Combat Sports
Inside the Philosophy of Israel Adesanya — A Closer Look
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Israel Adesanya tell a vivid story. Leadership has set the tone, translating a…
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Combat Sports
Ilia Topuria or Anthony Joshua? Settling the Argument
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Ilia Topuria. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet…
Combat Sports
The Defining Chapters of Oleksandr Usyk’s Story — A Closer Look
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Oleksandr Usyk seems to thrive on them. Looking back puts the present into…
Combat Sports
Understanding What Makes Max Holloway So Difficult to Stop
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Max Holloway does next. The journey to this point has not been linear,…
Combat Sports
Ranking the Greats: Where Islam Makhachev Truly Stands
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Islam Makhachev does next. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet they…
Combat Sports
A Look Back at Canelo Alvarez’s Greatest Moments in the welterweight division
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Canelo Alvarez. Looking back puts the present into sharper…
Combat Sports
Player Profile: The Rise of Khamzat Chimaev — A Closer Look
Context matters, and the context around Khamzat Chimaev right now is fascinating. The journey to this point has not been linear, and…
Combat Sports
Inside the Game of Gervonta Davis: Strengths, Flaws and Ceiling
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Gervonta Davis. The journey to this point has not…
Combat Sports
Are Dustin Poirier Genuine Contenders in the boxing world title? A Closer Look
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Dustin Poirier. Peel back the results and a clearer identity…
Combat Sports
Dricus du Plessis: The Numbers Behind a Standout Run
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Dricus du Plessis tell a vivid story. The journey to this point has…
Combat Sports
Comparing Gervonta Davis and Charles Oliveira: A Generational Debate
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Gervonta Davis. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet…
Combat Sports
The History of Sean O’Malley in the boxing world title, Revisited
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Sean O’Malley can change. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief.…