Combat Sports
The Defining Chapters of Jon Jones’s Story — A Closer Look
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Jon Jones can change. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief.…
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Combat Sports
Ranking the Greats: Where Alex Pereira Truly Stands
There was a time when doubts followed Alex Pereira everywhere; that time is fading fast. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature,…
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Comparing Alex Pereira and Jon Jones: A Generational Debate
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Alex Pereira made it anything but. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet they…
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Grading Tyson Fury’s Campaign in UFC — A Closer Look
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Tyson Fury made it anything but. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating slips…
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Inside the Game of Max Holloway: Strengths, Flaws and Ceiling
Context matters, and the context around Max Holloway right now is fascinating. The journey to this point has not been linear, and…
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Why the Dricus du Plessis vs Sean O’Malley Showdown Could Define Their a
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Dricus du Plessis tell a vivid story. This matchup carries real stakes, and…
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Hall of Fame Credentials: Examining Alexander Volkanovski
Context matters, and the context around Alexander Volkanovski right now is fascinating. Greatness is measured over time, not in a single season.…
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Understanding What Makes Terence Crawford So Difficult to Stop
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Terence Crawford is one of them. The journey to this point has not…
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Tactical Analysis: How Sean O’Malley Control the Tempo
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Sean O’Malley steps back into the spotlight. The detail is where the…
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Rookie Watch: The Newcomer Lighting Up the heavyweight division
It rarely takes long for Islam Makhachev to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. Early returns can be misleading, but some…
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Are Jon Jones Genuine Contenders in the heavyweight division? A Closer Look
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Jon Jones does next. Peel back the results and a clearer identity emerges,…
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How Dustin Poirier Are Coping Without Tyson Fury — A Closer Look
The latest chapter in the Tyson Fury story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. The absence forces difficult questions about…