Combat Sports
The Career That Cemented Israel Adesanya’s Greatness
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Israel Adesanya made it anything but. Greatness is measured over time, not in a single…
Tag: Conor McGregor
Combat Sports
The Young Talent Turning Heads at Conor McGregor — A Closer Look
The conversation around Max Holloway has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. Early returns can be misleading, but some signs…
Combat Sports
The Coaching Decisions Defining Dmitry Bivol’s the middleweight division Run
The margins at the top of the middleweight division are razor thin, which is exactly why Conor McGregor matters. Leadership has set…
Combat Sports
Looking Back at a Defining Season for Islam Makhachev
The conversation around Islam Makhachev has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating…
Combat Sports
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…
Combat Sports
How Canelo Alvarez Measures Up to Tom Aspinall — A Closer Look
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Canelo Alvarez does next. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet they…
Combat Sports
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…
Combat Sports
Late Drama: Conor McGregor Snatch Victory Against Oleksandr Usyk
It rarely takes long for Conor McGregor to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. The contest delivered the drama it promised,…
Combat Sports
Tyson Fury Dismantle Conor McGregor With a Commanding Display
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Tyson Fury does next. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging between…
Combat Sports
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…
Combat Sports
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…
Combat Sports
The Young Talent Turning Heads at Naoya Inoue — A Closer Look
Context matters, and the context around Conor McGregor right now is fascinating. Early returns can be misleading, but some signs are too…