In a fight that likely has some title implications in the welterweight division, Jorge Masvidal has a personal goal for his UFC 239 opponent, Ben Askren. Since his arrival into …read more
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Despite the strange circumstances surrounding his successful UFC debut earlier this year, Ben Askren believes he may have the inside track to a welterweight title shot. …read more
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Despite the strange circumstances surrounding his successful UFC debut earlier this year, Ben Askren believes he may have the inside track to a welterweight title shot. …read more
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If he gets past Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239, Ben Askren feels he could be next in line for welterweight gold. Ben Askren believes if he gets past Jorge Masvidal …read more
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The UFC had a difficult time locking down a main event for UFC San Antonio, which goes down on July 20. Eventually, the promotion landed on a welterweight contender bout …read more
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Last month, in the main event of UFC Rochester, long-time UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee made his debut in the welterweight division opposite a fellow former lightweight in Rafael dos …read more
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Kevin Lee had lost two of his last three fights at lightweight prior to making the decision to move up to welterweight. Bound for a fresh start, Kevin Lee entered …read more
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Fan favorite Nate Diaz will return to the octagon at August’s UFC 241 event for a welterweight bout with former 155-pounch champion Anthony Pettis.
Diaz has not stepped foot inside the …read more
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Newly crowned WBA junior welterweight champion Regis Prograis eyes a couple of fights with Conor McGregor. You may have recently read that Conor McGregor was itching to fight actor Mark …read more
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Jordan Breen reflects on Bellator’s recent tent-pole event at Madison Square Garden, where Rory MacDonald defended his welterweight title, and Kyoji Horiguchi became the new bantamweight champion, but neither man …read more
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Boxing champion Regis Prograis has issued a challenge to Conor McGregor, this after ‘Notorious’ called out his manager Mark Wahlberg.
Regis Prograis, who holds the WBA light welterweight title and sports …read more
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There is a new welterweight on the UFC roster. The promotion has signed Brazilian prospect Wellington Turman to fill a spot at UFC Sacramento. The 22-years-old fighter stepped in to …read more
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NEW YORK – Dillon Danis said he’s got no issues fighting at welterweight. Eventually, he predicts he’ll dominate one division lower at lightweight.
That said, the grappling standout is more …read more
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MMAWeekly: The Low Down’s Jake Hattan recaps Bellator 222 including Lyoto Machida’s vicious knockout of Chael Sonnen, Rory MacDonald defending his welterweight title and handing Neiman …read more
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Bellator 222 featured welterweight champion Rory MacDonald putting the first loss on Neiman Gracie’s previously spotless record, as he defended his belt and moved on to …read more
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Rory MacDonald won a unanimous decision over Neiman Gracie to keep his welterweight title in the Bellator 222 main event. Rory MacDonald vs. Neiman Gracie from Bellator 222’s main event …read more
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NEW YORK – With Bellator 222 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Danny Segura and Phoenix Carnevale break down the top storylines, including Rory MacDonald’s successful defense of his welterweight title, …read more
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NEW YORK – Rory MacDonald says Bellator’s ideal timeline for his welterweight grand prix final with Douglas Lima isn’t one that works for him.
After competing twice in the span of …read more
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In the main event of Bellator 222, Rory MacDonald was looking to defend his welterweight title against undefeated jiu-jitsu star, Neiman Gracie. It was also the semi-finals of the welterweight …read more
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Rory MacDonald defeated Neiman Gracie to keep his welterweight belt in the Bellator 222 Grand Prix main event. The top of the Bellator 222 main card just concluded with …read more
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Rory MacDonald kept his Bellator welterweight title and advances to the finals of the welterweight grand prix on Friday when he defeated Neiman Gracie in the Bellator 222 headliner.
MacDonald (21-5-1 …read more
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On Saturday night, two of the UFC’s top welterweight contenders will step onto the mats for a charity grappling match as Jorge Masvidal takes on Anthony Pettis.
