“The Wolf” is looking to make his UFC return in the fall, according to recent news.
ESPN’s Brett Okamato reported on July 9, 2021, that Chimaev is in talks to make his Octagon comeback in October at UFC 267 against Li Jingliang.
According to the report, neither fighter has signed a fight contract, however both sides “are agreeable.” The fight will be contested at 170 pounds where Jingliang is ranked No. 12. Chimaev is not currently ranked.
GettyLi Jingliang of China celebrates after his TKO victory over Elizeu dos Santos of Brazil in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre on August 31, 2019 in Shenzhen, China.
Fans haven’t seen Chimaev in the cage since his stunning 17-second KO of Gerald Meerschaert in September 2020. Jingliang last fought in January 2021 when he earned a big win over the returning Santiago Ponzinibbio.
Chimaev is undefeated in his mixed martial arts career, boasting nine wins with nine finishes (6 KOs, 3 submissions). He’s fought three times in the UFC, twice at middleweight and once at welterweight. He holds promotional wins over John Phillips, Rhys McKee and Meerschaert. Chimaev also has the modern-era UFC record for earning three consecutive wins in the quickest time, 66 days.
The Wolf is viewed by many as one of the fastest rising stars in the UFC, however his momentum was been virtually halted as he’s battled lingering effects from COVID-19 for months.
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