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Zain Bando,Contributor
Zain Bando, a recent UIUC journalism graduate, covers MMA and the Fighting Illini for FanSided. You can find him on all social media platforms - @zainbando99. His post-grad plans include traveling and attending Northwestern's Medill School in Chicago, where he will pursue a Sports Media Specialization. All opinions are his own. You can email him at zainbando@comcast.net. He is open to any and all feedback.
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