Yushin Okami Beats Mark Munoz in a Takedown Defense Clinic

Filed under: UFC, NewsMark Munoz is a former NCAA wrestling champion, but Yushin Okami showed in their UFC fight Sunday that a good sprawl can be effective against even the best wrestlers. Okami simply wouldn’t allow Munoz to take the fight to the grou…

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Yushin OkamiMark Munoz is a former NCAA wrestling champion, but Yushin Okami showed in their UFC fight Sunday that a good sprawl can be effective against even the best wrestlers. Okami simply wouldn’t allow Munoz to take the fight to the ground, and as a result Okami won a split decision.

The story of the fight was Munoz trying takedown after takedown, and Okami responding with sprawl after sprawl. The result was two judges scoring it 29-28 for Okami, and one scoring it 29-28 for Munoz.



UFC Live On Versus2 Predictions 4-2

The predictions for the second showing of UFC Live On Versus went 4-2 with the Yushin Okami/Mark Munoz match having a razor close split decision. If Munoz didn’t take the third round off, he wins that fight. Imo Munoz won the first two rounds, but the first round was close enough that the third round […]

The predictions for the second showing of UFC Live On Versus went 4-2 with the Yushin Okami/Mark Munoz match having a razor close split decision. If Munoz didn’t take the third round off, he wins that fight. Imo Munoz won the first two rounds, but the first round was close enough that the third round was the determining round.

Jon Bones Jones took care of business and easily dismantled Matyushenko.

The stunner was the return of Gomi. I was ready to write him off, but that guy is back! He dropped Tyson Griffin with his trademark right hook. Gomi looked alot bigger than Griffin as well in this fight. Gomi finished off Griffin with punches from above as Griffin fell directly on his face.

UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko — Live Updates and Commentary

(Above: Jon Jones works the pads with Phil Nurse in front of onlookers in Las Vegas. Below: Vladimir Matyushenko does nothing with nobody in front of no one somewhere. Photos courtesy of Sherdog.)
Jones and Matyushenko. Rogan and Goldie. Munoz and Okam…

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(Above: Jon Jones works the pads with Phil Nurse in front of onlookers in Las Vegas. Below: Vladimir Matyushenko does nothing with nobody in front of no one somewhere. Photos courtesy of Sherdog.)
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Jones and Matyushenko. Rogan and Goldie. Munoz and Okami. Arianny and the other girl. Gomi and Griffin. Big John McCarthy (!), assuming he hasn’t been completely relegated to the dark card. It’s been far too long since the UFC has graced us with their presence — particularly on free TV — and it feels good to be hanging with the old gang again. Live round-by-round results from the Versus broadcast will be piling up after the jump starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Refresh your browser every few minutes for all the latest, and leave us your insightful feedback in the comments section. And please, no unrelated comments about how boring Jake Shields is. At least for one night. Come on, guys, let’s be adults here.

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UFC on Versus 2: By the Odds

Filed under: UFCWith another UFC event making its way on to Versus tonight we once again confront mankind’s oldest question: If the fight’s on free TV, how can I ensure that I still throw some money away on it?

One easy solution is to shove that hard…

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With another UFC event making its way on to Versus tonight we once again confront mankind’s oldest question: If the fight’s on free TV, how can I ensure that I still throw some money away on it?

One easy solution is to shove that hard-earned cash into the depressing void of gambling. Or you could take it and buy something nice for your favorite MMA writer. You know, whichever one sounds like an idea that might make someone happy.

But before you decide, why not check out the betting odds for UFC on Versus 2 to see who oddsmakers think will win, and who they think will spend the night in the hospital and miss tonight’s episode of ‘Mad Men’ entirely.

Yushin Okami Eyeing Title Shot…Again

With all of the understandable hype surrounding Jon “Bones” Jones (no one can say that guy isn’t amongst the best in the ‘holy sh-t’ factor) as he heads into tonight’s bout with veteran Vladimir Matyushenko, it’s probably safe to say that the middleweight tilt between Yushin Okami and Mark Munoz has been overshadowed a little […]

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With all of the understandable hype surrounding Jon “Bones” Jones (no one can say that guy isn’t amongst the best in the ‘holy sh-t’ factor) as he heads into tonight’s bout with veteran Vladimir Matyushenko, it’s probably safe to say that the middleweight tilt between Yushin Okami and Mark Munoz has been overshadowed a little bit. When you consider that you’ve got a dude in Okami with a UFC record of 8-2, taking on a rising star in Munoz, a lot is riding on the tilt.

Despite the fact that several of Okami’s wins haven’t exactly been those of the jump out of your seat variety, anyone who understands the game has to concede that fighting the massive judo beast can’t be fun. The guy’s been stopped just once and that was in 2003, and in the Octagon, he’s only lost to Rich Franklin and Chael Sonnen. Point being? Well, considering Okami’s record and his recent stoppage victories, a win over Munoz has to get the dude close to a title shot no? Speaking in the preview program for tonight’s card, Mr. Okami apparently agrees:

“I feel that this is a great test for my title shot. I need to clear this fight and I need to prove that I am very close to a title fight.”

Of course getting the win over Munoz isn’t going to be easy. Like Sonnen, who earned a controlling UD win over Okami, Munoz is also a wrestling machine. We’ll be watching. To bet on the tilt head here.