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.

146 articles published

Latest Articles by Rob Watson

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
UFC White House Card Suffers Major Setback as Key Fight Falls Through Days Before Announcement - UFC News Article

UFC White House Card Suffers Major Setback as Key Fight Falls Through Days Before Announcement

The UFC's highly anticipated White House card has hit a significant snag just days before its official announcement, with UFC President Dana White confirming that one of the six planned fights for the historic June 14 event has fallen through. The news broke during the UFC 326 ceremonial weigh-in...

March 7, 2026 UFC News
Francis Ngannou Released by PFL After Just One Fight, Returns to Free Agency - MMA Business Article

Francis Ngannou Released by PFL After Just One Fight, Returns to Free Agency

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially parted ways with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, ending a three-year partnership that saw the Cameroonian superstar compete just once for the organization. The announcement, made Friday, marks another significant chapter in Ng...

March 6, 2026 MMA Business
Rising MMA Fighter Jorge Pederson Killed in Austin Bar Mass Shooting - MMA Article

Rising MMA Fighter Jorge Pederson Killed in Austin Bar Mass Shooting

The mixed martial arts community is mourning the tragic loss of Jorge Pederson, a 30-year-old rising fighter from Minnesota who was killed in a mass shooting outside an Austin, Texas bar early Sunday morning. Pederson, who was just weeks away from making his professional MMA debut in May, was amo...

March 3, 2026 MMA
UFC Cuts Two Fighters Following Mexico City Event, Including Winless Bolivian Prospect - UFC News Article

UFC Cuts Two Fighters Following Mexico City Event, Including Winless Bolivian Prospect

The UFC's post-event roster adjustments have claimed two more casualties following UFC Mexico City, with the promotion officially releasing Jose Medina and Felipe Bunes from their active roster. The news, first reported by Guilherme Cruz on Monday, March 2, 2026, marks the end of two disappointin...

March 3, 2026 UFC News
From Champion to Soldier: Yaroslav Amosov’s Unbreakable Path - MMA Article

From Champion to Soldier: Yaroslav Amosov’s Unbreakable Path

Yaroslav Amosov’s journey is more than a fighter’s rise through the welterweight ranks — it’s the story of a champion whose career was interrupted by war. After establishing himself as one of the most dominant fighters outside the UFC, Amosov stepped away from the cage in 2022 to help defend his hometown of Irpin during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Balancing duty to country with his professional ambitions, he eventually returned to competition and later entered the UFC, carrying with him a perspective shaped by real conflict. His story stands as a testament to resilience, responsibility, and the weight of representing more than just a championship belt.

March 3, 2026 MMA
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