E. Spencer Kyte
@spencerkyte.bsky.social
Working Writer: UFC / Sportsnet / Fighters Only
Donte Johnson (@donjohn.7) wants to be "Mr. Reliable" for the UFC across three divisions following #DWCS victory. Check out interview with the new addition to the roster on @FightersOnly: fightersonly.com/article/ext/...
Fighters Only : Undefeated Prospect Donte Johnson Plans Drop to 185 After DWCS Breakthrough
Fighters Only: Bible of MMA
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August 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Donte Johnson (@donjohn.7) wants to be "Mr. Reliable" for the UFC across three divisions following #DWCS victory. Check out interview with the new addition to the roster on @FightersOnly: fightersonly.com/article/ext/...
Jumped on with my dude Antwyn Jackson (@makingthewalk.mma) for an amazing Slide Rankings session on the UFC flyweight division.
So much fun. Check it out here: youtu.be/RPdP2LNN8A4?...
So much fun. Check it out here: youtu.be/RPdP2LNN8A4?...
Who's the REAL Flyweight GOAT? | Slide Rankings
Who is the greatest flyweight of all time? In this episode of Slide Rankings, we debate the REAL Flyweight GOAT. From Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson to Brandon Moreno, Henry Cejudo, and Deiveson…
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August 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Jumped on with my dude Antwyn Jackson (@makingthewalk.mma) for an amazing Slide Rankings session on the UFC flyweight division.
So much fun. Check it out here: youtu.be/RPdP2LNN8A4?...
So much fun. Check it out here: youtu.be/RPdP2LNN8A4?...
Spoke with DWCS Week 2 contract winner Louis Lee Scott (@louislightning) about taking the next step forward in his career, the camaraderie at @ManchesterTopTeam, and his dream debut scenario.
Via @FightersOnly: fightersonly.com/article/ext/... #UFC #DWCS #DWCS9
Via @FightersOnly: fightersonly.com/article/ext/... #UFC #DWCS #DWCS9
Fighters Only : Exclusive: Louis Lee Scott Reflects on UFC Signing: ‘It’s Just the Beginning
Fighters Only: Bible of MMA
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August 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Spoke with DWCS Week 2 contract winner Louis Lee Scott (@louislightning) about taking the next step forward in his career, the camaraderie at @ManchesterTopTeam, and his dream debut scenario.
Via @FightersOnly: fightersonly.com/article/ext/... #UFC #DWCS #DWCS9
Via @FightersOnly: fightersonly.com/article/ext/... #UFC #DWCS #DWCS9
Tremendous to sit down with UFC middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) ahead of #UFC319 to discuss Khamzat Chimaev, being the underdog, and continually improving each time out.
Check it out now on @Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/... #UFC #MMA #UFCChicago @dannyrube
Check it out now on @Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/... #UFC #MMA #UFCChicago @dannyrube
Dricus Du Plessis still has his doubters ahead of UFC 319 bout with Chimaev
Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is a perfect 9-0 in the UFC but enters this weekend the underdog when he faces undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.
www.sportsnet.ca
August 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Tremendous to sit down with UFC middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) ahead of #UFC319 to discuss Khamzat Chimaev, being the underdog, and continually improving each time out.
Check it out now on @Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/... #UFC #MMA #UFCChicago @dannyrube
Check it out now on @Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/... #UFC #MMA #UFCChicago @dannyrube
If you're in the Vancouver area and looking for a Sunday evening experience, maybe check out 24 Corde Ensemble at St. Philips Anglican Church. Full details in the link: 24cordevan.eventbrite.com
24 Corde Ensemble – Italian Guitar Quartet - West Coast Tour 2025
Get ready to be blown away as virtuoso Italian classical guitar quartet - 24 Corde Ensemble - hits the stage in Vancouver!
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August 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
If you're in the Vancouver area and looking for a Sunday evening experience, maybe check out 24 Corde Ensemble at St. Philips Anglican Church. Full details in the link: 24cordevan.eventbrite.com
Chopped it up with Anthony Hernandez (@ilovebamf) discussing those "you'll understand when you're a parent" lessons he now understands, and continuing to fight forward in the middleweight division.
