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• Germaine de Randamie Denies Ducking Cris Cyborg, Reiterates Injury Status

  16-02-2017 22:47
  
  It has been a wild week for Germaine de Randamie. “The Iron Lady” fulfilled her dream of becoming an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holder. She captured the interim UFC women’s featherweight championship in a unanimous decision win over Holly Holm at UFC 208. The bout was nothing short of controversial. While de Randamie walked […]
  
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• Josh Koscheck Says He Lost Money By Training to Compete at Bellator 172

  16-02-2017 22:44 via sherdog.com
  
  Josh Koscheck knows his days as an active mixed martial artist are coming to an end.
  
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• Germaine de Randamie believes she didn’t throw any ‘dirty shots’ at UFC 208

  16-02-2017 22:30
  
  For the better part of a week, Germaine de Randamie celebrated her victory over Holly Holm last Saturday at UFC 208, a unanimous decision in which she was crowned the first UFC women’s featherweight champion.
  But there’s been a cloud hanging over her victory which simply won’t dissipate. Punches thrown and landed by de Randamie after the horn sounded to end both the second and third rounds of the fight at the Barclays Center, before referee Todd Anderson stepped in, have led to
  
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• Oddsmakers Tab Michael Bisping as Most Likely Georges St. Pierre Opponent for UFC Return

  16-02-2017 22:25 via sherdog.com
  
  When reports surfaced this week that Georges St. Pierre is set to finally return to action, there has been plentyof speculation regarding his first opponent in the Octagon.
  
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• Dominick Cruz on UFC 207 Loss: ‘You Can’t Get Rid of me That Easy’

  16-02-2017 22:07
  
  Dominick Cruz doesn’t plan on sitting in a corner and crying over losing his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title. “The Dominator” dropped his 135-pound gold to Cody Garbrandt in late Dec. 2016 by unanimous decision. It was Cruz’s first loss since he was submitted by Urijah Faber back in March 2007. Funny enough, his […]
  
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• Ep. 9: MMA News Podcast With UFC 208 Winner Rick Glenn

  16-02-2017 21:27
  
  
  The ninth episode of the MMA News Podcast powered by Pony Keg Sports has arrived. As usual, Tim Thompson (@MMANews_Tim) and Josh Stephens (@PonyKegSports) serve as hosts of the podcast. The guys get this episode started by talking about the third Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) event that took place last Friday night (Feb. 10) inside the […]
  
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• New provisions on returning athletes among changes to UFC anti-doping policy

  16-02-2017 21:22
  
  LAS VEGAS — A retired athlete will now have an increased barrier of entry back into the UFC, but those returning after being released will gain some leniency.
  A fighter who has retired or left the UFC under his or her own accord will not be able to compete again for the promotion until he or she is entered into the USADA drug-testing pool for six months, per changes to the UFC anti-doping policy made available to MMA Fighting on Thursday. Previously, the rule had been a four-month period i
  
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• Anderson Silva’s Ex-Manager Feels Fight With GSP ‘Makes The Most Sense’

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  Could the time finally be arriving for Anderson Silva vs. Georges St. Pierre? For years, many enthusiasts of mixed martial arts (MMA) have clamored for a super fight between Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre. Silva is the longest reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holder in the history of the promotion. “Rush” has had […]
  
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• Cody Garbrandt Says T.J. Dillashaw is ‘Trying to Play The Victim’ on TUF: Redemption

  16-02-2017 19:39
  
  Don’t expect Cody Garbrandt and T.J. Dillashaw to be chummy anytime soon. The two bantamweights are on a collision course for Garbrandt’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 135-pound title in July. Before they collide this summer, “No Love” and Dillashaw will be opposing coached on season 25 of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). This season is being […]
  
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• Matt Riddle Talks High School Wins Over Jon Jones, Why He Never Joined Bellator

  16-02-2017 19:37
  
  Former UFC fighter turned pro wrestler Matt Riddle appeared on Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 12360 podcast this week and spoke about a number of MMA-related topics, including high school wrestling wins over Jon Jones and his involvement in the new WWN MMA Chinese promotion. Here are the highlights of what he said about: Matt Riddle on beating Jon Jones at high […]
  
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• Audio: Germaine de Randamie Media Call

  16-02-2017 18:53 via sherdog.com
  
  New Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie talked with the press during a media conference call on Thursday.
  
