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LB3000
02-24-2009, 06:59 PM
I know there have been rumours for a while but I thought it wouldn't happen. Will be interesting to see how much the UFC pays him because he must have been on a lucrative contract while he was in K-1. A quality addition to the UFC 185 division, looking forward to see how he does. :good

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Grievesy
02-24-2009, 07:16 PM
Great addition to the UFC Middleweight division. Let's hope that he performs, unlike a certan other new high(ish) profile MW signing.
Tuffnutz
02-24-2009, 08:26 PM
Awesome news! :good

Will never be able to use his PJ's though.
demzor
02-25-2009, 12:48 AM
Looks like the UFC is gearing up to make a play for the Asian market..

A show in Japan or Korea can't be too far away
doefler182
02-25-2009, 01:34 AM
Akiyama is the MAN

WAR AKIYAMA!!!!!
scurlaruntings
02-25-2009, 09:57 AM
No Gi.. Ah man :-(
jimmie
02-25-2009, 04:02 PM
On paper it looks good but most of these fighters from out of the country are coming over to the UFC and struggling.
chimba
02-25-2009, 07:53 PM
Im actually not excited, I dont get this move, what did they see in Akiyama. Besides that impressive KO over Kang, hes beaten cans. Hes not young, so are they bringing him to do what again? The man cant even speak english
LB3000
02-25-2009, 08:18 PM
Didn't you read the 4th post on here? Here is a good article worth checking out.

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LB3000
03-18-2009, 11:58 AM
"The deal will see him have four fights during the period, and make $29,000 a bout.
In addition, if he wins, $3,000 will be added to his next fight money."

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I'm surprised he will be making so little. He must also get a win bonus, but even still I have to hand it to the guy for willing to take a big pay cut in order to challenge himself in the UFC.
québecwarrior
03-18-2009, 01:36 PM
Im actually not excited, I dont get this move, what did they see in Akiyama. Besides that impressive KO over Kang, hes beaten cans. Hes not young, so are they bringing him to do what again? The man cant even speak english
STFU:patsch
You don't understand the SEXYAMA!!!!SHAME ON YOU

Sexyama is finally in AMERICA!!!!:happy:happy:happy

Enough sexiness for everyone!!!!
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Grievesy
03-18-2009, 02:13 PM
STFU:patsch
You don't understand the SEXYAMA!!!!SHAME ON YOU

Sexyama is finally in AMERICA!!!!:happy:happy:happy

Enough sexiness for everyone!!!!
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Fucking french fag.:-(;)
OuterDrake
03-18-2009, 03:27 PM
He's already fought with no gi before.
québecwarrior
03-18-2009, 03:49 PM
Fucking french fag.:-(;)
Looks who's talking , stupid dirty teeths. Go touch yourself with your poster of Bisping:DOr it's now Hardy:D
Grievesy
03-18-2009, 04:23 PM
Looks who's talking , stupid dirty teeths. Go touch yourself with your poster of Bisping:DOr it's now Hardy:D

Damn right it's Hardy. GSP beter watch his back cos The Outlaw's a comin to expose his chin, mate.:bbb
boxingcar
03-18-2009, 05:09 PM
great !!!!
québecwarrior
03-18-2009, 05:38 PM
Damn right it's Hardy. GSP beter watch his back cos The Outlaw's a comin to expose his chin, mate.:bbb
He better have a baseball bat:hey
MaliSlamusrex
03-18-2009, 06:08 PM
Sugoi, Judoka suji ichi.
LB3000
03-18-2009, 06:54 PM
What we need to know is will he still come out to classical music? :huh :nono

He hasn't got an easy first fight (vs Belcher) but I think he will win. Kang's was doing well but he got a bit sloppy an it cost him. If Akiyama gets it to the ground I doubt he make the same mistake.