Julian Marquez had a big weekend at UFC 258 . Not only did he notch a bonus-winning submission finish over Maki Pitolo, he capitalized on his platform by getting pop star Miley Cyrus to respond to his Valentine’s Day request. But this past weekend meant so much more to Marquez (8-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC), who returned after more than two years away from the cage due to a torn latissimus dorsi. With doctors telling Marquez he may never fight again, his determination paid off as he was able to overcome adversity, both leading up to and during the fight. “It’s huge,” Marquez told MMA Junkie Radio. “It means a whole bunch to me
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