Yoshihiro Akiyama drops to 170 pounds, faces Jake Shields at UFC 144 in Japan

“Sexyama” is making his welterweight debut.

UFC officials today announced Yoshihiro Akiyama will
drop to 170 pounds for a February meeting with former Strikeforce champ
Jake Shields.

The two meet on the main card of UFC 144, which takes place Feb. 26 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.