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The Ultimate Fighting Championship have been criticized relentlessly from fans and media alike for in Sitting atop of the bill is a pair of supremely talented lightweights who vie for divisional supremancy, throw in two highly-touted prospects against former UFC champions in the biggest tests of their respective careers and for the sprinkles and topping on the top we get a main card opener that promises violence and excitement. For a promotion criticized for watered down cards, this is about as perfect of an effort they could put forward. The hypothetical MMASucka offices are buzzing with excitement — One staff member who will remain unnamed has not slept all week, while another spent the past few days practicing his mean mug and double bird to be just like his favorite fighter from the 209 area code. So you know how it goes – We’ll tell you how it goes down in Seattle, you’ll disagree and send angry tweets about our mothers. Well, let’s get to it then. UFC Lightweight Championship:...
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