Todd Duffee released by UFC

In a surprising move, the UFC has released heavyweight prospect Todd Duffee, MMAJunkie.com reported.

Duffee (6-1, 1-1 UFC) made his UFC debut in record-setting fashion, knocking out Tim Hague in just 24 seconds at UFC 102.

In his next bout, the 24-year-old faced Mike Russow at UFC 114. Duffee dominated the fight for two plus rounds before Russow knocked him out in a stunning comeback.

Duffee had been scheduled to face Jon Madsen at UFC 121, but a lingering injury forced him off the card. There  is no word yet as to whether that injury played a part in his release.

Ruediger vs. Kelly on tap for UFC 123

A lightweight bout between Gabe Ruediger and Paul Kelly will take place at UFC 123 in Detroit, MMAWeekly.com reported.

Ruediger (17-6, 0-2 UFC) had a rough return to the Octagon at UFC 118, getting manhandled and submitted by Joe Lauzon in a fight that Ruediger took on short notice. Now, it appears that he will get one more shot at the UFC, this time with a full training camp.

Kelly (10-3, 4-3 UFC) is 2-2 in his last four UFC fights, and will look to avoid losing his second fight in a row.

Ruediger last three fights:

Loss (Submission - Arm bar): Joe Lauzon - UFC 118

Win (TKO): Lenny Lovato - Tachi Palace Fights 5

Win (Submission - Rear naked choke): Dominique Robinson - Tachi Palace Fights 3

Kelly last three fights:

Loss (Unanimous Decision): Jacob Volkmann - UFC Live on Versus 2

Win (Submission - Guillotine): Matt Veach - UFC 112

Loss (TKO): Dennis Siver - UFC 105

Drysdale to face Davidson at AFC 4

Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt Robert Drysdale (1-0) will face Clay Davidson (5-1) at Armageddon Fighting Championship (AFC) 4 in Victoria, British Columbia, on Nov. 6.

Drysdale confirmed the matchup with TapouTVTC.com. The fight was originally reported by TopMMANews.com.

An ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship and World Jiu Jitsu World Championship gold medalist, Drysdale made his pro MMA debut at AFC 3, submitting Bastien Hueneers by arm triangle early in the first round.

One of the top light heavyweights in Canada, Davidson is currently on a five-fight win streak, defeating all of his opponents in the first round by submission.

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