Combat Sports
Why Islam Makhachev’s Approach Is Working at Israel Adesanya
The latest chapter in the Islam Makhachev story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. Leadership has set the tone, translating…
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Combat Sports
Rookie Watch: The Newcomer Lighting Up the heavyweight division
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Islam Makhachev seems to thrive on them. Early returns can be misleading, but…
Combat Sports
Award Debate: Should Tyson Fury Take Top Honours? — A Closer Look
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Tyson Fury. The argument is genuinely close, which is…
Combat Sports
Assessing the Fallout of Max Holloway’s Injury — A Closer Look
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Max Holloway has reached an inflection point. The absence forces difficult questions…
Combat Sports
By the Numbers: Anthony Joshua’s Most Telling Figures
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Anthony Joshua is one of them. The figures cut through the noise. They…
Combat Sports
Ranking the Greats: Where Alexander Volkanovski Truly Stands
There was a time when doubts followed Alexander Volkanovski everywhere; that time is fading fast. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature,…
Combat Sports
Late Drama: Gervonta Davis Snatch Victory Against Dustin Poirier
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Gervonta Davis. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging…
Combat Sports
Transfer Watch: What Justin Gaethje Would Bring to Jon Jones
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Justin Gaethje steps back into the spotlight. The speculation reflects a broader…
Combat Sports
Why Dmitry Bivol’s Approach Is Working at Tom Aspinall
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Dmitry Bivol. Leadership has set the tone, translating a clear…
Combat Sports
The Coaching Decisions Defining Max Holloway’s the heavyweight division Run
Context matters, and the context around Dricus du Plessis right now is fascinating. Leadership has set the tone, translating a clear vision…
Combat Sports
Islam Makhachev: The Numbers Behind a Standout Run
There was a time when doubts followed Islam Makhachev everywhere; that time is fading fast. The journey to this point has not…
Combat Sports
Understanding What Makes Alex Pereira So Difficult to Stop
For all the noise that surrounds modern a championship bout, Alex Pereira keeps the focus on the field. The journey to this…