UFC welterweight contender Li Jingliang has pulled out of his scheduled combat in opposition to Michael Chiesa at UFC 287.
Jingliang was final seen contained in the octagon in opposition to Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279 final yr. ‘The Leech’ was a part of a significant card reshuffle at UFC 279, which started with one half of the principle occasion, Khamzat Chimaev, failing to make weight. Jingliang, who was initially booked to combat Tony Ferguson, ended up dealing with Rodriguez and dropping by break up determination.
Li Jingliang was compelled to withdraw from the upcoming bout in opposition to Michael Chiesa resulting from a backbone harm. He launched an announcement on Instagram and wrote:
“As lots of you already know, I injured my backbone throughout combat camp and was compelled to withdraw from my combat in opposition to Michael Chiesa at #ufc287. The harm was an gathered impact from all of the rigorous coaching that I had put my physique by means of prior to now a number of months, particularly all the additional BJJ and wrestling work I put in to arrange for beating a submission artist.”
He added:
“It is a disappointing state of affairs to say the least. As an expert fighter, my job is to combat and supply for my household with the trustworthy work I put in with my naked arms. I like what I do, and due to it I perceive the necessity to play the lengthy recreation and be accountable for my very own well being. I selected preventing as my profession – so selections like this should not be based mostly on ego, however on my long-term dedication to the game I like.”
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Michael Chiesa’s former opponent supplied to step in as a substitute for the injured Li Jingliang at UFC 287
Kevin Lee, who just lately re-signed with the UFC, claims that Michael Chiesa turned down a possibility to combat him at UFC 287.
Chiesa was anticipated to face Li Jingliang in his octagon return at UFC 287. Sadly, ‘The Leech’ needed to pull out resulting from a backbone harm.
Kevin Lee, who has not competed since his return to the UFC, claims to have supplied to switch Li Jingliang on brief discover. Nonetheless, Chiesa allegedly turned down Lee’s supply. It’s price noting that Lee has a submission victory over Chiesa.
‘The Motown Phenom’ wrote on Instagram:
“I bought a name every week in the past that Mike Chiesa’s opponent pulled out with harm for subsequent weeks #UFC287 in Miami. I accepted the combat on brief discover I’m able to go. However I bought phrase at present that Chiesa stated no to our rematch. I now not actually care about cash, rankings or reputation contests I needed to placed on a present for the the world.”
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