Tom Rashid

UFC & MMA Lead Writer

Tom Rashid handles UFC and major MMA coverage for boxingnews.com — fight-night live blogs, post-event recaps, and division rankings across lightweight, welterweight and middleweight.

UFC & MMA editorial lead

60 articles on boxingnews.com · writing here since 2024

Latest from Tom Rashid

Ben Askren calls out Colby Covington over RAF 11 press conference

Ben Askren calls out Colby Covington over RAF 11 press conference

Paddy Pimblett buys Ilia Topuria's UFC White House stool for $13,700

Paddy Pimblett buys Ilia Topuria's UFC White House stool for $13,700

Jay Alderete chokes out ex-UFC fighter in foul-filled Fury FC bout

Jay Alderete chokes out ex-UFC fighter in foul-filled Fury FC bout

PFL and RIZIN announce dual-promotion featherweight title fight

PFL and RIZIN announce dual-promotion featherweight title fight

Dana White says UFC 'second worst' after World Cup final botches

Dana White says UFC 'second worst' after World Cup final botches

Sean O'Malley willing to wait for Petr Yan title rematch

Sean O'Malley willing to wait for Petr Yan title rematch

MMA Mania Mailbag: Submit questions for Friday answers

MMA Mania Mailbag: Submit questions for Friday answers

McGregor injury extends nine-year decline from UFC peak

McGregor injury extends nine-year decline from UFC peak

Ian Machado Garry compares Islam Makhachev fight to McGregor-Aldo

Ian Machado Garry compares Islam Makhachev fight to McGregor-Aldo

MMA Mania Monday Open Thread: Sequels, Sumo, and UFC OKC

MMA Mania Monday Open Thread: Sequels, Sumo, and UFC OKC

Conor McGregor loses $100k on World Cup bet, praises Jesus

Conor McGregor loses $100k on World Cup bet, praises Jesus

Shaidulloev vs. McKee set for September with two titles at stake

Shaidulloev vs. McKee set for September with two titles at stake

Ian Machado Garry rips Islam Makhachev's blanket strategy

Ian Machado Garry rips Islam Makhachev's blanket strategy

Cody Garbrandt Should Retire—His Chin Is Gone for Good

Cody Garbrandt Should Retire—His Chin Is Gone for Good

How Dustin Poirier Weaponized the Calf Kick for Modern MMA

How Dustin Poirier Weaponized the Calf Kick for Modern MMA

Why Sean Strickland's Jab-Heavy Style Keeps Beating Elite Fighters

Why Sean Strickland's Jab-Heavy Style Keeps Beating Elite Fighters

UFC Noche 4 adds Moreno, Grasso in former champions' return

UFC Noche 4 adds Moreno, Grasso in former champions' return

UFC on Paramount+ mocks World Cup final with Namajunas-Esparza post

UFC on Paramount+ mocks World Cup final with Namajunas-Esparza post

Hannah Rapp, WBC title challenger, killed in Texas cycling crash

Hannah Rapp, WBC title challenger, killed in Texas cycling crash

Christian Leroy Duncan Stops Cannonier, Eyes Top 10 at UFC Oklahoma City

Christian Leroy Duncan Stops Cannonier, Eyes Top 10 at UFC Oklahoma City

$Austin Bashi reveals orbital, nose fractures after UFC OKC loss$

Austin Bashi reveals orbital, nose fractures after UFC OKC loss

Dricus Du Plessis reflects on UFC comeback after Usman win

Dricus Du Plessis reflects on UFC comeback after Usman win

Valter Walker: Bogdan Guskov destined for UFC title

Valter Walker: Bogdan Guskov destined for UFC title

Islam Makhachev trolls Argentina fan after World Cup final loss

Islam Makhachev trolls Argentina fan after World Cup final loss

Sean Strickland ranks MMA top sport, rips soccer again

Sean Strickland ranks MMA top sport, rips soccer again

Cain Velasquez backs Islam Makhachev to extend UFC win streak

Cain Velasquez backs Islam Makhachev to extend UFC win streak

Dana White moves UFC production crew to second worst in sports

Dana White moves UFC production crew to second worst in sports

Dricus Du Plessis reveals how beer debate sparked Colby Covington friendship

Dricus Du Plessis reveals how beer debate sparked Colby Covington friendship

