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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Rivalries: Jalin Turner The 29-year-old Californian will look to reassert himself in the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight division when he takes on Ignacio Bahamondes in a featured...

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Brian Knapp

Mar 05, 2025

5 Things You Might Not Know About Rafael Fiziev The 31-year-old berserker will return from an 18-month absence and look to reestablish himself in the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight division when he rematches Justin Gaethje in the...

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Brian Knapp

Mar 05, 2025

By The Numbers: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev The fate of the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title will hang in the balance in the UFC 313 main event on Saturday...

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Brian Knapp

Mar 04, 2025

The Hit List: Can’t-Miss Fights of March As far as must-see attractions in mixed martial arts are concerned, reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight titleholder Alex...

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Brian Knapp

Mar 03, 2025

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Gerard Gordeau Turns 70 He provided the Ultimate Fighting Championship with its first highlight-reel knockout, forever ensuring himself a prominent place in mixed...

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Brian Knapp

Mar 03, 2025

Manel Kape Turns Back Asu Almabayev in UFC Vegas 103 Main Event Manel Kape may have cleared the final obstacle between him and a long-sought shot at the Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight crown.

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Brian Knapp

Mar 01, 2025

UFC Vegas 103 Prelims: Unbeaten Mario Pinto Flattens Austen Lane in Debut Mario Pinto entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight division with a bang.

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Brian Knapp

Mar 01, 2025

How to Watch UFC Vegas 103 Flyweights will take center stage for the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday at the UFC Apex, where Manel Kape does battle with Asu...

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Brian Knapp

Feb 28, 2025

5 Defining Moments: Austen Lane The 6-foot-6 Bulldog Boxing export will attempt to secure a sturdier foothold in the heavyweight division when he locks horns with the unbeaten Mario Pinto in a...

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Brian Knapp

Feb 27, 2025

By The Numbers: UFC Vegas 103 Pre-Fight Edition Manel Kape on Saturday will attempt to creep closer to title contention in the Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight division in a headlining assignment opposite...

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Brian Knapp

Feb 27, 2025