An exciting welterweight bout between Tyron Woodley and Vicente Luque is the latest addition to the upcoming UFC 260 pay-per-view in March. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to reveal …read more
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The UFC is working to finalize a welterweight matchup between former champion Tyron Woodley and Vicente Luque at UFC 260 on March 27, per multiple sources. …read more
Source:: ESPN
The second event in the UFC’s current “Fight Island” stretch went down Wednesday with UFC on ESPN 20, which took place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Michael Chiesa after UFC on ESPN 20 win?)
Neil Magny’s pursuit of welterweight title contention was brought to an abrupt halt by Michael …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
ONE: “Unbreakable” is set for the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday. The event features the return of Shinya Aoki as well as a kickboxing title fight.
Aoki faces former welterweight title …read more
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Moments after Michael Chiesa completed a dominant performance against Neil Magny in the UFC on ESPN 20 headliner, he turned his attention to perhaps the welterweight division’s most reviled star. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Michael Chiesa just keeps on rolling.
At UFC on ESPN 20, Chiesa (17-4 MMA, 11-4 UFC) kept his welterweight unbeaten streak alive when he defeated Neil Magny by unanimous decision with …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Michael Chiesa moved another rung up the ladder to the welterweight championship with his UFC Fight Island 8 domination of Neil Magny.
UFC Fight Island 8 took place on Wednesday in …read more
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Michael Chiesa is ready for a step up in competition after another dominant showcase against a top 10 ranked welterweight.
In …read more
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Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny wasn’t what fans had probably hoped to see. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Wednesday (January 20, 2021) at the UFC Fight …read more
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Michael Chiesa remained perfect in the welterweight division on Saturday when beat Neil Magny in the UFC on ESPN 20 main event.
Chiesa (18-4 MMA, 11-4 UFC) extended his run in …read more
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Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny wasn’t what fans had probably hoped to see. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Wednesday (January 20, 2021) at the UFC Fight …read more
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This is the UFC Fight Island 8 live blog for Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny, the welterweight headliner for Wednesday’s …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
The UFC Fight Island 8 post-fight press conference will be live once the action concludes. In the headliner, Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny will collide in a welterweight clash. The …read more
Source:: MMANews
The UFC Fight Island 8 post-fight press conference will be live once the action concludes. In the headliner, Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny will collide in a welterweight clash. The …read more
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The rankings weren’t really affected much by the first UFC event of 2021. The UFC kicked of 2021 with a …read more
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The UFC Fight Island 8 fight card was originally supposed to feature Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev in a high stakes welterweight main event.
But the main event for UFC Fight …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Neil Magny is the first to admit he’s made plenty of mistakes in past fights.
The veteran welterweight has built several impressive win streaks in the UFC but it seemed like …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Michael Chiesa (pictured, blue gloves) fights Neil Magny in the welterweight main event of UFC Fight Island 8 on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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ABU DHABI —Daniel Rubenstein isn’t like some of his peers in the MMA management game.
At times, a few of his contemporaries mistake themselves for being the stars of the show …read more
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Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny are official for their welterweight headliner at UFC on ESPN 20. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
ABU DHABI – Warlley Alves spoke to the media Friday ahead of UFC on ESPN 20.
Alves (13-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) discussed his welterweight bout against Mounir Lazzez (10-1 MMA, 1-0 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out the full betting odds for this Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN 20 event headlined by welterweight contenders Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny. In the main event, Chiesa and Magny …read more
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Matt Brown vs. Carlos Condit served as the first co-main event of the new year. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Saturday (January 16, 2021) at the …read more
Source:: MMANews
Today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event is co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring fan favorites Matt Brown and Carlos Condit. Brown (22-17 MMA) will be returning to action for the …read more
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Today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event was co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring fan favorites Matt Brown and Carlos Condit. Brown (22-17 MMA) was returning to action for the fist …read more
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Matt Brown vs. Carlos Condit served as the first co-main event of the new year. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Saturday (January 16, 2021) at the …read more
Source:: MMANews
ABU DHABI – Michael Chiesa spoke to the media Friday ahead of UFC on ESPN 20.
Chiesa (17-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) discussed his welterweight main event bout against Neil Magny (24-7 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
ABU DHABI – Neil Magny spoke to the media Friday ahead of UFC on ESPN 20.
Magny (24-7 MMA, 17-6 UFC) discussed his welterweight main event bout against Michael Chiesa (17-4 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
ABU DHABI – Santiago Ponzinibbio has been through a lot to get to UFC on ABC 1.
The veteran welterweight returns to the octagon Saturday against Li Jingliang after 26 months …read more
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Kamaru Usman has his work cut out for him. So does the rest of the division. Welterweight has always …read more
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ABU DHABI – Carlos Condit’s contract with the UFC is coming to an end this weekend.
