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Drake Riggs has been following MMA since 2009 and began covering the sport in 2015. Based in the Vancouver, Washington area, Riggs specializes in feature pieces, the women's fight scene, lists, news coverage, interviews, and video content.

Morning Report: Demetrious Johnson recalls UFC giving incentives to ‘whoever had the most traffic’ on social media

Demetrious Johnson reigned supreme in the UFC during some evolutionary years regarding fighter promotion.

Morning Report: Aljamain Sterling ‘would bet my life savings’ against Sean O’Malley in rematch: ‘It was an off-night’

Aljamain Sterling believes things should have gone a lot differently in his final bantamweight bout.

Morning Report: Dana White downplays Jon Jones’ interest in Alex Pereira, targets Stipe Miocic title fight in New York

The UFC heavyweight division is in a weird spot.

Morning Report: Islam Makhachev not interested in Max Holloway fight: ‘I need contenders from my division’

Islam Makhachev has big plans and goals for his career.

Morning Report: Jake Paul says ‘one of us has to die’ now that Mike Tyson bout is professional boxing match

Jake Paul is taking Mike Tyson seriously. Very seriously.

Morning Report: Sean O’Malley willing to move up to lightweight for ‘legendary’ Conor McGregor fight

Sean O’Malley wants the big fights.

Morning Report: Daniel Cormier loves Jon Jones’ ‘smart’ call for Alex Pereira: ‘It’s much less risky’ than Tom Aspinall

Daniel Cormier has nothing but praise for the recent approaches of the UFC’s heaviest champions.

Morning Report: Demetrious Johnson suggests UFC ‘don’t let flyweights main event’ after UFC 301

One of MMA’s all-time greats is conceding to his division’s reality.

Morning Report: Dustin Poirier admits title win could be perfect ending to career: ‘This is the last chapter’

Dustin Poirier is channeling his inner Cody Rhodes ahead of UFC 302 next month.

Morning Report: Justin Gaethje: Rematch with Max Holloway would be ‘dream fight’

Justin Gaethje hopes for one more dance with Max Holloway at some point.