Giancarlo Aulino

Expertise:
UFC, Soccer, NHL
Education:
York University
Location:
Ontario, Canada

Experience

Giancarlo Aulino is a sports writer who covers UFC for Heavy.com.

Before joining Heavy, Giancarlo was an MMA news writer and freelance interviewer for Sportskeeda.com, writing about the latest in the UFC and PFL, and speaking to some of the biggest names past and present.

In addition to Heavy, Giancarlo also provides freelance coverage to SportsBoom.com.

Giancarlo has also worked in radio, producing sports content for Toronto radio station VIBE 105.5FM, where he had the privilege of interviewing many respected athletes, broadcasters, and celebrities, including Marlon Wayans, Trish Stratus, Mike Goldberg, and Mitch Marner.

Beyond MMA coverage, Giancarlo is an experienced soccer journalist, having covered  Toronto FC, from 2018-2024, and Inter Toronto FC (formerly York United FC), since their inception, as a full-season reporter.

Education

Giancarlo has a Bachelor's degree with Honours in Communication Studies from York University, where he graduated in 2018.

Latest Articles From Giancarlo Aulino

PFL Champions Series 3: Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes Betting Odds

PFL Champions Series 3: Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes Betting Odds

Exclusive: Bas Rutten Names Three Ex-UFC Champions with Biopic-Worthy Stories

Exclusive: Bas Rutten Names Three Ex-UFC Champions with Biopic-Worthy Stories

Exclusive: Bas Rutten Praises Authenticity of ‘The Smashing Machine’

Exclusive: Bas Rutten Praises Authenticity of ‘The Smashing Machine’

Dana White-Backed Phorm Energy Partners with UFC Star Michael Chandler

Dana White-Backed Phorm Energy Partners with UFC Star Michael Chandler

Exclusive: UFC Legend Bas Rutten Opens Up About Turning Down WWE’s Offer

Exclusive: UFC Legend Bas Rutten Opens Up About Turning Down WWE’s Offer

Exclusive: Bas Rutten Reflects on Playing Himself in ‘The Smashing Machine’

Exclusive: Bas Rutten Reflects on Playing Himself in ‘The Smashing Machine’

EXCLUSIVE: Bas Rutten Says ‘The Smashing Machine’ ‘Shines a Light’ on MMA Pioneers

EXCLUSIVE: Bas Rutten Says ‘The Smashing Machine’ ‘Shines a Light’ on MMA Pioneers

ESPN Host Reveals Why Maple Leafs’ Season is ‘Cup or Bust’

ESPN Host Reveals Why Maple Leafs’ Season is ‘Cup or Bust’

On This Day in 2009: Maple Leafs Acquire Phil Kessel in Trade With Bruins

On This Day in 2009: Maple Leafs Acquire Phil Kessel in Trade With Bruins

Khabib Nurmagomedov Sets Expectations for Usman in PFL Rematch with Paul Hughes

Khabib Nurmagomedov Sets Expectations for Usman in PFL Rematch with Paul Hughes

Ariel Helwani Reacts to Dana White’s Comments About Possibly Making Amends

Ariel Helwani Reacts to Dana White’s Comments About Possibly Making Amends

Terence Crawford Slams UFC Champion Ilia Topuria: ‘He’s Trying to Clout Chase’

Terence Crawford Slams UFC Champion Ilia Topuria: ‘He’s Trying to Clout Chase’

UFC Legend Ken Shamrock Shares His Take on Dana White’s Leadership

UFC Legend Ken Shamrock Shares His Take on Dana White’s Leadership

UFC Legend Khabib Nurmagomedov Praises PFL Star Paul Hughes: ‘Real Deal’

UFC Legend Khabib Nurmagomedov Praises PFL Star Paul Hughes: ‘Real Deal’

Alex Pereira Opens Up About His Mindset Ahead of UFC 320 Rematch With Ankalaev

Alex Pereira Opens Up About His Mindset Ahead of UFC 320 Rematch With Ankalaev

Ex-UFC Fighter Corey Anderson Names the PFL Star He’d Fight Over Francis Ngannou

Ex-UFC Fighter Corey Anderson Names the PFL Star He’d Fight Over Francis Ngannou

Chael Sonnen Skeptical of Jon Jones’ Latest UFC Comeback Claims

Chael Sonnen Skeptical of Jon Jones’ Latest UFC Comeback Claims

Joe Bowen Reveals Key Differences When Calling Maple Leafs Games on Radio vs. TV

Joe Bowen Reveals Key Differences When Calling Maple Leafs Games on Radio vs. TV

Ian Machado Garry Breaks Silence on Sean Brady’s Ducking Accusations

Ian Machado Garry Breaks Silence on Sean Brady’s Ducking Accusations

When Mitch Marner Revealed Valuable Advice From Ex-Maple Leafs Teammate

When Mitch Marner Revealed Valuable Advice From Ex-Maple Leafs Teammate

Colby Covington Urges Tony Ferguson to Retire After Misfits Boxing Victory

Colby Covington Urges Tony Ferguson to Retire After Misfits Boxing Victory

PFL Champion Usman Nurmagomedov Makes Bold Claim About Ilia Topuria

PFL Champion Usman Nurmagomedov Makes Bold Claim About Ilia Topuria

Dwayne Johnson on Portraying UFC Icon Mark Kerr in Biopic: ‘Story is So Special’

Dwayne Johnson on Portraying UFC Icon Mark Kerr in Biopic: ‘Story is So Special’

Aljamain Sterling Details ‘Gripe’ He Has With Sean O’Malley: ‘Doesn’t Sit Right’

Aljamain Sterling Details ‘Gripe’ He Has With Sean O’Malley: ‘Doesn’t Sit Right’

Maple Leafs Voice Joe Bowen Reveals the Origin of His Iconic ‘Holy Mackinaw!’

Maple Leafs Voice Joe Bowen Reveals the Origin of His Iconic ‘Holy Mackinaw!’

Ex-Bellator Champ Vadim Nemkov Explains Why He Rejected UFC Offer for PFL Return

Ex-Bellator Champ Vadim Nemkov Explains Why He Rejected UFC Offer for PFL Return

PFL Champion Expresses Gratitude for Joe Rogan’s Shout-Out at UFC 319

PFL Champion Expresses Gratitude for Joe Rogan’s Shout-Out at UFC 319

Sean O’Malley Shares Honest Thoughts on Emulating Conor McGregor: ‘I Got Lost’

Sean O’Malley Shares Honest Thoughts on Emulating Conor McGregor: ‘I Got Lost’

Dana White Touts UFC’s Flexible Work Environment: ‘Very Important to Me’

Dana White Touts UFC’s Flexible Work Environment: ‘Very Important to Me’

TJ Dillashaw Breaks Down Aaron Pico’s Brutal KO Loss at UFC 319: ‘He’s so Tense’

TJ Dillashaw Breaks Down Aaron Pico’s Brutal KO Loss at UFC 319: ‘He’s so Tense’