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The Fighters Who Redefined MMA in the 21st Century

Sami Khan 7 mins read

Discover how MMA's combat evolution is shaped by legendary fighters like GSP, Silva, Khabib, McGregor, and Jones, each redefining the sport.

The Evolution of Daniel Dubois

Sami Khan 4 mins read

Years ago, a young Daniel Dubois took on Joe Joyce, which was seen as a massive test for the heavyweight. Joyce won…

Was This Heavyweight Era a Disappointment?

Sami Khan 7 mins read

As of today, the man who rules this heavyweight era is Oleksandr Usyk. The Ukrainian has wins over Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua,…

The Fight That Never Was: Floyd Mayweather vs. Amir Khan

Sami Khan 6 mins read

Floyd Mayweather was the man to beat at 147 pounds at the height of his dominance. Money May beat every top welterweight,…

The Greatest Showdown That Never Was: GSP vs Anderson Silva

Sami Khan 5 mins read

When naming the Mount Rushmore of MMA, two names will always appear: George Saint Pierre and Anderson Silva. GSP has the second-longest…

Tyson Fury: From Hero to Villain

Sami Khan 6 mins read

There was once a time when the public adored Tyson Fury. When The Gypsy King defeated Deontay Wilder it felt as if…

Unleashing Amad Diallo: The Catalyst for Manchester United’s Triumph

Sami Khan 4 mins read

In the summer of 2020, Manchester United spent a reported fee of €25, rising to €40 million to sign Atalanta winger Amad…

Rafael Leão: AC Milan’s Spectacular Superstar

Sami Khan 5 mins read

Raphael Leão is one of the best wingers in the world. I examine what makes him special and why every European cub…

Jeremy Doku: Manchester City’s Entertainer

Sami Khan 4 mins read

Jeremy Doku is one of the most exciting players in the Premier League. We take a look at what makes such a…

Alessandro Bastoni: Italy and Inter Milan’s wall

Sami Khan 5 mins read

Get to know Alessandro Bastoni, the next great Italian defender. Explore his reputation as one of the best centre-backs in the world.

Rayan Cherki: A Generational Talent

Sami Khan 5 mins read

Explore the rise of Rayan Cherki, the talented 20-year-old French midfielder catching top clubs' attention.

The Fight That Never Happened: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson

Sami Khan 5 mins read

In a new series, I look at fights that never took place in combat sports. To start I will look at a…

Top 5 UFC Walkouts of All-Time

Sami Khan 11 mins read

There are few things in all of sports more tense than a UFC walkout. When a fighter makes that walk to the…

What makes Deontay Wilder’s right-hand so powerful?

Sami Khan 5 mins read

In boxing, there will always be fighters who are considered knockout artists. There is something special about fighters who have the capability…

Should the UFC Stop Champion vs Champion Matchups?

Sami Khan 6 mins read

Recently Dana White shot down the idea of UFC Bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley going up in weight to fight Ilia Topuria. White…

Why Anthony Joshua and Ben Davison is the Perfect Pairing

Sami Khan 5 mins read

Recently Anthony Joshua has found his killer instinct again. With a vicious stoppage of Otto Wallin and a brutal knockout of Francis…

The Conundrum with Teofimo Lopez

Sami Khan 5 mins read

Teofimo Lopez is one of the most exciting fighters in boxing today. The Takeover combines explosive knockout power with slick boxing acumen.…

Devin Haney: Boxing’s Unsung Hero

Sami Khan 5 mins read

On April 20th WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney is set to take on Ryan Garcia. This will be Haney's first defense…

3 Ways how Francis Ngannou can beat Anthony Joshua

Sami Khan 4 mins read

When Francis Ngannou fought Tyson Fury very few including myself thought he had a chance. To the whole world's surprise, Ngannou knocked…

Can Alex Pereira Fight at Heavyweight?

Sami Khan 6 mins read

At one point Alex Pereira was known for being the man who knocked out Israel Adesanya in Kickboxing. Now he is one…

Why Jaron Ennis Is Special

Sami Khan 6 mins read

Very few fighters capture the boxing public's attention the way Jaron 'Boots' Ennis has. Boots has everything that a fighter could have…