Long Island’s Brian Kelleher to face Domingo Pilarte at UFC 230

Under the bright lights of New York City, one local fighter will get a chance to fight in front of friends and family. Brian Kelleher will take the LIRR to Penn Station and face off against Domingo Pilarte in a bantamweight bout at UFC 230. Newsday was the first to report the news.

Kelleher (19-9), born in Oceanside, NY, is looking to get back on track following a round three KO loss to John Lineker at UFC 224. Before then, “Boom” Kelleher was on a two-fight win streak. The former Ring of Combat Bantamweight Champion and Bellator fighter is 3-2 since joining the UFC back in 2017.

I’m coming home…. pic.twitter.com/Jx2sx8bUpN

— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) August 10, 2018

Making his UFC debut, Pilarte (8-1) will look to make an immediate impact inside the octagon. He last appeared at Dana White’s Contender Series back in July, beating Vince Morales via second round rear-naked choke. Pilarte is on a five-fight win streak.

UFC 230 takes place on November 3 inside Madison Square Garden. No main event has been announced yet.