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• Dana White Prepared to Offer Conor McGregor Fight Once ‘Notorious’ Baby is Born

  16-02-2017 18:50
  
  Family first. The world of sports has been buzzing this week over Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder Conor McGregor and future boxing Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather. As hard as it may be to believe, it’s possible that the two names have never been more talked about than they have been this week. […]
  
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• Mark Godbeer: ‘Todd Duffee is Out of Our Scheduled Bout at UFC 209’

  16-02-2017 18:15
  
  It looks like the injury bug has bitten Todd Duffee. Mark Godbeer was set to do battle with Duffee at UFC 209 on March 4. The two were going to trade leather inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. That no longer appears to be the case. “The Hand of” hopped on Facebook to reveal […]
  
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• Cody Garbrandt: T.J. Dillashaw is ‘the fakest person I ever met’

  16-02-2017 18:00
  
  LAS VEGAS — Coaching opposite one another has not softened Cody Garbrandt’s opinion of T.J. Dillashaw. In fact, the UFC bantamweight champion seems to be more infuriated at Dillashaw than ever before.
  Garbrandt and Dillashaw are currently here in Vegas coaching against one another during the filming of The Ultimate Fighter 25. The two are former training partners at Team Alpha Male and will meet with the 135-pound belt on the line in July.Garbrandt (11-0) believes Dillashaw is trying
  
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• Anderson Silva Lashes Out At UFC 208 Critics: ‘Find Out First Who I am & What I Did For The Sport’

  16-02-2017 17:48
  
  Anderson Silva is none too pleased with his critics. Silva, who is the longest reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holder in the promotion’s history, walked away with a unanimous decision victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 208. The result was met with controversy as many felt Brunson won the fight. One judge even scored […]
  
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• Video: The Sensitive Side of Conor McGregor

  16-02-2017 17:45 via sherdog.com
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Conor McGregor talks with GQ.
  
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• UFC 211 Update: Jarjis Danho to Face Dmitry Poberezhets in Dallas on May 13

  16-02-2017 17:42 via sherdog.com
  
  Jarjis Danho will meet Dmitry Poberezhets in a heavyweight contest at UFC 211 in Dallas.
  
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• Magomed Bibulatov vs. Jenel Lausa Booked for UFC 210 in Buffalo

  16-02-2017 17:34 via sherdog.com
  
  A flyweight duel pitting Magomed Bibulatov against Jenel Lausa has been added to the UFC 210 lineup.
  
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• Bubba Jenkins says Bellator’s ‘disrespect’ and ‘non-caring’ led to him asking for release

  16-02-2017 17:00
  
  In MMA as in most professional fields, there’s a big difference between being released and quitting. For Bubba Jenkins, that line was a little blurred on Tuesday, when news came down that the veteran had been released by Bellator.In his version of events, it is true he was released — but only after he asked to be. It was his idea to part ways with Bellator, and he’s puzzled as to why the promotion got out in front of it in the media, claiming the decision was theirs.
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• Anderson Silva responds to critics after controversial win: 'I'm the best in the world, yes'

  16-02-2017 16:00
  
  Anderson Silva put an end to a winless streak that lasted five fights and 1,582 days,but many people think he didn’t deserve the victory at UFC 208.
  “The Spider” took on Derek Brunson last Saturday in Brooklyn, New York, and got the unanimous decision victory. Two judges scored the bout 29-28 in Silva’s favor, while Eric Colon scored it 30-27.
  On Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour, Brunson said “there's no way [Silva] won that fight,” and the Brazilian ope
  
