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.

104 articles published

Latest Articles by Rob Watson

Broadcast Details Announced for UFC’s Historic White House Show - UFC Article

Broadcast Details Announced for UFC’s Historic White House Show

In what could be one of the most unusual cards in MMA history, UFC President Dana White has revealed fresh details about the broadcast plans for the organization’s upcoming event at the White House. The groundbreaking show — set for June 2026 on the South Lawn in Washington, D.C. — will not follow traditional television or pay-per-view norms.

December 12, 2025 UFC
Sean Strickland to Return at UFC Houston Against Anthony Hernandez in February 2026 - UFC Article

Sean Strickland to Return at UFC Houston Against Anthony Hernandez in February 2026

The middleweight division will reopen early next year with a high-stakes main event: Sean Strickland returns to the Octagon to face surging contender Anthony Hernandez on February 21, 2026, in Houston, Texas.

December 7, 2025 UFC
Petr Yan Regains UFC Bantamweight Crown by Out-pointing Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 - UFC Article

Petr Yan Regains UFC Bantamweight Crown by Out-pointing Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323

At UFC 323, held last night in Las Vegas, Petr Yan returned to the top of the bantamweight division by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision in their rematch.

December 7, 2025 UFC
Tom Aspinall Says UFC Boss Has Been Silent Since Eye-Poke Disaster at UFC 321 - MMA Article

Tom Aspinall Says UFC Boss Has Been Silent Since Eye-Poke Disaster at UFC 321

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says the silence from Dana White since the controversial end of his fight at UFC 321 has made a bad situation worse — and his recent medical revelation shows just how serious this incident turned out to be. Aspinall’s scheduled title defense against Ciryl Gane ended abruptly in the first round when Gane delivered a double eye-poke that left Aspinall unable...

December 2, 2025 MMA
Matt Brown Blasts UFC Decision: Calling Paddy Pimblett’s Interim Title Shot “F*cking Ridiculous” - UFC Article

Matt Brown Blasts UFC Decision: Calling Paddy Pimblett’s Interim Title Shot “F*cking Ridiculous”

Veteran fighter Matt Brown didn’t mince words when he heard the promotion handed Paddy Pimblett an interim lightweight title shot: he called it “f*cking ridiculous.” Brown’s reaction has fueled a growing debate over whether the sport is rewarding hype over merit — and whether the rightful contenders are being pushed aside. Pimblett is set to face Justin Gaethje for the interim UFC...

December 2, 2025 UFC
Ronda Rousey Eyes Comeback: Negotiations Underway for Blockbuster Bout With Katie Taylor in 2026 - MMA Article

Ronda Rousey Eyes Comeback: Negotiations Underway for Blockbuster Bout With Katie Taylor in 2026

Ronda Rousey may soon return to combat sports — not in the Octagon, but in the boxing ring. According to a recent report, she is in active negotiations for a high-profile boxing match against two-time undisputed champion Katie Taylor, with plans discussed for a Las Vegas showdown in 2026.

December 1, 2025 MMA
Eye Pokes Under Fire: Aspinall–Gane Controversy Reignites UFC Debate on Stricter Penalties - UFC Article

Eye Pokes Under Fire: Aspinall–Gane Controversy Reignites UFC Debate on Stricter Penalties

The fallout from Tom Aspinall’s eye-poke incident with Ciryl Gane has grown far beyond a single heavyweight fight. What began as an abrupt, frustrating no-contest has evolved into a full-scale debate about fighter safety, rule enforcement, and whether the UFC must adopt harsher penalties to prevent fouls that can end careers in seconds.

November 30, 2025 UFC
Alex Pereira Gets Defense from The MMA Guru Amid Outrage Over Gym Knockout - UFC Article

Alex Pereira Gets Defense from The MMA Guru Amid Outrage Over Gym Knockout

A recently surfaced gym clip of light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira delivering a knockout during sparring has stirred strong reactions across the MMA community. Many fans criticized the intensity, arguing the strike was excessive for a training environment. But The MMA Guru — a popular content creator and longtime observer of the sport — isn’t having it.

November 30, 2025 UFC
Michael Chandler Returns to His Roots — Shuts Down Chad Mendes at RAF 3 - MMA Article

Michael Chandler Returns to His Roots — Shuts Down Chad Mendes at RAF 3

Michael Chandler made a loud statement on the mats Saturday night in Chicago: even outside the cage, he still belongs among elite grapplers. At the Real American Freestyle event labeled RAF 3, Chandler out-wrestled former UFC and BKFC competitor Chad Mendes to claim a decisive 4–1 victory in front of a packed Wintrust Arena crowd.

November 30, 2025 MMA
Kron Gracie Vows to Reinvent Himself After UFC Exit: “I Won’t Pull Guard Ever Again” - UFC Article

Kron Gracie Vows to Reinvent Himself After UFC Exit: “I Won’t Pull Guard Ever Again”

Kron Gracie is entering a new chapter of his career, and this time, he says he’s abandoning the trademark tactic that once defined him. After the UFC chose not to re-sign him following his loss to Bryce Mitchell, Gracie spoke openly with MMAFighting.com about where things went wrong, what he learned, and how he plans to rebuild his future in mixed martial arts.

November 29, 2025 UFC
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