- PAUL KELLY VS ROLI DELGADO AT UFC 99 GERMANY
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - by Damon Martin - MMAWeekly.com
The debut of the UFC in Germany continues to gain steam as well as add fights. A lightweight tilt has been confirmed for the UFC 99 card as "Ultimate Fighter" season 8 competitor Roli Delgado will face Wolfslair fighter Paul Kelly, who will make his first appearance at 155 pounds for the show.
The fight was confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by sources close to the match-up on Thursday.
Roli Delgado returns to the UFC for the first time since the "Ultimate Fighter" season 8 finale show when he defeated former housemate John Polakowski by guillotine choke in the second round.
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt looks to build upon that win when he faces a very tough competitor in British fighter Paul Kelly.
Just off the heels of a tough fight against Hawaiian Troy Mandaloniz, Kelly will make the move to 155 pounds for the first time. The Wolfslair trained fighter has commented on the move previously and will now transition to the lightweight class with Delgado as his first challenge.
There is no official word on the placement of this bout, but it is believed to be a part of the undercard for the show. The UFC 99 main event features Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva at a catchweight of 195 pounds.
Stay tuned to MMAWeekly.com for more information on UFC 99 as it becomes available.
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