Dana White Disrespects 43 Years Old Former UFC Champion

by: Alok Nayak Image credit: UFC

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UFC decided to book Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 282.

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Dana White Disrespects 43 Years Old Former UFC Champion

UFC decided to book Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 282.

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