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

Norma Dumont Edges Ketlen Vieira in Close, Debated Split Decision at UFC Vegas 110 - UFC Article

Norma Dumont Edges Ketlen Vieira in Close, Debated Split Decision at UFC Vegas 110

Norma Dumont appears to be one step closer to securing a women’s bantamweight title shot, as she took care of business with a controversial win over Ketlen Vieira in a contenders battle during the...

November 1, 2025 UFC
“Nobody’s Thinking About You” — An MMA Legend Fires Back at Ronda Rousey’s Rant on Fans - UFC Article

“Nobody’s Thinking About You” — An MMA Legend Fires Back at Ronda Rousey’s Rant on Fans

When Ronda Rousey recently accused MMA fans of turning on legends too quickly — saying they’re celebrated one day only to be forgotten the next — one heavyweight voice in the sport didn’t...

November 1, 2025 UFC
Breakout Opportunities and High Stakes Tonight at UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama - UFC Article

Breakout Opportunities and High Stakes Tonight at UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama

Main Event — Featherweight: Steve Garcia (18-5) vs. David Onama (14-2) Tonight’s headliner brings two featherweight contenders on winning streaks into the cage at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

November 1, 2025 UFC
Tom Aspinall Trolls Ciryl Gane with Savage Halloween Message After Controversial UFC 321 Fight - UFC Article

Tom Aspinall Trolls Ciryl Gane with Savage Halloween Message After Controversial UFC 321 Fight

Tom Aspinall wasn’t about to let Halloween pass quietly—especially not after what happened at UFC 321.

November 1, 2025 UFC
Ronda Rousey Calls Out MMA Culture: "You Ain't Sh*t, You Never Were Sh*t" - UFC Article

Ronda Rousey Calls Out MMA Culture: "You Ain't Sh*t, You Never Were Sh*t"

Former UFC Women’s Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is venting frustration about what she calls a toxic pattern in mixed martial arts: the fast-falling respect for fighters once they lose.

October 30, 2025 UFC
Bryan Battle Fires Back: “I’m Still the Only One Who’s Had to Make a Comeback Without Losing a Fight” - UFC Article

Bryan Battle Fires Back: “I’m Still the Only One Who’s Had to Make a Comeback Without Losing a Fight”

Bryan Battle isn’t the kind of fighter to hide behind excuses. The former Ultimate Fighter winner admits the last year of his career has been chaotic — but not because he’s been beaten.

October 29, 2025 UFC
Muhammad Mokaev Speaks Out: “I Was Never the Bad Guy” After UFC Exit - UFC Article

Muhammad Mokaev Speaks Out: “I Was Never the Bad Guy” After UFC Exit

Muhammad Mokaev isn’t angry—he’s disappointed. After leaving the UFC undefeated and ranked in the flyweight top 10, the 24-year-old says the promotion unfairly painted him as a villain, nearly...

October 29, 2025 UFC
Kamaru Usman Praises Alexander Volkov’s Composure After UFC 321 - UFC Article

Kamaru Usman Praises Alexander Volkov’s Composure After UFC 321

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman weighed in on Alexander Volkov’s performance at UFC 321, commending the Russian heavyweight’s composure and technical discipline in his victory over...

October 29, 2025 UFC
Aspinall’s Eye Injury Update: Champion Still Struggling to See After No-Contest Ending - UFC Article

Aspinall’s Eye Injury Update: Champion Still Struggling to See After No-Contest Ending

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is facing a troubling recovery in the wake of his draw against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, where an accidental double eye poke forced the fight to be ruled a no-contest.

October 28, 2025 UFC
Ex-Champion Carlos Newton Slams UFC’s Business Model as “Not a Sport” - UFC Article

Ex-Champion Carlos Newton Slams UFC’s Business Model as “Not a Sport”

Former UFC welterweight titleholder Carlos Newton delivered a scathing critique of MMA's dominant promotion during a recent hearing before the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), declaring that...

October 28, 2025 UFC
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