In the main event of UFC 251 on Fight Island, Kamaru Usman looks to defend his welterweight title when he takes on Jorge Masvidal who took the fight on six …read more
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UFC president Dana White called welterweight superstar Jorge Masvidal “absolutely brilliant” for sliding into the UFC 251 main event against Kamaru Usman. Usman was supposed to put the UFC welterweight …read more
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Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports
Gilbert Burns? Colby Covington?
Nah, Jorge Masvidal has other plans. Plans that include a promise he made to welterweight rival Nate Diaz about getting a rematch …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will ask reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Usman to defend his title against late replacement Jorge Masvidal in the upcoming UFC …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Gilbert Burns is worried about what might happen to the welterweight division if Jorge Masvidal becomes champion.
Burns originally was slated to challenge welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the UFC 251 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
This Saturday, Gilbert Burns was scheduled to face Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 251. But late last week, …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Gilbert Burns believes Jorge Masvidal will make the welterweight division like a circus if he becomes the champion. In the main event of UFC 251, Usman is looking to defend …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Colby Covington was hoping to get his second chance at Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 251.
In the end, the welterweight title …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Kamaru Usman says he will be bringing the welterweight title and the BMF title home with him this weekend. In the main event of UFC 251, Usman will look to …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Gilbert Burns is back in Florida and rooting for former teammate Kamaru Usman to take the welterweight championship he was supposed to be fighting for at UFC 251 on Saturday. …read more
Source:: ESPN
The reason Gilbert Burns, not Jorge Masvidal, was originally in the UFC 251 main event opposite welterweight champion Kamaru Usman had little to do with rankings.
Of course, it made …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Jorge Masvidal has a hit list after Kamaru Usman. In the main event of UFC 251, Usman will look to defend his welterweight title when he battles Masvidal who is …read more
Source:: MMANews
With Gilbert Burns ruled out, Jorge Masvidal is stepping in on just six days’ notice to face welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 251.
Masvidal (35-13 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will send reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Usman into battle against late replacement Jorge Masvidal in the upcoming UFC 251 pay-per-view (PPV) main event, set …read more
Source:: MMAMania
The UFC has updated the official UFC 251 poster to reflect the card’s new main event: a welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. See it below: …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
In the wake of Jorge Masvidal inking a deal to face welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, the promotion has also debuted a new …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
After a highly publicized contract dispute with the UFC, Jorge Masvidal is set to challenge Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 251 this Saturday. Masvidal was originally expected …read more
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Will Jorge Masvidal upgrade his BMF belt to full on welterweight gold? It’s possible, but the oddsmakers certainly don’t think it’s likely. Has the …read more
Source:: MMAMania
It didn’t take long for the UFC to release some promotional material for the welterweight title bout between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
With the event taking place to christen “Fight Island” in less than a week, UFC 251 has a new headliner for the welterweight title.
After …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
In a shocking turn of events, Kamaru Usman will defend his welterweight title against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251. Our experts break down the news. …read more
Source:: ESPN
The UFC has managed to pull off one of the great late-replacement bookings in company history as Jorge Masvidal will fight Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title in the new …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Jorge Masvidal | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Jorge Masvidal is getting his title shot.
The “BMF” champion will face welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (16-1) at UFC 251 next weekend at …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
As the hours tick by, it is looking more and more likely that Jorge Masvidal will step in and face welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 on Saturday on …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
It appears that BMF title holder Jorge Masvidal will challenge Kamaru Usman for the promotions welterweight championship after all. Earlier this year it was reported that the UFC was looking …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Negotiations are underway for a potential welterweight title fight between reigning champion Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal.
According to sources speaking to MMA Fighting on Saturday, …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
BMF champion Jorge Masvidal has entered negotiations to fight Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title next weekend at UFC 251. The incredible news comes from ESPN‘s Ariel Helwani who reported …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Gilbert Burns was pulled from the UFC 251 main event opposite welterweight champion Kamaru Usman after testing positive for COVID-19. Fellow contenders Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington are each prepared …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Gilbert Burns will no longer get the chance to headline the first Fight Island card on July 11 when he was set to fight Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title. …read more
Source:: MMANews
Gilbert Burns will not compete in the main event of UFC 251, a source confirmed to ESPN. He had been set to face Kamaru Usman in a welterweight title fight. …read more
Source:: ESPN
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Following Gilbert Burns’ positive COVID-19 test, fighters are lining up to step in and face welterweight champ Kamaru Usman. The UFC is learning the …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Streaking contender Gilbert Burns was expected to challenge Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 251. Sadly that is no longer the case as earlier …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Surging contender Gilbert Burns was expected to challenge Kamaru Usman for the promotions welterweight title in the main event of UFC 251. Unfortunately for fight fans, Burns (19-3 MMA) has …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Moments after it was confirmed that Gilbert Burns was forced to withdraw from his welterweight title headliner with Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 following a …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has reacted following news that Gilbert Burns will no longer be fighting Kamaru Usman at UFC 251. Earlier this evening news broke that …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Streaking contender Gilbert Burns will no longer be challenging Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at next weekend’s UFC 251 event. Burns (18-3 MMA) was set to challenge his former …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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“Fight Island” just received its biggest blow as welterweight contender Gilbert Burns has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of his title fight against champion …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Gilbert Burns has been knocked out of the UFC 251 main event against welterweight champion Kamaru Usman after testing positive for COVID-19.
