UFC 144: Jake Shields vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama Breakdown

UFC 144 marks the highly anticipated return of the organization to the Land of the Rising Sun.Headlining the event will be a lightweight championship tilt pitting Frankie Edgar against Ben Henderson, while Pride vet Quinton “Rampage” Jackson makes his …

UFC 144 marks the highly anticipated return of the organization to the Land of the Rising Sun.

Headlining the event will be a lightweight championship tilt pitting Frankie Edgar against Ben Henderson, while Pride vet Quinton “Rampage” Jackson makes his return against Ryan Bader.

One of the more notable bouts taking place in the prestigious event will showcase Japan’s own Yoshihiro Akiyama as he takes on former Strikeforce titleholder Jake Shields.

Both men are in dire straits leading into the pivotal welterweight affair, as both men are riding a streak of losses heading into the matchup.

A loss for either man here will likely spell the end of their UFC careers. 

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