The Origin of ‘Pound-For-Pound’ Pound-for-pound (p4p) was brought about so that boxing enthusiasts could talk about 72kg Sugar Ray Leonard in the same vein as 100kg+ Mike Tyson. Could a smaller, more skilled boxer hang in their with a much heavier opponent? No. But “pound for pound” they’re better. As in, per pound of bodyweight, …
Makhachev vs Volkanovski – Prediction & Preview It’s fight week, and the UFC 284 main event has us all prophesizing on who will be the true UFC pound-for-pound king. Will it be Khabib protégé Islam Makhachev, or the seemingly invincible Aussie, Alexander Volkanovski? Let’s take a deep dive into the strengths and weaknesses of each …
Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev proves why MMA is the best combat sport In February 2023, two of the greatest and most dominant fighters to ever grace the UFC will stake their claim for all-time greatness. Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski steps up a weight class to take on Islam Makhachev, in a matchup that pits …