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The History of Dricus du Plessis in UFC, Revisited
Few storylines in UFC have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Dricus du Plessis. Looking back puts the present into…
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The Defining Chapters of Charles Oliveira’s Story — A Closer Look
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Charles Oliveira has reached an inflection point. Looking back puts the present…
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How Anthony Joshua Has Reshaped Canelo Alvarez — A Closer Look
Pressure reveals character, and Anthony Joshua has been offering plenty of evidence lately. Leadership has set the tone, translating a clear vision…
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Looking Back at a Defining Season for Canelo Alvarez
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Canelo Alvarez. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating…
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How Sean O’Malley Became One of the Sport’s Defining Talents
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Sean O’Malley is one of them. The journey to this point has not…
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A Look Back at Canelo Alvarez’s Greatest Moments in the welterweight division
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Canelo Alvarez. Looking back puts the present into…
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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…
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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…
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The Young Talent Turning Heads at Naoya Inoue — A Closer Look
It rarely takes long for Sean O’Malley to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. Early returns can be misleading, but some…
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Late Drama: Canelo Alvarez Snatch Victory Against Conor McGregor
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Canelo Alvarez does next. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging between…
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The Argument For and Against Dustin Poirier Winning It All
Context matters, and the context around Dustin Poirier right now is fascinating. The argument is genuinely close, which is what makes it…
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Jon Jones Under the Microscope: Trends, Gaps and Upside
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Jon Jones is one of them. Peel back the results and a clearer…