Editorial Director, CQ Lead
Reubyn Coutinho is the Head of Fact-Checking Initiatives and Content Quality Lead at EssentiallySports, where he oversees editorial quality across multiple sports verticals. A Communication graduate, he’s spent over five years shaping the site’s evolution from a niche sports blog into an all-in-one news platform, mentoring more than 110 journalists, introducing data-driven article improvements, and developing editorial guidelines for global audiences.
Across his career at ES, Reubyn has worked as a writer, editor, and senior editor, covering everything from UFC, WWE, and boxing to F1, NFL, NBA, and tennis. His bylines include exclusive interviews with former UFC champions Demetrious Johnson and Miesha Tate, as well as combat sports stars Marcus Almeida and Sage Northcutt. Known for his meticulous eye, he regularly resolves headline debates, revisits trending pieces using live analytics, and sets the standard for high-quality sports reporting.
Outside of sports media, Reubyn is an active film critic, contributing reviews and festival coverage to Netflix Junkie, where he’s covered events such as MAMI, Venice, and NYAFF. Whether he’s breaking down a championship fight or a Hitchcock classic, his work comes with deep research with a pure love for sport.
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UFC 325 Staff Picks: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 Main Card Predictions
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UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett Main Card Staff Picks and Predictions
Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett, Rose Namajunas, and Derrick Lewis feature in UFC 324, the first UFC event of 2026. Here's who we are backing.
Fact Check: POTUS Donald Trump Demands the Commanders and Guardians to Change Team Name
Did Donald Trump demand a return to the Redskins and Indians names? Was it just a suggestion wrapped in nostalgia and strong opinion?
Fact Check: Bronny James Tells the Lakers He Is Willing to Take a Pay Cut
Did Bronny James really offer to take a pay cut with the Los Angeles Lakers? A viral post sparked buzz—here’s what we found.
Fact Check: No, Daniel Serafini Did Not Confess to Murder During the Lake Tahoe Murder Trial
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Fact Check-Tim Kennedy’s Claim of First Responders Conducting Rescue Operations in Texas
Did Tim Kennedy accurately depict first responders’ role during the Texas floods? We examine the facts behind his viral social media posts.
Here’s Who All Canelo Alvarez Has Been in a Relationship With: Past Girlfriends
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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev: Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction
Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev's Australian Open semifinal will see both men looking to go one step further than they did in 2024.
Shocking Paris Olympics Controversy Has Jordan Burroughs Laying Down Fairer Rules for Wrestlers
Jordan Burroughs came up with a few points to bring major alterations to the Olympics wrestling program after the Vinesh Phogat controversy.
