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Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami agree to meet at August's "UFC: Rio" (4/13/2011 11:15:00 PM)
Regardless of what happens at UFC 129, Georges St-Pierre will apparently have to wait his turn. MMAjunkie.com has confirmed that UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Yushin Okami have each verbally agreed to meet in August at "UFC: Rio," the UFC's first event in Brazil since 1998. UFC president Dana White first revealed the booking to USA Today, and MMAjunkie.com subsequently confirmed that both parties are committed to the fight, though bout agreements have not yet been distributed.
Sources: Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami "UFC: Rio" reports are premature (4/10/2011 12:50:00 AM)
Reports that UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will put his belt on the line against Yushin Okami at an August "UFC: Rio" event are premature, sources today told MMAjunkie.com. They're "getting ahead of themselves," one source said. Before officials consider booking Silva vs. Okami, they are going to wait to see the outcome of UFC 129's main event.
Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami Likely for UFC Rio (4/9/2011 8:06:16 AM)
A rematch long in the making between Anderson Silva and Yushin Okami appears headed to Rio De Janerio in August. The two previously met at Rumble on the Rock 8, a bout Okami won after an illegal kick to the head by Silva. The event will likely serve as the headliner for the UFC Rio card August 27.
White: Okami deserving of UFC title shot but may need one more fight to get it (2/6/2011 10:15:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - Yushin Okami might be a very unhappy man come April, and UFC president Dana White knows it. With Anderson Silva's UFC 126 win over Vitor Belfort, all that stands in the middleweight champion's way of a showdown with fellow superstar Georges St-Pierre is for the welterweight title holder to notch an April win over Jake Shields. And if that happens, Okami will once again need another fight to solidify his status as the UFC's top 185-pound contender.
Dana White: Nate Marquardt 'Choked' Against Yushin Okami at UFC 122 (11/16/2010 8:00:43 AM)
After a lackluster UFC 122 main event that saw Yushin Okami edge Nate Marquardt to earn a shot at the middleweight title, UFC President Dana White said Marquardt 'choked' in the headliner and suggested that his corner was to blame.
Dana White: Nate Marquardt ‘Choked’ Against Yushin Okami at UFC 122 (11/16/2010 8:00:43 AM)
After a lackluster UFC 122 main event that saw Yushin Okami edge Nate Marquardt to earn a shot at the middleweight title, UFC President Dana White said Marquardt 'choked' in the headliner and suggested that his corner was to blame.
Although boss underwhelmed, UFC 122 winner Yushin Okami gets his title shot (11/14/2010 2:05:00 PM)
OBERHAUSEN, Germany - A promise is a promise, especially when it's advertised. Although underwhelmed by Yushin Okami's unanimous-decision victory over Nate Marquardt, UFC president Dana White said the Japanese fighter will get a title shot at the middleweight belt. "Was that the most exciting fight I've ever seen? No," White told MMAjunkie.com. "It was not. But he went in there against a very tough opponent in Marquardt and won."
UFC 122 main-card recap: Okami decisions Marquardt, earns title shot (11/13/2010 10:15:00 PM)
OBERHAUSEN, Germany - UFC middleweight contender Yushin Okami didn't exactly bring the thunder, but the durable Japanese brute did outmatch the highly respected Nate Marquardt over the course of their 15-minute affair. In a contest arranged to determine the next challenger to the UFC's middleweight crown, Okami stifled Marquardt for three rounds and was awarded a unanimous-decision victory. The bout served as the main event for Saturday's "UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami," which took place Saturday at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, and aired via same-day tape delay in the U.S.
Okami Upsets Marquardt, Eyes Title Bid (11/13/2010 2:49:30 PM)
For nearly five years, Yushin Okami has pursued a rematch with reigning UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. He may now get his wish.
UFC 122 Recap: Okami Tops Marquardt to Earn Title Shot (11/13/2010 12:49:40 PM)
Yushin Okami earned a unanimous decision over fellow middleweight contender Nate Marquardt in the main event of Saturday's UFC 122 in Oberhausen, Germany to cap off a luckluster card that lost it's co-headliner between slugger Alessio Sakara and Jorge Rivera at the last-minute.
UFC 122 Recap and Results for “Marquardt vs. Okami” (11/13/2010 12:49:40 PM)
Yushin Okami earned a unanimous decision over fellow middleweight contender Nate Marquardt in the main event of Saturday's UFC 122 in Oberhausen, Germany to cap off a luckluster card that lost it's co-headliner between slugger Alessio Sakara and Jorge Rivera at the last-minute.