Speaking on soon-to-be-released episode …read more
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LFA will visit the state of Georgia for the first time this summer, and the welterweight title will be up for grabs.
Jason Jackson (9-3), from Jamaica, is set to take …read more
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Check out the betting odds for tonight’s Bellator 222 card, where Rory MacDonald is favored to defend his welterweight belt against Neiman Gracie in the GP main event. The stacked …read more
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Colby Covington believes Kamaru Usman will be stripped of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight gold if he isn’t ready to return soon. Usman captured the welterweight title back in …read more
Source:: MMANews
Neiman Gracie always intended to fight at Bellator 222, but he wasn’t sure if his opponent would be welterweight champion Rory MacDonald.
MacDonald’s last fight against Jon Fitch in late April …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Bellator MMA will mark its return to Madison Square Garden on Friday night with a stacked card featuring championship bouts in the welterweight and bantamweight divisions. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Colby Covington says the UFC could strip current welterweight champion Kamaru Usman if “The Nigerian Nightmare” does not agree to fight Covington later this year. Colby Covington guarantees he is …read more
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The hunt for the main event of UFC San Antonio has finally come to a close, with the Ultimate Fighting Championship booking a pivotal welterweight matchup as its headliner. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Rafael dos Anjos will meet Leon Edwards in a welterweight main event of UFC San Antonio on July 20. …read more
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AMSTERDAM – GLORY returns to Paris, France on Saturday, June 22 for GLORY 66 PARIS at the Zénith Paris – La Villette.
All bouts for the card are now official.
Welterweight champion …read more
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The hunt for the main event of UFC San Antonio has finally come to a close, with the Ultimate Fighting Championship booking a pivotal welterweight matchup as its headliner. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
A crucial welterweight showdown has been finalized for July’s UFC San Antonio. According to Yahoo’s Kevin Iole, former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos will meet rising welterweight Leon Edwards in …read more
Source:: MMANews
A crucial welterweight showdown has been finalized for July’s UFC San Antonio. According to Yahoo’s Kevin Iole, former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos will meet rising welterweight Leon Edwards in …read more
Source:: MMANews
Bellator 222: “MacDonald vs. Gracie” takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., tomorrow night (Fri., June 14, 2019), streaming exclusively online via DAZN. Welterweight champion Rory MacDonald …read more
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NEW YORK – No sooner did Rory MacDonald advance in the welterweight grand prix than questions emerged about his ability to continue. After a grueling quarterfinal fight with Jon Fitch …read more
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On Wednesday, the stars of Bellator 222 took center stage in New York City for a pre-fight media day. Among those appearing were welterweight champion Rory MacDonald, bantamweight champion Darrion …read more
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Some uncertainty concerning the Bellator 222 main event arose earlier this morning. Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald is set to defend his title against Neiman Gracie in the main event …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov has been a dominant force at lightweight and many want him to move up to welterweight at some point, but the UFC lightweight champion has shot down any …read more
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In the main event of Bellator 222, the welterweight title is on the line as Rory MacDonald looks to defend it against Neiman Gracie. There, the winner will also advance …read more
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On Friday night at Bellator 222, Neiman Gracie will challenge Rory MacDonald for the welterweight title in the semifinals of the promotion’s grand prix.
If victorious, not only will the 30-year-old …read more
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For the second time in the promotion’s history, Bellator returns to the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” Madison Square Garden, with Bellator 222, which features a welterweight title fight at the …read more
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Kevin Lee has had his eyes on Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov for quite some time now. However, the now welterweight wanted to fight one of the best to ever …read more
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When it comes to lightweight, Nate Diaz is the “self-proclaimed king of that division.” Which begs the question: What’s he doing at welterweight then?
Diaz, who appears to be serious this …read more
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MMA Junkie Radio kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) with guests Neiman Gracie, Jordan Johnson and Kevin Tiller.
