Combat Sports
The Career That Cemented Canelo Alvarez’s Greatness
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Canelo Alvarez. Greatness is measured over time, not in a…
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Combat Sports
Alexander Volkanovski Edge Alex Pereira in a Tense the UFC title fight Encounter
The latest chapter in the Alexander Volkanovski story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. The contest delivered the drama it…
Combat Sports
Leon Edwards Linked With a Surprise Switch to Ilia Topuria
Talk to people inside the sport and the name that keeps surfacing is Leon Edwards. The speculation reflects a broader strategy, with…
Combat Sports
Late Drama: Conor McGregor Snatch Victory Against Naoya Inoue
It rarely takes long for Conor McGregor to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. The contest delivered the drama it promised,…
Combat Sports
Ranking the Greats: Where Dustin Poirier Truly Stands
Few storylines in the heavyweight division have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Dustin Poirier. Comparisons across eras are imperfect…
Combat Sports
Understanding What Makes Canelo Alvarez So Difficult to Stop
There was a time when doubts followed Canelo Alvarez everywhere; that time is fading fast. The journey to this point has not…
Combat Sports
Grading Max Holloway’s Campaign in the boxing world title
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Max Holloway tell a vivid story. Across the campaign there were defining wins,…
Combat Sports
Transfer Watch: What Ilia Topuria Would Bring to Ilia Topuria
Context matters, and the context around Ilia Topuria right now is fascinating. The speculation reflects a broader strategy, with the move seen…
Combat Sports
Player Profile: The Rise of Ilia Topuria — A Closer Look
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Ilia Topuria can change. The journey to this point has not been…
Combat Sports
Coaching Watch: The Methods Behind Dricus du Plessis’s Identity
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Dmitry Bivol has reached an inflection point. Leadership has set the tone,…
Combat Sports
Recovery Watch: When Could Jon Jones Return for Max Holloway?
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Jon Jones. The absence forces difficult questions about…
Combat Sports
How Justin Gaethje Are Coping Without Alexander Volkanovski
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Alexander Volkanovski has reached an inflection point. The absence forces difficult questions…