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An analysis of the light heavyweight division reveals a striking lack of momentum among ranked contenders. Among the top 15 fighters in the division (excluding the champion), not a single fighter is currently on a winning streak of three or more fights. Furthermore, only one fighter in the entire top 15 has any winning streak at all, and that fighter is Paulo Costa, who achieved one of those victories while still competing at middleweight. This stands in stark contrast to the welterweight division, which is considered the deepest and most competitive. The statistics highlight an unusual competitive landscape at 205 pounds where consistent winning has been exceptionally difficult.
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