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Almeida welcomes Garbrandt’s challenge — VIDEO

By HEIDI FANG LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
May 27, 2016 - 9:16 pm
 

Thomas Almeida welcomes the challenge of taking on another undefeated fighter

In the main event of UFC Fight Night 88 in Las Vegas, Brazil’s Thomas Almeida (20-0) will lock horns with the undefeated Cody Garbrandt (8-0). Almeida isn’t just ready for the challenge, he welcomes it.

Though tensions have risen between both fighters in the host hotel, Almeida says they’re both rising stars and is excited to trade leather with “No Love”.

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