Fight fans have a special treat to behold before the end of 2021.
Broadcasting live from Philadelphia, the fighting spirit will be on full display during tonight’s Fury 3 card. Airing on UFC Fight Pass, the grappling card is headlined by top strawweight contender Carla Esparza against Brazilian jiu-jitsu artist Danielle Kelly.
Originally scheduled to be Rose Namajunas against Kelly, the reigning UFC women’s strawweight champ needed to be replaced due to COVID-19 protocols. But it is only fitting that Esparza, the next challenger for Namajunas’ title, takes the fight.
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