Raphael Garcia

Raphael Garcia

Joined: May 26, 2015

Ten years in the sports industry has taught me a lot about the past time that I love. After spending time writing for small newspapers, large television industries and freelancing for the last six years, I'm comfortable saying that I'm well-versed in sports and talking about nearly any aspect of the industry.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 3: Bo Nickal weighs in for their UFC 285 bout at the official weigh-ins on March 2, 2023, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire)

UFC 285: Who is Bo Nickal?

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 07: In this UFC handout, Amanda Ribas of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at UFC APEX on May 07, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC 285: Amanda Ribas is the fighter to watch

LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 24: Gabriella Fernandes weighs in ahead of their UFC Vegas 70 bout at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV on February 24, 2023. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire)

UFC Vegas 70: Who is Gabriella Fernandes?

Ryan Spann

Ryan Spann is looking to ‘take over’ with a win at UFC Vegas 70 (Video)

Nikita Krylov

Nikita Krylov looks to move into contender’s status with win over Ryan Spann (video)

Sep 25, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jessica Andrade reacts following her TKO victory against Cynthia Calvillo during UFC 266 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Jessica Andrade believes a win at UFC Vegas 69 can ‘propel’ her to a title shot (video)

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 21: In this handout image provided by the UFC, Dan Hooker of New Zealand interacts with media during the UFC 257 press conference event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 21, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Dan Hooker accuses Islam Makhachev of cheating at UFC 284

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 11: Elves Brenner of Brazil stands on the scales during the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 284 at RAC Arena on February 11, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

UFC 284: Who is Elves Brenner?

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 11: Francisco Prado of Argentina stands on the scales during the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 284 at RAC Arena on February 11, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

UFC 284: Who is Francisco Prado?

Shannon Ross

UFC 284: Who is Shannon Ross?

Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis looks to prove he can still be in the top 5 at UFC Vegas 68 (Video)

May 13, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Glover Teixeira (blue gloves) fights Anthony Smith (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Glover Teixeira plans to ‘keep fighting for a long time’ after UFC 283 (Video)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 18: In this UFC handout, Jamahal Hill poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at UFC APEX on February 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images)

Jamahal Hill is ready for a ‘five round war’ at UFC 283 (Video)

Las Vegas, NV - JANUARY 11: Sean Strickland speaks to the media at the UFC Vegas 67 media day on January 11, 2023, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire)

UFC Vegas 67: Sean Strickland expects Nassourdine Imavov to ‘give up’ (Video)

Las Vegas, NV - JANUARY 11: Nassourdine Imavov speaks to the media at the UFC Vegas 67 media day on January 11, 2023, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire)

UFC Vegas 67: Nassorudine Imavov is ‘pumped up’ to face Sean Strickland on short notice (Video)

Jared Cannonier (photo by Amy Kaplan/FanSided)

Jared Cannonier predicts Sean Strickland will ‘have his hands full’ at UFC Vegas 66 (Video)