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A late change has been made with Brian Kelleher now expected to face promotional newcomer Kevin Natividad in a featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 9 this Saturday from Las Vegas. The change was made after Kelleher’s original opponent Ricky Simon was pulled from the card after one of his coaches tested positive for COVID-19. Multiple sources confirmed the switch with MMA Fighting on Sunday with verbal agreements in place from the fighters. The bout was initially reported by MMA Junkie. With a 9-1 record, Natividad will make his octagon debut off five straight wins including his past four victories coming in LFA. He most recently competed in July when Natividad defeated Kyle Estrada by TKO in the second round. Now