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Kelvin Gastelum vs Court McGee added to UFC on FOX 9

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Kelvin Gastelum vs Court McGee added to UFC on FOX 9

Kelvin Gastelum and Court McGee are set to square off in a welterweight showdown at UFC on FOX 9 this December.

Kelvin Gastelum vs Court McGee added to UFC on FOX 9

UFC officials announced the match-up on Thursday.

Gastelum (7-0) is currently undefeated in his pro MMA career and 2-0 inside the Octagon. After defeating Uriah Hall to become The Ultimate Fighter 17 winner, he went on to defeat Brian Melancon by rear naked choke at UFC Fight Night 26 in August. That victory marked his welterweight debut.

McGee (16-3) decided to make the cut to welterweight after losing two in a row and has since won two in a row against Josh Neer and Robert Whittaker. After winning season 11 of The Ultimate Fighter he has gone 5-2 inside the Octagon.

UFC on FOX 9 is expected to go down from the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif. It will be headlined by Anthony Pettis looking to defend his strap for the first time against Josh Thomson. Also announced for the fight card.

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Jeremy Brand is an experienced MMA writer and columnist. He is the founder of MMASucka.com, and has represented the company with media credentials at many mixed martial arts fights. Jeremy is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training in BC, Canada.

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