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Zach Candito

@ZachCandito

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Clay, Emmy, Miles' dad. Kelley's husband. SVP & Coordinating Producer (Live Production), UFC...Self-admitted Boston homer... Been kicking since the early 80s

Las Vegas, NV
Joined April 2009
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
6 years
We love you Brucey
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@ZachCandito
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3 years
Fun Fact - DMX voiced our UFC 196 Cold Open. RIP to a legend. #UFCVegas23
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@ZachCandito
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8 years
@arielhelwani He told his team in the octagon that he broke his foot. Goldberg just reiterated on the broadcast.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
4 years
Well @BrendanFitzTV & @bisping you just lost your broadcast buddy for this weekend. From the booth to the octagon. Incredible. At least @felderpaul flights are already booked. ✈️ 🤷‍♂️
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4 years
Short notice is no problem for The Irish Dragon 🐉 #UFCVegas14 (via @bokamotoESPN )
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@ZachCandito
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3 years
Reminder - that new camera is $8k, NOT 8k 😃 #UFC258
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@ZachCandito
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4 years
The POTUS has literally just called Colby Covington during his live interview with Megan Olivi.
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@ZachCandito
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9 years
Just remember @josealdojunior vs @TheNotoriousMMA will be more entertaining. @ufc #UFC189
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
7 years
Calling 13 fights ain't easy, especially when your in the middle of training camp & lacking a full belly. Great stuff from @felderpaul in his color debut. And of course, excellent work from @Jon_Anik
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
3 years
Also, producition-wise and 'nerding' out on a piece we're proud of. The Usman-Covington feature that debuts tonight is a great preview for the matchup. Excited for tonight & the next 7 days are bonkers for an MMA fan!
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
6 years
The MMA Community, and sports broadcasting as a whole, lost a titan of the business late last night. Bruce Connal was a pioneer in sports television. Someone I long admired, and eventually had the honor of working alongside. The UFC Family is devastated by this tragic loss.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
3 years
What an amazing stat. That man really does take something from you.
@aaronbronsteter
Aaron Bronsteter
3 years
UFC record of fighters after suffering a loss to Justin Gaethje: 4-15, 1 NC. All were ranked fighters.
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@ZachCandito
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3 years
"Joker & Thief" was a song I've wanted to use on a cold open for YEARS. Glad it was finally able to work for one :) - Wolfmother coming through! #UFC267
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
3 years
Charles Oliveira - what a stud. Case of perseverance and finding his groove. Grew up in front of our eyes. Now a world champion. Amazing. Makes me wonder who else on the roster could be a future champ that I'm not thinking of? #UFC262
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
6 years
Nicco thinking her foot feels better, then watches Valentina, ehhh never mind!
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
9 years
Dana just says on FS1 that if Conor decides to move to 155-lbs, he's fighting the winner of Cerrone-Dos Anjos
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
7 years
#ContenderSeries #SnoopCast time. Should be some good ones tonight.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
9 years
Paige is doing something right, our camera guy just said her hair smells very nice. Haha #UFC191
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
Credit to @Jon_Anik tonight. Worked with his 5th color guy this year. Always puts in the work & makes it look easy. #UFCMelbourne
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
5 years
Does anyone realize Face the Pain hasn't run, unless there has been a late breaking injury, since UFC 224? lol :)
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
9 years
3 man team. Fight pass moments away! #UFCOrlando
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
10 years
Jones-Gustafsson on Sept. 27 in Toronto. Here is @dc_mma reaction to this tragic news. Beer and a brownie. #ufc http://t.co/Gp5DDYitSu
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
1 year
@aaronbronsteter He left. No time constraints. We thought the same but he bolted.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
5 years
those scorecards don't make sense. We are checking this out.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
6 years
Jacare's walk was clocked at just over 3 minutes and 40 seconds. That is pretty close to a record. #UFCCharlotte
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
@dc_mma will be a guest commentator next Saturday for UFC 197. He'll do the same thing as Cruz (from ORL). Call FP Prelims & Jones-OSP
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
3 years
Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez - amazing. Max 2 of the top 4 fights of 2021. Just incredible. A special fighter. Hope we get to see Yair compete sooner than later - the sport missed him, but that foot - yuck! #ufcvegas42
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
6 years
@dc_mma @TeamKhabib No way would we put that guy DC on the broadcast. :) You'll have to live with Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, & @jimmysmithmma - and watch as they make their debut as a trio together!
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
4 years
2-0 tonight. @Greek_Gambler - but most people only want to be haters. Nailed it.
@ufc
UFC
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Get your best bets 💵 @Greek_Gambler has got you covered for this evening. #UFCVegas15
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
6 years
@lthomasnews Get ready for this Main Event Feature on Khabib-Iaquinta (Before they walk) - burned the midnight oil to get it done last night & all the way into the morning - it's really good!
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
1 year
@aaronbronsteter For sure. No way we wouldn't give Lionheart his due, if he wanted the mic.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
Lol
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
7 years
Sign me up! Poirier & Felder would be sick
@felderpaul
Paul Felder
7 years
I know a guy
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
4 years
That was ESPN's version of Griffin-Bonnar. Instant Classic. Wow, wow, wow. Apex fights have been ridiculous. #UFCVegas4
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
5 years
Really good Khabib-Poirier piece debuts after this fight. It is worth watching! #UFC242 #UFCShenzen
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
7 years
WHAT. A. NIGHT. #UFC217
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
Can't wait for Weidman's song, it's going to be good and not the norm. #UFC205
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
1 year
Dana White’s Contender Series is back! 5 minutes to sit. Always fun to see the journey’s of these fighters. #DWCS
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
The debut of the 1st McGregor-Diaz feature is after this fight, and let's just say it pulls no punches. I. Love. It. #UFCLondon
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
After this interview a new UFC 196 promo debuts on FS1, it's one you don't want to miss. Cinematography is on point! #UFCVegas
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
1 year
It's too bad Jon Jones might retire soon. All of a sudden there are ultra intriguing matchups against Pavlovich, Aspinall & Almeida long-term.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
9 years
-900 doesn't pull through, MMA is great. #UFCKrakow
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
3 years
You may see a sprinkle of it 😀
@HebHammer94
Sammy James🔺
3 years
@ZachCandito we getting those 8K cameras tonight? Can’t get enough
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
9 years
Excited for @TheDomin8r A nice & natural way to promote his fight in Boston. One of the best technicians in the biz
@arielhelwani
Ariel Helwani
9 years
Dominick Cruz will be calling the main event on Saturday alongside Goldberg and Rogan. Old school 3 man booth is back for RDA-Cerrone 2.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
9 years
Also on FS1, Dana says that John Kavanagh told him, 'Conor will never fight at this weight again. He's NOT doing that weight cut anymore'
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
Special announcement upcoming #UFC198
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
6 years
Here it is. Tonight’s full cold open voiced by John Malkovich. #ufc229
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
Anthony Mormile - RIP - @BigTMiles Read:
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
9 years
Heading to San Jose to meet up with @dc_mma and live out a childhood dream by attending Wrestlemania. 1st up @JRsBBQ show in just a few hrs
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
Fun Fact, 'The Who' running in venue & #JoshSamman has been added as it was alway his dream to appear in this package. A UFC Staple. #UFC203
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
2 years
ESPN News and Fight Pass audio is working for commentators. For those on ESPN+ - they are working on it. #UFC280
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
5 years
@Grabaka_Hitman No way we could have told Townsend's story without showing that walk. Glad we are able to from time-to-time.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
7 years
We may have a scoring issue in the last fight....Buffer got a bad score. Standby #UFCNorfolk
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
9 years
Boom roasted...more to come :)
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
7 years
Straight Fire. #UFC214
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
FOX announcement next on FS1. #UFCVegas
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Zach Candito
4 years
Contender Series time now on @ESPN Plus! #DWCS
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
6 years
@MeganOlivi announces Stipe vs DC for Ufc 226 during today’s weigh in show. yessssss. Can’t wait for July 7!
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
The debut of the brand spanking new UFC 205 spot after this fight. It's incredible. #UFC204
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
Lots of fights on FS1 for 5/29 about to be announced. #UFCBrisbane
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
7 years
Fun Facts: Holly Holm changed her walkout song less than 6 hours before the show started. #UFCSingapore
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
4 years
Let the @stylebender vs Paulo Costa hype begin. Next PPV is gonna be insane. #UFC253
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Zach Candito
4 years
Contender this season already 5 fights on season 4 winners
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Zach Candito
3 years
Fights. Let's go! #UFCVegas
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
The champs in CLE #UFC203
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
9 years
100% sure Romero's last comments on the 1st question from Jon were, 'Go for Jesus! Don't forget Jesus People!'
