Niall McGrath 
UFC officials today confirmed Ireland’s Joseph Duffy will fight against James Vick at UFC 217 in New York. The lightweight bout will take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden on 4th November 2017.
This card just gets better! @Duffy_MMA returns to the Octagon at #UFC217 on a STACKED card in NYC! pic.twitter.com/gvDG8fo7oc
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 25, 2017
Duffy hasn’t fought since defeating Reza Madadi via decision at UFC Fight Night 107 in London last March. It will also be Duffy’s first fight since penning a new seven-fight deal with the promotion.
The “Texecutioner” last fought at UFC 211 in May defeating Marco Polo Reyes via TKO.
Tickets for the event are available on Ticketmaster now.
