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UFC Vegas: Augusto Sakai Says “Willpower” Key to His Continued Success

UFC heavyweight Augusto Sakai had an interesting road to the UFC. Earlier in his career, he spent time in Bellator MMA, never reaching star status, but having enough success to land a fight with Cheick Kongo in 2017. It didn't...
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Antonina Shevchenko Took to Training Outdoors for UFC Vegas

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Former champion Tyron Woodley will be making his long awaited return on Saturday as he faces an experienced and dangerous foe in Gilbert Burns at UFC Vegas. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1265356810304868352?s=20 It has been a much longer road back to action for Tyron Woodley...
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