DFW crowns Yushin Okami greatest Japanese MMA fighter, ever

Discussion in 'MMA - Mixed Martial Arts' started by speeds, Aug 16, 2011.

  1. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,366
    Likes Received:
    3,383
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Okami is a very solid 10-2 in the UFC with wins over Nate Marquardt, Mark Munoz, Evan Tanner, Mike Swick, and Alan Belcher. His earlier career wins include the infamous DQ win over Anderson Silva, and another odd win over Nick Thompson (injured his elbow seconds into the fight).

    DFW is doing his best to hype up the fight between Silva/Okami but he's stretching it a bit by calling Okami the Japanese GOAT, right?

    Saku has wins over three Gracies (Royce, Ryan, and Royler), UFC champions Carlos Newton, Vitor Belfort, Quinton Jackson, and Kevin Randleman, and UFC tournament winners Guy Mezger and Ken Shamrock. Okami's resume doesn't come close.

    [​IMG]
     
  2. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,366
    Likes Received:
    3,383
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Its possible that "come out of Japan" means best crossover fighter, but Saku has a fight in the UFC.
     

Share This Page