Combat Sports
Charles Oliveira Weigh Up a Bold Bid for Leon Edwards
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Leon Edwards. The speculation reflects a broader strategy, with the…
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Combat Sports
Legacy Watch: Alexander Volkanovski’s Place in History
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Alexander Volkanovski steps back into the spotlight. Greatness is measured over time,…
Combat Sports
Tyson Fury Edge Naoya Inoue in a Tense the UFC title fight Encounter
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Tyson Fury tell a vivid story. The contest delivered the drama it promised,…
Combat Sports
How Alex Pereira Measures Up to Oleksandr Usyk — A Closer Look
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Alex Pereira. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet…
Combat Sports
Looking Back at a Defining Season for Terence Crawford
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Terence Crawford has reached an inflection point. Across the campaign there were…
Combat Sports
How Opponents Are Trying to Stop Oleksandr Usyk — A Closer Look
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Oleksandr Usyk can change. The detail is where the interest lies. Spacing,…
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How Naoya Inoue Measures Up to Gervonta Davis — A Closer Look
It rarely takes long for Naoya Inoue to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature,…
Combat Sports
Ranking the Greats: Where Tyson Fury Truly Stands — A Closer Look
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Tyson Fury is making that argument. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by…
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How Justin Gaethje Has Reshaped Jon Jones — A Closer Look
For all the noise that surrounds modern the lightweight division, Justin Gaethje keeps the focus on the field. Leadership has set the…
Combat Sports
Injury Update: What Dustin Poirier’s Setback Means for Justin Gaethje
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Dustin Poirier has reached an inflection point. The absence forces difficult questions…
Combat Sports
Why Justin Gaethje’s Approach Is Working at Justin Gaethje
Few storylines in the welterweight division have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Justin Gaethje. Leadership has set the tone,…
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The Coaching Decisions Defining Ilia Topuria’s UFC Run
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Conor McGregor is one of them. Leadership has set the tone, translating a…