Up now on the @FightersOnly website: fightersonly.com/article/ext/...
Up now on the @FightersOnly website: fightersonly.com/article/ext/...
Fighters Only : Exclusive Interview: Anthony Hernandez Aims to ‘Stay Violent’ in Pursuit of Championship Gold
Fighters Only: Bible of MMA
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August 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Chopped it up with Anthony Hernandez (@ilovebamf) discussing those "you'll understand when you're a parent" lessons he now understands, and continuing to fight forward in the middleweight division.
Up now on the @FightersOnly website: fightersonly.com/article/ext/...
Up now on the @FightersOnly website: fightersonly.com/article/ext/...
Caught up with surging bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker (@wallathemachine) to discuss rapid ascent, his walk-off win in Atlanta, and what else he'd like to show people in his rookie campaign inside the Octagon.
Up now on @FightersOnly website: fightersonly.com/article/ext/...
Up now on @FightersOnly website: fightersonly.com/article/ext/...
Fighters Only : DWCS Grad Malcolm Wellmaker Quickly Making His Mark
Fighters Only: Bible of MMA
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August 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Caught up with surging bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker (@wallathemachine) to discuss rapid ascent, his walk-off win in Atlanta, and what else he'd like to show people in his rookie campaign inside the Octagon.
Up now on @FightersOnly website: fightersonly.com/article/ext/...
Up now on @FightersOnly website: fightersonly.com/article/ext/...
Reflecting on @DustinPoirier's last ride, opining about what could be next for @blessedMMA, and offering some thoughts on how to book the emerging standouts that showed out at #UFC318 in New Orleans in my latest for @Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/...
What's next for Max Holloway, other standouts after UFC 318?
Max Holloway returned to the lightweight division at UFC 318 with a great performance against Dustin Poirier and now he looks to move closer to a title shot.
www.sportsnet.ca
July 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Reflecting on @DustinPoirier's last ride, opining about what could be next for @blessedMMA, and offering some thoughts on how to book the emerging standouts that showed out at #UFC318 in New Orleans in my latest for @Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/...
Islam Dulatov (@islam_dulatov1) is itching to make his first trek into the Octagon this weekend, and does so feeling zero pressure, only excitement: www.ufc.com/news/islam-d...
July 18, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Islam Dulatov (@islam_dulatov1) is itching to make his first trek into the Octagon this weekend, and does so feeling zero pressure, only excitement: www.ufc.com/news/islam-d...
Ateba Gautier floored me in this interview, though the thoughts he shared are common for many in our world. Check out the full story here: www.ufc.com/news/ateba-g...
July 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Ateba Gautier floored me in this interview, though the thoughts he shared are common for many in our world. Check out the full story here: www.ufc.com/news/ateba-g...
A New Chapter Begins for @VitorPetrino
Great interview about lessons learned, moving up, and starting Chapter 2 in the UFC: www.ufc.com/news/new-cha... #UFC #UFCNashville #MMA
Great interview about lessons learned, moving up, and starting Chapter 2 in the UFC: www.ufc.com/news/new-cha... #UFC #UFCNashville #MMA
A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS FOR VITOR PETRINO
Brazilian Discusses Shift To Heavyweight, Lessons Learned Inside The Octagon
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July 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A New Chapter Begins for @VitorPetrino
Great interview about lessons learned, moving up, and starting Chapter 2 in the UFC: www.ufc.com/news/new-cha... #UFC #UFCNashville #MMA
Great interview about lessons learned, moving up, and starting Chapter 2 in the UFC: www.ufc.com/news/new-cha... #UFC #UFCNashville #MMA
Had the pleasure of sitting down with Jordan Leavitt (@monkeyking_ufc) during IFW. We had one of the most honest, open conversations about motivations, fears, and confidence I can recall.
