Sexiyama out vs. Marquardt due to tsunami, Dan Miller steps up
Due to the 8.8 earthquake and massive tsunami that struck Japan on Friday, March 11th, Yoshihiro Akiyamat, more commonly known…
Due to the 8.8 earthquake and massive tsunami that struck Japan on Friday, March 11th, Yoshihiro Akiyamat, more commonly known by his nickname Sexiyama, has been forced out of his fight with Nate The Great Marquardt at UFC 128: Shogun Vs. Jones.
After tragedy struck Japan on Friday, millions of Japanese citizens lost power in their homes and many businesses – including airports – have been shut down, making it seemingly impossible for Akiyama to leave the Asian country.
With Akiyama out, MMADiehards.com has exclusively learned that Dan Miller will step in to take on Marquardt at UFC 128: Shogun Vs. Jones.
UFC President Dana White announces the change
Yoshihiro Akiyama will not be able to participate at UFC 128 due to the tragedy in Japan,”
“New Jersey native Dan Miller proves once again that he will fight anyone, anywhere, any time by agreeing to step up from the prelims to face Nate Marquardt. Marquardt has long been a top ten ranked middleweight and Miller jumped at the opportunity to face him.