Yoshihiro Akiyama Explains Why He Was Reluctant to Fight Chris Leben

LAS VEGAS -- MMA Fighting caught up with Yoshihiro Akiyama Thursday to talk about his UFC 116 fight against Chris Leben.

"Sexyama" explained why he was depressed upon hearing the news that Wanderlei Silva pulled out of their fight and why he doesn't think Leben is a high enough caliber opponent. He also showed a very fancy watch he was wearing.

Check out the video interview below.



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