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Mathew Riddle

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Mathew Riddle’s Biography

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Mathew is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Fighters Weekly. He's a credentialed journalist, qualified SEO expert, and lifelong artist. His past bylines include the No. 1 MMA news website, Bloody Elbow, as well as Bloody Knockout, Sports Illustrated, and Heavy on Sports.

Mathew's content has served millions of fans. He founded The Fight Fanatic in 2019, growing it to over 28 million monthly viewers, before moving on to found Fighters Weekly.

In addition to writing and content creation, Mathew …

Mathew Riddle’s Journalist Portfolio

MMAKnockout

MMAKnockout

Daily coverage of MMA for MMAKnockout, part of the Sports Illustrated FanNation Network.

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Heavy on UFC

Heavy on UFC

My portfolio of work for Heavy on UFC.

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Bloody Elbow portfolio

Bloody Elbow portfolio

Meet the BloodyElbow Writers and Contributors

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Fighters Weekly - UFC, MMA, Boxing News & Opinion

Fighters Weekly - UFC, MMA, Boxing News & Opinion

Bringing you quality coverage and editorials across UFC, MMA, Boxing, and the entire scope of combat sports.

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Mathew Riddle on Bloody Knockout

Mathew Riddle on Bloody Knockout

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Ian Garry Proved Size Could Be Islam Makhachev’s Kryptonite

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 15: Islam Makhachev of Russia fights Ian Machado Garry of Ireland in a welterweight title bout during UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 15, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) Getty It's a common point of contention in MMA and the UFC that skill beats size, but where do we draw the line?
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Ian Garry Proved Size Could Be Islam Makhachev’s Kryptonite

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By Mathew Riddle Verified
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It’s a common point of contention in MMA and the UFC that skill beats size, but where do we draw the line? Pound-for-pound rankings were drafted so we could compare fighters who, realistically, could never compete with one another on the basis of physicality. Last weekend at UFC 330, our pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter, Islam Makhachev, proved once again why he holds that top spot by knocking back Ian Machado Garry over five hard-fought rounds.
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Sean O’Malley’s Former Opponent Kris Moutinho Signs With BKFC

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Kris Moutinho, remembered by many fans for his fight with Sean O'Malley, has signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) after two separate UFC stints ended with an 0-4 record. Moutinho's move was announced on July 30, with his debut opponent and venue already decided. The Massachusetts scrapper, who fought at bantamweight in the UFC, is 15-8 overall, with half his losses coming in the premier MMA organization.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Technically as a feature writer at Sportskeeda, but my first full-time gig was the same role at Heavy on Sports.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, my Nan owned one. It's now collecting cobwebs.

How is social media changing news?

People can consume news in any format they prefer - old journalistic standards are being tipped on their heads.