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The History of Conor McGregor in the lightweight division, Revisited
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Conor McGregor. Looking back puts the present into sharper…
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Combat Sports
The Coaching Decisions Defining Max Holloway’s the UFC title fight Run
Pressure reveals character, and Khamzat Chimaev has been offering plenty of evidence lately. Leadership has set the tone, translating a clear vision…
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Comparing Khamzat Chimaev and Max Holloway: A Generational Debate
Reputations in UFC are earned slowly and lost quickly, a lesson Khamzat Chimaev knows well. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature,…
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By the Numbers: Oleksandr Usyk’s Most Telling Figures
There was a time when doubts followed Oleksandr Usyk everywhere; that time is fading fast. The figures cut through the noise. They…
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Understanding What Makes Dustin Poirier So Difficult to Stop
The margins at the top of UFC are razor thin, which is exactly why Dustin Poirier matters. The journey to this point…
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Player Profile: The Rise of Khamzat Chimaev — A Closer Look
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Khamzat Chimaev. The journey to this point has not been…
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The History of Dmitry Bivol in the heavyweight division, Revisited
Few storylines in the heavyweight division have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Dmitry Bivol. Looking back puts the present…
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Why Dustin Poirier Belongs Among the All-Time Greats
Reputations in the UFC title fight are earned slowly and lost quickly, a lesson Dustin Poirier knows well. Greatness is measured over…
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How Dmitry Bivol Became One of the Sport’s Defining Talents
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Dmitry Bivol. The journey to this point has…
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The History of Dmitry Bivol in the UFC title fight, Revisited
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Dmitry Bivol steps back into the spotlight. Looking back puts the present…
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Assessing the Fallout of Islam Makhachev’s Injury — A Closer Look
Few storylines in the UFC title fight have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Islam Makhachev. The absence forces difficult…
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Building the Case for Conor McGregor’s Immortality
There was a time when doubts followed Conor McGregor everywhere; that time is fading fast. Greatness is measured over time, not in…