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

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’

Daniel Cormier Reflects on Missed Brock Lesnar Fight: ‘One of the Safest Fights’

Daniel Cormier Reflects on Missed Brock Lesnar Fight: ‘One of the Safest Fights’

Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Opens Up About Mitch Marner’s Departure

Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Opens Up About Mitch Marner’s Departure

UFC Champion Khamzat Chimaev Gets Real About the Pressure of Staying Undefeated

UFC Champion Khamzat Chimaev Gets Real About the Pressure of Staying Undefeated

Maple Leafs Goaltender Shares Positive Health Update Ahead of NHL Season

Maple Leafs Goaltender Shares Positive Health Update Ahead of NHL Season

Michael ‘Venom’ Page Explains Why Trying to Impress the UFC Held Him Back

Michael ‘Venom’ Page Explains Why Trying to Impress the UFC Held Him Back

Aaron Pico Issues Statement Following Devastating UFC 319 KO Loss

Aaron Pico Issues Statement Following Devastating UFC 319 KO Loss

Reinier de Ridder Calls for Title Shot Against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 321

Reinier de Ridder Calls for Title Shot Against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 321

Robert Whittaker Slams Critics of UFC 319 Main Event: ‘You Have to be a Casual’

Robert Whittaker Slams Critics of UFC 319 Main Event: ‘You Have to be a Casual’

Lerone Murphy Calls for Title Shot After Epic KO Over Aaron Pico at UFC 319

Lerone Murphy Calls for Title Shot After Epic KO Over Aaron Pico at UFC 319

UFC 319: Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev Betting Odds

UFC 319: Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev Betting Odds

Dana White Says He Trusts Conor McGregor Over Jon Jones for White House Card

Dana White Says He Trusts Conor McGregor Over Jon Jones for White House Card

Michael Chandler Backs Former Rival Justin Gaethje to Challenge Ilia Topuria

Michael Chandler Backs Former Rival Justin Gaethje to Challenge Ilia Topuria

Alexander Volkanovski Fires Back at Aaron Pico: ‘I Mop the Floor With Him’

Alexander Volkanovski Fires Back at Aaron Pico: ‘I Mop the Floor With Him’

UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre Warns That UFC-Paramount Deal Could Be ‘Terrible’

UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre Warns That UFC-Paramount Deal Could Be ‘Terrible’

Tom Aspinall Shuts Down Potential Jon Jones Clash at White House

Tom Aspinall Shuts Down Potential Jon Jones Clash at White House

Dana White Reveals Big CBS Plans Following $7.7 Billion Paramount Deal

Dana White Reveals Big CBS Plans Following $7.7 Billion Paramount Deal

Undefeated Featherweight Lerone Murphy Vows to ‘Finish’ Aaron Pico at UFC 319

Undefeated Featherweight Lerone Murphy Vows to ‘Finish’ Aaron Pico at UFC 319

‘Cobra Kai’ Star Addresses Potential MMA Move, Praises UFC as ‘Top of the Top’

‘Cobra Kai’ Star Addresses Potential MMA Move, Praises UFC as ‘Top of the Top’

On This Day in 2009: Anderson Silva Finishes Forrest Griffin with an Epic KO

On This Day in 2009: Anderson Silva Finishes Forrest Griffin with an Epic KO

Kamaru Usman Slams Potential Paddy Pimblett Title Shot: ‘Spit to the Face’

Kamaru Usman Slams Potential Paddy Pimblett Title Shot: ‘Spit to the Face’

Dricus du Plessis Clears the Air on Khamzat Chimaev Feud Ahead of UFC 319 Clash

Dricus du Plessis Clears the Air on Khamzat Chimaev Feud Ahead of UFC 319 Clash

How Popular is UFC Flyweight Kai Asakura in Japan? Ex-RIZIN Commentator Weighs In

How Popular is UFC Flyweight Kai Asakura in Japan? Ex-RIZIN Commentator Weighs In

Dan Henderson on Shocking KO of Fedor Emelianenko: ‘He Didn’t See it Coming’

Dan Henderson on Shocking KO of Fedor Emelianenko: ‘He Didn’t See it Coming’

Khabib Nurmagomedov Believes in Conor McGregor’s Redemption: ‘He Can Change’

Khabib Nurmagomedov Believes in Conor McGregor’s Redemption: ‘He Can Change’

TJ Dillashaw Slams Former Bellator Champion: ‘Slow, Boring Fighter’

TJ Dillashaw Slams Former Bellator Champion: ‘Slow, Boring Fighter’

Dominick Reyes Reflects on Jon Jones Loss: ‘He Had Nothing for Me’

Dominick Reyes Reflects on Jon Jones Loss: ‘He Had Nothing for Me’

Johnny Eblen Blasts PFL Champion Costello van Steenis: ‘Run It Back’

Johnny Eblen Blasts PFL Champion Costello van Steenis: ‘Run It Back’

Jared Cannonier Wasn’t Happy About Facing Michael Page at UFC 319 — Here’s Why

Jared Cannonier Wasn’t Happy About Facing Michael Page at UFC 319 — Here’s Why

UFC Hall of Famer Opens Door for Potential Return: ‘Loving Training Again’

UFC Hall of Famer Opens Door for Potential Return: ‘Loving Training Again’