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There was a lot of pressure on the Ultimate Fighting Championship to deliver with its UFC 205 lineup on Nov. 12. New York has long been the White Whale for the UFC and especially for executive Marc Ratner, leaving high standards for the first card at Madison Square Garden. The deep cards for UFC 194 and UFC 200 have further elevated fan expectations for the UFC’s top events.