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Fernando Quiles Jr.

Fernando has 15 years of experience covering combat sports, and almost a decade writing about pro wrestling. He is currently a Senior Writer and Social Media Specialist for BJPenn.com. Fernando is also a Trending News Reporter for Athlon Sports.

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Posts by Fernando Quiles Jr.

Bo Nickal

Jon Anik defends Bo Nickal getting UFC 300 main card spot: “He checks a lot of boxes”

Conor McGregor Chris Weidman

Chris Weidman shares advice for Conor McGregor on UFC comeback following leg break: “There is a psychological effect”

Manon Fiorot

Manon Fiorot calls for UFC title shot after clean sweep over Erin Blanchfield at UFC Atlantic City

Erin Blanchfield Manon Fiorot

Erin Blanchfield issues statement following one-sided UFC Atlantic City loss against Manon Fiorot

Joaquin Buckley

Joaquin Buckley explains why he didn’t call out ranked UFC welterweight following win over Vicente Luque: “Now I get to be a little bougie”

Urijah Faber vs. Jeff Curran A1 Combat 21

Urijah Faber faces Jeff Curran in rematch under combat jiu-jitsu rules at A1 Combat 21

Chris Weidman

Chris Weidman won’t retire just yet following controversial UFC Atlantic City win: “I still think I have a lot of potential”

Andre Lima

Andre Lima reveals initial reaction to being bitten by Igor Severino at UFC Vegas 89: “I really thought that the fence had gotten into me”

Laura Sanko

Laura Sanko responds to Jamie Varner’s UFC commentary criticism with class: “You and I actually fought on the same card in 2011”

Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier exits NCAA wrestling commentary amid criticism: “Continue to do things the same way and say wrestling hasn’t changed since the 40s”

Diego Sanchez

Former UFC title challenger Diego Sanchez reflects on “very traumatic experience” with Joshua Fabia: “I paid him money to get out of my life”

Conor McGregor

Fans share concern for UFC star Conor McGregor following “Road House” interview with Jake Gyllenhaal