Akiyama

Akiyama is one of the most famous fighters in Japan and Korea (he's of Korean descent) and was signed by the UFC in order to help the organization gain visibility in that part of the world.

Archive 2009-07-05 Tyler 2009

Akiyama is one of the most famous fighters in Japan and Korea (he's of Korean descent) and was signed by the UFC in order to help the organization gain visibility in that part of the world.

UFC 100 Tyler 2009

He called Akiyama (13-3) a great fighter and said he knew he was in for a battle, "but I do love fighting in front of the home fans and winning for them."

canada.com Top Stories 2010

He called Akiyama (13-3) a great fighter and said he knew he was in for a battle, "but I do love fighting in front of the home fans and winning for them."

canada.com Top Stories 2010

Souza (Jacare) faces Joey Villasenor on the May 15 Strikeforce card, Bisping fights Dan Miller on May 29, and Wanderlei Silva, Akiyama and Marquardt should be back in action this summer.

USA TODAY/SB Nation consensus MMA rankings 2010

DeNA spokesman Tomoyuki Akiyama said that the company cannot comment because it hasn't yet received the written complaint for the case.

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Belcher has some skills, and he already spoiled the UFC debut of another highly touted UFC newcomer in Denis Kang (who Akiyama also holds a win over).

UFC 100 Tyler 2009

Belcher has some skills, and he already spoiled the UFC debut of another highly touted UFC newcomer in Denis Kang (who Akiyama also holds a win over).

Archive 2009-07-05 Tyler 2009

Oshirina: This Japanese nickname is a word coined from "oshiri" (butt) and "Rina", the first name of actress/model Rina Akiyama.

Archive 2007-08-01 2007

Oshirina: This Japanese nickname is a word coined from "oshiri" (butt) and "Rina", the first name of actress/model Rina Akiyama.

Top 5 Most Outrageous Japanese Female Celebrity Nicknames 2007