According to multiple sources …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC 251’s main event has been derailed by the coronavirus, as welterweight challenger Gilbert Burns has tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of his bout with champion Kamaru Usman.
MMA …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Colby Covington is back at it again.
Since losing to Kamaru Usman in his welterweight title big this past December, Covington has been relatively quiet, at …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Jorge Masvidal was still in the middle of negotiations with the UFC on his next fight, but that didn’t stop the “BMF” champion from training …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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They say you’re only as good as your last performance, and Tyron Woodley’s case, that’s pretty bad. So the former welterweight champion is looking …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Tonight’s UFC on ESPN 12: ‘Poirier vs. Hooker’ event was co-headlined by a welterweight bout between fan favorites Mike Perry and Mickey Gall. Perry (13-6 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Mickey Gall vs. Mike Perry served as the co-main event of this show. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Saturday night (June 27, 2020) at the …read more
Source:: MMANews
Tonight’s UFC on ESPN 12: ‘Poirier vs. Hooker’ co-main event features a welterweight bout between fan favorites Mike Perry and Mickey Gall. Perry (13-6 MMA) will be looking to snap …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
The build-up to the welterweight title fight between champion Kamaru Usman and former interim champion Colby Covington at UFC 245 was tetchy and fractious. But all of the bad blood …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Despite being a “low-key” fan, Mickey Gall doesn’t think Mike Perry has been doing well as of late.
The two welterweights are set to fight Saturday in the welterweight co-main event …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
MMA Fighting
Ahead of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 12 welterweight co-main event, Mickey Gall talks to reporters about how he feels opponent Mike Perry has been developing, making the …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Jorge Masvidal says Gilbert Burns is getting the lowest possible amount of money for his upcoming welterweight title fight with champion Kamaru Usman. Masvidal was widely expected to be the …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
When Gilbert Burns was offered the opportunity to face Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 251, he didn’t hesitate to say yes. But …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Jorge Masvidal makes it clear he doesn’t have to fight again. For months now, the expectation was that Masvidal would be fighting Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title this summer. …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Gilbert Burns knows Kamaru Usman will be his toughest fight to date since moving up to welterweight. Burns made the move to 170-pounds last year where he beat Alexey Kunchenko …read more
Source:: MMANews
Gilbert Burns will challenge Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 251 | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Gilbert Burns says “it’s time to get …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is switching things up ahead of his next title defense. Usman is set to put his welterweight title on the line against Gilbert Burns in …read more
Source:: MMANews
Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns have trained together for years, but that won’t be an issue leading into their welterweight championship bout at UFC 251. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Veteran UFC lightweight Jim Miller says he would consider moving up to welterweight and even to middleweight for future fights in the Octagon. The long-time veteran of the sport defeated …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Lyman Good vs. Belal Muhammad continued to the action. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Saturday night (June 20, 2020) at the UFC on ESPN 11 …read more
Source:: MMANews
Paul Daley has one stipulation for a potential rematch Lorenz Larkin.
Daley (42-17-2 MMA, 8-4 BMMA), who knocked Larkin out in their Bellator 183 fight in 2017, is willing to run …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will ask reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Usman to defend his 170-pound strap against red-hot division contender Gilbert Burns in the upcoming UFC 251 pay-per-view …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Kamaru Usman (pictured) defends his welterweight championship against Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi on July 12 | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
The …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Long-time UFC welterweight contender Rafael dos Anjos has made his prediction for the upcoming welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns. Usman, the UFC welterweight champion, holds a …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC President Dana White has shed some light on the difficulties he’s had getting former welterweight title challenger Colby Covington back into the cage. Covington has not competed since he …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos will lock horns with Muslim Salikhov in a welterweight bout at UFC 251. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
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Darren Till is determined to become the UFC middleweight champion. Darren Till was hyped as the next big thing at welterweight, but ‘The …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Jorge Masvidal has confirmed UFC officials made a final attempt to have him challenge Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 251 before shifting gears to Gilbert Burns.
Masvidal (35-13 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC star Darren Till promises that he “will not fail” in his pursuit of the UFC middleweight title after failing in his bid to become welterweight champion. Till fought Tyron …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
After 19 professional fights, Christian Aguilera is getting his shot on the big stage this Saturday.
Aguilera, 28, will take on fellow promotional newcomer Anthony Ivy in a welterweight bout at …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Dana White is not surprised that Gilbert Burns is fighting for the welterweight title over Jorge Masvidal.
