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🇵🇸🇲🇦 Reporter for @MMAjunkie / @USATODAY Contact: farahannoun13 @gmail .com #HalaMadrid

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Conor McGregor ( @TheNotoriousMMA ) spots Max Holloway ( @BlessedMMA ) skateboarding outside 🛹 during our interview 😄 #UFC257 Full interview for @UFCarabia :
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Dana White tells me that as a result of Ottman Azaitar violating the safety protocols, he has been cut from the UFC. #UFC257
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Sterling vs. Yan Dillashaw vs. Aldo Font vs. Sandhagen #UFCVegas44
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Dana White’s statement on Ottman Azaitar’s release. Full interview for @UFCarabia :
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Anyone notice Ortega going over to mini blessed and fist bumping him as soon as Buffer announced the result? Ortega is such a good dude with incredible heart. Holloway is unbelievable. #UFC231
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Dana White re: Eminem 🤔
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Bobby Green vs. Brad Riddell next? #UFC271
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With Masvidal injured and Colby having just fought, let them coach next season of TUF and have Edwards fight Usman for the title.
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Colby Covington reacted to news of Jorge Masvidal's injury with a reminder. 😬 #UFC269 | Full story:
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A lightweight banger between Brad Riddell and Rafael Fiziev is headed to UFC Fight Night on Dec. 4, multiple sources tell @mma_kings and I. Story coming to @MMAjunkie
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White tells me Azaitar and his team cut their wristbands and handed them to others outside of the safe zone that snuck in past the security members and everything was caught on camera.
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Chris Curtis flips off Jack Hermansson on his way out of the octagon. #UFCLondon
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Khabib and Hasbulla go over to Dan Hooker to pay their respect. #UFC267
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Just spoke to Dana White who tells me the surprise for Khabib is not GSP. Also asked for an update on McGregor/Poirier which is on the table for January but UFC is waiting to hear back from McGregor. Finally, Chimaev will headline an event in Nov. but it won’t be Demian Maia.
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EXCLUSIVE: Edson Barboza ( @EdsonBarbozaJR ) vs. Justin Gaethje ( @Justin_Gaethje ) in the works for March event (date and location TBD) #UFC #MMA
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Bryce Mitchell vs. Movsar Evloev will likely become the #UFCVegas64 main event Nov. 5, multiple sources tell @mma_kings and me. Not done yet, but with agreements in place, things near finalization.
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A lightweight matchup between Diego Ferreira and Mateusz Gamrot is headed to UFC Fight Night on Dec. 18, per multiple sources. Story coming to @MMAjunkie
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Dana White tells me that he plans on getting UAE Warriors to air on UFC Fight Pass. Great news for the fighters in the region.
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An emotional Paddy Pimblett dedicates his submission win over Jordan Leavitt at #UFCLondon to his late friend.
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EXCLUSIVE: I’m hearing a fight between Jose Aldo and Alex Volkanovski is in the works for #UFC237 in Rio, Brazil (May 4th)
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2 years
A fourth fight has never made so much sense. Great fight. Super close fight. Knockdowns edged it for Figueiredo, but could have gone either way really. #UFC270
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Dana White says Nick Diaz's return is looking promising👀 Full interview coming to @UFCarabia
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3 years
Re: Oliveira vs. Poirier, I’m told UFC 269 on Dec. 11 is a date that works for Oliveira, but the fight isn’t official or agreed on just yet. A meeting to discuss what’s next is expected in the coming days.
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I asked Dana White if Tony Ferguson is next and he said yes he’s next if he accepts the fight. #UFC242
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Covington is a machine. Masvidal was always gonna carry that game-changing power, but Covington’s pace is too relentless. Looks like he could go all day. #UFC272
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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier first two to the scale both hit 155 pounds 👌🏻 Main event is on. #UFC242
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Per sources, Hakeem Dawodu is out of his #UFC257 fight vs. Shane Burgos due to a shoulder injury.
