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UFC chief White alters stance on light heavyweight title bout

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
August 1, 2012 - 1:03 am
 

A day after announcing the winner of Saturday's fight between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Brandon Vera would get a title shot, Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White altered his position.

White said Tuesday that whichever of the four light heavyweights in the main event and co-main event - which pits Ryan Bader against Lyoto Machida - on the UFC on Fox 4 card in Los Angeles wins most impressively will secure the opportunity to fight for the belt.

White cited fan reaction to Monday's announcement for the change.

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