The octagon returns to “UFC Fight Island” this month for a three-event stretch. The middle of those cards, UFC on ESPN 20, take place Jan. 20 in Abu Dhabi and features a welterweight headliner.
Streaking contenders Michael Chiesa (17-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) and Neil Magny (24-7 MMA, 17-6 UFC) are set to clash in a matchup that will drive one man further toward title contention, while the other will have to rebuild.
It’s a key fight, and Tuesday the promotion revealed the official posted for UFC on ESPN 20, featuring both headliners. Check it out below (via Instagram):
The latest UFC on ESPN 20 lineup:
- Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny
- Warlley Alves vs. Mounir Lazzez
- Vinicius Moreira vs. Ike Villanueva
- Viviane Araujo vs. Roxanne Modafferi
- Lerone Murphy vs. Douglas Silva de Andrade
- Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera
- Zarrukh Adashev vs. Su Mudaerji
- Dalcha Lungiambula vs. Markus Perez
- Francisco Figueredo vs. Jerome Rivera
- Mike Davis vs. Mason Jones
- Tyson Nam vs. Matt Schnell
- Manon Fiorot vs. Victoria Leonardo
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