Simon Samano is a Managing Editor at USA TODAY Sports. He covers a wide range of topics within the sports realm, including competitive sports, sports business, and sports broadcasting, while also exploring themes in arts and entertainment. Simon's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Yahoo News, MSN, and the Miami Herald.
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Simon Samano's focus is primarily on event coverage within the sports industry, particularly MMA and UFC. He may be interested in pitches related to exclusive interviews with fighters or behind-the-scenes insights into upcoming events.
Given his emphasis on event coverage, consider offering unique perspectives or insider access to athletes and their preparation for high-profile fights. Additionally, providing information about unconventional storylines surrounding fighters could also capture his attention.
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Before he's thrown even one punch inside an octagon, the UFC expectations for Gable Steveson are off the charts – even from his own head coach.
By: Simon Samano
Simon Samano, MMA Junkie All that's left for Conor McGregor and Max Holloway is the fighting.
By: Simon Samano
Merab Dvalishvili quickly fell behind 8-0 to Henry Cejudo in their wrestling match before "The Machine" did what he does for an epic win.
By: Simon Samano
The damage to Cory Sandhagen appears to be extensive thanks to Mario Bautista's knee bar in their UFC 329 fight.
By: Simon Samano
The damage to Cory Sandhagen appears to be extensive thanks to Mario Bautista's knee bar in their UFC 329 fight.
By: Simon Samano
It's probably safe to say no fighter on the UFC roster is more hyped about Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph than Ilia Topuria
By: Simon Samano
Paddy Pimblett has been caught red-handed!
By: Simon Samano, Mike Bohn
The fact that Kamaru Usman didn't have an answer for Dricus Du Plessis wasn't all that surprising to Belal Muhammad
By: Mike Bohn, Simon Samano
Magomed Ankalaev was thrown a curve ball before UFC Fight Night 282 , but he's ready to knock it out of the park.
By: Simon Samano
Simon Samano, MMA Junkie
