The veterans got the best of their prospect opponents on Saturday night, as both Urijah Faber and Germaine de Randamie scored quick knockouts at UFC Fight Night 155 in Sacramento. The fast finishes began in the co-main event, when Faber had his way with No. 15 bantamweight contender Ricky Simon. […]
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