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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By The Numbers: Steven Ray vs. Lewis Long The veteran welterweights will toe the line against one another in the Professional Fighters League main event on Saturday in Scotland.

Professional Fighters League

Brian Knapp

Sep 24, 2024

Rivalries: Brendan Allen The 28-year-old Henri Hooft disciple will look to break into the Top 5 at 185 pounds when he confronts Nassourdine Imavov in the UFC Fight Night...

UFC

Brian Knapp

Sep 24, 2024

By The Numbers: Islam Makhachev The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder has rattled off 14 straight victories in his ascent to pound-for-pound...

UFC

Brian Knapp

Sep 22, 2024

5 Things You Might Not Know About Fares Ziam The 27-year-old Frenchman will look to move on step closer to a position of relevance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight division when he collides with Matt Frevola in a featured...

UFC

Brian Knapp

Sep 21, 2024

5 Defining Moments: Nassourdine Imavov The well-regarded 6-foot-3 Nicolas Ott protégé will look to boost his stock further when he takes on Brendan Allen in the UFC Fight Night 243...

UFC

Brian Knapp

Sep 20, 2024

By The Numbers: Merab Dvalishvili A seven-year odyssey reached its conclusion when the Georgian overtook Sean O’Malley for the Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight throne.

UFC

Brian Knapp

Sep 20, 2024

How to Watch PFL MENA 3 The Professional Fighters League will once again dip into the Middle East and North Africa market on Friday in Saudi Arabia.

Professional Fighters League

Brian Knapp

Sep 19, 2024

5 Things You Might Not Know About Ali Taleb The once-beaten Swede will square off with Jalal Al Daja in a PFL MENA 3 bantamweight semifinal this Friday in Saudi Arabia.

Professional Fighters League

Brian Knapp

Sep 19, 2024

The Hit List: Undefeated Fighters in the UFC Ilia Topuria will put his 15-0 record on the line when he defends his undisputed featherweight crown against Max Holloway in the UFC 308 main...

UFC

Brian Knapp

Sep 18, 2024

By The Numbers: Jarrah Al-Silawi vs. Omar El Dafrawy The welterweights square off at PFL MENA 3 on Friday in Saudi Arabia, where a spot in the $100,000 final will be on the line.

Professional Fighters League

Brian Knapp

Sep 18, 2024