Long Beach MMA fighter will battle for a chance at the UFC in hometown bout

A Long Beach-based MMA fighter is set to compete in a high-stakes bout in their hometown, with a spot in the UFC on the line. The local fighter will look to impress in front of a home crowd, using the familiar surroundings as motivation to secure a career-defining victory. A win in this contest could earn the fighter a coveted contract with the UFC, the sport's premier organization.