A welterweight showdown between Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny is currently in the works for the upcoming UFC card on Jan. 20 in Abu Dhabi.
Multiple sources confirmed to MMA Fighting that verbal agreements are in place for the matchup following an initial report from ESPN.
Since moving to welterweight, Chiesa has gone undefeated with three consecutive wins over Carlos Condit, Diego Sanchez and Rafael dos Anjos. The former Ultimate Fighter winner hasn’t fought since January when he dispatched dos Anjos by unanimous decision.