Thank you for trusting me with it all: www.ufc.com/news/jordan-... #UFC #MMA
Thank you for trusting me with it all: www.ufc.com/news/jordan-... #UFC #MMA
Jordan Leavitt Gets Serious
Playful Lightweight Discusses Serious Changes That Preceded Flawless Victory In May
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July 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Had the pleasure of sitting down with Jordan Leavitt (@monkeyking_ufc) during IFW. We had one of the most honest, open conversations about motivations, fears, and confidence I can recall.
Thank you for trusting me with it all: www.ufc.com/news/jordan-... #UFC #MMA
Thank you for trusting me with it all: www.ufc.com/news/jordan-... #UFC #MMA
Sat down with my guy Randy Brown (@rudeboy) during International Fight Week to talk about his 10-year run in the UFC, his strength of schedule, and his ongoing quest to claim a place in the welterweight rankings.
Read it here: www.ufc.com/news/randy-b... #UFC #MMA
Read it here: www.ufc.com/news/randy-b... #UFC #MMA
RANDY BROWN | ‘RUDEBOY’ EYEING A PLACE IN THE RANKINGS
Welterweight Veteran Discusses UFC Tenure, His Place In The Division, And His Plans For When He Returns Later This Year
www.ufc.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Sat down with my guy Randy Brown (@rudeboy) during International Fight Week to talk about his 10-year run in the UFC, his strength of schedule, and his ongoing quest to claim a place in the welterweight rankings.
Read it here: www.ufc.com/news/randy-b... #UFC #MMA
Read it here: www.ufc.com/news/randy-b... #UFC #MMA
#UFC317 Fighters on the Rise:
Joshua Van (@thefearlessmma1)
Hyder Amil (@hurricane_415)
Felipe Lima (@felipelimamma)
Learn more about these athletes here: www.ufc.com/news/lima-am... #UFC #MMA
Joshua Van (@thefearlessmma1)
Hyder Amil (@hurricane_415)
Felipe Lima (@felipelimamma)
Learn more about these athletes here: www.ufc.com/news/lima-am... #UFC #MMA
Fighters on the Rise | UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira
Shining A Spotlight On Three Ascending Talents Set To Compete On Saturday Night In Las Vegas
www.ufc.com
June 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#UFC317 Fighters on the Rise:
Joshua Van (@thefearlessmma1)
Hyder Amil (@hurricane_415)
Felipe Lima (@felipelimamma)
Learn more about these athletes here: www.ufc.com/news/lima-am... #UFC #MMA
Joshua Van (@thefearlessmma1)
Hyder Amil (@hurricane_415)
Felipe Lima (@felipelimamma)
Learn more about these athletes here: www.ufc.com/news/lima-am... #UFC #MMA
Connected with my guy @Tyson_Chartier of @necartelmma to discuss the fascinating flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Kara-France this weekend at #UFC317: www.ufc.com/news/coach-c... #UFC #MMA
Coach Conversation | Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France
New England Cartel Leader Tyson Chartier Drops In To Discuss Saturday’s Flyweight Championship Battle
www.ufc.com
June 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Connected with my guy @Tyson_Chartier of @necartelmma to discuss the fascinating flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Kara-France this weekend at #UFC317: www.ufc.com/news/coach-c... #UFC #MMA
Fewer athletes have ascended the divisional ranks faster than Joshua Van (@thefearlessmma1), who has the chance to end the weekend as the No. 1 contender.
Spoke with the rising star and laid out the division in my latest for @Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/... #UFC #UFC317 #MMA
Spoke with the rising star and laid out the division in my latest for @Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/... #UFC #UFC317 #MMA
Joshua Van has chance at UFC 317 to join top tier of flyweight division
When Joshua Van steps into the Octagon on Saturday night at UFC 317 against Brandon Royval, it will be the rising flyweight star's sixth fight in the past 12 months.
www.sportsnet.ca
June 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Fewer athletes have ascended the divisional ranks faster than Joshua Van (@thefearlessmma1), who has the chance to end the weekend as the No. 1 contender.
