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Mat Riddle
Founder & Director of Fighters Weekly
Mat is a credentialed combat sports journalist specialising in MMA, boxing, and the wider fight industry. With extensive experience covering breaking news, fighter interviews, and event analysis, he has built a strong reputation for accurate, timely, and insightful reporting across the combat sports landscape.
His work has reached millions of readers through established publications, including Sports Illustrated, Bloody Elbow, and Heavy on UFC. Alongside his journalism credentials, Mat is a qualified marketer and SEO specialist.
Mat has represented Fighters Weekly on The Times Radio and has interviewed prominent MMA champions Justin Gaethje, Alexandre Pantoja, and T.J. Dillashaw.
For media inquiries or corrections, contact Mat at [email protected]
Articles by MatDrew Beaupré
Author at Fighters Weekly
Drew is a credentialed MMA journalist and a recognised authority on the regional fight scene, with a focus on emerging talent. With hands-on experience covering regional promotions, fighter progression, and grassroots MMA, he provides informed analysis beyond surface-level reporting.
His work has been featured in Sports Illustrated. Drew contributes to the MMA Prospect Vault, where he specialises in scouting, profiling, and tracking the next generation of fighters.
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Steve Wellings
Author at Fighters Weekly
Steve is a credentialed boxing journalist with over two decades of experience covering the sport at every level, from domestic cards to major international events. Having attended more than 200 live boxing events, he brings first-hand insight and ringside perspective to his reporting, analysis, and storytelling.
An established author, Steve has written nine books on boxing. His journalism has been featured in leading publications, including Boxing News.
In addition to his editorial work, Steve is an experienced scriptwriter, producing long-form boxing content for major YouTube channels, including Motivedia (1M+ subscribers), where he translates complex fight narratives into engaging, accessible stories for a global audience.
Articles by SteveDaniel Feliciano
Author at Fighters Weekly
Daniel is a London-based combat sports and football journalist with professional experience at leading digital publishers, including Reach and GiveMeSport. Specialising in MMA and the Premier League, he covers breaking news, in-depth features, and athlete-focused storytelling across both sports.
With direct experience interviewing top UFC fighters, Daniel brings first-hand insight and original reporting to his MMA coverage, producing content that resonates with dedicated fight fans. His interviews and features have reached thousands of readers.
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Shaun Brown
Author at Fighters Weekly
Shaun is a highly experienced boxing journalist who has covered the sport since 2008, building a long-standing reputation for authoritative, fair, and well-sourced reporting. Over the course of his career, he has written for a range of leading publications, including Boxing Monthly, Boxing Scene, Bet365, Sky Sports, and ESPN, and previously served as Senior Reporter at Boxing News.
With extensive experience conducting interviews across all levels of the sport, Shaun has spoken with a wide range of fighters, trainers, and industry figures, bringing first-hand insight and original reporting to his work. His coverage spans breaking news, in-depth features, and fight analysis.
Articles by ShaunAlex Springer
Author at Fighters Weekly
Alex is an established boxing journalist with experience covering the sport as both a writer and a ringside reporter. His work includes contributions to Boxing News, as well as on-the-ground event coverage and ringside reports for Fight Post, where he delivers firsthand insight into fight nights and fighter performances.
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