Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Cung Le is set to face Scott Smith Dec. 19 in San Jose, Calif., and while most fans expect him to eventually square off with the man who assumed his vacated title, Le is adamant he is focusing on Smith rather than Jake Shields.

Speaking with Sherdog.com, Le details his reasoning as to why he vacated his title and his decision to return just months after doing so.

He also breaks down his next opponent and discusses fighting in front of his hometown crowd.