Michael Chiesa has a fight on the books for the first time since November 2021. Friday during “UFC Live,” Chiesa (16-6 MMA, 11-6 UFC) announced he will fight Li Jingliang (19-8 MMA, 11-6 UFC) at UFC 287 , a pay-per-view event expected for April 8 at a location and venue yet-to-be-determined. Jingliang, 34, has alternated wins and losses over the span of his past six fights with a 3-3 record. Following a knockout of Muslim Salikhov in July, Jingliang lost a closely-contested split decision against Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279 in September, a matchup he accepted in less than 48-hour notice. Chiesa, 35, looks to snap a two-fight skid, which includes losses top competition in Vicente Luque and Sean Brady.
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Michael Chiesa announces UFC 287 bout vs. Li Jingliang – MMA Junkie