Gracie challenges Rory MacDonald for the welterweight title at …read more
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Nate Diaz is set to return to the Octagon in the co-main event of UFC 241. There, the Stockton native will take on Anthony Pettis at welterweight. Although many fans …read more
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At UFC 241, Nate Diaz will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon for a welterweight fight with Anthony Pettis. From the sounds of it, this is the division he …read more
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UFC Stockholm’s Leonardo Santos talks about how it feels to come back after three years away from the Octagon. The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2 welterweight champion Leonardo Santos is finally …read more
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At long last, Nate Diaz is set to return to the Octagon. The fan favorite is scheduled to fight former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis in a welterweight showdown at …read more
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“By the end of the year, I should be fighting again, for sure.” Don’t expect to see Kamaru Usman defend his welterweight title against Colby Covington anytime soon.
Usman, who dominated …read more
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UFC on ESPN 3 recently got a new main event, and now it’s got a new poster.
A rematch between former welterweight champions Tyron Woodley and Robbie Lawler originally was set …read more
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Leon Edwards has called for a fight with ‘midget’ Rafael dos Anjos. The usually soft-spoken Leon Edwards is on a mission for UFC gold, and the streaking welterweight contender doesn’t …read more
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In 2018, welterweight contenders Stephen Thompson and Darren Till battled for five tense and competitive rounds. At the end of their 25 minute meeting, England’s Till was named the winner …read more
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In the co-main event of UFC 241, Nate Diaz will return to the Octagon after nearly three years away to take on Anthony Pettis. Top welterweight contender Colby Covington believes …read more
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Echoing the sentiments of Brendan Schaub, Joe Rogan can’t understand why Sage Northcutt was booked to fight Cosmo Alexandre at ONE FC: Enter the Dragon. At just 23-years-old, welterweight prospect …read more
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RIO DE JANEIRO — At UFC 237, welterweight champion Kamaru Usman discusses his next step, the status of a Colby Covington fight, a timetable for his return, Ben Askren, and …read more
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Kevin Lee is currently on a two-fight losing streak, having recently come up short to Rafael dos Anjos and Al Iaquinta in the welterweight and lightweight divisions respectively. UFC commentator …read more
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The lineup for the UFC’s return to Sweden this week appears to be complete with the addition of a welterweight fight.
Rostem Akman (6-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will step up on …read more
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When Anthony Pettis and Nate Diaz collide on August 17 at UFC 241, they will do so at 170 pounds.
That may come as a surprise to some, considering both …read more
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The Professional Fighters League has revealed the lineup for the event that will determine who gets into the welterweight and women’s lightweight tournaments. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Professional Fighters League stars Kayla Harrison and Magomed Magomedkerimov have their next fights set.
MMA Fighting confirmed with officials that Magomedkerimov (24-5) will meet Chris Curtis (21-5) in the welterweight main …read more
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Shortly after Colby Covington won the UFC interim welterweight title in 2018, he visited The White House and got some face time in with President Donald Trump.
From the get-go, it …read more
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Nate Diaz returns from the wilderness when he takes on Anthony Pettis in a welterweight fight at UFC 241 on Aug. 17 in a likely contender for “Fight of the …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Colby Covington became UFC interim welterweight champion more than 11 months ago, was stripped of the title three months later, but he still walks around with his belt like he’s …read more
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Colby Covington has been waiting to get a shot at the welterweight title ever since he beat Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 225 to win the interim belt. It has …read more
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Nate Diaz returns from the wilderness when he takes on Anthony Pettis in a welterweight fight at UFC 241 on Aug. 17 in a likely contender for “Fight of the …read more
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Colby Covington and Mike Perry have exchanged plenty of trash talk over the last few years. Unfortunately, their respective positions in the welterweight rankings have made it difficult for the …read more
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Earlier this month, in the main event of UFC Rochester, former UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee climbed up to the welterweight division, where he battled former lightweight champ Rafael dos …read more
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Kevin Lee moved up to welterweight to take on Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Rochester. Many believed the move up to welterweight would be good for …read more
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When Rafael dos Anjos welcomed Kevin Lee to the welterweight ranks with a fourth-round submission in a competitive fight, it kept the former lightweight champion on a treadmill of sorts.
