Brian Knapp

An award-winning writer and editor based near Atlanta, Brian Knapp has spent the last 27 years as a journalist and serves as features editor for Sherdog.com. Prior to his move to the MMA world, Brian worked as sports editor and managing editor of The Covington News, a tri-weekly newspaper in Covington, Georgia. His work has appeared on Yahoo, ESPN.com, FoxSports.com, TheFightNetwork.com, CagePotato.com, Covers.com, Mandatory.com and in Real Fighter, ChopTalk, Ultimate MMA, Sports Spectrum, We Are Henry and The Newton Community magazines.

Brian married his wife, Holly, in 2001. They have two sons, Gehrig and Gibson.

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Joaquin Buckley Stops Colby Covington on Third-Round Cut at UFC on ESPN 63 Pools of blood on the Octagon floor provided proof of Joaquin Buckley’s dominance.

UFC

Brian Knapp

Dec 14, 2024

UFC on ESPN 63 Prelims: Michael Johnson Nukes Ottman Azaitar in Tampa Michael Johnson still has more than enough firepower to make noise in the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight division.

UFC

Brian Knapp

Dec 14, 2024

How to Watch UFC Tampa The Ultimate Fighting Championship will put the finishing touches on its 2024 schedule with a welterweight main event pitting Colby Covington against...

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Brian Knapp

Dec 13, 2024

How to Watch PFL Europe 2024 Finals The Professional Fighters League will shut down its overseas talent mining operation for the year on Saturday in Lyon, France.

Professional Fighters League

Brian Knapp

Dec 13, 2024

By The Numbers: UFC Tampa Pre-Fight Edition Welterweight lightning rod Colby Covington on Saturday will return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship stage for the first time in nearly a year when he matches wits and fists with...

UFC

Brian Knapp

Dec 13, 2024

5 Things You Might Not Know About Abdoul Abdouraguimov “The Lazy King” will look to continue his climb on the Professional Fighters League ladder when he faces Laureano Staropoli in the PFL Europe...

Professional Fighters League

Brian Knapp

Dec 13, 2024

5 Defining Moments: Adrian Yanez The Dana White’s Contender Series graduate will once again have his work cut out for him when he meets the undefeated Daniel Marcos in an intriguing...

UFC

Brian Knapp

Dec 12, 2024

By The Numbers: Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs. Laureano Staropoli The welterweights will toe the line against one another in the PFL Europe 2024 Finals headliner on Saturday in France.

Professional Fighters League

Brian Knapp

Dec 12, 2024

Top Reasons to Catch PFL 2024 Europe Finals The Professional Fighters League will tie a bow on its latest season when it crowns its third set of champions in a calendar year on Saturday in...

Professional Fighters League

Brian Knapp

Dec 11, 2024

Rivalries: Cub Swanson The 41-year-old Californian will toe the line against “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 22 graduate Billy Quarantillo in the UFC on ESPN 63...

UFC

Brian Knapp

Dec 11, 2024