The former UFC interim welterweight champion revealed Wednesday that he’s got one fight left on …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC president Dana White broke down this weekend’s welterweight bout between “two legendary savages” Carlos Condit and Matt Brown. Condit and Brown are two of the most exciting welterweights of …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC President Dana White says he’s currently working on a fight for fan favorite lightweight and welterweight star, Nate Diaz. Diaz is one of the most popular fighters on the …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Stephen Thompson is confident he will be the UFC’s welterweight champion by the end of the year. Thompson is on a two-fight winning streak and coming off a dominant decision …read more
Source:: MMANews
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will try, yet again, to have Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev face off in welterweight action, …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Stephen Thompson is confident he will be the UFC’s welterweight champion by the end of the year. Thompson is on a two-fight winning streak and coming off a dominant decision …read more
Source:: MMANews
Miletich announced the news on his Instagram account on Jan. 12. Pat Miletich, the UFC’s first welterweight champion and renowned mixed martial arts coach, has been released from his commentary …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
UFC President Dana White is still determined to book a fight between welterweight stars Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev. Edwards and Chimaev have been scheduled to fight twice now to …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
The promise of a new date for a welterweight fight between Dhiego Lima and Belal Muhammad has landed.
Lima (15-7 MMA, 4-5 UFC) and Muhammad (17-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC), originally booked …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently promoted the welterweight matchup between Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny to the UFC Fight Island 8 main event on …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Michael Chiesa (pictured) fights Neil Magny in the welterweight main event of UFC Fight Island 8 in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 20 | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Mounir Lazzez will replace Christian Aguilera and face Warlley Alves a in a welterweight contest at UFC on ESPN 20. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns will finally share the Octagon with one another. Usman was supposed to defend his welterweight title against Burns at UFC 251, but the challenger tested …read more
Source:: MMANews
Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns will finally share the Octagon with one another. Usman was supposed to defend his welterweight title against Burns at UFC 251, but the challenger tested …read more
Source:: MMANews
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For the third time, the UFC is setting up the welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
The UFC hopes the third time is the charm for a welterweight title fight between champ Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns, …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Despite an increasingly crowded welterweight division, the UFC is sticking with Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns for its next 170-pound title fight.
Reigning champ Usman (17-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) will put …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Khamzat Chimaev has been battling COVID-19 for the last several weeks and it’s cost him not one, but two main events against fellow welterweight attraction Leon Edwards, including the UFC …read more
Source:: MMAMania
UFC President Dana White says the UFC is still keen to book a welterweight fight between top-5 contenders Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington in 2021. Covington and Masvidal, the No. …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Leon Edwards was hoping to stay atop the upcoming UFC Fight Island 8 welterweight main event, …read more
Source:: MMAMania
UFC president Dana White is determined to see the twice-scheduled, twice-postponed bout between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev through.
The highly anticipated welterweight fight was first scheduled for Dec. 19, but …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Leon Edwards | Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
If the UFC matchmakers need a replacement for the promotion’s Jan. 20 main event, they have plenty of …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
An anticipated welterweight matchup between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev is off again, according to reports out of Sweden and Russia. Edward and Chimaev were originally expected to meet in …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Khamzat Chimaev vs Leon Edwards is off. Again. The highly anticipated welterweight match up between uber prospect Khamzat Chimaev …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Santiago Ponzinibbio will make his long awaited return to the Octagon on January 16 for a welterweight bout with Li Jingliang. Ponzinibbio (27-3 MMA) was once one of the top-10 …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
The official UFC rankings have been updated after Saturday’s UFC Vegas 17 card, and there have been some interesting changes. Most notably, Rob Font has taken a huge climb of …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
A pivotal welterweight clash is on tap for Jan. 20 in Abu Dhabi, as Neil Magny is expected to square off against Michael Chiesa at a UFC Fight Night event. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Ranked welterweight contenders Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny have reportedly agreed to fight on January 20 on Fight Island. While this is a big fight for the welterweight division in …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Alex Oliveira will lock horns with Randy Brown in a welterweight scrap at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on Feb. 27. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Either Alex Oliveira or Randy Brown is guaranteed to rebound in his first fight of 2021.