Kamaru Usman questions 50-45 scorecard in UFC OKC loss

Kamaru Usman questions 50-45 scorecard in UFC OKC loss

UFC Oklahoma City Rookie Report Card: Five debuts graded

UFC Oklahoma City Rookie Report Card: Five debuts graded

Conor McGregor fighting future after UFC 329 knee injury

Conor McGregor fighting future after UFC 329 knee injury

Luke Riley fires back at Joe Rogan over UFC 329 stoppage criticism

Luke Riley fires back at Joe Rogan over UFC 329 stoppage criticism

Bruce Buffer faces Michael Buffer at World Cup final

Bruce Buffer faces Michael Buffer at World Cup final

Conor Benn calls Ryan Garcia 'spoiled brat' after heated faceoff

Conor Benn calls Ryan Garcia 'spoiled brat' after heated faceoff

Kamaru Usman says early eye shot compromised vision vs du Plessis

Kamaru Usman says early eye shot compromised vision vs du Plessis

Dricus Du Plessis admits wrestling 'did suck' after UFC OKC win

Dricus Du Plessis admits wrestling 'did suck' after UFC OKC win

UFC Noche: Moreno, Grasso headline six-fight announce

UFC Noche: Moreno, Grasso headline six-fight announce

Victor Ortiz wins bare knuckle debut at BKB 56 in Los Angeles

Victor Ortiz wins bare knuckle debut at BKB 56 in Los Angeles

Conor McGregor tears ACL and meniscus, targets summer 2027 return

Conor McGregor tears ACL and meniscus, targets summer 2027 return

Alexandre Pantoja ready for Joshua Van rematch after arm injury

Alexandre Pantoja ready for Joshua Van rematch after arm injury

Dana White: Kamaru Usman 'still got it' despite UFC Oklahoma loss

Dana White: Kamaru Usman 'still got it' despite UFC Oklahoma loss

McGregor tore ACL at UFC 329, White says return talk premature

McGregor tore ACL at UFC 329, White says return talk premature

Paddy Pimblett's ESPN Ranking Is Overdue — And Still Too Low

Paddy Pimblett's ESPN Ranking Is Overdue — And Still Too Low

Conor McGregor knee injury worse than expected: two tears

Conor McGregor knee injury worse than expected: two tears

Conor McGregor's Legacy Is Already Secure — And He Knows It

Conor McGregor's Legacy Is Already Secure — And He Knows It

Alberto Montes hospitalized after brutal UFC Oklahoma City KO loss

Alberto Montes hospitalized after brutal UFC Oklahoma City KO loss

Belal Muhammad beats Ben Askren by UD at RAF 11

Ben Askren loses RAF 11 return against Belal Muhammad

Ben Askren loses RAF 11 return against Belal Muhammad

Covington outpoints Tsarukyan at RAF 11, Askren returns

Covington outpoints Tsarukyan at RAF 11, Askren returns

Belal Muhammad attacks Colby Covington at RAF 11 presser

Belal Muhammad attacks Colby Covington at RAF 11 presser

Du Plessis dominates Usman in one-sided UFC Fight Night main event

Du Plessis dominates Usman in one-sided UFC Fight Night main event

Ben Askren loses grappling return after lung transplant

Ben Askren loses grappling return after lung transplant

Dricus du Plessis beats Kamaru Usman by UD at UFC Oklahoma City

Danny Sabatello Delivers Brutal Third-Round KO at Rizin Landmark 15

Danny Sabatello Delivers Brutal Third-Round KO at Rizin Landmark 15

Tabatha Ricci eyes UFC 330 backup role after Oklahoma City

Tabatha Ricci eyes UFC 330 backup role after Oklahoma City

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn nearly brawl at New York presser

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn nearly brawl at New York presser

Dana White shuts down Conor McGregor return talk after UFC 329 injury

Dana White shuts down Conor McGregor return talk after UFC 329 injury

Biaggio Ali Walsh taps to modified twister at PFL Austin

Biaggio Ali Walsh taps to modified twister at PFL Austin

Chase Hooper submits Mitch Ramirez in first round at UFC Oklahoma

Chase Hooper submits Mitch Ramirez in first round at UFC Oklahoma

Jon Jones bare knuckle event raided, Tate brothers arrested

Jon Jones bare knuckle event raided, Tate brothers arrested