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

UFC 321 Fallout: Dana White Confirms Rematch Between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane “As Soon As Possible” - UFC Article

UFC 321 Fallout: Dana White Confirms Rematch Between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane “As Soon As Possible”

UFC President Dana White confirmed that the promotion is moving quickly to rebook the heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane following the controversial ending to their main...

October 26, 2025 UFC
Chaos in Abu Dhabi: UFC 321 Ends in Controversy as Aspinall vs. Gane Declared No Contest - UFC Article

Chaos in Abu Dhabi: UFC 321 Ends in Controversy as Aspinall vs. Gane Declared No Contest

The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi hosted UFC 321 on Saturday, October 25, 2025 — an event loaded with promise, high-stakes matchups, and a heavyweight title bout that ended in shocking fashion. Main...

October 25, 2025 UFC
ONE Championship: Upcoming Event Preview - ONE Article

ONE Championship: Upcoming Event Preview

The promotion’s next major event is titled ONE Fight Night 37: Kryklia vs. Agdeve, scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

October 25, 2025 ONE
UFC 321 Takes Shape in Abu Dhabi Amid Late Scratches, Heavyweight Intrigue, and Betting Swings - UFC Article

UFC 321 Takes Shape in Abu Dhabi Amid Late Scratches, Heavyweight Intrigue, and Betting Swings

Fight week for UFC 321 at the Etihad Arena has been anything but quiet. The card has undergone key shifts that are altering the storylines heading into one of the promotion's biggest international events of the year.

October 25, 2025 UFC
Tom Aspinall Promises “Something Special” After Intense Final Face-Off With Ciryl Gane Ahead of UFC 321 - UFC Article

Tom Aspinall Promises “Something Special” After Intense Final Face-Off With Ciryl Gane Ahead of UFC 321

The atmosphere at UFC 321’s ceremonial weigh-ins in Abu Dhabi hit a fever pitch Friday night as heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and challenger Ciryl Gane ca

October 24, 2025 UFC
Paddy Pimblett Blasts Ilia Topuria, Calls Him a “Fake Conor McGregor,” Says UFC Is Delaying Their Fight - UFC Article

Paddy Pimblett Blasts Ilia Topuria, Calls Him a “Fake Conor McGregor,” Says UFC Is Delaying Their Fight

Liverpool’s rising UFC star Paddy Pimblett has reignited his bitter rivalry with lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, taking fresh aim at the Spaniard-Georgian

October 24, 2025 UFC
Brendan Allen Shocks Reinier de Ridder in Vancouver — A Breakout Night at UFC Fight Night 262 - UFC Article

Brendan Allen Shocks Reinier de Ridder in Vancouver — A Breakout Night at UFC Fight Night 262

Brendan Allen dominates Reinier de Ridder with relentless pressure to force a fourth-round stoppage, catapulting himself into middleweight title contention at UFC Fight Night 262.

October 19, 2025 UFC
Duke Roufus, Legendary Coach and Champion, Passes Away at 55 - MMA Article

Duke Roufus, Legendary Coach and Champion, Passes Away at 55

Legendary MMA coach and kickboxing champion Duke Roufus passes away at 55, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations of fighters at Roufusport.

October 18, 2025 MMA
Jiri Procházka Issues Ultimatum to Alex Pereira: Clear the Path or Face Consequences - UFC Article

Jiri Procházka Issues Ultimatum to Alex Pereira: Clear the Path or Face Consequences

Jiri Procházka demands Alex Pereira vacate the light heavyweight title if planning to move to heavyweight, refusing to be stuck in limbo.

October 17, 2025 UFC
Brandon Moreno Set for Explosive Comeback at UFC 323 Against Tatsuro Taira - UFC Article

Brandon Moreno Set for Explosive Comeback at UFC 323 Against Tatsuro Taira

Brandon Moreno returns after 18 months to face unbeaten Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323, a potential title eliminator in the flyweight division.

October 17, 2025 UFC
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