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Tony Kelley apologizes for ‘dirty Brazilians’ comment after bounty surfaces on social media: “Sorry if you got your feelings hurt”

Harry Kettle - June 16, 2022

Tony Kelley has clarified the comments he made about Brazilians ahead of his return to the Octagon this weekend. This Saturday night at UFC Austin, Tony Kelley will be part of the featured prelim as he prepares to go head to head with Adrian Yanez. The bout serves as an important crossroads moment for both men in their respective MMA careers, but in many ways, that isn’t the real story of the fight.

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Tony Kelley responds after being accused of racist comments during Andrea Lee fight at UFC Vegas 54: “Cancel Culture is real”

Susan Cox - May 16, 2022

Tony Kelley has responded after being accused of racist comments during the Andrea Lee fight at UFC Vegas 54. It was Andrea Lee (13-6 MMA) vs Viviane Araujo (11-3 MMA) inside the UFC Apex this past Saturday, May 14th with Lee winning by unanimous decision in the flyweight bout.

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Pro fighters react after Tony Kelley hurls racist remarks in the corner of Andrea Lee at UFC Vegas 54

Fernando Quiles - May 15, 2022

UFC Bantamweight Tony Kelley has some explaining to do after hurling racist remarks in the corner of Andrea Lee. Last night (May 14), UFC Vegas 54 took place inside the UFC Apex. In the main event, Jan Blachowicz defeated Aleksandar Rakic after Rakic suffered a knee injury.

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Tony Kelley explains why he drove from Louisiana to Las Vegas for UFC 269: "I'm just different, all you sheep just conform and stay quiet"

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Bantamweight fighter Tony Kelley explained his decision to drive from Louisiana to Las Vegas for UFC 269 instead of flying. Kelley (7-2 MMA) is set to square off with Randy Costa (6-2 MMA) on the early prelims of Saturday’s fight card at T-Mobile Arena.