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Justin Gaethje or Ilia Topuria? Settling the Argument
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Justin Gaethje steps back into the spotlight. Comparisons across eras are imperfect…
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Assessing the Fallout of Ilia Topuria’s Injury — A Closer Look
For all the noise that surrounds modern the welterweight division, Ilia Topuria keeps the focus on the field. The absence forces difficult…
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Grading Khamzat Chimaev’s Campaign in a pay-per-view card
For all the noise that surrounds modern a pay-per-view card, Khamzat Chimaev keeps the focus on the field. Across the campaign there…
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Grading Ilia Topuria’s Campaign in the lightweight division
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Ilia Topuria steps back into the spotlight. Across the campaign there were…
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The GOAT Question: Ilia Topuria Against the Field — A Closer Look
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Ilia Topuria. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature,…
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Why Ilia Topuria Belongs Among the All-Time Greats
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Ilia Topuria is one of them. Greatness is measured over time, not in…
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Late Drama: Jon Jones Snatch Victory Against Ilia Topuria
Few storylines in the middleweight division have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Jon Jones. The contest delivered the drama…
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Key Battles to Decide the Justin Gaethje-Ilia Topuria Clash in the lightweight
The margins at the top of the lightweight division are razor thin, which is exactly why Justin Gaethje matters. This matchup carries…
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Assessing the Fallout of Dmitry Bivol’s Injury — A Closer Look
It rarely takes long for Dmitry Bivol to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. The absence forces difficult questions about depth,…
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Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev: What to Watch When the Sides Meet in the
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Ilia Topuria can change. This matchup carries real stakes, and both sides…
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Why the Anthony Joshua vs Alex Pereira Showdown Could Define Their the
For all the noise that surrounds modern the lightweight division, Anthony Joshua keeps the focus on the field. This matchup carries real…
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Late Drama: Ilia Topuria Snatch Victory Against Canelo Alvarez
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Ilia Topuria has reached an inflection point. The contest delivered the drama…