The would-be money match of the season comes early as Chris Leben and Josh Koscheck square off to see who gets their bus ticket home.

On road to the bout, diversions into the rise of Dave Bautista as well as the historical dominance of the wrestling base in MMA provide interesting discussion.

Julio checks in on where he stands about half-way into the season as our story's next monster heel rests just ahead.

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