I think Akiyama can beat him if he shows up in good shape with something resembling a gameplan. I don't know what the chances of that happening are though. Maybe he doesn't give a shit if he loses. I would think pride would make him train. I don't know if Dana would cut him, he is a big star in Japan. I would think they would keep him because of that. He also puts on great fights. Star + Good Fights = No cut. Most likely anyways. We'll see. I probably should have jumped on him at -180.

Imagine if Akiyama trains like hell and comes in and beats him. Nate would probably be undervalued from then on.