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@BigMarcel24 Disgusting 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
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What a card #UFCLondon was! Aspinall is a legit contender Allen breakout moment Love him or hate him Paddy is a ⭐️ McCann POTN no doubt Topuria SO talented Craig not to be doubted again Mokaev brilliant! Just to name a few!
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Absolutely well deserved for @laura_sanko . One of the hardest working people in the industry 👏🏻
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Dana White praised @Laura_Sanko after her commentary debut at #DWCS . "I think tonight was the beginning of a great career for her." Full video:
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I can confirm that Chad Mendes has indeed decided to retire. Pretty surprised to hear this. He’s still a top level fighter imo. All the best to Chad in his future endeavors. Aldo/Mendes 2 is one of my all time fave fights. He’s been part of some great moments in this sport. 👊🏻🙏🏻
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Nah Conor, that ain’t it. Quit talking about Poirier’s wife. Leave it between the two of you, smh. That being said, that was a great performance by Poirier until the freak injury. #UFC264
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A heavyweight matchup between Tai Tuivasa and Sergei Pavlovich is headed to #UFCOrlando , per multiple sources. The bout is expected to serve as the co-main event. Story coming to @MMAJunkie
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Gerald Meerschaert 2021 Comeback Fighter of the Year? #UFCVegas45
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An elated Leon Edwards jumps on the cage to celebrate with his brother Fabian who just knocked out Lyoto Machida in the first round. #Bellator281
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6 years
The #UFC just officially announced that @Justin_Gaethje vs. @DustinPoirier will headline the April 14th FOX card.
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3 years
A flyweight matchup between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval is headed to the UFC’s Aug. 21 event, multiple sources tell @mma_kings and I. Story coming to @MMAjunkie
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Happy to announce that I’ve joined the great team over at @MMAjunkie ! Very excited to work alongside some of the best journalists in the game. Thank you @SJSamano for taking a chance on me! 🙏🏻
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Molly McCann used her elbows again to secure another finish at #UFCLondon !
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Re: #UFCLondon , Dana White tells me it’s not official yet but the goal is to have the Sept. 4 card take place there.
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For as little experience that Hamdy Abdelwahab has, he fought pretty smart tonight. Definitely some potential there. I hope Egypt gets behind him. #UFC277
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A heavyweight matchup between Hamdy Abdelwahab and Parker Porter is headed to #UFC280 in Abu Dhabi, multiple sources tell @mma_kings and I. Story coming to @MMAJunkie
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What a month it’s been. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the sport grow in my region 🙏🏻 #UFCFightIsland
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Just spoke to Dana White who tells me that #UFC266 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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Not the fight I expected at all between Costa and Rockhold. Surprised Rockhold made it to the end tbh. What a weird fight #UFC278
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To think Gane turned pro less than three years ago is insane. He fights with such composure and maturity. His reaction to understanding that Dana was critical not complimentary is great too lol.
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Dana White's criticism didn't bother @Ciryl_Gane after his main event win: "He is the boss, and he wants to make money." #UFCVegas20 | Full interview:
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Gotta be the breakthrough fighter of the year. What a story.
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Chris Curtis' fairytale UFC start has forced him to change tax brackets twice in the past four weeks. #UFCVegas44 | Full video:
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Just hit my two-year anniversary with @MMAjunkie 🙏🏻 Pretty crazy how time has flown, but grateful for all the support I’ve gotten and the opportunities that have come in this wonderful journey.
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So it seems that Tyron Woodley & Colby Covington coaching the next season of #TUF is being discussed as a possibility. Considering that Woodley is about to undergo surgery, it would make perfect sense timeline wise. Colby is the 3rd ranked WW & the back & forth would be fun #UFC
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Confirmed with multiple sources that Reyes vs. Prochazka is off the Feb. 27 card and Rozenstruik vs. Gane will now headline. Hope is to have Reyes/Prochazka rescheduled for a later date.
