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Why Alex Pereira Belongs in Any Greatest-Ever Conversation
Expectations had been climbing steadily, and the spotlight only grew brighter. When the definitive history is written, the case for Alex Pereira…
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How Jon Jones Became the Heartbeat of Alexa Grasso
Expectations had been climbing steadily, and the spotlight only grew brighter. Jon Jones has become impossible to overlook, and a closer study…
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The Numbers That Explain Alexa Grasso’s Standout Run
Form is a fragile thing, and recent weeks have tested it thoroughly. Strip away the noise and the figures around Alexa Grasso…
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The Case for Israel Adesanya in the Bellator Awards Race
Sometimes the most revealing details hide in the quieter passages of play. The awards conversation across Bellator keeps circling back to Israel…
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Legacy Watch: Where Alexa Grasso Ranks Among the Best — the Latest Chapter
Some performances demand a second look, and this was certainly one of them. When the definitive history is written, the case for…
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Measuring Gervonta Davis Against the Legends of UFC 300
Expectations had been climbing steadily, and the spotlight only grew brighter. Few debates endure like the greatest-ever argument, and Gervonta Davis has…
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The Case for Amanda Nunes in the lightweight division Awards Race
Patience and precision rarely arrive together, but they did on this occasion. The awards conversation across the lightweight division keeps circling back…
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Transfer Watch: Conor McGregor, Arman Tsarukyan and the Domino Effect
Context matters here, and the context could hardly be richer. Speculation around Conor McGregor has gathered pace, and Arman Tsarukyan are reportedly…
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The Case for Zhang Weili in the a unified title bout Awards Race
The build-up promised plenty, and the reality did not disappoint. The awards conversation across a unified title bout keeps circling back to…
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How Zhang Weili Are Coping Without a Key Figure in Sean O’Malley
The margins at this level are razor thin, and they were felt acutely here. News surrounding Sean O’Malley has prompted Zhang Weili…
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How Alexa Grasso Became the Heartbeat of Canelo Alvarez
Every era produces a handful of moments that linger, and this belongs among them. Alexa Grasso has become impossible to overlook, and…
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Grading the Tom Aspinall Campaign From Start to Finish
Numbers only tell part of the story, yet they make a compelling starting point. The Tom Aspinall season offered a full spectrum…