Rob Watson

Rob Watson

MMA Sports Writer

Veteran MMA journalist and programmer with over 10 years covering UFC, striking arts, and combat sports. Tech enthusiast passionate about combining martial arts expertise with cutting-edge analysis.

100 articles published

Latest Articles by Rob Watson

Raja Jackson, Son of MMA Legend Rampage Jackson, Enters Not Guilty Plea in Assault Case - MMA Article

Raja Jackson, Son of MMA Legend Rampage Jackson, Enters Not Guilty Plea in Assault Case

Raja Jackson, son of UFC legend Rampage Jackson, pleads not guilty to assault charges after attacking a professional wrestler at a KnokX event, leaving the victim hospitalized with severe injuries.

October 10, 2025 MMA
Fallout & Future Fights: McGregor Suspended 18 Months — Oliveira Eyes a White House Payday - UFC Article

Fallout & Future Fights: McGregor Suspended 18 Months — Oliveira Eyes a White House Payday

Conor McGregor accepts an 18-month suspension for whereabouts failures, ruling him out until March 2026. Charles Oliveira calls for a White House fight, while speculation grows about McGregor's eventual comeback.

October 10, 2025 UFC
Uriah Hall Makes Major Career Move to Karate Combat - Karate Combat Article

Uriah Hall Makes Major Career Move to Karate Combat

Uriah Hall, who spent nearly a decade competing in the UFC octagon, has signed with Karate Combat in a strategic move that aligns with his karate-based fighting style and striking expertise.

October 9, 2025 Karate Combat
UFC 320 Results: Alex Pereira Reclaims Light Heavyweight Title with Devastating First-Round TKO of Magomed Ankalaev - UFC ...

UFC 320 Results: Alex Pereira Reclaims Light Heavyweight Title with Devastating First-Round TKO of Magomed Ankalaev

In a complete tactical reversal from their first meeting, Alex Pereira marched forward from the opening bell and demolished Magomed Ankalaev with ground strikes to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title in the UFC 320 main event at T-Mobile Arena.

October 5, 2025 UFC
Topuria Crushes Cans in Sparring, Can't Hang in Dagestan Says Tsarukyan - UFC Article

Topuria Crushes Cans in Sparring, Can't Hang in Dagestan Says Tsarukyan

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan fires shots at featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, claiming his gym dominance comes from fighting weak sparring partners and that amateur wrestlers in Dagestan would easily take him down.

October 4, 2025 UFC
PFL Dubai Rematch Official: Nurmagomedov vs Hughes Set for Championship Glory - PFL Article

PFL Dubai Rematch Official: Nurmagomedov vs Hughes Set for Championship Glory

All fighters successfully made weight for PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai - The Rematch, with main event Nurmagomedov vs Hughes and co-main Anderson vs Yagshimuradov both official for championship gold.

October 2, 2025 PFL
Alex Pereira Dismisses Ankalaev's Coach, Hints at Heavyweight Move After UFC 320 - UFC Article

Alex Pereira Dismisses Ankalaev's Coach, Hints at Heavyweight Move After UFC 320

Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira responds to criticism from Magomed Ankalaev's coaching staff while discussing his future in the sport, including potential moves to heavyweight and the physical toll of cutting weight.

October 1, 2025 UFC
Jake Matthews Appeals Controversial Submission Loss to Neil Magny at UFC Perth - UFC Article

Jake Matthews Appeals Controversial Submission Loss to Neil Magny at UFC Perth

Jake Matthews seeks to overturn his UFC Perth loss to Neil Magny following a controversial referee stoppage that occurred with one second left in the first round, when the official initially stopped the fight believing Magny was unconscious from a guillotine choke.

September 29, 2025 UFC
UFC Announces Della Maddalena vs Makhachev Welterweight Title Fight - UFC Article

UFC Announces Della Maddalena vs Makhachev Welterweight Title Fight

Jack Della Maddalena has earned his shot at welterweight gold after an impressive UFC run, and will face the dangerous Islam Makhachev who is moving up from lightweight champion to challenge for a second title.

September 29, 2025 UFC
UFC Perth: Ulberg and Reyes Make Weight for Light Heavyweight Showdown - UFC Article

UFC Perth: Ulberg and Reyes Make Weight for Light Heavyweight Showdown

Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes both successfully made weight for their main event clash at UFC Perth, while one undercard fighter missed their mark during Friday's weigh-in ceremony.

September 27, 2025 UFC
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