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Breaking down UFC 103: Rich Franklin vs. Vitor Belfort

Sat, Sep 19 | from Las Vegas Sun
Too bad they tore the top of Reunion Arena here in Big D. Dallas’ long home for sporting events and concerts would have been the perfect setting for the reunion storylines that are sprinkled across the UFC 103 card. Headliner Rich Franklin is making his first appearance on U.S. soil in more than...

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