Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Leon Edwards is looking for a fight.
The top-five ranked welterweight contender has anxiously awaited a UFC booking ever since his main event showdown against former …read more
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Daniel Cormier believes booking the UFC’s welterweight division should be rather easy. Right now, it appears the only fight booked is Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns. The plan was to …read more
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The UFC’s October lineup continues to fill.
Jason Witt and Cole Williams will square off Oct. 31 in a welterweight bout expected to take place at the UFC Apex in Las …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC President Dana White weighed in on a potential welterweight bout between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal at tonight’s UFC 253 presser. The former good friends turned bitter enemies, Covington …read more
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The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 winner and former lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez squared off with Jake Matthews at tonight’s UFC 253 event. Sanchez (30-12 MMA) entered tonight’s welterweight battle …read more
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The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 winner and former lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez squares off with Jake Matthews at tonight’s UFC 253 event. Sanchez (30-12 MMA) enters tonight’s welterweight battle …read more
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U.K. stalwart Cage Warriors has its next champ-champ after lightweight champ Mason Jones stopped Adam Proctor at Cage Warriors 116 to win the promotion’s welterweight title.
Jones, nicknamed “The Dragon,” finished …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
A new welterweight king will be crowned as The Trilogy comes to an end. After two days of violence, Cage Warriors lays out the finale for their three-day series of …read more
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Colby Covington has responded to the backlash following his UFC Vegas 11 finish of Tyron Woodley this past Saturday.
The former UFC interim welterweight champion …read more
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“Platinum” Mike Perry seems to be pretty excited for his newly announced fight with former UFC welterweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler. News of this dynamite welterweight matchup was reported by …read more
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The full slate for Bellator’s debut on CBS Sports Network has been announced.
Including the previously announced welterweight main event between Paul Daley and Derek …read more
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The former welterweight champion is making a quick turnaround after picking up a disappointing loss to Neil Magny back in late August. Robbie Lawler’s …read more
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Robbie Lawler (pictured) fights Mike Perry in a welterweight bout at UFC 255 on Nov. 21 | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Former UFC champion Robbie Lawler could soon face …read more
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In what is sure to be one of the most buzzworthy fights of the fall, former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will reportedly face “Platinum” Mike Perry at UFC 255 on …read more
Source:: MMANews
Fan favorite welterweight sluggers “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler and “Platinum” Mike Perry are reportedly set to collide at UFC 255 on November 21. News of this fan friendly matchup was first …read more
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While the UFC moves ahead with its fight schedule and contenders vie for position in each weight class, one man has found himself on the outside, looking in.
Welterweight contender Leon …read more
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Israel Adesanya and other notable Black UFC athletes have fired back at welterweight fighter Colby Covington for his recent controversial remarks. Prior to his grudge match with bitter rival Tyron …read more
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UFC middleweight contender Darren Till said that welterweight star Colby Covington “would tear LeBron James a new arsehole” if they fought. Covington has been chirping James in the media as …read more
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ABU DHABI – Ahead of UFC 253, Jake Matthews spoke with reporters Wednesday during media day.
Matthews (15-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) discussed his welterweight bout with Diego Sanchez (30-12 MMA, 19-12 …read more
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Gilbert Burns does not see how Colby Covington deserves to be ahead of him in the rankings after Woodley win. Top welterweight contender Gilbert …read more
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The official UFC rankings have been updated after last weekend’s UFC Vegas 11 card and, as expected, there have been some big changes—particularly at welterweight. Most notably, polarizing welterweight contender …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Colby Covington answered some big questions Saturday night.
The biggest one: How would he rebound from his UFC 245 loss to welterweight champion Kamaru Usman?
Regardless what you think of Covington (16-2 …read more
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Daniel Cormier has high expectations for Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev made his UFC debut back in July and took the MMA world by storm after he dominated John Philipps en route …read more
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Tyron Woodley is down, but he’s not out.
The former welterweight champion took to Instagram on Monday to address his fans after suffering a broken …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
The opening betting odds have been released for the proposed welterweight bout between rising star Khamzat Chimaev and veteran Demian Maia. Chimaev knocked out Gerald Meerschaert in just 17 seconds …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC president Dana White says he has to have a conversation with welterweight star Donald Cerrone after his fight at UFC Vegas 11. Cerrone toughed it out and fought to …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington defeated Tyron Woodley in dominant fashion last night at UFC Las Vegas 11. Following his victory, Covington received a call from US President …read more
Source:: MMANews
Dana White wants to see Tyron Woodley retire from MMA following a third straight loss at UFC on ESPN+ 36.
