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Thiago Alves vs. ‘Sexyama’ scheduled for UFC 149
Yoshihiro Akiyama still has a job in the UFC, and now has his next opponent set, as well. Despite losing…
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Yoshihiro Akiyama still has a job in the UFC, and now has his next opponent set, as well.
Despite losing four straight in the octagon, Akiyama’s spirited performances have ensured him at least one more go, and it will come against Thiago Alves at a July event — most likely UFC 149 — according to sources with knowledge of the situation.
The two have both agreed to the matchup, sources told MMA Fighting.
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