UFC middleweight Joaquin Buckley will make his first return to Fight Island after a star-making knockout win.
Buckley is set to face off with Alessio Di Chirico, an octagon veteran on a three-fight skid, at UFC Fight Island 7, MMA Fighting confirmed with a person with knowledge of the bout after an initial report from MMA Junkie. Buckley also confirmed the fight on his official Instagram page.
UFC Fight Island 7 takes place Jan. 16 and is headlined by a featherweight bout between ex-champ Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar.