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This co-main event lightweight match-up will dictate who will possibly be getting a title shot. \u00a0If Pettis wins in spectacular fashion he could very well punch his own ticket back in line for the title.<\/p>\n
Who wins next Sunday?<\/p>\n
Enjoy the video.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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