Yoshihiro Akiyama: I’m fighting Wanderlei Silva in early 2010
Posted in MMA Mania, Wanderlei Silva, Yoshihiro Akiyama on October 13th, 2009 by MMA Mania
Yoshihiro Akiyama, a fourth-generation Japanese-born Korean who made his Zuffa debut at UFC 100, will bring a lethal dose of sexiness to the Octagon in early 2010 in hopes of dulling the blade of Brazilian “Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva.
“Sexyama” made the announcement earlier today during a news conference for the UFC’s “Undisputed” video game release in the far east and comes courtesy of Sherdog.com.
While no date or event is official, the former DREAM and K-1 star hinted at UFC 110 in Las Vegas and UFC 111 in Australia as probable front-runners for the proposed throwdown.
A world class Judoka, Akiyama made his name in K-1 Hero’s, compiling an undefeated record (11-0, 1 NC). After FEG pulled the plug on Hero’s, he fought twice in the newly formed DREAM in 2008 before signing with UFC. He made his Octagon debut a successful one, narrowly edging out Alan Belcher via split decision on July 11.
Will he be sexy enough for one of the sport’s most ruthless aggressors?
On the heels of his recent facial surgery, Wandy could return with a level of sexiness all his own. Even though Silva has lost five of his last six fights, he’s an extremely aggressive and dangerous fighter who is capable of ending things early.
In fact, “The Axe Murderer” has a technical knockout percentage of more than 70 in his 43 professional mixed martial arts bouts — and even when he loses — he always comes to fight.
Expect fireworks in this one.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more information on the reported contest as it becomes available.