A late change has been made with Brian Kelleher now expected to face promotional newcomer Kevin Natividad in a featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 9 this Saturday from Las Vegas.
The change was made after Kelleher’s original opponent Ricky Simon was pulled from the card after one of his coaches tested positive for COVID-19. Multiple sources confirmed the switch with MMA Fighting on Sunday with verbal agreements in place from the fighters. The bout was initially reported by MMA Junkie.
With a 9-1 record, Natividad will make his octagon debut off five straight wins including his past four victories coming in LFA.