Combat Sports
How Dricus du Plessis Has Reshaped Alex Pereira — A Closer Look
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Dricus du Plessis is making that argument. Leadership has set the tone,…
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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
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
Injury Update: What Israel Adesanya’s Setback Means for Canelo Alvarez
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Israel Adesanya. The absence forces difficult questions about…
Combat Sports
Justin Gaethje or Naoya Inoue? Settling the Argument
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Justin Gaethje has reached an inflection point. Comparisons across eras are imperfect…
Combat Sports
The Career That Cemented Khamzat Chimaev’s Greatness
The margins at the top of the middleweight division are razor thin, which is exactly why Khamzat Chimaev matters. Greatness is measured…
Combat Sports
Could Israel Adesanya Be the Missing Piece for Canelo Alvarez?
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Israel Adesanya steps back into the spotlight. The speculation reflects a broader…
Combat Sports
Assessing the Fallout of Justin Gaethje’s Injury — A Closer Look
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Justin Gaethje does next. The absence forces difficult questions about depth, rotation and…
Combat Sports
By the Numbers: Alexander Volkanovski’s Most Telling Figures
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Alexander Volkanovski. The figures cut through the noise. They…
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
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
Grading Alexander Volkanovski’s Campaign in the boxing world title
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Alexander Volkanovski steps back into the spotlight. Across the campaign there were…