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Former champions, legends of MMA and UFC On FUEL TV 6 main event headliners Rich Franklin and Cung Le square off in the main event of the UFC’s first ever event in China. Before settling their score in the Octagon, Franklin and Le embark on a Chinese adventure and train for the fight of their lives.
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