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@bullyb170 You’ve come a long way, Belal 🙌🏻
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EXCLUSIVE: Belal Muhammad ( @bullyb170 ) will fight Curtis Millender ( @CurtiousCurtis ) at #UFC236 in Atlanta (April 13th) #UFC #MMA
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Another Fight Island 🏝 in the books. #UFC267 absolutely delivered 💥
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Damn @felderpaul is a warrior. Broke his arm in the first round and kept throwing with it. Great fight between him and Mike Perry. 📸: Duke Roufus IG. #UFC226
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A flyweight matchup between Jessica Eye and Manon Fiorot is headed to the UFC’s March 5 event, per multiple sources. Story coming to @MMAjunkie
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Dominick Cruz releases a statement on his withdrawal from the John Lineker fight. Lots of mutual respect. #UFC #MMA
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Classic Nate Diaz performance through in through. +650 for Diaz to win by submission 👀💰 #UFC279
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I’m told Arman was offered Gillespie on the Feb. 12 card.
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Blue-chip prospect Arman Tsarukyan said on Instagram UFC has offered him a bout opposite Gregor Gillespie. Tsarukyan says he’s accepted the bout, but is waiting to hear from Gillespie’s side. Hard to not love this matchmaking. 🔗:
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A middleweight matchup between Joaquin Buckley and Abus Magomedov has been verbally agreed for the UFC’s June 4 card, per multiple sources. Story coming to @MMAJunkie
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Welcome back Calvin Kattar! What a way to rebound from his past loss. #UFCVegas46
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What’s next for @dustinpoirier after #UFC257 ? 💎 That birthday cake they surprised him with is waiting for him in the fridge 😄🎂
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😊🇵🇸🙌🏻 @criscyborg
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A lightweight matchup between Diego Ferreira and Grant Dawson is headed to UFC Fight Night on Oct. 2, sources tell @MikeBohnMMA and I. Story coming to @MMAjunkie
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6 years
Interesting/Respectful response from @TheNotoriousMMA to a fan when talking about Diaz in full mount which led to the finishing sequence in their first fight. The trilogy is imminent.
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@bullyb170 This should become a weekly thing 😂. With you doing it for other fighters too haha.
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I could watch Stipe and DC fight 100 times. They always deliver. Was pretty cool to be featured in that co-main event promo on ESPN too. I’m just a girl pursuing an unassuming career path from Egypt of all places. Blessed to do what I love 🙏🏻🙂 #UFC252
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3 years
I can confirm reports that Jared Vanderaa vs. Sergey Spivak is OFF #UFC256 . Vanderaa tested positive for COVID-19, per sources.
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A middleweight matchup between Kyle Daukaus and Julian Marquez has been verbally agreed for UFC Fight Night on Feb. 19, multiple sources tell @mma_kings and I. Story coming to @MMAjunkie
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5 years
I’m hearing that the UFC is most likely headed to Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪 on June 1st.
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2 years
Rodriguez was so much more game than the odds suggested. Despite the loss, he has a very exciting future in this division. Plenty of fun matchups ahead that could get him right back into the contention picture.
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Yair Rodriguez had to be helped out of the octagon after giving us a classic battle with Max Holloway. 🙏 #UFCVegas42 | 🎥 @MMAJunkieJohn
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Respect 👊🏻 @JacareMMA @KelvinGastelum #UFC224 📸: Rafael Cordeiro
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Just spoke to Muhammad Mokaev, who tells me he turned down an opportunity to compete on the Contender Series this fall. Mokaev, who has aspirations of becoming the youngest UFC champion, wants to go straight to the UFC which he anticipates happening after a few fights.
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I’m being told that Manon Fiorot won’t be getting a replacement opponent for #UFC272 after Jessica Eye was forced to withdraw.
