Rafael Natal UFC middleweight Rafael Natal said his fight today with “The Ultimate Fighter 17” finalist Uriah Hall is the third time the two have been paired together – two earlier fights fell through. “Third time’s the charm,” he told MMAjunkie. “We’re both preparing hard. It will be a great fight.” Although it’s not clear when the two were previously set to meet, there is no question they will on the FOX Sports 1-televised prelims of UFC 187, which takes place at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. For Natal, it’s also a particularly important fight for his career, given that there’s so much hope and hype around Hall’s career. The Jamaican-born “TUF” vet emerged as a star-in-the-making from the reality series
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UFC 187′s Rafael Natal: If you beat someone like Hall, people start believing in you – MMA Junkie