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An exciting bantamweight showdown has been added to the UFC’s final pay-per-view event of 2021.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that a matchup between Randy Costa and Tony Kelley will take place at UFC 269. The event takes place Dec. 11 at a location and venue yet to be announced.
Costa will look to get back in the win column after having his previous two-fight winning streak snapped by friendly rival Adrian Yanez at UFC Vegas 32. Prior to that, “The Zohan” picked up his first two victories inside the octagon with consecutive first-round finishes of Boston Salmon and Journey Newson.
Kelley hopes to build upon the momentum of his first UFC victory where he defeated Ali AlQaisi at UFC Fight Island 5 in October. Prior to that, “PrimeTime” dropped a unanimous decision to Kai Kamaka III in the Fight of the Night at UFC 252 in August 2020. The 34-year-old was scheduled to face Trevin Jones at UFC Vegas 32 but was forced to withdraw from the bout.
UFC 269 is targeted to feature a lightweight title fight in the main event between Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier. In addition, Amanda Nunes will put her bantamweight championship on the line against Julianna Pena.
This article first appeared at MMA Fighting – All Posts
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