The UFC president announced on Tuesday that Burns …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC president Dana White isn’t shocked that Jorge Masvidal isn’t fighting for the welterweight championship.
Masvidal (35-13 MMA, 12-6 UFC) long was thought to be the next challenger for 170-pound champion …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Gilbert Burns has issued a response to Nate Diaz after the fan-favorite trashed the welterweight title fight set to take place at UFC 251. Diaz took to social media where …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
At least one person isn’t impressed with the recent announcement that Kamaru Usman will make his next welterweight title defense against Gilbert Burns. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Nate Diaz feels Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns got played by the UFC. Earlier today (June 9), the UFC announced that Usman will be putting his welterweight gold on the …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC welterweight contender Nate Diaz isn’t a fan of the newly announced welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns. Diaz’s gripes with the matchup seem to stem from …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will ask reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Usman to defend his 170-pound strap against red-hot …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
The first ever “Fight Island” card will feature a trio of title fights on July 11.
On Tuesday, UFC president Dana White announced a welterweight title …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Fan favorite Mike Perry (13-6 MMA) will return to the Octagon on June 27 for a welterweight bout with Mickey Gall. Perry will be looking to snap a two fight …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC president Dana White responded to Jorge Masvidal’s request to be released, saying that the welterweight superstar recently signed a seven-fight deal. Masvidal asked the UFC to release him this …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Neil Magny vs Anthony Martin continued the action at UFC 250. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Saturday night (June 6, 2020) at the UFC 250 …read more
Source:: MMANews
The UFC’s BMF Champion Jorge Masvidal joined SportsCenter this evening to ask some questions of his current employer. Masvidal recently revealed that talks for a welterweight title fight with Kamaru …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
This is the UFC 250 live blog for XXX vs. XXX, a welterweight main card bout for Saturday’s fight card at …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
In case you missed it, Jorge Masvidal echoed Jon Jones’ claims of wanting to be released by the UFC, citing that they were not paying …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC welterweight standout Mike Perry (13-6 MMA) is set to make his return to the Octagon! According to a report from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Perry is slated to square off …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Questions on your mind about recent happenings in MMA or the sport in general? MMA Junkie’s Twitter Mailbag is here – and this week it’s @MikeBohnMMA to answer:
How should UFC …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
UFC President Dana White on Friday brushed off welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal’s sudden outburst over pay as a standard fight business complaint – amped up …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
The oddsmakers have released the opening odds for a potential welterweight grudge match between bitter rivals Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley. Woodley said this week that the UFC has already …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Gilbert Burns is undefeated as a welterweight, including five wins in the UFC octagon. | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Gilbert Burns doesn’t plan on slowing down after the biggest …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Guilherme Cruz, MMA Fighting
In March, Colby Covington suggested that Jorge Masvidal was going to price himself out of a title fight and it’s starting to look like Covington …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Good things could be coming Leon Edwards’ way in the near future.
The welterweight contender missed out on a big opportunity when his headlining bout with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Gilbert Burns may very well get the next welterweight title shot according to UFC president, Dana White. Burns became a top contender following his dominant decision win over Tyron Woodley …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Anthony Rocco Martin’s UFC contract will come to an end this weekend.
The welterweight fighter takes on Neil Magny on the main card at UFC 250 on Saturday at the UFC …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
As UFC 250 nears, Ariel Helwani explains why handshake deals in MMA should be a thing of the past and books the top fights at 170. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Last Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 9 card, which was headlined by a welterweight clash between Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns, was a viewership success. According to Nielsen, UFC on ESPN …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Colby Covington has no interest in a potential welterweight title fight between champ Kamaru Usman and top contender Gilbert Burns. In fact, he feels the vast majority of fans share …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Gilbert Burns’ dominant win over Tyron Woodley sent him rocketing up the 170-pound rankings. The UFC’s return to Nevada brought around …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Gilbert Burns is the new number one contender at welterweight. In the main event of UFC Vegas, Burns had the biggest win of his career as he dominated Tyron Woodley …read more
Source:: MMANews
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
The NSAC has released the payouts for last weekend’s UFC event, headlined by a welterweight top contender’s bout between Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns. …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
(Also see: What’s next for Tyron Woodley after UFC on ESPN 9 loss?)
Gilbert Burns broke through to the next echelon of welterweight contenders Saturday when he thoroughly outworked Tyron Woodley …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Tyron Woodley vowed that he’d be in a better place against Gilbert Burns than he was when he lost the welterweight championship to Kamaru Usman more than a year ago. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
UFC president Dana White said he was impressed by welterweight standout Gilbert Burns’ win over Tyson Woodley at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Burns picked up the biggest …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Gilbert Burns deals former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley his second straight loss. After a disappointing and depressing loss to Kamaru Usman in March …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow