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Juan Francisco Espino Dieppa vs. Maurice Greene
With only two fights remaining this season, the heavyweights are up to bat again this week in the most anticipated showdown of the season.
On paper, this appears to be the classic “striker versus grappler” showdown pitting Greene's incredible power on the feet against Espino and his wrestling attack on the ground.
There was an incident involving a longstanding grudge that Greene had against Espino after they became friendly during the initial introduction to the show but then seemingly stopped talking after they were selected on to different teams. Greene was seen shouting and taunting Espino while he was attempting to meditate just hours before his first fight of the season.
Greene eventually apologized, but there's no doubt that his actions left an impression on Espino as they prepare to face off in the last heavyweight semifinal this week.
The focus will also shift away from the fighters this week, with the coaches finally getting into the spotlight. That's right, it's time for the coaches challenge as Whittaker and Gastelum will face off in a competition on the show. Let’s just say this latest coaches challenge is going to get ugly when you add a pair of middleweights, 106-degree Las Vegas heat and the required endurance to get through this obstacle.