Yoshihiro Akiyama and Chris Leben to Face Off in Retirement Rematch

The pair, who first fought at UFC 116 in 2010, will meet for a final MMA bout inside the Gocheok Sky Dome. Leben, 46, has not competed in MMA since 2013, though he later participated in bare-knuckle boxing through 2021. Since retiring from that sport, he has been active as a referee and judge.

Akiyama, 51, intends to conclude his career with this event. Following his departure from the UFC in 2015, he competed in ONE Championship and participated in a custom-rules fight against Nieky Holzken in 2024. Their upcoming match will be contested under standard MMA rules.