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

Tom Aspinall Promises “Something Special” After Intense Final Face-Off With Ciryl Gane Ahead of UFC 321 - UFC Article

Tom Aspinall Promises “Something Special” After Intense Final Face-Off With Ciryl Gane Ahead of UFC 321

The atmosphere at UFC 321’s ceremonial weigh-ins in Abu Dhabi hit a fever pitch Friday night as heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and challenger Ciryl Gane ca

October 24, 2025 UFC
Paddy Pimblett Blasts Ilia Topuria, Calls Him a “Fake Conor McGregor,” Says UFC Is Delaying Their Fight - UFC Article

Paddy Pimblett Blasts Ilia Topuria, Calls Him a “Fake Conor McGregor,” Says UFC Is Delaying Their Fight

Liverpool’s rising UFC star Paddy Pimblett has reignited his bitter rivalry with lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, taking fresh aim at the Spaniard-Georgian

October 24, 2025 UFC
Brendan Allen Shocks Reinier de Ridder in Vancouver — A Breakout Night at UFC Fight Night 262 - UFC Article

Brendan Allen Shocks Reinier de Ridder in Vancouver — A Breakout Night at UFC Fight Night 262

Brendan Allen dominates Reinier de Ridder with relentless pressure to force a fourth-round stoppage, catapulting himself into middleweight title contention at UFC Fight Night 262.

October 19, 2025 UFC
Duke Roufus, Legendary Coach and Champion, Passes Away at 55 - MMA Article

Duke Roufus, Legendary Coach and Champion, Passes Away at 55

Legendary MMA coach and kickboxing champion Duke Roufus passes away at 55, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations of fighters at Roufusport.

October 18, 2025 MMA
Jiri Procházka Issues Ultimatum to Alex Pereira: Clear the Path or Face Consequences - UFC Article

Jiri Procházka Issues Ultimatum to Alex Pereira: Clear the Path or Face Consequences

Jiri Procházka demands Alex Pereira vacate the light heavyweight title if planning to move to heavyweight, refusing to be stuck in limbo.

October 17, 2025 UFC
Brandon Moreno Set for Explosive Comeback at UFC 323 Against Tatsuro Taira - UFC Article

Brandon Moreno Set for Explosive Comeback at UFC 323 Against Tatsuro Taira

Brandon Moreno returns after 18 months to face unbeaten Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323, a potential title eliminator in the flyweight division.

October 17, 2025 UFC
Silva vs. Weidman: Boxing's Most Anticipated Trilogy Showdown - MMA Article

Silva vs. Weidman: Boxing's Most Anticipated Trilogy Showdown

Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman's legendary MMA rivalry transforms into a boxing spectacle, closing a chapter of combat sports history in an epic showdown.

October 16, 2025 MMA
BJ Penn Ordered to Undergo Mental Health Evaluation Following Series of Legal Troubles - MMA Article

BJ Penn Ordered to Undergo Mental Health Evaluation Following Series of Legal Troubles

BJ Penn faces court-ordered mental health evaluation after multiple arrests and legal troubles in 2025. Criminal proceedings suspended as former two-division UFC champion undergoes evaluation.

October 13, 2025 MMA
ONE Friday Fights 128 Delivers Knockouts and Career Milestones in Bangkok - ONE Article

ONE Friday Fights 128 Delivers Knockouts and Career Milestones in Bangkok

ONE Friday Fights 128 featured Stephen Irvine's head kick KO earning $100K contract, Duangdawnoi's redemption victory, and Jason Seddoh's spectacular upkick knockout at Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok.

October 12, 2025 ONE
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot – Live Tonight from Rio - UFC Article

UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot – Live Tonight from Rio

UFC Fight Night returns to Rio with Oliveira vs. Gamrot headlining. Former champ Charles Oliveira faces Mateusz Gamrot, plus Figueiredo vs. Jackson. Live on ESPN+ tonight.

October 11, 2025 UFC
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