Name: Joshua Wood

Gender: Male

Position: Editor-in-Chief

Location: Bay Area, California

Bio: My brain child is MMAValor, something I had wanted to do for a long time and finally it’s here. Been an MMA fan since TUF season one and the obsession started to grow like a weed and as the sport grows so does the love for the sport. I’m a jack of all trades, a very organized person that rides an emotional roller coaster daily.

Twitter: @MMAValor

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Name: Thomas Volkert

Gender: Male

Position: Staff Writer

Location: Berwick, PA

Bio: I was born in New York, but currently reside in PA. Have been following the sport since about 2000, ever since I picked up a few VHS’ of the old UFC tournaments. I served on active duty in the Marines and currently serve in the PA Army National Guard. I’ve been doing sub-wrestling and BJJ for about 2 years and have studied Aikido for 3 years. I enjoy all forms of combat sports, but huge into BJJ tournaments and of course, MMA.

Twitter: @Tvolkertmma

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Name: Mike Hammersmith

Position: Staff Writer

Location: Hudson, NH

Bio:  I’m a 20 year veteran of martial arts and a fan of the sport since UFC 1, when my world was thrown on its head by the budding sport of MMA. I’m obsessive in the pursuit of martial abilities and have competed across the country in everything from Vale Tudo to archery to Scottish broadsword.  Once by body broke down, I picked up a pen and went in the direction of writing.  I specialize in betting advice, predictions, and I’m a walking encyclopedia of MMA trivia.  I own a cafe in Exeter, NH called Hammersmith Sandwich Company and write out of my office between customers.

Twitter: @MikeHammersmith

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Name: Gerry Rodriguez

Position: Contributor

Location: Boston, MA

Bio: I’m a freelance writer and photographer.  I’ve been a fan of the sport since the very first UFC.  I’ve been lucky enough to attend many mma events live; both as a fan and photographer.  I began writing mma related article over 2 1/2 years ago and last year joined The Verbal Submission show with Brian Hemminger and Ben Thapa. I’ve had the pleasure to interview Roy Nelson, Bas Rutten, Cesar Gracie, Royce Gracie, Carlos Condit, Kimo, Shawn Tompkins, Chris Horodecki, Vlad Matyushenko, Jay Hieron, Demetrious Johnson, etc….keep checking back to see who I can add to the list.

Twitter: @gerrySbayunco

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Name: Dylan Horner

Gender: Male

Position: Staff Writer

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Bio: Aspiring chef turned MMA writer after financial issues prevented me from pursuing my first dream. Ever since I started watching MMA, I’ve read up about it and talk about it all the time and with the encouragement of family and friends I finally decided to actively pursue a career in writing about it. Got my start writing for jennifermariemma.com and now I’m here.

Twitter: @xxFranchizexx

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Name: Gabe Gambino

Gender: Male

Position: Contributor

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Bio: I never understood how football or basketball fans can be like they are. That is, until I had MMA. A sport that I find myself researching and talking about daily, I can’t get enough of it. My favorite fighter is Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. When not following MMA, I’m a local musician in a band called Throw the Temple, and prior to his entrance on The Ultimate Fighter season 14, trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under contestant Diego Brandao.

Twitter: @gabegambino