Amy Kaplan

Amy Kaplan

Amy Kaplan is the FanSided MMA editor. She is our roaming UFC reporter representing FanSided MMA on-site at events around the world. Additionally, she runs the FanSided MMA YouTube page which hosts exclusive and on-site video interviews. She is the only female panelist on the Bellator MMA rankings. Before coming to FanSided, Amy worked in entertainment news for The Daily Mail and The Hollywood Reporter. She found her way into MMA by stumbling into a Bellator event and getting immediately hooked. The rest is history. In her free time, Amy enjoys reading, watching reality TV, thrifting vintage clothing and hanging out with her son.

TODAY SHOW PLAZA, NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES - 2019/07/05: Competitive Eater, Joey Chestnut seen during Country Music Star, Toby Keith's performance in New York City on NBC's Today Show. (Photo by Efren Landaos/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Nathan Hot Dog contest: Joey Chestnut net worth [Updated 2023]

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 2: Jon Jones (L) and Ciryl Gane (R) face off at the UFC 285 press conference on March 1, 2023, at the KA Theatre in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire)

Watch UFC 285: Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane free online

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 29: Logan Paul attends the cruiserweight bout between Jake Paul and Anderson Silva of Brazil at Desert Diamond Arena on October 29, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Logan Paul roasts himself over cringe Jake Paul pre-fight bet

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Jun 17, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Manny Machado (13) after being driven in on an RBI in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Manny Machado, Padres finalizing a massive extension deal

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Feb 3, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Vivian Brady, daughter of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

LOOK: Tom Brady embracing fatherhood in first month of retirement

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)

Patrick Mahomes is posting terrifying workout videos, a week after the Super Bowl

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LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 17: Jessica Andrade weighs in ahead of their UFC Vegas 69 bout at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV on February 17, 2023. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire)

Jessica Andrade blames her breasts for UFC Vegas 69 loss

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Yaroslav Amosov

Bellator shares emotional tribute to Yaroslav Amosov upon return from war (Video)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 AdventHealth Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series 65th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Who won the Daytona 500? Finishing order, prize money, points results

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Conor McGregor poses during a ceremonial weigh in for UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena on July 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Conor McGregor channeled Homer Simpson for TUF cuts reaction (Video)

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Greg Hardy

Watch Greg Hardy get brutally KO’d in BKFC debut (Video)

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Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield

UFC Vegas 69: Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield official weigh-in results

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Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)

Chiefs Super Bowl parade: 5 Getty photos fans will never forget

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Erin Blanchfield (Photo by Amy Kaplan/FanSided)

Erin Blanchfield isn’t concerned with Jessica Andrade match-up ‘everybody’s tough’

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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 12: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs hugs Donna Kelce after Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38-35. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Mama Kelce finding Travis, Jason after Super Bowl hits right in the feels (Video)

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Head coach Andy Reid and CEO Clark Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Terry Bradshaw in hot water over ‘fat-shaming’ remarks to Andy Reid at Super Bowl

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