Spoke with the rising star and laid out the division in my latest for @Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/... #UFC #UFC317 #MMA
Spoke with the rising star and laid out the division in my latest for @Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/... #UFC #UFC317 #MMA
Sat down with my guy Eliot Marshall (@firemarshall205) to discuss the #UFC317 lightweight championship main event in the latest entry in the Coach Conversation series: www.ufc.com/news/coach-c... #UFC #MMA
Coach Conversation | UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira
TUF Alum And UFC Veteran Eliot Marshall Breaks Down Saturday’s Lightweight Title Fight
www.ufc.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sat down with my guy Eliot Marshall (@firemarshall205) to discuss the #UFC317 lightweight championship main event in the latest entry in the Coach Conversation series: www.ufc.com/news/coach-c... #UFC #MMA
Always love doing the Fight-By-Fight Preview. Love it more for pay-per-view cards. Love it most when I'm on the scene, enjoying it all live and in person.
It's International Fight Week, y'all! www.ufc.com/news/fight-b... #UFC317 #UFC #MMA
It's International Fight Week, y'all! www.ufc.com/news/fight-b... #UFC317 #UFC #MMA
Fight By Fight Preview | UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira
Delivering A Detailed Look At This Weekend’s Massive International Fight Week Pay-Per-View Lineup
www.ufc.com
June 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Always love doing the Fight-By-Fight Preview. Love it more for pay-per-view cards. Love it most when I'm on the scene, enjoying it all live and in person.
It's International Fight Week, y'all! www.ufc.com/news/fight-b... #UFC317 #UFC #MMA
It's International Fight Week, y'all! www.ufc.com/news/fight-b... #UFC317 #UFC #MMA
After several postponements, @Rizvan_Kuniev will once again look to make his UFC debut this weekend in a critical clash with perennial contender Curtis Blaydes.
See what the debuting heavyweight had to say about the delays and the matchup here: www.ufc.com/news/rizvan-... #UFC #UFCBaku #MMA
See what the debuting heavyweight had to say about the delays and the matchup here: www.ufc.com/news/rizvan-... #UFC #UFCBaku #MMA
RIZVAN KUNIEV | ONLY ONE GOAL
Debuting Heavyweight Discusses Crucial Matchup With Curtis Blaydes, Heavyweight Ambitions
www.ufc.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
After several postponements, @Rizvan_Kuniev will once again look to make his UFC debut this weekend in a critical clash with perennial contender Curtis Blaydes.
See what the debuting heavyweight had to say about the delays and the matchup here: www.ufc.com/news/rizvan-... #UFC #UFCBaku #MMA
See what the debuting heavyweight had to say about the delays and the matchup here: www.ufc.com/news/rizvan-... #UFC #UFCBaku #MMA
Fighters on the Rise — UFC Fight Night Baku:
Ignacio Bahamondes (@jaulabahamondes)
Nazim Sadykhov (@naz_mma)
Oban Elliott (@obanelliott)
Learn more about this trio here: www.ufc.com/news/fighter... #UFC #UFCBaku #MMA
Ignacio Bahamondes (@jaulabahamondes)
Nazim Sadykhov (@naz_mma)
Oban Elliott (@obanelliott)
Learn more about this trio here: www.ufc.com/news/fighter... #UFC #UFCBaku #MMA
Fighters on the Rise | UFC Baku
Highlighting An Emerging Trio Set To Compete Saturday Night In Baku
www.ufc.com
June 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Fighters on the Rise — UFC Fight Night Baku:
Ignacio Bahamondes (@jaulabahamondes)
Nazim Sadykhov (@naz_mma)
Oban Elliott (@obanelliott)
Learn more about this trio here: www.ufc.com/news/fighter... #UFC #UFCBaku #MMA
Ignacio Bahamondes (@jaulabahamondes)
Nazim Sadykhov (@naz_mma)
Oban Elliott (@obanelliott)
Learn more about this trio here: www.ufc.com/news/fighter... #UFC #UFCBaku #MMA
Amazing to speak to Nazim Sadykhov (@naz_mma) about returning to his hometown of Baku with the UFC — what it means to him and to the people of Azerbaijan. Blessed to have athletes trust me with these stories.
