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Steelers share experience as UFC Fight Night 83 makes way to Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — For a moment, all eyes in the UFC community were directed to Pittsburgh’s CONSOL Energy Center as fighters prepared, and competed, at UFC Fight Night 83.

A few Pittsburgh Steelers, warriors in another sport, took part in UFC festivities over the weekend as well, sharing their experiences on social media.

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Perhaps no fan was more engaged than wide receiver Antonio Brown, who jumped on the scale during Saturday’s weigh-ins.

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The event's top bill was sold as "Cowboy vs. Cowboy," and saw Alex Oliveira fall against Donald Cerrone in the main event.  Click here to see some of the night's other big winners.

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