Woodley (19-6-1 MMA, 9-5-1 UFC), the former longtime welterweight champion, saw …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event was headlined by a key welterweight battle between former division champion Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington. Woodley (19-5-1 MMA) had entered tonight’s grudge match with …read more
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Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley finally happened after years of talk and what a fight it was. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Saturday night (September …read more
Source:: MMANews
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event is headlined by a key welterweight battle as former division champion Tyron Woodley squares off with Colby Covington. Woodley (19-5-1 MMA) will enter tonight’s grudge …read more
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Tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event was co-headlined by a welterweight bout between fan favorite fighters Donald Cerrone and Niko Price. Cerrone (36-15 MMA) had entered tonight’s bout with Price looking …read more
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Donald Cerrone vs. Niko Price put on a memorable performance. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Saturday night (September 19, 2020) at the UFC on ESPN+ …read more
Source:: MMANews
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event is co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring fan favorite Donald Cerrone taking on the always entertaining Niko Price. Cerrone (36-15 MMA) will enter tonight’s bout …read more
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This is the UFC Vegas 11 live blog for Donald Cerrone vs. Niko Price, the welterweight co-headliner for Saturday’s fight card at UFC APEX …read more
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Live, blow-by-blow updates for today’s UFC Vegas 11 event in Vegas on ESPN+, which features a welterweight tilt on top. Join …read more
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Check out the odds and breakdown for UFC Vegas 11: Colby Covington vs Tyron Woodley with oddsmaker Jim “Gries” Grieshaber.
Former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and former interim titleholder Colby …read more
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Check out the betting odds for tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 card, where Colby Covington is heavily favored to beat the former welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley, …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
The UFC on ESPN+ 36 post-fight press conference will be live once the action concludes. In the headliner, Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley will collide in a welterweight clash. UFC …read more
Source:: MMANews
Can Colby Covington’s antagonism and relentlessness draw former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley into an action fight on Saturday? …read more
Source:: ESPN
LAS VEGAS – After the UFC on ESPN+ 36 weigh-ins took place Friday, so
too did fighter faceoffs, and MMA Junkie was on the scene.
In the main event, former welterweight champion …read more
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Both Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington made weight Friday for their welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night on Saturday, weighing in at the maximum 171-pound limit. …read more
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Get behind the scenes on all the hard-hitting action of this weekends UFC card, headlined by former welterweight champions Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley settling …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Tyron Woodley believes he is still the best welterweight in the UFC despite being on a two-fight losing streak. Woodley is coming off two dominant decision losses to Gilbert Burns …read more
Source:: MMANews
Despite dropping his last two fights, former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley believes he is still the best welterweight in the UFC. Woodley takes on long-time rival Colby Covington at …read more
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Miguel Baeza won’t step in the cage this weekend.
The unbeaten welterweight prospect was scheduled to take onJeremiah Wells at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 36 in Las Vegas, but the bout …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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Tyron Woodley made a statement with his appearance at the UFC Vegas 11 press conference on Thursday.
The former welterweight champion, who on Saturday meets …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
At UFC Vegas 11 virtual media day, welterweight contenders Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley will discuss their upcoming grudge match this Saturday in Las Vegas.
Prior …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Despite the ear-to-ear smiles and close physical proximity, Colby Covington is still not cool with Ali Abdelaziz.
The former UFC interim welterweight title challenger clarified Wednesday why he took a group …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Donald Cerrone is looking to snap his losing streak while having some fun in the process. In the co-main event of UFC Vegas 11, Cerrone is remaining at welterweight to …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Miguel Baeza will fight on Saturday night after all.
Last week, news broke that Baeza’s planned UFC on ESPN+ 36 welterweight bout against Mickey Gall was off after Gall suffered an …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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A welterweight champion will be crowned at EMC 6 on Oct. 31 when UFC veteran Ismail Naurdiev faces off with 22-year-old prospect Amiran Gogoladze …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – As far as Neiman Gracie is concerned, he just beat the No. 1 welterweight contender at Bellator 246.
Gracie (10-1 MMA, 8-1 BMMA) defeated seasoned veteran Jon Fitch …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Mickey Gall won’t fight next Saturday night.
The welterweight has been forced out his UFC on ESPN+ 36 bout against Miguel Baeza, which was set to go down at the UFC …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Las Vegas – UFC will close out its latest string of events at UFC APEX with a heated welterweight clash that will see former interim champion and No. 2 ranked …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is adding an exciting welterweight scrap to its final “Fight Island” card in October. …read more
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A look back to an era when Nick Diaz held welterweight gold. This week’s buzz was all about the …read more
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Kamaru Usman gives his take on the upcoming welterweight bout between Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley. Kamaru Usman has an interesting take on the …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
After being sidelined for more than a year, Bryan “Bam Bam” Barberena is back from injury and ready to make major noise in the welterweight division.
Read the Full Article …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White is so impressed with what he’s seen from undefeated welterweight sensation Khamzat Chimaev that he’s already prepared …read more
Source:: MMAMania
The rumblings regarding a Nick Diaz comeback don’t mean a whole lot to UFC president Dana White, who’s had a consistent stream of on-and-off discussions with the former welterweight title …read more
Source:: Sherdog
UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards has issued a searing response to a recent dig from fellow welterweight star Nate Diaz. Earlier this week, Birmingham’s Edwards took a shot at fellow …read more
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Dan Hardy believes former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre is the Greatest of All Time in mixed martial arts. Hardy, a former welterweight contender who actually came up …read more
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Leon Edwards is in a tough spot in the welterweight division as everyone around him is booked while he is waiting to see what is next. The Englishman was expected …read more
Source:: MMANews
Michel Pereira has a big fight in mind.
