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Aside from Cris Cyborg’s continued dominance and Brian Ortega’s electrifying knockout, youth was the key talking point to come out of UFC 222 on Saturday in Las Vegas. When the smoke cleared, some of the younger prospects made their presence felt to varying degrees. While it’s no secret that youth plays a major part in the chances of winning and losing in any competitive athletic endeavor, appropriate matchmaking is the component that differentiates mainstream team sports from its combat-based brethren.