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Just about every week in this space, I write an op-ed column. Whether the topic is a political unpacking of Jon Jones’ latest misdeed or I’m describing a Ken Shamrock 1990s cable action flick in detail, whether I’m trying to be informative or maybe a little bit glib, I really only have one philosophical motivation: Mixed martial arts is a weird and freakish endeavor, and its bizarre traits inspire both our love and contempt for the sport and its characters.