UFC middleweight Alessio Di Chirico knows his back his against the wall, yet understands a win over one of 2020’s breakout stars can completely negate his recent skid.
Di Chirico will face Joaquin Buckley in a main card matchup this Saturday at UFC Fight Island 7. The event takes place at the new Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi and will simulcast on ABC, as well as ESPN+.
After entering 2019 on the heels of back-to-back victories, Di Chirico will be looking for his first win since then. “Manzo” has lost three consecutive unanimous decisions to Kevin Holland, Mahkmud Muradov and, in his only 2020 appearance, Zak Cummings.