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

Muhammad Mokaev Speaks Out: “I Was Never the Bad Guy” After UFC Exit - UFC Article

Muhammad Mokaev Speaks Out: “I Was Never the Bad Guy” After UFC Exit

Muhammad Mokaev isn’t angry—he’s disappointed. After leaving the UFC undefeated and ranked in the flyweight top 10, the 24-year-old says the promotion unfairly painted him as a villain, nearly...

October 29, 2025 UFC
Kamaru Usman Praises Alexander Volkov’s Composure After UFC 321 - UFC Article

Kamaru Usman Praises Alexander Volkov’s Composure After UFC 321

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman weighed in on Alexander Volkov’s performance at UFC 321, commending the Russian heavyweight’s composure and technical discipline in his victory over...

October 29, 2025 UFC
Aspinall’s Eye Injury Update: Champion Still Struggling to See After No-Contest Ending - UFC Article

Aspinall’s Eye Injury Update: Champion Still Struggling to See After No-Contest Ending

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is facing a troubling recovery in the wake of his draw against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, where an accidental double eye poke forced the fight to be ruled a no-contest.

October 28, 2025 UFC
Ex-Champion Carlos Newton Slams UFC’s Business Model as “Not a Sport” - UFC Article

Ex-Champion Carlos Newton Slams UFC’s Business Model as “Not a Sport”

Former UFC welterweight titleholder Carlos Newton delivered a scathing critique of MMA's dominant promotion during a recent hearing before the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), declaring that...

October 28, 2025 UFC
Paddy Pimblett Calls UFC 321 “One of the Worst Pay-Per-Views Ever” After Chaotic Main Event - UFC Article

Paddy Pimblett Calls UFC 321 “One of the Worst Pay-Per-Views Ever” After Chaotic Main Event

Lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett didn’t hold back when assessing UFC 321, calling it “one of the worst pay-per-views in UFC history” following a night that failed to live up to its...

October 28, 2025 UFC
Bo Nickal, His Latest Message and What’s Next - UFC Article

Bo Nickal, His Latest Message and What’s Next

On October 27, 2025, Bo Nickal posted a brief but pointed message on his X (formerly Twitter) account: “Main card UFC 322.

October 27, 2025 UFC
Jim Miller Blasts Eye-Poke at UFC 321: “It’s Not a F***ing Accident” - UFC Article

Jim Miller Blasts Eye-Poke at UFC 321: “It’s Not a F***ing Accident”

Veteran fighter Jim Miller took aim at the controversial eye-poke that disrupted the heavyweight title main event at UFC 321.

October 27, 2025 UFC
Michael Chandler vs. Chad Mendes to Headline RAF03 in Chicago - MMA Article

Michael Chandler vs. Chad Mendes to Headline RAF03 in Chicago

In a high-profile return for two veteran combat athletes, Michael Chandler and Chad Mendes will headline the upcoming Real American Freestyle event, RAF03, scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025,...

October 27, 2025 MMA
Tom Aspinall Breaks His Silence After UFC 321 No-Contest: “All That Training for That” - UFC Article

Tom Aspinall Breaks His Silence After UFC 321 No-Contest: “All That Training for That”

After an eagerly awaited return to the cage, heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall found himself grappling with frustration, disappointment and physical pain following the abrupt end to his title defence...

October 27, 2025 UFC
Chael Sonnen Calls Out Tom Aspinall After UFC 321: “You’ve Got to Fight With One Eye” - UFC Article

Chael Sonnen Calls Out Tom Aspinall After UFC 321: “You’ve Got to Fight With One Eye”

Former UFC title contender and current analyst Chael Sonnen didn’t hold back after the controversial end to UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, where heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall was ruled unable to...

October 26, 2025 UFC
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