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• T.J. Dillashaw calls Urijah Faber the ‘mastermind’ behind continued beef with Team Alpha Male

  16-02-2017 15:00
  
  LAS VEGAS — The story has already been told ad nauseam over the last year plus.
  T.J. Dillashaw left Team Alpha Male in 2015 and his former teammates were not happy about the whole thing went down. That includes Cody Garbrandt, the new UFC bantamweight champion, who will defend his title for the first time in July against — that’s right — Dillashaw.
  First, though, the drama will only intensify. The two men are coaching against one another on The Ultimate Fighter 25, which
  
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• Morning Report: Max Holloway on fighting Jose Aldo in Brazil: Kings go to other king’s villages and take over

  16-02-2017 14:00
  
  At UFC 206, Max Holloway won the UFC interim featherweight championship by stopping Anthony Pettis in the third round. For months prior to that, he had been chasing down a fight with then-interim champion Jose Aldo, and after stopping Pettis, (when Aldo had be promoted to full fledged UFC champion) Holloway got on the mic and started building up a title unification bout by creating the social media hashtag #Where’sJoseWaldo.Well apparently he’s down in Brazil and Holloway is excited
  
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• LFA 4 Weigh-in Results: Championship Doubleheader Greenlit

  16-02-2017 09:00 via sherdog.com
  
  Legacy Fighting Alliance is not wasting any time early on in 2017 as the newly-created promotion is already set for its fourth event.
  
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• USADA statement on revisions to UFC anti-doping policy

  16-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  On Thursday, February 16, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced several revisions to the UFC Anti-Doping Policy that will officially take effect on Saturday, April 1, 2017.To view the updated policy please visit: http://ufc.usada.org/usada-ufc-announce-changes-to-ufc-anti-doping-policy/ .  Read the Full Article Here
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Fat Joe & Travis Browne

  16-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Rapper Fat Joe joins Jim and Matt in studio to talk about everything from his new album Plata O Plomo and being friends with Renzo Gracie to performing at the favelas in Brazil and being a huge Conor McGregor fan. Before that, No. 9 UFC Heavyweight Travis Browne calls in to talk about his fight against Derrick Lewis, the unfair criticism of Edmond Tarverdyan, the differences between Jackson-Wink and Glendale Fighting Club, and dislocating his finger against Fabricio Werdum. Plus, Jim and Matt di
  
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• Reasons to Watch Fight Night Halifax on Sunday

  16-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Derrick Lewis and Travis Browne have been traveling in opposite paths the past year. For Lewis, a win in Halifax would mark his sixth straight and move him closer to a title shot than he’s ever been before. For Browne, after a dominating performance in Boston to defeat Matt Mitrione, the heavyweight vet has dropped two in a row and slipped down the rankings. With some desperation on the line for each fighter, it makes the main event on Sunday a must-watch for those interested in the future
  
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• Markos hopes nomadic training leads to consistency

  16-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The vision is clear. Randa Markos, bundled up for the Canadian winter, running through the snow like Rocky Balboa preparing for Ivan Drago.Well, not quite, but the Ontario strawweight admits that it isn’t the same old training camp for her Sunday bout against Carla Esparza.“I have gone old school,” she laughs. “I’m boxing with a sauna suit on, going constantly, round after round after round and I’m finally getting the hang of not getting tired after five round
  
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• Lombard, at 39, has no intentions of slowing down

  16-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Hector Lombard squares off with Josh Burkman in their welterweight bout during UFC 182" align="center" />Last weekend at UFC 208 in Brooklyn, former middleweight champion Anderson Silva stood in the center of the Octagon fighting back tears as he brought a three-year, five-fight drought to a halt.Speaking with Joe Rogan after the bout, the 41-year-old Brazilian legend echoed sentiments he had shared in the build up to his bout with Derek Brunson, admitting that he was falling behind the pack
  
