UFC Disrespecting Veteran Fighter After His Retirement Upsets Fans

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This left UFC fans enraged as a fighter with a lucrative career should definitely be given a proper send off with a chance on the mic.

We have yet to see Scott Holtzmans thoughts on how he was not given a chance to the mic. As he concludes his MMA career with a 14-6 record.

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UFC Disrespecting Veteran Fighter After His Retirement Upsets Fans

This left UFC fans enraged as a fighter with a lucrative career should definitely be given a proper send off with a chance on the mic.

We have yet to see Scott Holtzmans thoughts on how he was not given a chance to the mic. As he concludes his MMA career with a 14-6 record.

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