Nobuyuki Sakakibara confirmed Vader's participation for their 2/15 Yokohama Arena "Bushido" show. Sakakibara said that his top concern was completing the matchmaking for a fight between Yuki Kondo and Vanderlei Silva. Sakakibara also reiterated comments he made on Thursday, saying that he would attempt to have a sumo wrestler participating in the Summer of 2004. On Thursday, he said it would be Musashimaru. On Friday, he didn't mention a specific name. Sakakibara also said that he was interested in bringing in Frank Shamrock. When I talked to Josh Barnett in early December about Frank Shamrock coming back to MMA, he said that unless all the conditions were right, he didn't expect to see him back in MMA. Meanwhile, Kazushi Sakuraba said that he regretted working the 12/31 Saitama Super Arena show against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira because he wasn't in good enough physical shape. Sakuraba admitted that he really didn't want to fight on 12/31 but did it for the good of the company.

Poor Sak. I love him, but have to say that all his battles have eroded his once formidable skills.

Sak always takes one for the team...he's a true warrior. He's not what he used to be, of course. But he's still more fun to watch than any of the active Gracies.

Kondo vs. Silva. I like. I like a lot.

Me too. Kondo might make it through the first round.

I think he's a little better than people give him credit for.

Hey, Yuki KOd Frank Shamrock through the ropes and to the floor; the man is a great fighter.

that was along time ago though.

I hope Kondo puts up a good fight. He is the one japanese fighter I want to see fight silva. He better train his ass off.

kondo vs silva would be a great match to watch

I hope Kondo kills Silva.......