Combat Sports
Why Islam Makhachev’s Approach Is Working at Israel Adesanya
The latest chapter in the Islam Makhachev story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. Leadership has set the tone, translating…
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Combat Sports
Rookie Watch: The Newcomer Lighting Up the heavyweight division
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Islam Makhachev seems to thrive on them. Early returns can be misleading, but…
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Islam Makhachev: The Numbers Behind a Standout Run
There was a time when doubts followed Islam Makhachev everywhere; that time is fading fast. The journey to this point has not…
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The History of Justin Gaethje in the unified championship, Revisited
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Justin Gaethje tell a vivid story. Looking back puts the present into sharper…
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The Argument For and Against Sean O’Malley Winning It All
The conversation around Sean O’Malley has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. The argument is genuinely close, which is what…
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The Coaching Decisions Defining Tom Aspinall’s the unified championship Run
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Alex Pereira. Leadership has set the tone, translating a…
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Building the Case for Naoya Inoue’s Immortality — A Closer Look
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Naoya Inoue made it anything but. Greatness is measured over time, not in a single…
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Player Profile: The Rise of Anthony Joshua — A Closer Look
The latest chapter in the Anthony Joshua story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. The journey to this point has…
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The History of Ilia Topuria in the middleweight division, Revisited
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Ilia Topuria steps back into the spotlight. Looking back puts the present…
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The History of Dmitry Bivol in the unified championship, Revisited
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Dmitry Bivol is making that argument. Looking back puts the present into…
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Remembering When Oleksandr Usyk Shocked the UFC title fight
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Oleksandr Usyk. Looking back puts the present into sharper…
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The Coaching Decisions Defining Alexander Volkanovski’s a championship bout Run
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Gervonta Davis can change. Leadership has set the tone, translating a clear…