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Photos: UFC on ESPN 37 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the UFC on ESPN 37 ceremonial weigh-ins in Austin, Texas.

Check out these photos from the UFC on ESPN 37 weigh-ins and faceoffs from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. (Photos by Matthew Wells, MMA Junkie)

Speaking of SEC blockers who have tons of experience against top competition, Williams has played both guard and center at a high level in college football’s toughest conference. At best, Williams will eventually grow into an effective starter at any interior spot. At worst, he’ll be a valuable depth piece who can fill in at center or either guard spot. Runner-Up: John Molchon | Boise State (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The top three linebackers are in a tier of their own this year and all hail from powerhouse programs. But the next-best prospect at that position isn’t from an FBS blue-blood. Davis-Gaither is a three-down playmaker with the perfect skill set for today’s NFL. If anyone questions the level of competition he faced in college, Davis-Gaither put those concerns to rest with a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Runner-Up: Mykal Walker | Fresno State (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Andrew Thomas is the best tackle in this year’s loaded class, but his running mate is deserving of first-round consideration in his own right. Wilson is a massive mauler with a nasty, physical playing style, and his experience against SEC competition will have him ready to start from Day 1. Runner-Up: Robert Hunt | Louisiana (Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports)

In today’s NFL, the slot/nickel corner position has become a starting job, even more so than a third off-ball linebacker. That puts a premium on finding prospects with the versatile skill set to play the position effectively, and that should lead teams to Robertson in this year’s draft. Runner-Up: Reggie Robinson II | Tulsa (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Linebacker-safety hybrids seem to be all the rage in this year’s draft, from elite talents like Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons to small-school stars like Lenoir-Rhyne’s Kyle Dugger and Southern Illinois’s Jeremy Chinn. But there’s a big-school prospect that fits, and he’s flying under the radar. While some may look at Hudson and see a ‘tweener with no position at the next level, I see a versatile defender who can make plays all over the field, no matter where he lines up at the snap. Runner-Up: J.R. Reed | Georgia (Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports)

Let’s get that image of Wilcox getting drilled with a pass at the NFL Scouting Combine out of our minds, okay? Sure, it was awful, but it wasn’t as frustrating as watching him get misused by the Bulls’ sputtering offense over the past two seasons. Wilcox won’t set the world on fire with his speed or athleticism, but he’s a reliable pass-catcher who can be open even when covered, and his willingness as a blocker is also a plus. Runner-Up: Devin Asiasi | UCLA (Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports)

We’re two weeks away from the 2020 NFL Draft, and while there are plenty of top prospects getting their well-earned attention in the first-round conversation, others are flying under the radar. Here are my picks for the most underrated prospects at every position in this year’s draft: (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Photos: UFC on ESPN 37 official weigh-ins

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins in Austin, Texas.

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins for UFC on ESPN 37 in Austin, Texas. (Photos by Matthew Wells, MMA Junkie)

Apr 5, 2018; Augusta, GA, USA; Rory McIlroy hits out of a bunker on the 13th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 03: Mark O’Meara of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the 12th hole during a practice round prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 3, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman breaks through the Carolina Panthers offensive line during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)

Bantamweight prospects Randy Costa and Tony Kelley set to meet at UFC 269

An exciting bantamweight matchup between two .500 prospects is heading for UFC 269.

An exciting matchup between bantamweight prospects has been added to the UFC’s final pay-per-view event of the year.

Randy Costa will return to action against Tony Kelly at UFC 269 on December 11. Sources familiar with the situation confirmed the booking with MMA Junkie, but have asked to remain anonymous because the promotion has not yet made an official announcement. The event does not yet have a confirmed venue or location.

Costa (6-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) teased the matchup on social media on Friday.

Just an update: pic.twitter.com/owoeS2BhDY

— Randy Costa (@RandyCosta135) September 3, 2021

In his previous outing, Costa faced Adrian Yanez in a fight that picked up a lot of steam on social media due to their love for junk food, essentially becoming a “Dr. Pepper vs. Reese’s” fight. Costa would go on to lose the fight, bringing the prospect back to .500 in his short UFC tenure.

On the other side, Kelley (7-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) is coming off a win over Ali AlQaisi at UFC Fight Night 179. Kelley was scheduled to face Trevin Jones in July but withdrew from the bout. By the time he enters the cage at UFC 269, he will be over a year removed from competition. Coincidentally, he will also look to stay above .500 in the UFC, as he is currently 1-1 with the promotion.

With the addition, the UFC 269 lineup includes:

Champion Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Pena – for women’s bantamweight title
Cody Garbrandt vs. Kai Kara-France
Priscila Cachoeira vs. Gillian Robertson
Randy Costa vs. Tony Kelley

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