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Readers speculate about how extraterrestrial beings would view our world. Also: The Wuhan lab; the C.D.C. and mild infections.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. That is, unless your name is Dustin Jacoby. Jacoby’s story is a tale of three lives. He burst onto the MMA scene at age 22 and went on a 6-0 run as a pro. He scored a UFC contract by age 24. However, he was cut before his 25th birthday. From there, he bounced around between a few regional promotions and lost back-to-back Bellator fights. This led to a step back from MMA for about four and a half years. During his time away, Jacoby took...

GLORY 44: Chicago took place last weekend at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Following the exciting event, we break down what’s ahead for the winners and losers of everything from the first fight of the night to the main event for the GLORY welterweight title. Winners Murthel Groenhart: The controversy surrounding their second meeting warrants a third chance for Harut Grigorian to best Groenhart. Grigorian has won 14 of his past 16, including victories over Tayfun Ozcan, Antoine Pin...

This month, however, has been particularly busy for the French Canadian Lethwei legend. In December alone, Leduc has been targeted by Canadian Muay Thai kickboxer Simon Marcus and French Muay Thai kickboxer Yohan Lidon. Marcus, a friend and training partner of Muay Thai legend and long-time Leduc rival Buakaw Banchamek, was the first to target the King. This callout came as a surprise to Leduc, as he previously taught a seminar at Marcus’ gym in Toronto.     “He’s friends with Buakaw—...