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• Finish or not, Lewis just wants a victory

  16-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Over the last 16 months, Derrick Lewis has gone from being a somewhat anonymous member of the UFC heavyweight division to a surging contender and massive fan favorite thanks to a five-fight winning streak and the dry, off-kilter sense of humor he displays on social media.A perfect example of what makes him a “must-follow” on Instagram came earlier this week when the Houston native arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he’s set to face Travis Browne in the main event of Sunday&
  
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• de Randamie responds to 'dirty' claims, discusses future

  16-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Germaine de Randamie hasn’t had much time to celebrate becoming the inaugural UFC women’s featherweight champion.In the wake of her unanimous decision victory over Holly Holm last weekend in Brooklyn, the 32-year-old titleholder has been in the center of a media storm, stuck answering a bevy of questions about her performance, her post-fight comments, potential future opponents and possibly chasing a second title. While she received a warm welcome when she returned home to Holland, t
  
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• Bibulatov and Poberezhets enter Octagon this spring

  16-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The UFC's Spring 2017 season will be a busy one, and in two bouts made official on Thursday, two European newcomers will attempt to carve out their place in highly-competitive weight classes.At UFC 210 in Buffalo on Apr. 8, Filipino flyweight will attempt to keep the momentum going from his impressive debut win over Yao Zhikui last November when he faces highly-touted Russian flyweight Magomed Bibulatov, who will put his 13-0 record on the line against "The Demolition Man."Next, it's off to Dall
  
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• Fedor Emelianenko on Signing With Bellator: ‘Scott Coker Keeps His Word’

  16-02-2017 05:58
  
  Fedor Emelianenko is finally fighting on U.S. soil again this Saturday night (Feb. 18). “The Last Emperor” finds himself taking center stage once again when he meets former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight Matt Mitrione. The bout will serve as the main event of Bellator 172. The card will be held inside the SAP Center […]
  
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• UFC 208 Medical Suspensions: Dustin Poirier Out Indefinitely

  16-02-2017 05:37
  
  Dustin Poirier’s “Fight of the Night” bonus has come at a cost. The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) have dished out the UFC 208 medical suspensions. The event was held this past Saturday night (Feb. 11) inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY (see results here). UFC 208’s main event saw Germaine de Randamie […]
  
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• Scott Coker on Working With M-1 Global: ‘It Was Challenging to Say The Least’

  16-02-2017 05:18
  
  Bellator President Scott Coker was no fan of doing co-promotion with M-1 Global during his days with Strikeforce. When Coker signed mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Fedor Emelianenko to Strikeforce, he had to also do business with M-1 Global. That was part of the deal to bring “The Last Emperor” to the promotion. Those days […]
  
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• TUF: Redemption Cast Revealed, Includes Joe Stevenson, James Krause Among Others

  16-02-2017 04:49
  
  The 25th season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) now has a cast. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has unveiled the welterweight cast for TUF: Redemption. The season will air beginning on April 19 at 10 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1. Reigning UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt and the next title challenger T.J. Dillashaw will […]
  
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• Josh Thomson says Gilbert Melendez series is 'greatest trilogy in history'

  16-02-2017 04:32
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. -- At the Bellator 172 open workouts, Josh Thomson spoke about where he is with his career, only wanting to fight in San Jose, why he loves his trilogy with Gilbert Melendez, why he chose to leave the UFC, his legacy in the sport, his relationship with Nate Diaz and the Skrap Pack, fights he wants in Bellator, and much more.
  
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• Matt Mitrione signed unusual contract for Fedor Emelianenko fight

  16-02-2017 04:27
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. -- At the Bellator 172 open workouts, Matt Mitrione discusses his camp and preparation, Fedor Emelianenko, and more.
  
