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Opinion: The UFC’s unwise heavyweight histrionics
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The Paramount era’s first Ultimate Fighting Championship show at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas was a slog for those who watched it live. Granted, UFC Fight Night 266 enjoyed a strong close to quell the stench that had grown to overwhelming levels by the middle of the main card, but there were lingering questions from many about why they still found themselves viewing the event. It was bad, and the height of torment came during the heavyweight showcase between Rizvan Kuniev and Jailton Almeida.