UFC 122 Results and Play-by-Play for “Marquardt vs. Okami” (11/13/2010 9:30:58 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from today's "UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami" event in Oberhausen, Germany starting at noon ET, with main card results beginning at 3pm leading up to the main event between middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami.
UFC 122 Live Results for “Marquardt vs. Okami” (11/13/2010 7:00:58 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from today's "UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami" event in Oberhausen, Germany starting at noon ET, with main card results beginning at 3pm leading up to the main event between middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami.
Poll results: Does UFC 122's Marquardt vs. Okami winner deserve a title shot? (11/13/2010 4:00:00 AM)
We all know the stakes at Saturday's UFC 122 event: The winner of a middleweight headliner between perennial contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami gets a middleweight title shot. But is it deserved? That's the question we asked in our latest MMAjunkie.com/"Inside MMA" poll, the results of which were revealed on Friday's new episode of the weekly HDNet show.
Pros Pick: Marquardt vs. Okami (11/13/2010 12:10:14 AM)
An event largely devoid of star power, UFC 122 “Marquardt vs. Okami” will feature what has been hailed as a middleweight title eliminator between former King of Pancrase Nate Marquardt and Japanese standout Yushin Okami
Marquardt, Okami Cleared for UFC 122 (11/12/2010 11:58:58 PM)
Two of the world’s premier middleweights are one step closer to potential bloodshed. Nate Marquardt tipped the scales at 186 pounds in advance of his showdown with Yushin Okami (185) in the UFC 122 “Marquardt vs. Okami” main
UFC 122 Live Results and Play-by-Play for “Marquardt vs. Okami” (11/12/2010 7:00:58 PM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from today's "UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami" event in Oberhausen, Germany starting at noon ET, with main card play-by-play beginning at 3pm leading up to the main event between middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami.
UFC 122 preview: Marquardt and Okami have different goals in title eliminator (11/12/2010 3:45:00 PM)
OBERHAUSEN, Germany - The winner of UFC 122's middleweight headliner between Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami will vie for the 185-pound title sometime in mid to late 2011, according to UFC officials. That title is up for grabs at UFC 126 with current kingpin Anderson Silva defending his title for a record eighth time against challenger Vitor Belfort. But while Marquardt doesn't care whom is next if he wins, Okami clearly wants another shot at Silva.
UFC 122 weigh-in results: Headliners Marquardt and Okami, all others on weight (11/12/2010 3:20:00 PM)
OBERHAUSEN, Germany - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's official UFC 122 fighter weigh-ins. Today's festivities took place at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. Nate Marquardt weighed 186 pounds, and fellow middleweight co-headliner Yushin Okami tipped the scale at 185 pounds. They concluded a weigh-in event in which all 22 event competitors successfully made without issue.
Jackson, Marquardt Not Worried About Okami Grinding Out Win (11/12/2010 12:26:26 PM)
Nate Marquardt has been up against fighters like Yushin Okami before.
Yushin Okami – His Time Has Come (11/12/2010 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
UFC 122 Weigh-In Results: Headliners Marquardt and Okami, All Fighters on Weight (11/12/2010 5:15:25 AM)
Middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami successfully weighed in today for their title eliminator, which headlines Saturday's UFC 122in Oberhausen, German. All 22 fighters, including co-headliners Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara, made weight for the event, which airs via tape-delay on Spike TV.
UFC 122 Weigh-In Results: Headliners Marquardt and Okami, All Fighters on Weight and (11/12/2010 1:00:25 AM)
Middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami successfully weighed in today for their title eliminator, which headlines Saturday's UFC 122in Oberhausen, German. All 22 fighters, including co-headliners Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara, made weight for the event, which airs via tape-delay on Spike TV.
Okami Wants Silva Rematch; Marquardt Not Looking Ahead (11/11/2010 6:14:26 AM)
It has been nearly five years since Yushin Okami fought Anderson Silva, but at a pre-fight press conference for UFC 122 on Thursday, it became clear that the current UFC middleweight champion is still on the Japanese fighter’s mind
UFC Middleweights Make Predictions for UFC 122's Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami (11/8/2010 8:00:32 AM)
Ahead of Saturday's UFC 122 main event between 185-pound contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami, UFC middleweights recently shared their predictions with Spike TV on who will win the headliner and challenge the winner of February's UFC 126 matchup between champ Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort.
