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.

154 articles published

Latest Articles by Rob Watson

Josh Hokit Shocks MMA World with Upset Victory Over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327

UFC 327 delivered a night of surprises and statement performances at Miami's Kaseya Center, headlined by Jiri Prochazka capturing the vacant light heavyweight title against Carlos Ulberg. However, it was an unheralded heavyweight prospect who stole the show with one of the year's biggest upsets.

April 12, 2026 UFC News

Anthony Smith's Stunning Bareknuckle Comeback Highlights Gamebred MMA's Bold Return

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April 11, 2026 Gamebred

Jon Jones Caught on Camera in Road Rage Confrontation with Albuquerque Driver

Former UFC champion Jon Jones found himself at the center of another controversy this weekend after video footage surfaced showing him in a heated road rage incident with a driver in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The confrontation, which was captured on camera and quickly went viral on social media, a...

April 6, 2026 MMA

Hexagone MMA 43: Bouafia's Undefeated Streak Faces Ultimate Test Against Letho-Duclos in €100,000 Tournament Semifinal

The French MMA scene reaches fever pitch as Hexagone MMA returns to the iconic Zénith Paris – La Villette on April 11, 2026, for what promises to be one of the most compelling events in the organization's young but rapidly expanding history. HXMMA 43 headlines a semifinal bout in the prestigio...

April 2, 2026 MMA

Kayla Harrison Blasts Ronda Rousey for "Blatant F*cking Lie" About Judo Past

UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has delivered a scathing critique of Ronda Rousey, accusing her former Olympic teammate of fabricating stories about her judo career while promoting her upcoming Netflix comeback fight against Gina Carano. Speaking on Jorge Masvidal's Death Row MMA podcas...

April 1, 2026 UFC News

Maycee Barber Breaks Silence After Terrifying UFC Seattle Knockout: "I Don't Remember a Whole Lot"

UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber has released her first public statement following a devastating knockout loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC Seattle that left fans and fighters alike deeply concerned for her wellbeing. The 27-year-old fighter, who remained motionless on the canvas for several frigh...

March 30, 2026 UFC News

Joe Pyfer Stuns MMA World with Second-Round TKO of Israel Adesanya at UFC Seattle

The Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle witnessed one of the most shocking upsets in recent UFC history as Joe Pyfer delivered a stunning second-round TKO victory over former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Fight Night 271 on Saturday night.

March 28, 2026 UFC News

Alexa Grasso Delivers Spectacular KO-to-Submission Finish Against Maycee Barber at UFC Seattle

Former women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso made a thunderous return to the win column at UFC Fight Night 271, delivering one of the most spectacular finishes in recent memory against Maycee Barber in the co-main event at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Mexican striker ended ...

March 28, 2026 UFC News

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"

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...