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Even with the best matchmaking and the best fighters available, there’s no guarantee that any division will thrive. Sometimes one fighter will so dominate a division that there isn’t drama for the fights. Other times, no fighter will stand out, and instead, there will be a collection of fighters all perceived as mediocre. MMA is at its most exciting when there are a number of top-flight fighters in a division, providing excellent competition where fans can debate who is the best of the best.