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

Kayla Harrison Forced Out of Amanda Nunes Fight After Neck Injury and Surgery

Kayla Harrison has been forced to step away from her scheduled showdown with Amanda Nunes after suffering a serious neck injury that required surgical intervention, delaying one of the most anticipated women’s fights in UFC history. Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and reigning UFC bantamweight champion, had been preparing for a high-profile matchup with Nunes, the former...

January 15, 2026 MMA

Khamzat Chimaev Calls Out Alex Pereira for Potential UFC White House Matchup

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has publicly challenged light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, urging him to meet him in the Octagon as part of the promotion’s planned White House event in June 2026.

January 12, 2026 UFC

15-Year-Old MMA Champion Mohammadali Sadulloyev Fatally Stabbed, Community Mourns Young Talent

The mixed martial arts community and the broader public were left in shock following the tragic death of Mohammadali Sadulloyev, a 15-year-old amateur MMA champion whose life was cut short during an act of violence.

January 12, 2026 MMA

Kayla Harrison’s Coach Pushes Back After Dana White Calls Amanda Nunes Matchup “Greatest Women’s Fight of All Time

In the wake of comments from UFC President Dana White about a potential fight between Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison, Harrison’s head coach has publicly responded, offering a perspective that tempers the hype and reframes where his fighter’s priorities lie.

January 10, 2026 UFC

Bo Nickal vs. Yoel Romero Scrapped from RAF 05 After Weight Miss at Weigh-Ins

Fans headed to Real American Freestyle 05 were hit with last-minute disappointment when the highly anticipated wrestling-based fight between Bo Nickal and Yoel Romero was removed from the event shortly after the fighters weighed in.

January 10, 2026 MMA

Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold Unload on Bo Nickal at RAF 05 Press Conference

As the combat sports world turns its attention to the upcoming Real American Freestyle 05 event in Sunrise, Florida, a fiery press conference on Friday set the tone for one of the most talked-about moments leading up to the weekend.

January 9, 2026 UFC

Paddy Pimblett Draws Backlash After Controversial Comments Involving Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker

Paddy Pimblett, one of the UFC’s most outspoken lightweights, has found himself at the center of multiple controversies this week after a string of comments about fellow fighters sparked strong reactions within the MMA community.

January 9, 2026 UFC

MMA Community Mourns Death of MMA Junkie Editor Abbey Subhan at Age 45

The mixed martial arts world has been shaken by the sudden death of Abdur “Abbey” Rob Subhan, a longtime video editor and creative force for MMA Junkie.

January 4, 2026 MMA

Local MMA Promotion AFP Fighting Builds Momentum in Ohio and Draws Increasing Attention

In the heart of northeastern Ohio, a regional mixed martial arts promotion is rapidly emerging as a significant force in the local sports scene, drawing fighters, fans, and attention to its increasingly ambitious events.

January 4, 2026 MMA

Demetrious Johnson Criticizes UFC Matchmaking After Lerone Murphy Misses Out on Title Shot

Demetrious Johnson has never been one to mince words, and his latest comments on UFC matchmaking have reignited debate about how championship opportunities are truly decided.

January 4, 2026 UFC

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