Connor Malone

Connor Malone

MMA Sports Writer

MMA analyst and mechanical engineer specializing in fighter performance metrics, tactical breakdowns, and biomechanical analysis of combat sports techniques.

66 articles published

Latest Articles by Connor Malone

Merab Dvalishvili Refuses Surgery for Broken Nose to Avoid Year-Long Layoff - UFC News Article

Merab Dvalishvili Refuses Surgery for Broken Nose to Avoid Year-Long Layoff

Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has suffered another significant nose injury during training, but the Georgian fighter is choosing to compete with the damage rather than undergo surgery that would sideline him for up to a year. Dvalishvili, known as "The Machine" for his relen...

April 2, 2026 UFC News
Fedor Emelianenko Plans Comeback at Age 50 in Russian Combat Sambo Championship - MMA Article

Fedor Emelianenko Plans Comeback at Age 50 in Russian Combat Sambo Championship

The legendary "Last Emperor" isn't quite ready to hang up his gloves for good. Fedor Emelianenko, widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, has announced his intention to compete in the Russian Combat Sambo Championship in 2027 at age 50, marking a surprising retur...

March 31, 2026 MMA
Francis Ngannou Becomes Free Agent After PFL Departure, Confirms MMA Return Plans - MMA Article

Francis Ngannou Becomes Free Agent After PFL Departure, Confirms MMA Return Plans

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is officially a free agent after parting ways with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) on Friday, ending a tumultuous relationship that produced just one fight over nearly two years. The 39-year-old combat sports superstar has already confirmed h...

March 7, 2026 MMA
Lone'er Kavanagh Delivers Career-Defining Upset Over Brandon Moreno at UFC Mexico - UFC News Article

Lone'er Kavanagh Delivers Career-Defining Upset Over Brandon Moreno at UFC Mexico

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March 1, 2026 UFC News
Sean O'Malley Questions UFC White House Card Star Power: "Who's the Big Name?" - UFC News Article

Sean O'Malley Questions UFC White House Card Star Power: "Who's the Big Name?"

The most anticipated UFC event in recent memory is facing an unexpected problem: where are all the superstars? As the promotion prepares for its historic UFC White House card on June 14, 2026, former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley has raised concerns that the once-in-a-lifetime event might b...

February 17, 2026 UFC News
UFC 324 Results: Sean O'Malley Returns to Winning Ways with Gritty Decision Over Song Yadong - UFC News Article

UFC 324 Results: Sean O'Malley Returns to Winning Ways with Gritty Decision Over Song Yadong

Sean O'Malley's nearly two-year drought came to an end Saturday night at UFC 324, as the former bantamweight champion grinded out a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Song Yadong in the co-main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The win marked O'Malley's first victory in 700 days, end...

January 25, 2026 UFC News
Helena Crevar Makes Statement in ONE Championship Debut with Lightning-Fast Submission Victory - ONE Championship Article

Helena Crevar Makes Statement in ONE Championship Debut with Lightning-Fast Submission Victory

**Teen grappling phenom announces her arrival on the global stage with dominant first-round finish at ONE Fight Night 39** Helena Crevar wasted no time making her mark on the global mixed martial arts stage Friday night, delivering a masterful submission performance that announced her arrival as...

January 24, 2026 ONE Championship
Rambolek Destroys Dayakaev with Brutal Second-Round KO at ONE Fight Night 39 - ONE Championship Article

Rambolek Destroys Dayakaev with Brutal Second-Round KO at ONE Fight Night 39

ONE Fight Night 39 delivered explosive action from Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, January 23, as Thai phenom Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon made a thunderous statement in the bantamweight Muay Thai division. The 22-year-old rising star dismantled Abdulla "Smash Boy" Dayakaev with a devasta...

January 24, 2026 ONE Championship
Dana White Fires Back at Justin Gaethje Over UFC 324 Pay Dispute: "He Never Responded to Our Offer" - UFC News Article

Dana White Fires Back at Justin Gaethje Over UFC 324 Pay Dispute: "He Never Responded to Our Offer"

The UFC's landmark transition to Paramount has been marked by promises of increased fighter compensation, but a public disagreement between UFC CEO Dana White and veteran lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has highlighted ongoing tensions about whether those promises are translating into realit...

January 22, 2026 UFC News
Arman Tsarukyan's Bold Grand Prix Proposal: How One Fighter's Vision Could Revolutionize UFC's Title Picture - UFC News Ar...

Arman Tsarukyan's Bold Grand Prix Proposal: How One Fighter's Vision Could Revolutionize UFC's Title Picture

The lightweight division has always been the UFC's most talent-rich battleground, but rarely has it felt as congested as it does today. With champions taking extended breaks, interim titles being created, and top contenders left in limbo, the 155-pound weight class resembles a traffic jam more th...

January 20, 2026 UFC News
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