The Bottom Line: A Shot of Adrenaline

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After over a year without substantial live crowds for MMA, UFC 261 on Saturday was a shot of adrenaline between the energy, the fights and all the news developments. It was the most newsworthy Ultimate Fighting Championship event in quite some time, with no shortage of talking points. The fallout is likely to continue for the foreseeable future considering all the different angles for various fighters on and at the card.

The tragic injury to Chris Weidman will be a key marker in his career, just…