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
@arielhelwani Faber's walk will be shown live on FOX, Pickett's will not. We wouldn't miss it. #UFCSacramento
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Zach Candito
8 years
Debut of new promo for UFC 202 after this fight, then debut of a new feature for Diaz-Conor before Main Event. The promo has a diff. feel.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
4 years
Too kind, Jon. Uphill battle for all of us in these situations, but easier with the great team we have!
@Jon_Anik
Jon Anik
4 years
Feel for the athletes and coaches. It's been a heckuva day for our live-production team. Wanted to acknowledge our outstanding producers @ZachCandito and @LappyUFC for going above and beyond, as usual, to help me navigate the changes. We are so lucky to have these men.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
7 years
You will see Matt Brown's potential final walk on broadcast here. #UFCNorfolk
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
6 years
US audience - do not worry - you will see Frankie Edgar's walk in his own backyard on TV tonight. Can't miss 'The Answer' walking in The Garden State.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
10 years
Jorgensen..needed it..got it. #UFCFightNight
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
4 years
@RobbieBarstool Vegas for this one
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
3 years
Show time - #UFC257
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
4 years
We gave a warning...despite it being quick. Gross shin. #UFCJAX
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
Enjoy this Cormier-Silva Feature, our team worked very hard on it, and it's amazing that it's turned around in 24 hours. #UFC200
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Zach Candito
4 years
who in the world gave Alllen round 3?
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
2 min away from the debut of a new UFC 196 Promo #UFCVegas
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
9 years
@RealSkipBayless haha this is funny. Predict a 100 things and gloat over the correct 1. #fridaynightlaughs
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
Thompson still has manners between the rounds. Says 'I'm sorry' to his coach for spitting out his mouth piece. #UFC205
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
6 years
Debut of new Cable Cam on fighter walkout side tonight which you'll get a lot of unique shots from. You probably could pick out a few creative angles on that Guida walk #UFC225
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
Debuting a new UFC 197 promo, & a very strong UFC 197 feature later 2day. Jones was great in it. The last bite by Jones is awesome.
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Zach Candito
3 years
I don't think it was a tap, but worth showing for people to make their own judgements in my subjective opinion. #UFC262
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
3 years
@DamonMartin We'll show 4 of the 6 main card walks tonight. Had to unfortunately make some tough calls by not showing 2 to fit proper commercials. Rest assured - you'll see ME, CME, Hooker-Islam & Chimaev-Leech.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
ha - that was funny. #TheKingIsBack #UFC202 That's what it is all about in this sport. Awesome, awesome night of fights. Why I love it.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
6 years
this is the only 10p start through April 1, except for PPVs. Breathe easy.
@jedigoodman
Jed I. Goodman ©
6 years
@mookiealexander I saw ESPN+2 also with an 8PM ET start time.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
7 years
I can't wait for tomorrow. #UFC214
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
11 months
@BigMarcel24 We did freak. It was the referee's mic. We turned it down.. :)
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
10 years
I can't wait cruz is next!! #UFC178
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
My wife wondering if 'Donkey Punches' are a thing in MMA after Stann mentions 'Donkey kicks' may be the highlight of my day #UFCZagreb
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
7 years
Someone scored a hockey goal, or a tugboat is heading in the arena. Not sure which #UFC211
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
4 years
We have some great features on the UFC 248 Main (Adesanya-Romero) Co-Main (Zhang-Joanna) premiering tonight. Zhang Weili was fire in her interview! Stay tuned #UFCNorfolk
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
7 years
Format meeting wrapped from #ufcstockholm - excited for @JohnGoodenUK & @danhardymma to work together for the 1st time on a FS1 broadcast!
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
1 year
Bad to the Bone! Can't wait for #UFC285 next week. Jones is backkkkk.
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
4 years
Good on Mark Smith there - noticing the fighter wanted out. He read that situation very well. #UFCVegas3
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
5 years
Davis-Giga update after this fight. #UFCCopenhagen
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
10 years
Rashad Evans just said he'd love to fight Alexander Gustafsson. Dana sign me up #UFC178
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@ZachCandito
Zach Candito
8 years
@Sholler_UFC editors did some solid work on short notice. All our exec team wanting to make sure to bring to light a pioneer. Well deserved.
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