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The latest season of “The Ultimate Fighter” kicked off on April 19 with all the hallmarks of the more successful early editions of the show. The fighters featured more big personalities than usual, and the general theme of personal redemption made the stakes feel higher. Most importantly, the dynamic between the coaches was strong, with two upper-echelon competitors making no secret of their mutual disdain.