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Video: Blake Bilder confident ahead of UFC 284 debut in Australia, says ‘I expected to be here’
‘El Animal’ has endured a wild stretch both in and out of the cage but always believed he’d reach the sport’s top level.
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Former CFFC featherweight champion Blake Bilder previews his upcoming octagon debut against Shane Young at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, while also discussing his wild personal and professional journey leading to this moment.
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