Declan Whitfield

Combat sports writer and fight analyst

Declan breaks down fight cards, matchups and training camps for MMA fans. He focuses on how styles clash inside the cage and what it means for the rankings.

Areas of focus

• UFC matchups and results
• Fight camps and training
• Grappling and BJJ
• Previews and predictions
• Regional and European MMA

More about the author

Declan grew up watching fight nights with his family and never lost the habit. He trains casually in grappling, which helps him read what happens on the mat. His articles aim to explain a fight in plain words: why a round turned, what a fighter changed between bouts and what could come next. He prefers careful previews to loud hot takes, and he likes following young prospects long before they reach a main card. When a fight week gets busy, he sticks to facts and clear reasoning.

Experience

Has covered mixed martial arts and other combat sports for more than ten years, from small regional shows to major title fights.