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

Hexagone MMA 43: Bouafia's Undefeated Streak Faces Ultimate Test Against Letho-Duclos in €100,000 Tournament Semifinal -...

Hexagone MMA 43: Bouafia's Undefeated Streak Faces Ultimate Test Against Letho-Duclos in €100,000 Tournament Semifinal

The French MMA scene reaches fever pitch as Hexagone MMA returns to the iconic Zénith Paris – La Villette on April 11, 2026, for what promises to be one of the most compelling events in the organization's young but rapidly expanding history. HXMMA 43 headlines a semifinal bout in the prestigio...

April 2, 2026 MMA
Kayla Harrison Blasts Ronda Rousey for "Blatant F*cking Lie" About Judo Past - UFC News Article

Kayla Harrison Blasts Ronda Rousey for "Blatant F*cking Lie" About Judo Past

UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has delivered a scathing critique of Ronda Rousey, accusing her former Olympic teammate of fabricating stories about her judo career while promoting her upcoming Netflix comeback fight against Gina Carano. Speaking on Jorge Masvidal's Death Row MMA podcas...

April 1, 2026 UFC News
Maycee Barber Breaks Silence After Terrifying UFC Seattle Knockout: "I Don't Remember a Whole Lot" - UFC News Article

Maycee Barber Breaks Silence After Terrifying UFC Seattle Knockout: "I Don't Remember a Whole Lot"

UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber has released her first public statement following a devastating knockout loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC Seattle that left fans and fighters alike deeply concerned for her wellbeing. The 27-year-old fighter, who remained motionless on the canvas for several frigh...

March 30, 2026 UFC News
Joe Pyfer Stuns MMA World with Second-Round TKO of Israel Adesanya at UFC Seattle - UFC News Article

Joe Pyfer Stuns MMA World with Second-Round TKO of Israel Adesanya at UFC Seattle

The Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle witnessed one of the most shocking upsets in recent UFC history as Joe Pyfer delivered a stunning second-round TKO victory over former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Fight Night 271 on Saturday night.

March 28, 2026 UFC News
Alexa Grasso Delivers Spectacular KO-to-Submission Finish Against Maycee Barber at UFC Seattle - UFC News Article

Alexa Grasso Delivers Spectacular KO-to-Submission Finish Against Maycee Barber at UFC Seattle

Former women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso made a thunderous return to the win column at UFC Fight Night 271, delivering one of the most spectacular finishes in recent memory against Maycee Barber in the co-main event at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Mexican striker ended ...

March 28, 2026 UFC News
Dana White Draws Hard Line: No UFC-Boxing Crossover Despite Zuffa Boxing Launch - UFC News Article

Dana White Draws Hard Line: No UFC-Boxing Crossover Despite Zuffa Boxing Launch

UFC CEO Dana White is making it crystal clear that his new boxing venture will operate completely separate from the world's premier mixed martial arts promotion, despite both falling under the TKO umbrella and the potential financial windfall that crossover fights could generate. White's firm st...

March 18, 2026 UFC News
Alex Pereira Signs Massive 8-Fight UFC Deal, Says Promotion "Took Really Good Care of Me" - UFC News Article

Alex Pereira Signs Massive 8-Fight UFC Deal, Says Promotion "Took Really Good Care of Me"

Alex Pereira has locked himself into another long-term commitment with the UFC, revealing he's signed a new eight-fight contract that has him so satisfied he's willing to let the promotion dictate his career path moving forward. The Brazilian superstar, who will face Ciryl Gane for the interim h...

March 18, 2026 UFC News
Alex Pereira Makes Historic Heavyweight Move, Set to Face Ciryl Gane for Interim Title at UFC White House - UFC News Article

Alex Pereira Makes Historic Heavyweight Move, Set to Face Ciryl Gane for Interim Title at UFC White House

In a stunning development that could reshape UFC history, Alex "Poatan" Pereira is making the leap to heavyweight and will challenge Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship at the unprecedented UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14th at the White House in Washington, D.C. The announcement...

March 13, 2026 UFC News
Dan Hooker Admits to 'Arrangement' with Alleged Mistress, Reveals $100k NDA Demand - UFC News Article

Dan Hooker Admits to 'Arrangement' with Alleged Mistress, Reveals $100k NDA Demand

UFC lightweight Dan Hooker has finally addressed the explosive cheating allegations that have dominated MMA social media for weeks, admitting to an "arrangement" with his alleged mistress while revealing she demanded $100,000 for a non-disclosure agreement before going public with damaging claims...

March 12, 2026 UFC News
Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren Finally Bury the Hatchet After Years-Long Feud - Gamebred Article

Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren Finally Bury the Hatchet After Years-Long Feud

In a heartwarming turn of events that few could have predicted, former bitter rivals Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren have officially put their heated feud to rest, culminating in a face-to-face meeting that transformed enemies into friends. The reconciliation between these two former UFC welterwei...

March 8, 2026 Gamebred
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