Randy Costa is looking to get back in the win column with a bang at UFC 269. The bantamweight has been a fun and entertaining prospect since he signed for the UFC.

At UFC 269 he looks to take out Tony Kelley in a pivotal matchup for his career. He expects a very fun fight between two fighters who like to bring it.

“I didn’t expect the fight to come to us right away. We had told the UFC that I was ready for a fight but didn’t tell them the timeframe,” Costa said on Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com. “They approached us with that matchup on that date. They are putting two guys together that they know who don’t give a f**k and will give bombs. Tony’s a savage, real gritty dude, good cardio, he’s not going to fade or slow down and will always put something in your face. I expect us to meet in the middle and throw. It’s going to be fun, it’s going to be a good fight.”

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Randy Costa is always respectful of his opponents but he is tired of hearing how ‘tough' Tony Kelley is ahead of UFC 269. He isn't sure he agrees with the assessment that he's so tough.

“Everybody is durable, people keep saying he is durable, and respect to him but he is in the same position that I am in. We only have eight or nine pro fights, so how much can you actually know about us if we don’t have that much experience?,” Costa explained. “I do think he is super fucking durable, but I think it would discredit me and give him too much credit if you say he is overly durable. I don’t think that will be the difference-maker in the fight. He is definitely tough and gritty though.”

Randy Costa takes on Tony Kelley at UFC 269 on Saturday. The bout is a very important one as it will help him move up in the division and in his career.