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Just watched this on UFC vault, it seems you don't a membership to watch the undercard fights, it's free. Anyone else seen it yet? Okami looked straight up beastly tonight. Pinpoint accurate strikes, quick and smart movement. Good to see he's being less conservative and more aggressive. I know he only fought Linhares but his technique was still very impressive. Joe mentioned how he came to Sonnen to train too and I found this interview
Chael Sonnen says "I want to say hello to my brother, Yushin Okami":
"I want to say hello to my brother, Yushin through this interview. I am saddened that he returned to Japan - it feels like I parted with a close friend. Though Yushin lost against me, he came forward and asked to train with me: Is this a Japanese thing? It is admirable that he tried to learn from an opponent who defeated him. While at Team Quest in Portland, he thoroughly handled me during training. I was lucky that I managed to defeat him in our fight. I probably won't agree to a rematch with him (laughs). The one fighter whom I never want to fight again - that is Yushin Okami."
Chael Sonnen says "I want to say hello to my brother, Yushin Okami":
"I want to say hello to my brother, Yushin through this interview. I am saddened that he returned to Japan - it feels like I parted with a close friend. Though Yushin lost against me, he came forward and asked to train with me: Is this a Japanese thing? It is admirable that he tried to learn from an opponent who defeated him. While at Team Quest in Portland, he thoroughly handled me during training. I was lucky that I managed to defeat him in our fight. I probably won't agree to a rematch with him (laughs). The one fighter whom I never want to fight again - that is Yushin Okami."