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The UFC is bulking up on East Coast talent to fill out its return to Madison Square Garden.
Bantamweight and New York native Brian Kelleher (19-9 MMA, 3-2 UFC) is set to return to the octagon against Domingo Pilarte (8-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC 230.
Additionally, New Jerseyan Lando Vannata (9-3-1 MMA, 1-3-1 UFC) goes east for a showdown with New Yorker Matt Frevola (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), as reported by Newsday, which reported the dual bookings.
UFC 230 takes place Nov. 3 at the storied New York City arena. Although broadcast plans have not been announced, the event’s main card airs live on pay-per-view following prelims expected for FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.
Kelleher looks for redemption after suffering the second UFC loss of his career in a pivotal fight against John Lineker. After hanging in with the heavy-handed Brazilian, Kelleher was leveled by a punch in May at UF 224. The setback snapped a two-fight winning streak.
Pilarte, a veteran of Dana White’s Contender Series, tapped Vince Morales on the internet-streamed show this past month, extending his current winning streak to five.
Vannata is in dire need of a turnaround after a 1-3-1 stint in the octagon. Since a highlight-reel knockout of John Makdessi, the Jackson Wink MMA Academy product is 0-2-1 with a recent decision loss to Drakkar Klose in July at UFC 226.
Attempting to deny Vannata the win is Dana White Contender Series vet Frevola, who was knocked out by Marco Polo Reyes in his octagon debut after a submission win on the internet series.
With the additions, the latest UFC 230 lineup now includes:
For more on UFC 230, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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