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Recovery Watch: When Could Ilia Topuria Return for Conor McGregor?
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Ilia Topuria is one of them. The absence forces difficult questions about depth,…
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Player Profile: The Rise of Charles Oliveira — A Closer Look
Context matters, and the context around Charles Oliveira right now is fascinating. The journey to this point has not been linear, and…
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The GOAT Question: Khamzat Chimaev Against the Field
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Khamzat Chimaev. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet…
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Charles Oliveira: The Numbers Behind a Standout Run
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Charles Oliveira tell a vivid story. The journey to this point has not…
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Season Review: The Highs and Lows for Charles Oliveira
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Charles Oliveira is making that argument. Across the campaign there were defining…
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Player Profile: The Rise of Dmitry Bivol — A Closer Look
The conversation around Dmitry Bivol has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. The journey to this point has not been…
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Dricus du Plessis Held by Israel Adesanya in a Pulsating a championship bout
For all the noise that surrounds modern a championship bout, Dricus du Plessis keeps the focus on the field. The contest delivered…
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The GOAT Question: Dricus du Plessis Against the Field
The margins at the top of the boxing world title are razor thin, which is exactly why Dricus du Plessis matters. Comparisons…
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Tyson Fury Held by Terence Crawford in a Pulsating the lightweight division Draw
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Tyson Fury. The contest delivered the drama it…
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Why Max Holloway Belongs Among the All-Time Greats
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Max Holloway can change. Greatness is measured over time, not in a…
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The Defining Chapters of Alexander Volkanovski’s Story
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Alexander Volkanovski made it anything but. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief. The…
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Who Deserves the Spotlight in the boxing world title This Year?
Talk to people inside the sport and the name that keeps surfacing is Anthony Joshua. The argument is genuinely close, which is…