Source:

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/7/17/1574681/ex-ufc-welterweight-yoshiyuki

Originally he was scheduled to fight Dan Hornbuckle at Bellator 25, but had to pull out due to Visa issues. That would have been a bad fight for him as Hornbuckle is very big at WW and has good striking. I hope he get's an easier fight first before they start throwing him at their top WW's.

I was hoping for a rematch with Hardy... But I guess there is a big difference in level now... Man, I wish White had put that on earlier.

I guess I am just going to look forward to UFC 120 (the first event I will be going to for a LONG time!.

Yoshida has been considering dropping to lw even before the fight against Guymon. Though he certainly has a chance against Hornbuckle, I think him dropping to 155 is the path of least resistance. He has already battled some of the top ww's and lost. I know he wants back in the UFC, so if he dropped in weight and looked impressive I think that would be his best chance.

You know I really wanted to see him rematch Dan Hardy as well, I think they should have done that fight before he faced Koscheck.

When Yoshida got signed to the UFC I had high hopes of him working his way to the top and maybe even getting a title shot, but it's clear that he won't reach that level

However, I think he would have beaten Hornbuckle.

Looks like Yoshida may be fighting John Alessio at Bellator 31 on September 30th:

http://www.mmarising.com/news/2010/07/25/yoshida-vs-alessio-in-the-works-for-bellator-31/

He has a much better chance in this fight. I can see him pulling off a submission.