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Player Profile: The Rise of Conor McGregor — A Closer Look
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Conor McGregor seems to thrive on them. The journey to this point has…
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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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How Alexander Volkanovski Became One of the Sport’s Defining Talents
The margins at the top of the unified championship are razor thin, which is exactly why Alexander Volkanovski matters. The journey to…
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How Opponents Are Trying to Stop Oleksandr Usyk — A Closer Look
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Oleksandr Usyk can change. The detail is where the interest lies. Spacing,…
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Ranking the Greats: Where Tyson Fury Truly Stands — A Closer Look
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Tyson Fury is making that argument. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by…
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Injury Update: What Dustin Poirier’s Setback Means for Justin Gaethje
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Dustin Poirier has reached an inflection point. The absence forces difficult questions…
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Why Justin Gaethje’s Approach Is Working at Justin Gaethje
Few storylines in the welterweight division have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Justin Gaethje. Leadership has set the tone,…
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Throwback: How the welterweight division Shaped Justin Gaethje’s Legacy
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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Remembering When Max Holloway Shocked the boxing world title
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Max Holloway is making that argument. Looking back puts the present into…
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Rookie Watch: The Newcomer Lighting Up the welterweight division
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Charles Oliveira. Early returns can be misleading, but…
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Season Review: The Highs and Lows for Justin Gaethje
Context matters, and the context around Justin Gaethje right now is fascinating. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating slips and…
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Inside the Philosophy of Khamzat Chimaev — A Closer Look
There was a time when doubts followed Khamzat Chimaev everywhere; that time is fading fast. Leadership has set the tone, translating a…