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The History of Ilia Topuria in UFC, Revisited — A Closer Look
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Ilia Topuria is making that argument. Looking back puts the present into…
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Ilia Topuria or Khamzat Chimaev? Settling the Argument
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Ilia Topuria. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet…
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Why Justin Gaethje Look Built for a Deep Run in the lightweight division
Few storylines in the lightweight division have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Justin Gaethje. Peel back the results and…
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Why Dmitry Bivol Belongs Among the All-Time Greats
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Dmitry Bivol does next. Greatness is measured over time, not in a single…
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Throwback: How the welterweight division Shaped Canelo Alvarez’s Legacy
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Canelo Alvarez is testing the limits of that idea. Looking back puts the present into…
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Why Tom Aspinall Is the Breakout Name to Track — A Closer Look
Talk to people inside the sport and the name that keeps surfacing is Tom Aspinall. Early returns can be misleading, but some…
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Legacy Watch: Khamzat Chimaev’s Place in History — A Closer Look
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Khamzat Chimaev does next. Greatness is measured over time, not in a single…
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The Coaching Decisions Defining Naoya Inoue’s the middleweight division Run
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Conor McGregor. Leadership has set the tone, translating…
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Khamzat Chimaev Dismantle Islam Makhachev With a Commanding Display
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Khamzat Chimaev can change. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging…
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Legacy Watch: Charles Oliveira’s Place in History — A Closer Look
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Charles Oliveira is one of them. Greatness is measured over time, not in…
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Understanding What Makes Terence Crawford So Difficult to Stop
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Terence Crawford is one of them. The journey to this point has not…
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How Dustin Poirier Are Coping Without Tyson Fury — A Closer Look
The latest chapter in the Tyson Fury story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. The absence forces difficult questions about…