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Irish fighter joins UFC, lands match at London event

Neil Seery has signed a four-fight deal with the biggest brand in MMA.

DUBLINER NEIL SEERY will become the third Irishman to step into the UFC’s famous Octogon in just 16 days’ time.

‘Two Tap’ has been drafted in as a late replacement for Ian McCall and will take on Brad Pickett at the UFC Fight Night on 8 March.

The organisation have reportedly pinned Seery down to a four-fight deal.

“It’s a great honour and I’m excited for the opportunity to showcase my talent on a world stage,” Seery said in a statement.  “He’s an excellent fighter that shows time and time again that he has heart. He is currently my favorite fighter to watch as a fan. It will be a fun fight.”

The 34-year-old has a 13-9 record and fights out of Team Ryano MMA in Dublin.

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