Akiyama Rumored in UFC Talks

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AKASAKA, Japan -- The wheels of Fight and Entertainment Group’s annual “Dynamite!!” hype machine got rolling Saturday when the promotion and broadcasting partner, Tokyo Broadcasting System, held a public press conference at Sacas Plaza.

One notable name missing from an official list of possible participants released for the New Year’s Eve extravaganza was Dream's biggest rating draw, Yoshihiro Akiyama. Akiyama is reportedly no longer under contract to FEG, while fighter and promotion are rumored to not be on good terms.

A move to rival outlet Sengoku is likely, as Akiyama has expressed interest in facing fellow judoka, Hidehiko Yoshida, in what would be a huge money match. Akiyama is also believed to be in talks with the UFC, as Zuffa is said to be building their ranks for a possible Korean invasion.

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