Leocciano Callao

A Brooklyn-based sports writer and journalist, Callao works as a US Sports Reporter for the Daily Mail.

While covering a vast array of sports and leagues, the Philippine native's biggest strengths are his knowledge and experience covering the UFC, WNBA, and NBA. Callao has covered countless games WNBA games, been assigned to exclusives with combat sports stars, and regularly appears on SportsNet New York (SNY) to preview UFC events.

Before the Mail, he served as a site co-expert (editor) for FanSided's NBA website HoopsHabit and a contributor for FanSidedMMA.

Callao interned at The Brooklyn Paper while studying in the NYC Semester in Journalism program at The King’s College in 2021. He studied Media, Culture, and the Arts at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California, and played four years of college soccer.

Bylines in DailyMail.com, SunStar Philippines, HoopsHabit, FanSided, The Brooklyn Paper, AM New York, Religion Unplugged, The Empire State Tribune, SeaBeggars.com, and Pasadena Now Magazine.

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UFC fans go crazy after realizing employee's bizarre job during fights

A fight night staffer has been hailed as the 'UFC Chairman' after a viral video showcased his unique role in the world's biggest MMA promotion.Instagram page fightspotted posted a montage of Miles Lafosse or 'chair guy' looking out for UFC commentators such as Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier, and Jon Anik. 'There's a guy whose only job is to make sure commentators don't miss their chair when sitting back...
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Dana White pleads with Mark Zuckerberg to help solve major UFC issue

UFC chief Dana White is enlisting Mark Zuckerberg's help to correct the organization's pound-for-pound rankings.White has long campaigned for UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones as the top pound-for-pound and greatest fighter of all time despite his lack of activity.Following Jones' first successful defense of the heavyweight title on Saturday, he moved up the pound-for-pound list but is still short...
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Jon Jones knocks Stipe Miocic out to retain UFC heavyweight title

And still - Jon Jones, in spectacular fashion, retained his UFC heavyweight title and GOAT status with a TKO win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.Miocic put on a better fight than most expected in the clash of titans at Madison Square Garden.However, Jones landed a spinning back kick to Miocic's rib cage at 4:29 in the third round that spelled the beginning of the end for the former champion.The most de...
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Warriors stars troll Klay Thompson in hilarious video ahead of reunion

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors let Klay Thompson know that they will take care of business ahead of his return to Chase Center since leaving the Dubs.After 13 years in the Bay Area, the Warriors legend parted ways with the team to join the Dallas Mavericks in the offseason - ending a legendary era for Golden State.Before his return, the Warriors shared a tribute video with their roster th...
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Ja Morant trolls LeBron James with brutal social media post

Ja Morant flamed LeBron James on social media after the Memphis Grizzlies' late-game surge led to a 131-114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.Despite dropping a 39-point performance, James' side fell to the team effort from a young and scrappy Grizzlies squad.As the two stars went head to head, Bleacher Report posted a photo of James giving Morant the 'too small gesture' as the Grizzlie...
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Meet Rebeca Andrade - the Brazilian icon who 'scares' Simone Biles

While Simone Biles has isolated herself in a league of her own, even the most decorated Olympic gymnast acknowledges her toughest of competitions.After losing the vault in last year's world championships to the rival Biles says 'scares me most,' she mimed removing a crown from her head and placing it on Brazil's Rebeca Andrade.However, the crown's placement could again be determined when the American livi...
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Jake Paul is 'smart as hell but dumb as f**k' says Tyron Woodley

While Tyron Woodley praised Jake Paul for landing a fight against boxing legend Mike Tyson, he was equally skeptical about his choice of opponent.On Thursday, it was announced that Paul, 27, will fight the 57-year-old Tyson at AT&T Stadium on July 20. The event will stream on Netflix, which released a 19-second trailer featuring the headliners to parade the announcement.Hours later, the former UFC welterwe...
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