UFC 285: 5 talking points

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UFC 285- A huge success

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Bo Nickal announces his arrival in the UFC

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Shavkat Rakhmonov successfully completes the UFC rite of passage

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Ian Garry- The next big Irish star in MMA

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Alex Grasso's victory has opened up the flyweight division

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Jon Jones: The undisputed MMA 'GOAT'

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UFC 285 bonus winners

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