UFC 122's Okami working with Team Quest for Marquardt, declares Sonnen innocent (11/5/2010 6:50:00 PM)
Yushin Okami says Team Quest has given him the roadmap to beat Nate Marquardt. The Japanese middleweight first sought guidance from Team Quest after one of its brightest - and most controversial - standouts, Chael Sonnen, bested him at UFC 104. Now he's back again as he prepares for a fight that could vault him into title contention, and he says he's picked up a few new tricks.
UFC 122 Video: Nate Marquardt Ready to Beat Yushin Okami, Earn Title Shot (10/31/2010 8:08:50 AM)
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Winner of UFC 122's Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami Guaranteed Title Shot (10/27/2010 12:21:32 PM)
The winner of next month's UFC 122 main event between middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami is guaranteed a shot at the 185-pound title currently held by Anderson Silva. Before Marquardt or Okami get their title shot, Silva will put the belt on the line against Vitor Belfort in the main event of February's UFC 126.
Yushin Okami - The Thunder Seven (10/27/2010 5:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
UFC 122 Fight Card Complete Again for “Marquardt vs. Okami” on Nov. 13 in Germany (10/25/2010 8:00:38 AM)
The UFC 122 fight card is again complete for Nov. 13 in Oberhausen, Germany after the UFC recently made official a pair of previously-reported matchups. The Spike-televised event is headlined by middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami.
Marquardt Holds No Hard Feelings Towards Sonnen (10/18/2010 12:00:49 AM)
Nate Marquardt will take on Yushin Okami at UFC 122 in Germany.
Marquardt Holds No Hard Feelings Against Sonnen (10/18/2010 12:00:49 AM)
Nate Marquardt will take on Yushin Okami at UFC 122 in Germany.
UFC 122 Fight Card Complete for “Marquardt vs. Okami” on Nov. 13 (9/30/2010 6:51:51 AM)
The fight card for "UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami" is now complete with 11 fights for the November 13 event in Oberhausen, Germany. The tape-delayed Spike broadcast is headlined by middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami.
Belfort Out Of Ufc 122; Marquardt Steps In (Updated) (9/22/2010 3:22:55 PM)
(UPDATED) An injury has forced Vitor Belfort out of his UFC 122 main event fight against Yushin Okami in Germany. In to replace Belfort will be Nate Marquardt...
Dana White: Nate Marquardt replaces Vitor Belfort in UFC 122 headliner (Updated) (9/22/2010 12:33:08 PM)
Fresh off a UFC Fight Night 22 victory over Rousimar Palhares, Nate Marquardt has replaced an Vitor Belfort and now meets Yushin Okami in the headliner of November's UFC 122 event. UFC president Dana White today announced the change via Twitter. As UFC executives officially announced earlier this week, UFC 122 takes place Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, and airs via same-day delay on Spike TV.
Nate Marquardt replaces Vitor Belfort in UFC 122 headliner (Updated) (9/22/2010 12:33:08 PM)
Fresh off a UFC Fight Night 22 victory over Rousimar Palhares, Nate Marquardt has replaced an Vitor Belfort and now meets Yushin Okami in the headliner of November's UFC 122 event. The change, first reported by MMAWeekly.com, has been confirmed to MMAjunkie.com by sources close to the event. As UFC executives officially announced earlier this week, UFC 122 takes place Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, and airs via same-day delay on Spike TV.
Nate Marquardt replaces injured Vitor Belfort in UFC 122 headliner (9/22/2010 12:33:08 PM)
Fresh off a UFC Fight Night 22 victory over Rousimar Palhares, Nate Marquardt has replaced an injured Vitor Belfort and now meets Yushin Okami in the headliner of November's UFC 122 event. The change, first reported by MMAWeekly.com, has been confirmed to MMAjunkie.com by sources close to the event. However, MMAjunkie.com was unable to confirm the nature of Belfort's injury. As UFC executives officially announced earlier this week, UFC 122 takes place Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, and airs via same-day delay on Spike TV.
Belfort Out Of Ufc 122; Marquardt Steps In (9/22/2010 3:22:48 AM)
An injury has forced Vitor Belfort out of his UFC 122 main event fight against Yushin Okami in Germany. In to replace Belfort will be Nate Marquardt...
