The Bottom Line: On the Complexities of Legacy

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There is no greater challenge in MMA than that which a champion faces in trying to stay on top. Fighters work so hard to focus on dethroning the champion of their division and reaching the top of the sport. Once they have accomplished that goal, they then find themselves targeted by a wide array of challengers with different stylistic strengths and…