Bryan Tucker

Executive Editor Bryan Tucker is the Director of Editorial Operations for MMA Fighting. He has worked at ESPN.com, CBSSports.com and The Washington Post before joining AOL FanHouse as an executive producer. He currently resides in Aldie, Va., with his wife and two sons. Share this profile Profile Rss

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86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

95%

Examples:

  • Bias detected in favor of the fighter's accomplishments and downplaying their losses.
  • Misleading statement about Ilia Topuria's fighting style.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has worked for ESPN.com, CBSSports.com and The Washington Post.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Alex Pereira has since defended his light heavyweight title against Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC 300 and won with a first-round knockout.
  • Nate Diaz defeated Jorge Masvidal in a boxing match via Majority Decision (95-95, 97-93, 98-92).

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • Lie by omission regarding Hermansson's and Pyfer's past wins and losses.
  • The title only mentions one fight while in reality there are multiple fights happening at the same time.

Recent Articles

Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry: Preview of the Highly Anticipated August 2024 Boxing Match at Amalie Arena

Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry: Preview of the Highly Anticipated August 2024 Boxing Match at Amalie Arena

Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024 Jake Paul faces Mike Perry in a highly-anticipated boxing match on August 20, 2024, at Amalie Arena. Paul (9-1) takes on Perry (5-0), known for his heavy-handed style. Undercard includes Amanda Serrano defending her title and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Uriah Hall. Main event starts midnight ET on DAZN and PPV, undercard at 7 p.m. ET on MMA Fighting.
Rose Namajunas Outclasses Tracy Cortez in UFC Denver Flyweight Showdown

Rose Namajunas Outclasses Tracy Cortez in UFC Denver Flyweight Showdown

Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 In the UFC Denver main event, Rose Namajunas (14-6 MMA, 11-5 UFC) outclassed Tracy Cortez (5-1 UFC), securing a unanimous decision victory despite Cortez's weight cut controversy and formidable wrestling skills. Namajunas showcased her striking abilities, knocking Cortez down in the first round with a left hook.
Nate Diaz Outboxes Jorge Masvidal in Epic Light-Heavyweight Boxing Rivalry: A Closely Contested Battle of Power and Determination

Nate Diaz Outboxes Jorge Masvidal in Epic Light-Heavyweight Boxing Rivalry: A Closely Contested Battle of Power and Determination

Broke On: Sunday, 07 July 2024 In a closely contested boxing match on July 7, 2024, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, Nate Diaz avenged his UFC loss to Jorge Masvidal. Despite Masvidal's aggressive approach and powerful shots in the first few rounds, Diaz showcased his resilience and determination. In the later rounds, Diaz outlanded Masvidal with consistent jabs and combinations, ultimately winning by split decision.
Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka: A Second Shot at Light Heavyweight Dominance in UFC 305's Main Event

Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka: A Second Shot at Light Heavyweight Dominance in UFC 305's Main Event

Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 At UFC 305, Alex Pereira defends his light heavyweight title against Jiri Prochazka in a highly anticipated rematch. Pereira knocked out Prochazka to capture the belt in their first encounter at UFC 295. Since then, Pereira has successfully defended it against Jamahal Hill.
UFC Fight Night: Imavov Controversially TKOs Cannonier in Middleweight Showdown

UFC Fight Night: Imavov Controversially TKOs Cannonier in Middleweight Showdown

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 UFC Fight Night at KFC Yum! Center saw Jared Cannonier controversially TKO'd by Nassourdine Imavov in the main event. Imavov, with a record of 15-4, expressed his desire to face Sean Strickland next. The undercard featured impressive wins for Punahele Soriano and Raul Rosas Jr.
Makhachev Retains UFC Lightweight Title: Poirier Announces Potential Retirement After Loss, Highlighting Fighter Health Concerns

Makhachev Retains UFC Lightweight Title: Poirier Announces Potential Retirement After Loss, Highlighting Fighter Health Concerns

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Dustin Poirier faced off against Islam Makhachev in a highly anticipated UFC 302 match for the lightweight championship title. Poirier, with an impressive record and history of taking on top opponents, lost to Makhachev who maintained his grip on the belt. In other fights, Sean Strickland faced Paulo Costa and several other notable fighters were in action. Poirier announced his potential retirement due to concerns for brain health after repeated head injuries.
UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria - Featherweight Title Fight Preview

UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria - Featherweight Title Fight Preview

Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024 UFC 298 is happening this Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The headliner of the event is a featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. While Volkanovski has lost his last bout via knockout to Islam Makhachev, Topuria remains undefeated with most of his wins coming through submission. Despite having an advantage in weight and reach, Volkanovski will face a tough opponent in the form of Topuria's incredible defense.
UFC Fight Night 236 Results: Jack Hermansson Defeats Joe Pyfer, Andrei Fili Suffers KO Loss to Dan Ige

UFC Fight Night 236 Results: Jack Hermansson Defeats Joe Pyfer, Andrei Fili Suffers KO Loss to Dan Ige

Broke On: Sunday, 11 February 2024 UFC Fight Night 236 results: Jack Hermansson defeats Joe Pyfer via unanimous decision at middleweight, while Andrei Fili suffers a KO loss to Dan Ige at featherweight.