Yoshihiro Akiyama updated his blog on December 11, and left a message to his fans.
"My contract with FEG expired on the end of November. Even though talking it over, we couldn't reach an agreement on the fight in Dynamite. Unfortunately, I cannot fight in Dynamite this year. I'm disappointed because I really wanted to participate in."
"I will start negotiations with MMA events about my contract next year, and I don't know where I fight next year for now. Thank you for always supporting me."