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• Thiago Santos Explains How Snowstorm in Halifax Caused Him Difficulties

  16-02-2017 04:03
  
  Whoever said, “let it snow” clearly hasn’t been in the shoes of Thiago Santos. Santos will be competing on this Sunday night’s (Feb. 19) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night event in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Santiago Ponzinibbio also fights on the card and actually wound up in an unusual situation with Santos. Both fighters […]
  
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• Fedor Emelianenko: ‘My personal popularity is pretty tiring for me’

  16-02-2017 03:43
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. — At Bellator 172 open workouts, Fedor Emelianenko explains why he accepted the fight against Matt Mitrione, what he likes about Bellator president Scott Coker, and his feelings on being called one of the greatest of all time.
  
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• Josh Thomson to Michael Chandler: ‘You’re The Champion, Stop Calling People Out’

  16-02-2017 03:30
  
  Josh Thomson is fighting Patricky Freire this Saturday night (Feb. 18), but can’t escape questions regarding Michael Chandler. That’s because Chandler, the reigning Bellator lightweight champion, is itching for a fight. Chandler claimed Thomson is “afraid” to fight him and should consider working a regular job. Thomson believes Chandler’s actions represent the 155-pound championship poorly. […]
  
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• Fedor Emelianenko Bellator 172 workout video (complete)

  16-02-2017 02:54
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Before his Bellator debut this Saturday night, Fedor Emelianenko worked out in front of the fans and the media Thursday evening at AKA.
  
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• Rick Glenn Says UFC 208 Bout Didn’t go as Planned, But is ‘Blessed’ to Get Win

  16-02-2017 01:38
  
  
  Rick Glenn is happy to get back in the win column. Despite nabbing a “Fight of the Night” bonus for his bout with Evan Dunham back in Sept. 2016, Glenn didn’t walk away with a win. He had an opportunity to rebound in his fight against Phillipe Nover this past Saturday night (Feb. 11). The […]
  
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• Derek Brunson Expected to Appeal UFC 208 Loss to Anderson Silva

  16-02-2017 01:01
  
  Move over, Holly Holm. You aren’t the only fighter appealing your loss at UFC 208. Derek Brunson took on Anderson Silva inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY this past Saturday night (Feb. 11). The middleweight contest served as UFC 208’s co-main event. Brunson lost the fight by unanimous decision. It was a bout many […]
  
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• Oddsmakers open Michael Bisping as betting favorite to be Georges St-Pierre’s next UFC opponent

  16-02-2017 01:00
  
  It didn’t take long for the betting world to weigh-in on the Georges St-Pierre sweepstakes.
  Following news reported Wednesday by MMA Fighting that St-Pierre was on the verge of signing a new multi-fight contract with the UFC, oddsmakers at Bovada set the opening lines for the question hanging on everyone’s mind: who will be St-Pierre’s next opponent?
  UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping opened as the +130 betting favorite, which shouldn’t be a surprise considering th
  
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• Two-Division WSOF Champ David Branch Signs Contract to Return to UFC

  16-02-2017 00:28 via sherdog.com
  
  Twelve victories and two championship belts after his last Octagon appearance, David Branch is returning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  
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• ‘TUF 25: Redemption’ Cast Includes Joe Stevenson, James Krause, Eddie Gordon

  16-02-2017 00:09 via sherdog.com
  
  The UFC has revealed the 14-man cast for “The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption,” and there are some familiar names present.
  
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• Thiago Santos faces new challenges after snowstorm hits Halifax before UFC Fight Night 105

  16-02-2017 00:00
  
  Thiago Santos had to deal with some difficulties ahead of his UFC Fight Night 105 clash with Jack Marshman.
  Santos landed in Halifax, Canada, earlier this week alongside Santiago Ponzinibbio, who also competes Sunday night at the Scotiabank Centre, and had a pleasant surprise. The Rio de Janeiro native got the chance to see snow for the first time in his life.
  "As soon as we got here, it was funny because Santiago and I were thrilled because we never saw snow before,” Santos told MMA Fight
  
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