Author: Stephen Russo

Stephen Russo is a journalist and 2026 graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He covered news, arts and culture, and sports as a staff writer for The Good Five Cent Cigar, while also working as on-air talent for the publication’s newscast. A mixed martial artist himself, Russo has trained in kickboxing, wrestling and jiu-jitsu since 2021. His reporting focuses on MMA, fighter culture and the mental side of combat sports, with an emphasis on the people behind the competition.