Khamzat Chimaev will make his long-awaited return in the place he started out his UFC career. Verbal agreements are in place for Chimaev (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) to take on Li Jingliang (17-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) on Oct. 30 at UFC 267, which is expected to take place in Abu Dhabi. Two people with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the targeted booking to MMA Junkie but asked to remain anonymous since the UFC has yet to make an official announcement. Octagon Bet first reported the matchup. After a long, hard battle with lingering COVID-19 effects , Chimaev will return for the first time since September 2020
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Khamzat Chimaev targeted to return against Li Jingliang at UFC 267 in October – MMA Junkie