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.

61 articles published

Latest Articles by Connor Malone

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
Justin Gaethje's Leg Kick Mastery: The Blueprint for Breaking Down Opponents - UFC News Article

Justin Gaethje's Leg Kick Mastery: The Blueprint for Breaking Down Opponents

In the world of mixed martial arts, few techniques are as devastating yet underappreciated as the leg kick. While casual fans often focus on flashy knockouts and submission finishes, seasoned fighters understand that systematically attacking an opponent's legs can be the key to victory. No fighte...

January 19, 2026 UFC News
Dana White Outlines Timeline for Matchmaking on UFC White House Event - UFC Article

Dana White Outlines Timeline for Matchmaking on UFC White House Event

UFC President Dana White has shared his plans for when the organization will begin booking fights for the highly anticipated UFC White House event scheduled for June 2026. White indicated that matchmakers will start formal matchmaking discussions shortly after UFC 326, the late-May pay-per-view headlined by Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira.

January 13, 2026 UFC
Francis Ngannou Open to Multiple Options for Return to MMA - MMA Article

Francis Ngannou Open to Multiple Options for Return to MMA

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has made it clear he is eager to return to mixed martial arts competition and is exploring several potential paths for his next fight. Ngannou emphasized that he remains motivated and focused on competing again, despite having spent the past year weighing different offers and opportunities.

January 12, 2026 MMA
Bo Nickal vs. Yoel Romero Rebooked for RAF 5 as MMA Stars Return to Wrestling - MMA Article

Bo Nickal vs. Yoel Romero Rebooked for RAF 5 as MMA Stars Return to Wrestling

As multidisciplinary combat sports continue to blur the lines between styles, the upcoming Real American Freestyle 05 event has confirmed one of its most intriguing matchups yet: Bo Nickal versus Yoel Romero.

January 10, 2026 MMA
Tom Aspinall Pushes Back Against “Quitter” Criticism After Controversial UFC 321 Eye-Poke Ending - UFC Article

Tom Aspinall Pushes Back Against “Quitter” Criticism After Controversial UFC 321 Eye-Poke Ending

Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, has taken a firm stand against critics who labeled him a “quitter” following the abrupt and controversial conclusion to his title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.

January 2, 2026 UFC
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