UFC 120 Preview: Yoshihiro Akiyama Talks Michael Bisping - My "Skill and Talent Are Obvious"

"I think (Michael Bisping) is an all around fighter. He's good standing up and he's good on the ground I really don’t see any weaknesses."

"He better come well prepared for all my strengths. I'm a totally different animal inside the Octagon. I totally change my character and become a fighter."

"I think that the skill and talent are obvious, but in the end I want to beat him with my will and my heart."

"The fans can expect to see a real crowd pleasing event."

-- Full video interview at ufc.com.

Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2)
Loss Chris Leben - Submission (Triangle Choke) UFC 116
Win Alan Belcher - Decision (Split) UFC 100
Win Masanori Tonooka - Submission (Armbar) Dream 6
Win Katsuyori Shibata - Submission (Ezekiel Choke) Dream 5

Michael "The Count" Bisping (19-3)
Win Dan Miller - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 114
Loss Wanderlei Silva- Decision (Unanimous) UFC 110
Win Denis Kang - TKO (Punches) UFC 105
Loss Dan Henderson - KO (Punch) UFC 100