Brian Knapp is a features editor at Sherdog.com. An award-winning writer and editor based near Atlanta, he has dedicated his 27-year journalism career to covering various aspects of competitive sports, particularly in the realms of UFC and MMA. His work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Sherdog and Yardbarker.
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Brian Knapp's articles primarily focus on mixed martial arts (MMA), UFC, and fight night events. His coverage includes event previews, how-to guides for watching fights, and rankings analysis. To effectively reach out to him, consider providing exclusive insights into upcoming MMA fights or behind-the-scenes information about fighters and their training leading up to key matchups. Additionally, offering unique perspectives on the business side of UFC or insider knowledge about promotional deals could capture his attention.
As Brian does not have a specified geographic focus but rather covers international MMA events, pitches should align with this global scope by featuring events or fighters from various regions around the world.
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By: Brian Knapp, Elizeu Zaleski
The CM System mainstay bounced back from his June 1 decision defeat to Randy Brown and swept aside Ultimate Fighting Championship newcomer Zach Scroggin with punches in the first round of their featured UFC Vegas 100 welterweight prelim on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. A late-notice replacement for Nicolas Dalby, the previously unbeaten Scroggin (7-1, 0-1 UFC) required rescue 1:15 into Round 1.
By: Brian Knapp
Carlos Prates blew open the gate to the Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight elite.
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By: Brian Knapp, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul
Sherdog’s live Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul coverage will begin with the first preliminary bout at 5:30 p.m. ET. J.L. Kirven will have results of the undercard and will be joined by Brian Knapp and Mike Fridley for full play-by-play and round-by-round scoring of the main event at approximately 11:15 p.m. ET.
Marcus McGhee passed another test in the Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight division but not without considerable difficulty.
By: Brian Knapp
Jon Jones could not have soared any higher—a terrifying thought for anyone who might rise to challenge him in the not-too-distant future.
Xiaonan Yan now must prove she can stand her ground near the top of the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s strawweight division.
Petr Yan reminded his peers he still possesses all the tools that could someday see him return to power in the Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight division.
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