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UFC 155: Alan Belcher vs. Yushin Okami Head-to-Toe Breakdown

At UFC 155, Alan Belcher will look to finally earn a spot firmly amongst the Top Ten middleweights in the world when he faces off with Yushin Okami for the second time. These two first met six years ago at UFC 62, where Okami took home a unanimous deci…

At UFC 155, Alan Belcher will look to finally earn a spot firmly amongst the Top Ten middleweights in the world when he faces off with Yushin Okami for the second time. These two first met six years ago at UFC 62, where Okami took home a unanimous decision. Since that time, both men have […]

UFC 150 Results: What’s Next for Yushin Okami After Defeating Buddy Roberts?

The third time was the charm for former middleweight title contender Yushin Okami. Originally slated to face Luiz Cane, the Japanese star would see his UFC 150 opponent change twice before settling on Buddy Roberts. “Thunder” would taste tr…

The third time was the charm for former middleweight title contender Yushin Okami. Originally slated to face Luiz Cane, the Japanese star would see his UFC 150 opponent change twice before settling on Buddy Roberts. “Thunder” would taste trouble early on, as Roberts was landing with heavy punches on more than one occasion. However, working […]

Tim Boetsch: ‘I’m Going to Smash Yushin Okami’

For the first time since December 16th, 2000, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to the birthplace of mixed martial arts for UFC 144. In one of seven main card bouts, Tim Boetsch (14-4) will meet Japan’s own Yushin Okami (26-6) for a …

For the first time since December 16th, 2000, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to the birthplace of mixed martial arts for UFC 144. In one of seven main card bouts, Tim Boetsch (14-4) will meet Japan’s own Yushin Okami (26-6) for a middleweight showdown. In a recent interview, Boetsch told Bleacher Report of his […]

Chael Sonnen’s Respectful Words on Anderson Silva, Yushin Okami, Griffin & Co.

What’s Chael-speak without too much coffee? Believe it or not, Chael Sonnen is “uncharacteristically” deferential in this interview. Anyway, his upcoming opponent Brian Stann himself digresses regarding what many think to be the true …

What’s Chael-speak without too much coffee? Believe it or not, Chael Sonnen is “uncharacteristically” deferential in this interview. Anyway, his upcoming opponent Brian Stann himself digresses regarding what many think to be the true Sonnen: the quintessential trash-talker who’ll grab every opportunity to diss another fighter and promote himself. According to Stann,“In typical fashion, most […]

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Chael Sonnen’s Respectful Words on Anderson Silva, Yushin Okami, Griffin & Co.

UFC 134 Live Results and Aftermath for Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami

How did everybody know this would end by KO in round two?! Anderson Silva (31-4) easily handled Yushin Okami (26-6), and just continued to prove that he is the pound for pound greatest fighter on the planet. The two had an intense staredown and no glov…

How did everybody know this would end by KO in round two?! Anderson Silva (31-4) easily handled Yushin Okami (26-6), and just continued to prove that he is the pound for pound greatest fighter on the planet. The two had an intense staredown and no glove touch was offered from either fighter. The Brazilian came […]

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UFC 134 Live Results and Aftermath for Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami

UFC 134 Results: Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami Aftermath

For the first time since UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil in 1998, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the country of its origin with UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami. Headlining Saturday’s festivities at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro is the highly-ant…

For the first time since UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil in 1998, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the country of its origin with UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami. Headlining Saturday’s festivities at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro is the highly-anticipated rematch between Anderson Silva, the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world, and Yushin Okami. […]

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UFC 134 Results: Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami Aftermath