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Associated Press Previews UFC 170

Rousey faces fellow Olympian McMann at UFC 170
By Greg Beacham, AP Sports Writer  

"A few hours before the Sochi Games wrap up halfway across the world, Ronda Rousey and Sara McMann will meet in a cage in Las Vegas for the UFC's celebration of its own Olympic spirit.

"Judo bronze medalist Ronda Rousey takes on wrestling silver medalist Sara McMann in the main event of UFC 170 on Saturday night. Former U.S. Olympic wrestler Daniel Cormier headlines the undercard against UFC newcomer Patrick Cummins.

"Two female Olympians have never met in the UFC octagon, and Rousey jumped on the chance to accomplish another MMA first, even if it's just 56 days after she was booed out of the octagon for refusing to shake hands after her last victory over Miesha Tate."

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