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Jumping up in weight has historically left challengers vulnerable against naturally bigger champions. Yet in Las Vegas this week, many pundits and fighters are tipping Crawford to win – a testament to his adaptability and ring IQ. Crawford looks ripped and defined, not having put on weight at the expense of his athleticism, but whether he can carry the same …

Chael Sonnen stepped in as a late replacement for Gable Steveson at Sunday night’s Craig Jones Invitational 2 in Las Vegas and did his best to survive against Craig Jones. In a match scheduled for three five-minute rounds, Sonnen managed to get tapped twice with the same move. A former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger, Sonnen immediately took …