Trent Reinsmith

Trent Reinsmith is a sports journalist specialising in UFC, MMA, and related betting analysis. Public author profiles describe him as a Baltimore-based freelance writer who has covered sports for more than 15 years, with MMA as his main focus for most of that time.

His work has appeared in outlets including USA Today Sports, Vice, Bloody Elbow, Fight! Magazine, UFC 360, and Narratively. He has also written for SB Nation and later contributed MMA coverage for USA Today properties, giving him a long track record across established sports and combat sports media.

Before focusing heavily on MMA, Trent wrote about music in fanzines, then expanded into hockey and wider sports coverage. Author bios also note that he served as an assistant editor for a major site covering MMA and NHL, where he handled day-to-day editorial operations.

His MMA approach is less hype-driven and more analytical, centred on fighter skills, styles, metrics, and situational factors such as layoffs or injuries. That makes him especially well suited to matchup previews, handicapping, and finding betting value rather than just picking favourites.

Education

Pursuing a degree in Creative Writing.

Professional Achievements

More than 15 years covering sports, with MMA as his main area of focus.
Published by USA Today Sports, Vice, Bloody Elbow, Fight! Magazine, UFC 360, and Narratively.
Former assistant editor for a major MMA and NHL-focused website, with day-to-day editorial responsibility.
Worked with SB Nation and USA Today on MMA coverage.
Covers the business and competitive side of MMA, both inside and outside the cage, for outlets such as Bloody Elbow.