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Next Saturday features a mixed martial arts showdown I'm looking forward to more than any fight so far in 2021. More than either of the Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier battles, and more than the rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. A fight between two warriors whose combination of elite skill, potential for explosive fireworks, and fascinating, unique personalities is unrivaled by any of those contests.