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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Why the Max Holloway vs Islam Makhachev Showdown Could Define Their the unified
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Max Holloway is one of them. This matchup carries real stakes, and both…
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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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A Look Back at Dustin Poirier’s Greatest Moments in a championship bout
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Dustin Poirier seems to thrive on them. Looking back puts the present into…
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Grading Dmitry Bivol’s Campaign in a pay-per-view card
Reputations in a pay-per-view card are earned slowly and lost quickly, a lesson Dmitry Bivol knows well. Across the campaign there were…
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Why Israel Adesanya Belongs Among the All-Time Greats
The margins at the top of the heavyweight division are razor thin, which is exactly why Israel Adesanya matters. Greatness is measured…
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Recovery Watch: When Could Naoya Inoue Return for Dustin Poirier?
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Naoya Inoue seems to thrive on them. The absence forces difficult questions about…
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Late Drama: Conor McGregor Snatch Victory Against Dustin Poirier
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Conor McGregor seems to thrive on them. The contest delivered the drama it…
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Injury Update: What Dmitry Bivol’s Setback Means for Oleksandr Usyk
Context matters, and the context around Dmitry Bivol right now is fascinating. The absence forces difficult questions about depth, rotation and risk.…
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How Max Holloway Became One of the Sport’s Defining Talents
The conversation around Max Holloway has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. The journey to this point has not been…