Read it here: www.ufc.com/news/nazim-s... @dannyrube @rubyse
Read it here: www.ufc.com/news/nazim-s... @dannyrube @rubyse
NAZIM SADYKHOV | ‘THE BLACK WOLF’ RETURNS TO BAKU
Streaking Lightweight Opens Up About Fighting At Home in Azerbaijan
www.ufc.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Amazing to speak to Nazim Sadykhov (@naz_mma) about returning to his hometown of Baku with the UFC — what it means to him and to the people of Azerbaijan. Blessed to have athletes trust me with these stories.
Read it here: www.ufc.com/news/nazim-s... @dannyrube @rubyse
Read it here: www.ufc.com/news/nazim-s... @dannyrube @rubyse
Spoke with @RaoniBarcelos_UFC about reminding everyone of his talents in January and aiming to take out a former champion this weekend: www.ufc.com/news/raoni-b... #UFC #UFCAtlanta #MMA
RAONI BARCELOS EYEING ANOTHER BIG WIN
Brazilian Veteran Aiming To Build Off Upset Win In January By Taking Out Former Champ This Weekend
www.ufc.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Spoke with @RaoniBarcelos_UFC about reminding everyone of his talents in January and aiming to take out a former champion this weekend: www.ufc.com/news/raoni-b... #UFC #UFCAtlanta #MMA
Had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) for a detailed, candid conversation about the influence of The Ultimate Fighter on his life and career, getting his mind right, and facing Court McGee on Saturday.
Check it out here: www.ufc.com/news/michael... #UFC #MMA
Check it out here: www.ufc.com/news/michael... #UFC #MMA
Michael Chiesa | A Life Forged By The Ultimate Fighter
Veteran Welterweight Discusses Impact Of Competing, Coaching On Show
www.ufc.com
June 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) for a detailed, candid conversation about the influence of The Ultimate Fighter on his life and career, getting his mind right, and facing Court McGee on Saturday.
Check it out here: www.ufc.com/news/michael... #UFC #MMA
Check it out here: www.ufc.com/news/michael... #UFC #MMA
Did I make a correlation between the ascending talents competing this weekend and a trio of @atlhawks that play at @statefarmarena? Of course I did.
#UFCAtlanta Fighters on the Rise:
Mansur Abdul-Malik
Oumar Sy
Malcolm Wellmaker
Check it out here: www.ufc.com/news/fighter... #UFC #MMA
#UFCAtlanta Fighters on the Rise:
Mansur Abdul-Malik
Oumar Sy
Malcolm Wellmaker
Check it out here: www.ufc.com/news/fighter... #UFC #MMA
Fighters on the Rise | UFC Atlanta
Spotlighting Three Ascending Talents Set To Compete This Weekend In Atlanta
www.ufc.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Did I make a correlation between the ascending talents competing this weekend and a trio of @atlhawks that play at @statefarmarena? Of course I did.
#UFCAtlanta Fighters on the Rise:
Mansur Abdul-Malik
Oumar Sy
Malcolm Wellmaker
Check it out here: www.ufc.com/news/fighter... #UFC #MMA
#UFCAtlanta Fighters on the Rise:
Mansur Abdul-Malik
Oumar Sy
Malcolm Wellmaker
Check it out here: www.ufc.com/news/fighter... #UFC #MMA
Reflecting on the career and impact of Jose Aldo in the wake of Brazilian superstar hanging up his four-ounce gloves and riding off into the sunset: www.ufc.com/news/jose-al... #UFC #MMA
José Aldo | Long Live The King of Rio
Reflecting On The Impact Of The Brazilian Superstar As He Heads Into Retirement
www.ufc.com
May 24, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Reflecting on the career and impact of Jose Aldo in the wake of Brazilian superstar hanging up his four-ounce gloves and riding off into the sunset: www.ufc.com/news/jose-al... #UFC #MMA