Connor Malone

Connor Malone

MMA Sports Writer

MMA analyst and mechanical engineer specializing in fighter performance metrics, tactical breakdowns, and biomechanical analysis of combat sports techniques.

55 articles published

Latest Articles by Connor Malone

Dana White Outlines Timeline for Matchmaking on UFC White House Event - UFC Article

Dana White Outlines Timeline for Matchmaking on UFC White House Event

UFC President Dana White has shared his plans for when the organization will begin booking fights for the highly anticipated UFC White House event scheduled for June 2026. White indicated that matchmakers will start formal matchmaking discussions shortly after UFC 326, the late-May pay-per-view headlined by Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira.

January 13, 2026 UFC
Francis Ngannou Open to Multiple Options for Return to MMA - MMA Article

Francis Ngannou Open to Multiple Options for Return to MMA

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has made it clear he is eager to return to mixed martial arts competition and is exploring several potential paths for his next fight. Ngannou emphasized that he remains motivated and focused on competing again, despite having spent the past year weighing different offers and opportunities.

January 12, 2026 MMA
Bo Nickal vs. Yoel Romero Rebooked for RAF 5 as MMA Stars Return to Wrestling - MMA Article

Bo Nickal vs. Yoel Romero Rebooked for RAF 5 as MMA Stars Return to Wrestling

As multidisciplinary combat sports continue to blur the lines between styles, the upcoming Real American Freestyle 05 event has confirmed one of its most intriguing matchups yet: Bo Nickal versus Yoel Romero.

January 10, 2026 MMA
Tom Aspinall Pushes Back Against “Quitter” Criticism After Controversial UFC 321 Eye-Poke Ending - UFC Article

Tom Aspinall Pushes Back Against “Quitter” Criticism After Controversial UFC 321 Eye-Poke Ending

Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, has taken a firm stand against critics who labeled him a “quitter” following the abrupt and controversial conclusion to his title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.

January 2, 2026 UFC
Ronda Rousey’s Controversial UFC Departure: A Rival Says Her Exit Was Largely Her Own Doing - UFC Article

Ronda Rousey’s Controversial UFC Departure: A Rival Says Her Exit Was Largely Her Own Doing

Ronda Rousey’s rise in mixed martial arts was meteoric. She became one of the most dominant champions in UFC history, turned global superstar, and helped bring women’s MMA into the mainstream. But her exit from the sport has remained one of the most debated subjects in MMA circles since her last fight.

December 31, 2025 UFC
UFC 326 Faces Financial Setback Ahead of Holloway vs. Oliveira Main Event - UFC Article

UFC 326 Faces Financial Setback Ahead of Holloway vs. Oliveira Main Event

UFC 326, which was being positioned as one of the company’s major pay-per-view events of the year, has encountered a significant financial challenge in the lead-up to its scheduled headline fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.

December 26, 2025 UFC
Ilia Topuria Publicly Denies Domestic Abuse Allegations Following UFC Title Vacancy - UFC Article

Ilia Topuria Publicly Denies Domestic Abuse Allegations Following UFC Title Vacancy

Former UFC champion Ilia Topuria has publicly denied allegations of domestic abuse after vacating his UFC title, addressing the situation directly as questions and speculation began circulating online.

December 15, 2025 UFC
Dana White Breaks Down His Fallout With Francis Ngannou: “When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Believe Them” - UFC Art...

Dana White Breaks Down His Fallout With Francis Ngannou: “When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Believe Them”

Dana White rarely holds back when he speaks — and in a recent interview, the UFC president dropped fresh details about his long-strained relationship with former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

December 11, 2025 UFC
Joshua Van Pushes Back on Doubters After UFC 323: New Champion Unfazed by Criticism - UFC Article

Joshua Van Pushes Back on Doubters After UFC 323: New Champion Unfazed by Criticism

Joshua Van is fully aware that his UFC 323 title victory came under unusual circumstances, and he is equally aware that a portion of the MMA world is reluctant to recognize it as legitimate. The newly crowned flyweight champion, however, has made it clear that he has no intention of defending his achievement against criticism outside the cage.

December 7, 2025 UFC
Joshua Van Accepts UFC 323 Flyweight Title Shot Against Pantoja — Even Without a Set Gameplan - UFC Article

Joshua Van Accepts UFC 323 Flyweight Title Shot Against Pantoja — Even Without a Set Gameplan

The upcoming UFC 323 co-main event already carries plenty of hype — and its underdog challenger, 24-year-old Joshua Van, is refusing to overthink it. Van will attempt to dethrone flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja this weekend, and despite the magnitude of the fight, the contender says he’s walking into the cage with no rigid tactic.

December 1, 2025 UFC
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