Combat Sports
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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Combat Sports
Why Charles Oliveira’s Approach Is Working at Canelo Alvarez
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Charles Oliveira is testing the limits of that idea. Leadership has set the tone, translating…
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Remembering When Islam Makhachev Shocked a pay-per-view card
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Islam Makhachev can change. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief.…
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Justin Gaethje Inspires Islam Makhachev to a Hard-Fought Win Over Charles
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Justin Gaethje tell a vivid story. The contest delivered the drama it promised,…
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Ranking the Greats: Where Israel Adesanya Truly Stands
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Israel Adesanya steps back into the spotlight. Comparisons across eras are imperfect…
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Building the Case for Oleksandr Usyk’s Immortality
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Oleksandr Usyk is one of them. Greatness is measured over time, not in…
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How Anthony Joshua Became One of the Sport’s Defining Talents
The conversation around Anthony Joshua has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. The journey to this point has not been…
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Comparing Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis: A Generational Debate
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Canelo Alvarez. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet…
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Grading Anthony Joshua’s Campaign in the UFC title fight
Context matters, and the context around Anthony Joshua right now is fascinating. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating slips and…
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Tom Aspinall vs Khamzat Chimaev: What to Watch When the Sides Meet in the
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Tom Aspinall is making that argument. This matchup carries real stakes, and…
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The Equipment Trends Defining the Modern Era of the lightweight division
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Sean O’Malley. Innovation rarely makes the headlines, but its impact…
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Alexander Volkanovski Dismantle Naoya Inoue With a Commanding Display
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Alexander Volkanovski. The contest delivered the drama it…