All Entries Tagged With: "Yoshihiro Akiyama"

UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz Preview and Predictions

UFC 133 was one of the hardest hit cards in UFC history in terms of injuries and fights being cancelled, but still has managed to put together an intriguing main event between two former light heavyweight champions as Tito Ortiz takes on Rashad Evans in the main event. The undercard lacks star power, but should [...]

UFC 120 Preview and Predictions

UFC 120 isn’t the flashiest card on paper, and along with it being on tape delay and one week before a highly anticipated pay-per-view, it’s not receiving much buzz in the MMA community. However, there should be some entertaining matchups that should serve as a nice appetizer to next Saturday’s main entree.
James Wilks vs. Claude [...]

UFC 116 Post-Fight Thoughts

UFC 116 was, quite simply, one of the most exciting MMA Pay-Per-Views of all time. From the prelims to the main card, nearly every fight provided great finishes, exciting back-and-forth action or fantastic comebacks. Here are some of my post-fight notes.

Brendan Schaub has the hands and the power to reach the middle of the UFC’s [...]

UFC 116 Preview and Predictions

 
UFC 116 features one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights of all-time as Brock Lesnar takes on Shane Carwin for the heavyweight title. The undercard has some significant fights as well.

Brock Lesnar:
 
32 years old
 
6′3, 265lbs
 
1999 national runner-up in heavyweight division while wrestling for University of Minnesota
2000 National Division 1 heavyweight champion
 
 
UFC Career:
 
Loss vs. Frank Mir [...]

UFC 100 Recap

UFC 100 was the biggest event in the company’s history, and it lived up to the hype. Yoshihiro Akiyama and Alan Belcher opened the televised card in style with a back-and-forth three round war that had Akiyama as the split-decision victor. The two “Ultimate Fighter” coaches were next up. Michael Bisping looked timid and pretty [...]

UFC 100 Main Card Predictions

MMA Record: 144-84 (63%)
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Alan Belcher: Akiyama makes his debut in the UFC after a successful career in Japan where he compiled a 12-1 record with two no contests. He comes from a Judo background, but is also adept on his feet. He’s got good takedowns and is well versed in submissions as [...]