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WSOF 9: Rousimar Palhares, Yushin Okami and Marlon Moraes Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for World Series of Fighting’s latest event on Saturday night, and newly crowned champs Rousimar Palhares and Marlon Moraes led the way.
Palhares collected $50,000 (including a … Read More
Yushin Okami to Headline August 2nd WSOF Card in Japan
Branch and Taylor to Battle for Middleweight Title in June
By FCF Staff
Yushin Okami appeared to have little difficulty in scoring a victory in his WSOF debut last night, and the powerful Judoka has been rewarded with a headlining … Read More
WSOF 9 Highlights: Yushin Okami Takes Out Svetlozar Savov
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Report: Yushin Okami to Fight Svetlozar Savov in WSOF Debut
By FCF Staff
Yushin Okami will make his World Series of Fighting debut on March 29th, and the former UFC middleweight contender will reportedly fight Svetlozar Savov.
WSOF 9 will be hosted by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in … Read More
Free UFC Fight: Anderson Silva Versus Yushin Okami
WSOF Signs UFC Vet Yushin Okami
By FCF Staff
As most observers thought would be the case, following Yushin Okami’s surprising release from the UFC in September, the top ranked middleweight has already been signed by another promotion. World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo announced … Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Week That Was:” Wanderlei Silva-Chael Sonnen Bad Blood Gets Worse, Tim Kennedy’s Desperation For a Fight, Death of a Fighter and Yushin Okami’s Pink Slip
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On this week’s edition of “The Week That Was,” host Jeremy Johnson discusses the escalating feud between UFC stars Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen as well as Tim Kennedy’s ongoing search for an opponent in the UFC middleweight division. … Read More
Opinion: Yushin Okami Presents Another Opportunity for World Series of Fighting
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC middleweight contender Yushin Okami was recently cut from the UFC and is already in talks with the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) MMA promotion.
Here is what WSOF President Ray Sefo said when MMA fans … Read More
WSOF President Ray Sefo Says “We’re in Talks” With Yushin Okami
By FCF Staff
Following his release from the UFC, top ten ranked middleweight Yushin Okami is already attracting interest from other big stage promotions, as World Series of Fighting is apparently talking to his representatives.
Shortly after it was reported … Read More
Report: Yushin Okami Not Returning to UFC After Recent Loss
By FCF Staff
Despite having gone 13-5 in the Octagon and defeated several top ranked middleweights, Yushin Okami has reportedly been released by the UFC, following his loss to “Jacare” Souza earlier this month.
News of Okami’s release is being … Read More
Report: “Jacare” Souza Wants To Fight Yushin Okami
By FCF Staff
Following Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza’s impressive victory over Chris Camozzi at UFC on FX 8, UFC President Dana White relayed that the promotion was looking at matching the middleweight up against Yushin Okami next. Now it looks as … Read More
Yushin Okami Versus Hector Lombard Added to UFC on FUEL TV 8
By FCF Staff
Following his unanimous decision win over Alan Belcher at UFC 155, Yushin Okami won’t have to return to the U.S. for his next bout, as the Japanese middleweight will take on Hector Lombard, March 3rd in Saitama, … Read More
Report: Alan Belcher to Rematch Yushin Okami at UFC 155
By FCF Staff
In the wake of having his UFC 153 bout with Vitor Belfort cancelled, Alan Belcher will look to avenge a previous loss to Yushin Okami at UFC 155 on December 29th. The bout will reportedly … Read More
Rousimar Palhares Replacing Injured Luiz Cane Versus Yushin Okami
Justin Lawrence Fighting Max Holloway at UFC 150
By FCF Staff
The injury bug continues to plague the UFC, as today the promotion announced that Luiz Cane will no longer fight middleweight Yushin Okami as scheduled at its upcoming August … Read More
Yushin Okami Fighting Luiz Cane at UFC 150
By FCF Staff
Middleweight contender Yushin Okami will look to end his two fight losing streak against former light-heavyweight Luiz Cane on August 11th. The bout will take place at UFC 150 in Denver, Colorado.
Okami (26-7) is coming off … Read More
Tim Boetsch: Yushin Okami Won’t Like “Being in the Cage With” Me
By Kelsey Mowatt
While often a fighter’s decision to change weight divisions is accompanied by expectations of success, the challenges that come with cutting the necessary weight or adjusting to a new class of opponents have been well documented. So … Read More
Tim Boetsch to Face Former Middleweight Challenger Yushin Okami Next
By FCF Staff
Coming off his failed attempt to unseat UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva in August, Yushin Okami will get to fight in his native country of Japan next, as the middleweight will fight Tim Boetch on February 26th.
Anderson Silva Dominates Yushin Okami , “Shogun” Rua Avenges Loss to Forrest Griffin
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva added another memorable chapter to his storied career tonight in Rio de Janeiro, as the UFC Middleweight Champion had few difficulties in disposing of imposing contender Yushin Okami in front of his Brazilian fans.
After … Read More
Anderson Silva and Yushin Okami On Weight for UFC 134 Title Fight
By FCF Staff
A boisterous and partisan crowd greeted fighters at the official UFC 134 weigh-ins this afternoon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which saw all of tomorrow night’s competitors make weight. As one would expect, Brazilian stars like Antonio … Read More