Carla Esparza is taking a last-minute call to face Danielle Kelly at FURY Grappling 3.
The replacement comes as Rose Namajunas is out of the match due to COVID protocols. Esparza, a brown belt in BJJ, is the former UFC and Invicta Strawweight Champion.
Kelly responded to the change in opponent with a simple post on Instagram, “new opponent same goal…”
Esparza expressed her gratitude for the opportunity in her own post, “Philly here we come! Excited for this last-minute opportunity to compete in the main event for @furygrappling! Lesssss go!”
Fury’s biggest event of the year also added Philip Rowe vs. Jonathan Piersma and Gillian Robertson vs. Chrissy Briggs to the card. The full lineup is now:
- Danielle Kelly vs. Carla Esparza
- Sean Brady vs. Craig Jones
- Joe Solecki vs. Donald Cerrone
- Clay Guida vs. Billy Quarantillo
- Chase Hooper vs. Renato Moicano
- Nicky Rod vs. Steve Mowry
- Kevin Holland vs. Kody Hamrah
- Neil Magny vs. Joaquim Silva
- Philip Rowe vs. Jonathan Piersma
- Alex Caceres vs. Eddy Torres
- Phil Hawes vs. Andre Petroski
- Gillian Robertson vs. Chrissy Briggs
- Matt Pontano vs. Eiad Kassis
- Ryot Quinn vs. Brayden Cain
The event streams on UFC Fight Pass on December 30 at 4:30 p.m. PT
