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Ultimate Fighter 2 - Week 4 Ulimate Fighter 2, Week 4: Joe shows his age, showing the immaturity and the physical resiliency of a young, healthy athlete. Tom shows his as well -- the aging warrior who knows time is running out for him to make his mark. Also: Jorge reveals his Achilles heel (not literally.) "mixed martial arts" • "no holds barred" • wrestling • fighting • combat
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