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Jimmie Rivera ( @JimmieRivera135 ) vs. Petr Yan ( @PetrYanUFC ) added to #UFC238 in Chicago (June 8th) via @espn #UFC #MMA
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Belal Muhammad says he was a little surprised that he wasn’t on the main card & wasn’t in the open workouts but felt the love from the fans. He went on social media to create buzz himself & it definitely worked. Crowd chanted his name and erupted when he got the finish #UFC242
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Ngannou vs. Jones and Lewis vs. Gane. Miocic shouldn’t be left out of the equation though I’d like to see him take some time off.
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Dana White tells @JonnyBones to call tonight if he *really* wants Francis Ngannou, otherwise @TheBeast_UFC "is the fight to make." 👀 #UFC260 | Full interview:
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is here 8 minutes early. He just checked his weight and said he’ll be back in 10 minutes 😬🤷🏻‍♀️ #UFC242
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Rough night at the office for the Brazilians but they are all smiles. Brutal sport. #UFC218
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🙏🏻 #EidAlAdha
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Bryce Mitchell surprised me with how dominant and composed he was tonight. That was a masterful performance. Thug Nasty is a star. #UFC272
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8 years
Damn hope they also give @Cody_Nolove a bonus, def deserves it and made a statement tonight! #UFC202
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Islam Makhachev TOO EASY. Give this man a title shot. #UFCVegas49
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2 years
Woww Ciryl Gane, that was fantastic! He wanted a finish at home and he got it. Tuivasa was super game though! #UFCParis
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Ramadan Kareem to all those who observe 🤲🏻 #Ramadan
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Prior to his UFC debut, Paddy Pimblett told RT Sport that after he “demolishes Luigi” and gets on the mic that he’d go up to 500K followers on IG. He’s at 470K at the moment 👀 At this rate, I can see him hitting half a million by the end of the week which is pretty remarkable.
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I caught up with Dan Hooker who absolutely wants on the #UFC266 card on Sept. 25, preferably against Nate Diaz or Tony Ferguson. Make no mistake about it though, Hooker tells me he’s willing to fight anyone on that date. Full interview for @MMAjunkie :
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Fury FC lightweight champ Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady will compete on Dana White’s Contender Series on Aug. 15.
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Say what you want about Covington, but he’s as tough as nails. To turn the fight around like that after getting dropped twice in Round 2 speaks volumes about his mental fortitude. He found a way to make the fight ugly which worked, but ultimately Usman did enough to win. #UFC268
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EXCLUSIVE: Alistair Overeem vs. Sergey Pavlovich in the works for UFC Beijing 🇨🇳 (November 24th) #UFC #MMA #UFCFightNight141 #UFCChina
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Good to see that Belal’s willingness to fight anyone finally paid off. Props to Leon Edwards for taking this fight. Gonna be a good one 🔥
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MMA Junkie
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A new main event fight arises for @Leon_EdwardsMMA against Belal Muhammad ( @bullyb170 ). 🔥 #UFCVegas21 | Full story:
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Holloway vs. Rodriguez is a very clear-cut No. 1 contender fight in my opinion, but the idea of Volkanovski vs. Cejudo is pretty intriguing 🤔
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Dana White addresses a potential @AlexVolkanovski vs. @HenryCejudo title fight. "You want to come back ... and jump over Max and all these other guys that have been there? #DWCS | Full video:
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If Rose and Weili don’t run things back, Joanna vs. Weili 2 is 💯 the fight to make.
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Joanna Jedrzejczyk has never watched the Zhang Weili fight. @MikeBohnMMA 's interview:
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Suffocating pressure by Belal Muhammad tonight. One of his most refined performances to date. That’s eight of his past nine, time for a ranked opponent now. #UFC258
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Chad Mendes tells @arielhelwani that he’d consider fighting Alex Volkanovski if it makes sense and he has a high enough number next to his name. Chad also mentioned rematches with Frankie and Swanson as fights he’d be interested in. #HelwaniShow
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