slugfest
noun
slug·fest
ˈsləg-ˌfest 
: a fight marked by the exchange of heavy blows
also
: a heated dispute
a vocal slugfest
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Down two of its top frontcourt players and defenders, Duke endured three straight slugfests to complete its first outright sweep of the ACC’s regular-season and tournament championships since 2006.
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Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Each and every encounter between the beefy bros will only up the animosity, leading to multiple actual slugfests.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 Feb. 2025
Now Notre Dame's coach is its biggest foe No debate: The 12-team College Football Playoff was a success
Josh Allen, Bills defeat Ravens 27-25 to advance to AFC championship: Highlights
The Lions and Commanders put on a slugfest for the ages.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2025
The game started as a defensive slugfest, then picked up in the latter stages of the first half.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
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Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Each and every encounter between the beefy bros will only up the animosity, leading to multiple actual slugfests.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 Feb. 2025
Now Notre Dame's coach is its biggest foe No debate: The 12-team College Football Playoff was a success
Josh Allen, Bills defeat Ravens 27-25 to advance to AFC championship: Highlights
The Lions and Commanders put on a slugfest for the ages.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2025
The game started as a defensive slugfest, then picked up in the latter stages of the first half.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Slugfest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slugfest. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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