The welterweight competitor wants a showdown with divisional star Jorge Masvidal after securing his latest victory at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 34 in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Absolute Championship Akhmat has a new welterweight champion. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has shared some advice for perennial welterweight contenders Leon Edwards and Neil Magny. Despite being on an impressive eight-fight win streak, the Birmingham native …read more
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Russian bruiser Zelim Imadaev straight-up slapped welterweight wild man Michel Pereira at the UFC Vegas 9 weigh ins ahead of their 170-pound contest this Sat. night (Sept. 5, 2020) inside …read more
Source:: MMAMania
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Tyron Woodley says Jorge Masvidal is helping him to prepare for his upcoming welterweight bout with Colby Covington. Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron …read more
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Kelvin Gastelum has fought the who’s who of the welterweight and middleweight division but believes one person sticks out as the hardest hitter. Immediately, many fans thought it would’ve been …read more
Source:: MMANews
Sean Strickland will make his first Octagon appearance in two years when he locks horns with Wellington Turman in a welterweight bout on Oct. 31. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler says he is interested in moving up to welterweight to fight Leon Edwards in the UFC. Chandler, a three-time lightweight champion in Bellator, recently …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
The opening betting odds have been released for the rematch between welterweight contenders Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. UFC president Dana White revealed this week to TMZ that he is …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Jorge Masvidal is expected to rematch Nate Diaz in a welterweight battle at some point in either late 2020 or early 2021 and according …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Geoff Neal didn’t know he was near death after being rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.
In fact, the welterweight prospect didn’t think anything …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC president Dana White tells ESPN the UFC is targeting a welterweight rematch between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Kamaru Usman’s next welterweight title defense will come against Gilbert Burns, and the bout has been targeted for UFC 256 on Dec. 12. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
UFC 256 could feature two welterweight title fights. Yes, that’s right two. According to a report from TMZ, undisputed welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is set defend his title against Gilbert …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
The UFC’s end of year pay-per-view will have two title fights on it. According to TMZ Sports, welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman will defend his belt against Gilbert Burns. The outlet …read more
Source:: MMANews
The lineup for the second half of Bellator’s back-to-back events in September continues to grow with the addition of a welterweight fight.
Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) will take …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Neil Magny has some stellar wins on his resume, but Saturday’s might be his best yet.
Magny (24-7 MMA, 17-6 UFC) frustrated former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler (28-15 MMA, 13-9 UFC) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 8 event was co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring former division champion Robbie Lawler taking on Neil Magny. Lawler (28-14 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest on a …read more
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Tonight’s UFC Vegas 8 event is co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring former division champion Robbie Lawler taking on Neil Magny. Lawler (28-14 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest on a …read more
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Robbie Lawler vs. Neil Magny wasn’t exactly what fans had thought when this fight got announced. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Saturday night (August 29, …read more
Source:: MMANews
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This is the UFC Vegas 8 live blog for Robbie Lawler vs. Neil Magny, the welterweight co-headliner for Saturday’s fight card …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Georges St-Pierre has opened up about the most humiliating experience of his career. The former welterweight champion formally retired from the sport in 2019, and accomplished a 26-2 record, with …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Georges St-Pierre is still unsure about a return to MMA.
The former UFC middleweight and welterweight champion doubts he’ll make another UFC comeback at this stage in his life. Yet, despite …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has injected himself into the news after players from the NBA and MLB initiated strikes in protest of …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington was not impressed by the recent boycott from NBA players, who walked off the …read more
Source:: MMAMania
As an undefeated welterweight prospect, Sean Brady believes a finish earns him a bigger name next.
Read the Full Article Here …read more
Source:: UFC
Colby Covington isn’t happy about NBA and Major League Baseball players taking drastic measures Wednesday to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Covington, the former UFC interim welterweight champion, turned …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The semifinals of a welterweight grand prix will take place at Elite MMA Championship 5 on Sept. 5. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Diego Sanchez (pictured) fights Jake Matthews in a welterweight bout at UFC 253 on Sept. 26 | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
With over 30 UFC fights under his belt …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC on ESPN+ 33 features a battle of long-tenured 170-pounders as former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler takes on Neil Magny in the night’s co-main event.
Lawler (28-14 MMA, 13-8 UFC) is …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The UFC has officially confirmed three main events for September including a welterweight bout between Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley. On September 5, Alistair Overeem looks to continue his march …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
The Legacy Fighting Alliance crowned a new welterweight champion. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Another major middleweight showdown is set to take place in 2020 when former welterweight title challenger Darren Till collides with Jack Hermansson. Originally reported by ESPN, Darren Till and Jack …read more
Source:: MMANews
Ahead of UFC on ESPN 15, Daniel Rodriguez spoke with reporters Wednesday during media day.
Rodriguez (12-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) discussed his welterweight bout with Takashi Sato (16-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC), …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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Rafael dos Anjos is returning to the division that he won a championship in. Following an up-and-down run at welterweight for …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
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The former interim welterweight champion has lost his last five bouts. “The Natural Born Killer” is back.
Carlos Condit, who hasn’t …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow