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Regardless of what one celebrates, the December holidays are a magic, wondrous time of year. At its best, mixed martial arts also exhibits those qualities. Crazy knockouts, improbable comebacks and superhuman toughness often transcend reality, and are a large part of why I and others fell in love with the sport. However, after watching hundreds and even thousands of fights, one can lose sight of the fantasy.