Ryan Truland

Ryan Truland

Joined: Aug 11, 2021

Ryan Truland is an MMA writer who conducts interviews with athletes, provides creative pieces, and whatever else is needed to keep readers up to date on the latest and greatest MMA news.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: In this UFC handout, Ketlen Vieira of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at UFC APEX on February 19, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Ketlen Vieira says Miesha Tate’s wrestling ‘definitely’ surprised her at UFC Vegas 43 (Video)

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SEPTEMBER 25: In this handout image provided by UFC,Ketlen Vieira of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 253 weigh-in on September 25, 2020 at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC Vegas 43: Ketlen Vieira says ‘everything I’ve been through made me stronger’

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 23: Cris Cyborg answers questions from the media for her upcoming Bellator women's featherweight world title fight against Julia Budd during media day at the Paramount Theatre on January 23, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Bellator 271: Cris Cyborg vs. Sinead Kavanagh preview and prediction

June 20, 2020; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Shane Burgos punches Josh Emmett in their featherweight bout during UFC Fight Night at UFC APEX. Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via USA TODAY Sports

3 under the radar storylines to look out for at UFC 268

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 04: In this UFC handout, Marvin Vettori of Italy poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at UFC APEX on December 04, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Marvin Vettori says Paulo Costa’s weight fiasco at UFC Vegas 41 was ‘a trap’ (Video)

SHENZHEN, CHINA - AUGUST 31: UFC President Dana White attends the press conference after the UFC Fight Night event at Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre on August 31, 2019 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

Dana White says Paulo Costa must stay at LHW following Marvin Vettori weight debacle (Video)

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JUNE 12: Nate Diaz enters the octagon to fight Leon Edwards of Jamaica during their UFC 263 welterweight match at Gila River Arena on June 12, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.

3 weird MMA stories you might have missed over the weekend

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 22: In this handout image provided by UFC, Jordan Wright reacts after his TKO victory over Ike Villanueva in their light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Jordan Wright ’embraces’ challenge of fighting Julian Marquez at UFC Vegas 40

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 09: (L-R) Randy Brown of Jamaica punches Jared Gooden in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)

Randy Brown confirms ‘big toe snapped out of place’ at UFC Vegas 39 (Video)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 09: In this UFC handout, (R-L) Matheus Nicolau of Brazil punches Tim Elliott in their flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images)

Matheus Nicolau ‘wants to keep evolving’, not rushing things after UFC Vegas 39 win (Video)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 09: (L-R) Marina Rodriguez of Brazil punches Mackenzie Dern in their women's strawweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)

Marina Rodriguez says she was ‘never in danger of being submitted’ at UFC Vegas 39

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 21: In this handout image provided by UFC, (L-R) Jared Gooden punches Alan Jouban in their welterweight bout during the UFC 255 event at UFC APEX on November 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC Vegas 39: Jared Gooden says ‘there’s nothing sexier’ than making a trained fighter give up

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Dana White’s Contender Series 2021 week 6 preview and prediction

JACKSONVILLE, FL - MAY 09: Niko Price of the United States reacts in his Welterweight fight against Vicente Luque (not pictured) of the United States during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 9, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Niko Price wants big name or ranked fighter next after UFC Vegas 38 win (video)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 02: In this handout photo provided by UFC, (L-R) Jared Gordon punches Joe Solecki in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 02, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Jared Gordon says he ‘clearly wanted it more’ than Joe Solecki in third round at UFC Vegas 38 (Video)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 02: In this handout photo provided by UFC, (L-R) Casey O'Neill of Australia punches Antonina Shevchenko of Kyrgyzstan in their women's flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 02, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC Vegas 38: Casey O’Neill plans to return next spring after busy year (video)