Marquardt in Against Okami at UFC 122 (9/22/2010 1:58:28 AM)
Fresh off a definitive first-round stoppage against Rousimar Palhares less than a week ago, Nate Marquardt has propelled himself into the UFC 122 headliner against Yushin Okami on Nov. 13 at the Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany
Belfort Pulled, Marquardt in Against Okami at UFC 122 (9/22/2010 1:58:27 AM)
Fresh off a definitive first-round stoppage against Rousimar Palhares less than a week ago, Nate Marquardt has propelled himself into the UFC 122 headliner against Yushin Okami on Nov. 13 at the Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany
Vitor Belfort Off UFC 122, Nate Marquardt In Against Yushin Okami on Nov. 13 (updated) (9/21/2010 6:21:38 PM)
Just one-week removed from a first-round TKO of Rousimar Palhares at UFC Fight Night 22, Nate Marquardt will replace Vitor Belfort and take on fellow middleweight contender Yushin Okami in the main event of UFC 122 on November 13 in Oberhausen, Germany.
Vitor Belfort Off UFC 122, Nate Marquardt In Against Yushin Okami on Nov. 13 (9/21/2010 6:21:38 PM)
Vitor Belfort has been forced out of the UFC 122 main event against Yushin Okami with an undisclosed injury, but Nate Marquardt will step in and face Okami at the Nov. 13 event in Oberhausen, Germany.
Ufc 122 Official; Belfort Vs Okami For Title Shot (9/20/2010 4:22:49 PM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Monday officially announced UFC 122 in Germany, confirming that the winner of Vitor Belfort and Yushin Okami will get a title shot...
UFC 122 official for Germany, Belfort vs. Okami to determine No. 1 contender (9/20/2010 1:20:00 PM)
Although UFC officials previously announced November's UFC 122 event during a recent "Ultimate Insider" episode, today's official press release adds a level of relevance to the night's headliner. UFC 122, which takes place Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, features a middleweight headliner between Vitor Belfort and Yushin Okami. And following top contender Chael Sonnen's failed UFC 117 drug test, the UFC 122 headliner becomes all the more meaningful now that the winner has been promised a middleweight title shot.
UFC 122 Official for Nov. 13 in Germany, Vitor Belfort-Yushin Okami for Title Shot (9/20/2010 5:30:03 AM)
With Chael Sonnen sidelined after testing positive for steroids, the winner of UFC 122's main event between middleweight contenders Vitor Belfort and Yushin Okami will earn the next shot at 185-pound champ Anderson Silva early next year.
Belfort Sees Cracks in Silva Facade (9/17/2010 4:37:06 PM)
Resurgent former light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort will meet Yushin Okami in the UFC 122 main event on Nov. 13 at the Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. Still, he has UFC middleweight king Anderson Silva in his sights.
UFC 122, Vitor Belfort vs. Yushin Okami headliner official for Spike TV (9/9/2010 7:40:00 PM)
The UFC's return to Germany is now official. The event, UFC 122, takes place Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, and airs via same-day delay on Spike TV. Officials confirmed the event and a Vitor Belfort and Yushin Okami headliner, which is expected to determine a new No. 1 middleweight contender, during this week's "Ultimate Insider" episode on UFC.com.
Belfort Confirms Bout Against Okami (9/1/2010 6:34:46 AM)
Vitor Belfort announced Wednesday on his Twitter account that he will be fighting Yushin Okami on Nov. 13.
Belfort Vs. Okami Headlines Ufc 122 In Germany (8/30/2010 3:33:16 PM)
Vitor Belfort is still looking to get a shot at the UFC middleweight title, but he's going to have to wait a little bit longer, and go through a top ten opponent to get there as the Brazilian has signed on to face Japanese fighter Yushin Okami in the main event fight at UFC 122 in Germany on November 13...
Vitor Belfort vs. Yushin Okami to headline Spike TV's UFC 122 event in Germany (8/29/2010 6:20:00 PM)
A middleweight bout between top contenders Vitor Belfort and Yushin Okami is expected to headline November's UFC 122 event, which airs on Spike TV. Multiple sources today confirmed the tentative plans with MMAjunkie.com. "Wrestling Observer" first reported the likelihood of the fight. UFC 122 takes Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.
Vitor Belfort vs. Yushin Okami Headlines UFC 122 in Germany (8/28/2010 1:06:43 PM)
Middleweight contenders Vitor Belfort and Yushin Okami will meet in the Spike-televised main event of UFC 122 on November 13 in Oberhausen, Germany, with the winner likely earning the next shot at the 185-pound title currently held by Anderson Silva.
No Thunder, But Okami Shuts Munoz Down (8/19/2010 8:36:29 PM)
Whether it earns him a title shot or not, Yushin Okami stuffed Mark Munoz's takedowns to take home a split decision victory at UFC on Versus 2...
Yushin Okami: Part Of The Japanese Mma Revival (8/19/2010 8:36:27 PM)
Yushin Okami talks about his win over Mark Munoz at UFC on Versus 2 and the resurgence of Japanese mixed martial artists...