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Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has revealed that he would consider fighting in the UFC and has a real passion for mixed martial arts.
The Italian forward was asked by City's official website which sports he would like to play if it wasn't for football.
The Italian striker replied: "If I wasn't a football I probably want to do UFC, I really love it."
Balotelli's season with Man City begins with a Premier League opener against Southampton on August 19.
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