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Josh Barnett explains why he turned down UFC deal

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03:39 PM ET 02.19 | Free agent Josh Barnett released a statement to explain why he decided to down a deal with the UFC. "I was excited to fight [Dos Santos]. I thought he was a very favorable matchup for me, but Zuffa was unwilling to give me something that they gave Eddie Alvarez. No disrespect to Eddie, but I felt it was fair to give it to me as well," Barnett said.

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February 20, 2013  02:02 PM ET

Well that clears it right up. Thanks Josh.

February 20, 2013  02:04 PM ET

Well that clears it right up. Thanks Josh.

February 20, 2013  02:04 PM ET

Sorry for the double post!

 
February 21, 2013  12:11 PM ET

A jacuzzi?

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