Combat Sports
The History of Justin Gaethje in the unified championship, Revisited
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Justin Gaethje tell a vivid story. Looking back puts the present into sharper…
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Combat Sports
Remembering When Israel Adesanya Shocked the heavyweight division
Few storylines in the heavyweight division have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Israel Adesanya. Looking back puts the present…
Combat Sports
Conor McGregor Held by Charles Oliveira in a Pulsating a championship bout Draw
Few storylines in a championship bout have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Conor McGregor. The contest delivered the drama…
Combat Sports
Why Justin Gaethje Belongs Among the All-Time Greats
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Justin Gaethje has reached an inflection point. Greatness is measured over time,…
Combat Sports
How Dmitry Bivol Became One of the Sport’s Defining Talents
Context matters, and the context around Dmitry Bivol right now is fascinating. The journey to this point has not been linear, and…
Combat Sports
The History of Dricus du Plessis in the lightweight division, Revisited
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Dricus du Plessis. Looking back puts the present into…
Combat Sports
Recovery Watch: When Could Sean O’Malley Return for Tom Aspinall?
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Sean O’Malley. The absence forces difficult questions about…
Combat Sports
The Defining Chapters of Terence Crawford’s Story — A Closer Look
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Terence Crawford is making that argument. Looking back puts the present into…
Combat Sports
How Max Holloway Measures Up to Ilia Topuria — A Closer Look
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Max Holloway made it anything but. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet they…
Combat Sports
The System Behind Dustin Poirier’s Approach in the middleweight division
It rarely takes long for Dustin Poirier to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. The detail is where the interest lies.…
Combat Sports
Inside the Game of Leon Edwards: Strengths, Flaws and Ceiling
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Leon Edwards is testing the limits of that idea. The journey to this point has…
Combat Sports
The Argument For and Against Sean O’Malley Winning It All
The conversation around Sean O’Malley has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. The argument is genuinely close, which is what…