middleweight contender Chael Sonnen talks to Joe Rogan about seeing a sports psychologist to help him with the mental side if mixed martial arts and reveals that is what changed him as a fighter.

UFC on Fuel TV 3 fight card: Tom Lawlor vs Jason MacDonald preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 11, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at next Tuesday night's UFC on Fuel TV 3 main card opening bout between middleweights Tom Lawlor and Jason MacDonald. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside:

UFC 150: Ben Henderson vs Frankie Edgar rematch official for Aug. 11 in Denver

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on May 8, 2012 11:00 PM EDT

It's official! UFC Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson will rematch former champion Frankie Edgar at UFC 150 in Denver on Aug. 11, 2012. MMAmania.com has the details!

Want To Fix Lay And Pray? Legalize Upkicks To A Downed Opponent

by Ben Thapa from Bloody Elbow on May 3, 2012 9:32 AM EDT

As the resident wing nut on staff, Ben Thapa believes that one rule change would fix many problems in MMA: allowing upkicks to a downed opponent. In his mind, this kills "lay and pray" fighters, eases judging difficulties and allows greater offense from both fighters.

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.

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 150 fight card and rumors for 'Henderson vs Edgar' on Aug. 11 in Denver

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2012 12:30 PM EDT

The latest fight card and rumors for the UFC 150: "Henderson vs. Edgar" event set to take place on Sat., Aug. 11, 2012, in Denver, Colorado.

UFC 150: Ben Henderson Vs. Frankie Edgar, Okami Vs. Cane Scheduled For August In Denver

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 27, 2012 9:47 PM EDT

UFC Lightweight champ Benson Henderson will defend his belt against the man he took it from, Frankie Edgar at UFC 150 in Denver on August 11. The card will also feature Yushin Okami vs. Luiz Cane and Thiago Tavares vs. Dennis Hallman.

Ben Henderson vs Frankie Edgar rematch set for UFC 150 on Aug. 11 in Denver

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2012 7:39 PM EDT

UFC 150 is set for the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, and will feature a lightweight championship fight pitting Ben Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar in a rematch of their thrilling encounter back in Feb. 2012 at UFC 144.

UFC rankings/MMA rankings featured in USA Today for April 2012

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2012 4:30 PM EDT

Get complete rankings for each of the major weight classes in mixed martial arts (MMA) today, including the top 25 in all seven divisions.

Twitter Mailbag: Nick Diaz's Lawsuit, Brock Lesnar in the HOF, and More

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on Apr 27, 2012 1:07 PM EDT

The Twitter Mailbag answers reader questions on the hottest topics in the MMA world. In this edition, we talk Nick Diaz's lawsuit against the NSAC, Brock Lesnar's Hall of Fame credentials, and more.

USA TODAY/MMA NATION April 2012 Consensus Rankings: Middleweight

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

#1 Anderson Silva's next title defense will be a rematch against #2 Chael Sonnen.

UFC Middleweights: Silva Vs. Sonnen, Weidman Vs. Munoz Highlight Summer Fight Cards

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Apr 26, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

Beyond Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen, what else is coming up in the UFC Middleweight division? We take a look at the full schedule.

Anderson Silva Vs. Yushin Okami 2 Fight Video - UFC Clip Of the Day

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Apr 26, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

Watch dominant UFC champion, Anderson Silva's last title defense, a rematch Yushin Okami, who technically, is the last man who beat him.

UFC 147: 'Silva vs Sonnen 2' press conference video and LIVE 'special announcement' updates today (April 24) from Brazil (Updated)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 24, 2012 8:01 AM EDT

Watch UFC 147 'special announcement' press conference live online that will stream from Brazil today. Find out what the special announcement is and more at 10 a.m. ET.

Dana White rips 'business man' Greg Jackson for bungling Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans UFC 145 situation

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 19, 2012 11:33 AM EDT

UFC President Dana White wants everyone to know that MMA gyms are a business, no matter how much they preach about being a family.

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