Editorial staff of Round By Round MMA, providing news, opinions, and round-by-round updates from across the world of MMA.
Robert Aaron Contreras
Managing Editor
📧 robert@rbrmma.com
Robert Aaron Contreras is the Managing Editor for Round By Round MMA. Robert joined RBR MMA after covering both boxing and mixed martial arts for Bleacher Report, FRS Sports, and RBR Boxing since 2013. He is a self-described Cheick Kongo enthusiast.
Hans Themistode
Senior Writer
📧 hans@rbrmma.com
Hans covers the biggest names and moments in combat sports with a focus on in-depth analysis and storytelling. His work spans multiple media outlets and continues to shape coverage of today’s elite fighters.
Michael Henken
Lead Contributor
📧 michael@rbrmma.com
Michael brings years of MMA reporting experience, covering breaking news, event results, and fighter features with a keen eye for what matters to fans.
Shelbi Keyes
Staff Writer & Social Reporter
📧 shelbi@rbrmma.com
Shelbi focuses on fighter profiles, social trends, and live event coverage, blending journalistic detail with authentic storytelling from inside the MMA community.
Griffin Hill
Staff Writer
📧 griffin@rbrmma.com
Griffin provides thoughtful takeaways, bout analysis, and next-fight implications while spotlighting rising talent across major promotions.
CJ Halloran
Feature Writer
📧 cj@rbrmma.com
CJ specializes in long-form features and opinion pieces, exploring the people, stories, and strategy behind the sport’s most compelling matchups.
Charles DiGisco
Analyst & Contributor
📧 charles@rbrmma.com
Charles DiGisco has been competing, consulting, and providing color commentary in Mixed Martial Arts for nearly a decade. He owns District Martial Arts in Arlington, Virginia, and hosts the podcast “The Lover and The Fighter”, available on iTunes and Spotify.