That’s because Oliveira and Brown are set to fight each other in a welterweight bout …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
An intriguing welterweight bout between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Li Jingliang has been added to UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar. MMAFighting.com was the first to confirm that Ponzinibbio vs. Jingliang …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Stephen Thompson is still a handful for anyone in the welterweight division to deal with and he proved as much Saturday by defeating Geoff Neal in the UFC Fight Night …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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If there was any question about the best striker in the welterweight division, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson answered emphatically with his …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
A key welterweight bout between perennial division contenders Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal headlines tonight’s UFC Vegas 17 event. Thompson (15-4-1 MMA) is set to return for the first time …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal closed out the year for the promotion in an exciting way. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Saturday night (December 19, …read more
Source:: MMANews
A key welterweight bout between perennial division contenders Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal headlined tonight’s UFC Vegas 17 event. Thompson (15-4-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
The UFC Vegas 17 post-fight press conference will be live once the action concludes. In the headliner, Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal will collide in a welterweight clash. UFC …read more
Source:: MMANews
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This is the UFC Vegas 17 live blog for Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal, the welterweight headliner …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
The UFC Vegas 17 post-fight press conference will be live once the action concludes. In the headliner, Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal will collide in a welterweight clash. UFC …read more
Source:: MMANews
Colby Covington trashed former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis ahead of tonight’s UFC Vegas 17 event. ‘Showtime’ is set to return to the Octagon this evening for a welterweight bout with …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Geoff Neal | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
It would be easy for Geoff Neal to just write off 2020 and begin again in the …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
A longtime welterweight contender looks to turn back the charge of an in-form finisher as Stephen Thompson faces Geoff Neal in the main event of UFC Fight Night 183 on …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
For nearly five years, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson has been a stalwart near the top of the rankings in the welterweight division.
Following …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Michel Pereira will be taking part in a sure-fire matchup with fellow welterweight striker Khaos Williams this evening (Sat., Dec. …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Alex Morono (pictured) fights Anthony Pettis in a welterweight bout on Dec. 19 at UFC Vegas 17 | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
An up-and-down year …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
An intriguing welterweight matchup headlines Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 183.
Geoff Neal will take on the biggest challenge of his career when he meets former two-time title challenger Stephen Thompson …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
MMA Fighting
UFC Vegas 17 welterweight headliner Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson talks to the media about his fight with Geoff Neal, feeling rejuvenated as he approaches …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Geoff Neal | Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal are set for the final UFC main event of …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC Vegas 17 is headlined by a welterweight showdown between Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal, which has strong implications for the welterweight title picture.
Thompson has twice fought for the UFC …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Michel Pereira spoke to reporters Thursday at UFC Fight Night 183 virtual media day.
Pereira (24-11 MMA, 2-2 UFC) discussed his welterweight matchup with Khaos Williams (11-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), if …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Anthony Pettis spoke to reporters on Thursday at UFC Fight Night 183 virtual media day.
Pettis (23-10 MMA, 10-9 UFC), a former UFC and WEC lightweight champion, discussed his welterweight matchup …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson may never be champion of the welterweight division, but he stands as one of …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Geoff Neal thinks there’s “no denying” him as a welterweight contender if he can beat Stephen Thompson at UFC Fight Night 183.
Unbeaten in his first five UFC bouts, Neal (13-2 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC Vegas 17 is headlined by a welterweight showdown between Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal, but that’s simply the finale of a fight card loaded with highlight-reel fighters.
From former …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
UFC President Dana White has explained why the promotion booked a controversial welterweight fight between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev was one of the breakout stars for the UFC …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Solomon Renfro isn’t messing around when it comes to setting goals in his professional fighting career. The undefeated welterweight doesn’t plan on stopping until he’s known as the greatest combat …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Jake Matthews will lock horns with Sean Brady in a welterweight bout at UFC 259. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Stephen Thompson thinks the UFC views him as a gatekeeper now. For the second-straight fight, Thompson will fight a rising welterweight contender, but this time he will be the main …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Geoff Neal didn’t expect Stephen Thompson to accept the fight. After Neal was forced to pull out of his fight against Neil Magny in August, he wasn’t sure if he …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Muslim Salikhov has withdrawn from a proposed welterweight clash against Santiago Ponzinibbio at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first event of 2021. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
A UFC Vegas 17 preliminary welterweight bout between Belal Muhammad and Dhiego Lima has been postponed after Muhammad tested positive for COVID-19.
Muhammad confirmed the bout’s cancellation for Saturday’s event following …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
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Belal Muhammad was scheduled to fight fellow welterweight stalwart Dhiego Lima in the featured bout of the UFC Vegas …read more
Source:: MMAMania
UFC president, Dana White has high expectations for the current welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman. When Usman was making his run up the welterweight division, White criticized him a ton. He …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Stephen Thompson feels that Khamzat Chimaev should have accomplished much more before being thrust onto the top of the welterweight division. Khamzat Chimaev is 3 for 3 in his …read more
Source:: MMANews
Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev have a new date lined up for their welterweight scrap. 2020 played host to phase one of the meteoric rise of Khamzat Chimaev, and 2021 …read more
Source:: MMANews
Goiti Yamauchi will move up to welterweight after missing weight twice in a row in Bellator. | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Goiti Yamauchi won’t be …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC middleweight contender Darren Till has opened up on his infamous sparring session with outspoken welterweight star “Platinum” Mike Perry. Till and Perry got a few sparring rounds in in …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Ramazan Emeev and David Zawada will lock horns in a welterweight matchup at the UFC’s Jan. 20 card. …read more
Source:: Sherdog