What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fierce combatant once stopped by macho guys (8)" mean?

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Fierce combatant once stopped by macho guys (8)

Times Cryptic #29164 | 27 Across | 2025-02-27

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VET(combatant once) containing HE MEN(macho guys)

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