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Have you ever received a gift that you didn’t want?
Although UFC 309 promises to be a high-octane spectacle headlined by two of the greatest fighters the promotion has ever produced, this Saturday’s pay-per-view showdown is as underwhelming as a pair of whitey-tighties on Christmas. Reigning heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former two–time heavyweight kingpin Stipe Miocic carry strong resumes and fanbases into Madison Square Garden, and their fight has been years in the making.