Bisping to face Akiyama at UFC 120

British middleweight star Michael Bisping is set to face Japanese fighter Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 120, according to a UK source that Fighters Only Magazine have talked to.

The fight between Bisping and Akiyama is set to headline the UFC 120 event that will take place in October.

One of the bout agreements have reportedly been signed and completed and the fight is expected to be confirmed by UFC in the near future.

Bisping managed to win over Dan Miller at UFC 114 while Akiyama lost to Chris Leben at UFC 116.