Shaun Al-Shatti
Shaheen Al-Shatti is the Deputy Editor for MMA Fighting, where he leads the podcasts and features divisions. Follow him at @shaunalshatti. Check out his other SB Nation Longform pieces: 'The India Diaries', 'The Silva Sixteen', 'Ghosts of the Desert', ņThe League of Supermenᗸ, ᗸThe Night We Faced Aldoᗸ, ᗸUntil the Last Light Leaves Londonᗸ, 'In the Shadow of the Monster', Heart of the 209, and Ballad of an Irish Son. Edward Cao is a Los Angeles-based artist and illustrator whose art has been exhibited in galleries across the U.S. and internationally. His commercial work is featured on books, album covers and apparel. His past work for SB Nation Longform can be seen on 'The Night We Faced Aldo'. Wilder vs. Zhang Results: Live updates of the boxing 5v5 undercard and main event Get Wilder vs. Zhang results for the Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang fight card and Queensberry Promotions vs. Matchroom Boxing 5v5 card Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang: Live round-by-round updates Get Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang live round-by-round updates for the Wilder vs. Zhang fight card and Queensberry Promotions vs. Matchroom Boxing 5v5 card Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. UFC 302 start time, fight card, TV schedule for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa Get UFC 302 start time, fight card, and TV schedule for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier and Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa on Saturday in Newark, N.J. Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang start time, fight card, TV schedule, ring walks for boxing 5v5 Get Wilder vs. Zhang start time, fight card, TV schedule, and ring walks for the Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang boxing 5v5 on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. UFC 302 preview show: Will Dustin Poirier actually finish his story against Islam Makhachev? Will Dustin Poirier actually finish his story against pound-for-pound No. 1 Islam Makhachev at UFC 302? We dive deep into every angle ahead of the big night. UFC 302 final faceoffs: Watch Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier’s tense staredown Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier, Sean Strickland, Paulo Costa, and rest of the UFC 302 fight card faced off for the final time at ceremonial weigh-ins. UFC 302 weigh-in video Watch UFC 302 weigh-in video to see all 24 fighters on Saturday’s fight card step on the scale Friday in Newark, N.J., including headliners Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Wilder vs. Zhang weigh-in video Watch Wilder vs. Zhang weigh-in video to see Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang make weight Friday. UFC 302: Pros predict Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier UFC stars predict the UFC 302 main event between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
90%
Examples:
- In some instances, the author provides personal opinions or analysis without clearly labeling them as such.
- The author occasionally leans towards using more positive language to describe fighters and their performances.
Conflicts of Interest
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- No conflicts of interest were identified in the articles provided.
Contradictions
90%
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- In one instance, the author states that a fight was cancelled due to an injury but does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim.
- The article claims that Jake Paul takes on Ryan Bourland in an eight-round cruiserweight bout but does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim.
Deceptions
64%
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- The article states that Jake Paul takes on Ryan Bourland in an eight-round cruiserweight bout but does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim.
- The article states that Krystal Rosado def Gloria Munguilla via majority decision when it is actually a unanimous decision.
- The author claims that Amanda Serrano vs Nina Meinke has been cancelled due to a Serrano injury but does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim.
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Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, who has lost three out of his last four fights, faces off against No. 6 ranked Zhilei Zhang in a crucial bout on June 1, 2024 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The highly anticipated match will be broadcasted on DAZN pay-per-view and both fighters have had recent setbacks, with Wilder losing to Tyson Fury and Zhang being defeated by Joseph Parker. With a significant size advantage, Zhang aims to capitalize on Wilder's career crossroads. Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang: Two Heavyweights on the Comeback Trail Clash in Riyadh on June 1
Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, who has lost three out of his last four fights, faces off against No. 6 ranked Zhilei Zhang in a crucial bout on June 1, 2024 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The highly anticipated match will be broadcasted on DAZN pay-per-view and both fighters have had recent setbacks, with Wilder losing to Tyson Fury and Zhang being defeated by Joseph Parker. With a significant size advantage, Zhang aims to capitalize on Wilder's career crossroads. 
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