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To Valhalla
The until now relatively unknown MMA-fighter Emil "Valhalla" Meek has his chance of a lifetime to meet the controversial superstar Rousimar Palhares. The dangerous Brazilian have been thrown out of the the UFC because he was too dangerous for and destroyed his opponents. In Italy they are giving Palhares the opportunity to go fights again despite his dangerous ploy. Emil takes the opportunity - if he would to ever come to whats for him is his "Valhalla" - namely to become one of the stars of the millionaire-league UFC. However, his health and his career are at stake and expert give him no chance and call the fight irresponsible.
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The until now relatively unknown MMA-fighter Emil "Valhalla" Meek has his chance of a lifetime to meet the controversial superstar Rousimar Palhares. The dangerous Brazilian have been thrown out of the the UFC because he was too dangerous for and destroyed his opponents. In Italy they are giving Palhares the opportunity to go fights again despite his dangerous ploy. Emil takes the opportunity - if he would to ever come to whats for him is his "Valhalla" - namely to become one of the stars of the millionaire-league UFC. However, his health and his career are at stake and expert give him no chance and call the fight irresponsible.
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