UFC 214 media day staredowns — VIDEO

By Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal

July 27, 2017 - 9:00 pm

Updated July 27, 2017 - 9:05 pm

Following UFC 214 media day in La Mirada, California, 10 fighters squared off ahead of the July 29 fight card in Anaheim, California.

Featured bouts on the pay-per-view main card include Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone vs. Robbie Lawler and a light heavyweight bout between Volkan Oezdemir and Jimi Manuwa.

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