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.

161 articles published

Latest Articles by Rob Watson

Diego Lopes Fires Back at Doubters Ahead of Volkanovski Rematch - MMA Article

Diego Lopes Fires Back at Doubters Ahead of Volkanovski Rematch

Diego Lopes isn’t wasting time addressing critics as he prepares for another shot at the UFC featherweight championship. After earning a rematch with Alexander Volkanovski following a strong rebound performance, the Brazilian contender has been met with pushback from fans and fighters questioning whether he deserved the opportunity so quickly.

November 28, 2025 MMA
Bella Mir Eyes Big MMA Future as She Prepares for Next Fight: “I’m Still Hungry” - MMA Article

Bella Mir Eyes Big MMA Future as She Prepares for Next Fight: “I’m Still Hungry”

The daughter of a UFC legend isn’t resting on her name — she’s determined to earn hers. Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir, is quietly building momentum in her MMA career. With another fight coming up soon under her belt, she’s making clear that legacy alone won’t carry her.

November 28, 2025 MMA
Shavkat Rakhmonov Sets the Record Straight: "Just Facts" in Welterweight Title Picture - UFC Article

Shavkat Rakhmonov Sets the Record Straight: "Just Facts" in Welterweight Title Picture

Shavkat Rakhmonov Sets the Record Straight: "Just Facts" in Welterweight Title Picture The welterweight title picture has become increasingly murky following the conclusion of UFC Qatar, where Ian Machado Garry delivered an impressive victory over Belal Muhammad to catapult himself into the conversation for a title opportunity.

November 28, 2025 UFC
Harrison vs. Nunes Set for UFC 324 — Women’s Bantamweight Title Collision Heats Up - UFC Article

Harrison vs. Nunes Set for UFC 324 — Women’s Bantamweight Title Collision Heats Up

The next chapter in UFC’s evolving women’s division just got a blockbuster headline: Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes are confirmed to collide for the bantamweight belt at UFC 324, co-main eventing an already stacked card.

November 28, 2025 UFC
Suga Returns: Sean O'Malley Takes Statement Matchup Against Rising Bantamweight Song Yadong at UFC 324 - UFC Article

Suga Returns: Sean O'Malley Takes Statement Matchup Against Rising Bantamweight Song Yadong at UFC 324

Suga Returns: Sean O'Malley Takes Statement Matchup Against Rising Bantamweight Song Yadong at UFC 324 Sean O'Malley sits at a crossroads. The former UFC bantamweight champion faces rising Song Yadong in a statement matchup at UFC 324.

November 28, 2025 UFC
How Daniel Cormier Accidentally Leaked the Biggest UFC 324 Fight: Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje for Interim Lightweight...

How Daniel Cormier Accidentally Leaked the Biggest UFC 324 Fight: Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje for Interim Lightweight Title

How Daniel Cormier Accidentally Leaked the Biggest UFC 324 Fight: Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje for Interim Lightweight Title Sometimes in sports, the official announcement is merely the confirmation of what insiders already know.

November 27, 2025 UFC
Mike Perry Opens Up About $800,000 Tax Debt as Financial Troubles Mount for the Former UFC Star - MMA Article

Mike Perry Opens Up About $800,000 Tax Debt as Financial Troubles Mount for the Former UFC Star

Mike Perry has never been the kind of fighter to hide behind polished statements or carefully crafted public relations. Whether he is bleeding through a broken nose, brawling in bare-knuckle rings, or speaking bluntly into a microphone, Perry has always presented himself exactly as he is — raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically honest.

November 27, 2025 MMA
Historic First: Ilia Topuria Proposes Pound-for-Pound Title Fight Against Islam Makhachev in Unprecedented UFC Power Move ...

Historic First: Ilia Topuria Proposes Pound-for-Pound Title Fight Against Islam Makhachev in Unprecedented UFC Power Move

Historic First: Ilia Topuria Proposes Pound-for-Pound Title Fight Against Islam Makhachev in Unprecedented UFC Power Move Ilia Topuria just made the most audacious proposal in UFC history. The lightweight champion didn't simply call out Islam Makhachev for a superfight—he proposed creating an entirely new championship belt, one that has never existed in the promotion's 30-year history.

November 27, 2025 UFC
The Paramount Era Begins: Dana White's Historic Announcement Marks the End of Pay-Per-View and the Dawn of UFC's Streaming...

The Paramount Era Begins: Dana White's Historic Announcement Marks the End of Pay-Per-View and the Dawn of UFC's Streaming Revolution

The Paramount Era Begins: Dana White's Historic Announcement Marks the End of Pay-Per-View and the Dawn of UFC's Streaming Revolution On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, Dana White made an announcement that will fundamentally reshape how millions of combat sports fans consume Ultimate Fighting Championship content.

November 27, 2025 UFC
Once-Dominant Legend Chris Weidman's Boxing Dreams Derailed by Brutal Bicep Injury as Tyron Woodley Steps In to Face Ander...

Once-Dominant Legend Chris Weidman's Boxing Dreams Derailed by Brutal Bicep Injury as Tyron Woodley Steps In to Face Anderson Silva

Once-Dominant Legend Chris Weidman's Boxing Dreams Derailed by Brutal Bicep Injury as Tyron Woodley Steps In to Face Anderson Silva When Chris Weidman initially announced plans to face Anderson Silva in a boxing trilogy on the Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua undercard, the matchup carried the weight of unfinished business.

November 27, 2025 Boxing
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