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Fabio Maldonado lists ideal opponents for next UFC fight

Light heavyweight brawler Fabio Maldonado wants to get back on track, and he’s willing to fight anyone in the top 15 in his next UFC fight.

The Brazilian fighter, who lost via decision to former champion Quinton Jackson at UFC 184 in April, has tweaked a few things in his training regime following his last bout, but the main thing he’s changed is the mental aspect.

"My head made me lose that fight," Maldonado told MMAFighting.com. "I didn’t take risks early in the fight because ‘Rampage’ has heavy hands and can knock anyone out with a punch, but I should have come back stronger in the second round, but didn’t.