Dos …read more
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UFC Minneapolis has a new main event and it will not be a welterweight fight like originally expected. Tyron Woodley was set to rematch Robbie Lawler, but after Woodley had …read more
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On March 5, 2016, we saw the then UFC featherweight champion, Conor McGregor take on Nate Diaz in an unexpected welterweight meeting. Originally, this was supposed to be a champion …read more
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Yoshihiro Akiyama will return to action for his ONE Championship debut on June 20, co-headlining ONE: Legendary Quest in Shanghai, China, against former welterweight title contender Agilan Thani, the promotion …read more
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No longer facing the grueling weight cut that came with fighting at 155 pounds, Kevin Lee expected to be a new man in his welterweight debut at UFC Rochester on …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Last night, the UFC returned to our screens with the UFC Rochester card. In the main event, Kevin Lee moved up to welterweight to take on Rafael dos Anjos.
“The Motown …read more
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Kevin Lee was looking to make waves in the welterweight division last night. Ultimately, the 26-year-old failed to do that as he got submitted by Rafael dos Anjos in the …read more
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When Kevin Lee moved up to the welterweight division to fight Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Rochester, his hope was to separate himself from a tough …read more
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On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Rochester, former UFC lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos corrected a two-fight losing streak, submitting Kevin Lee in a welterweight contender bout.
Dos …read more
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Kevin Lee is taking his loss to Rafael dos Anjos hard.
Lee (17-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) was unsuccessful in his welterweight debut on Saturday night when he suffered a fourth-round submission …read more
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Check out the full-fight video highlights of Kevin Lee vs. Rafael dos Anjos from the UFC Rochester main event. The UFC’s former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos submitted welterweight newcomer …read more
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Rafael dos Anjos taps Kevin Lee. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at the UFC Rochester from the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York on ESPN+. After …read more
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Rafael dos Anjos gave Kevin Lee a rude welcome to the welterweight division.
In the main event of UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee at Blue Cross Arena on Saturday, …read more
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Former UFC lightweight champion turned welterweight contender Rafael dos Anjos was in desperate need of a victory.
After coming up short to former interim champion Colby Covington and current champion Kamaru …read more
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This is the UFC Rochester live blog for Rafael dos Anjos vs. Kevin Lee, the welterweight main event at Saturday’s UFC event at the Blue Cross Arena.
Dos Anjos, a former …read more
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Vicente Luque smashes Derrick Krantz. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at the UFC Rochester from the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York on ESPN+. In …read more
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Michel Pereira finishes Danny Roberts in violent fashion. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at the UFC Rochester from the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York on …read more
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A powerful left hook ended Krystian Kaszubowski’s night in the early throes of the first round of his welterweight title meeting with defending champion Roberto Soldic at KSW 49 in …read more
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Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki was back for KSW 49 today and two title fights were on the line. The main fight saw welterweight champion Roberto Soldic take on Krystian Kaszubowski. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Kevin Lee is set for his first welterweight bout in the UFC, taking Rafael dos Anjos. But before the UFC Fight Night main event, there are several key undercard …read more
Source:: ESPN
Live, blow-by-blow updates for Saturday’s UFC event in Rochester, New York, which is headlined by a welterweight scrap between Rafael dos Anjos vs. Kevin Lee. Join us today (Saturday, …read more
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Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos will try to shake off back-to-back losses at welterweight when he takes on Kevin Lee later tonight (Sat., May 18, 2019) at UFC …read more
Source:: MMAMania
The octagon returns to New York this evening for UFC Rochester, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by a welterweight scrap between Rafael dos Anjos and Kevin Lee.
Rafael dos Anjos will …read more
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Rafael dos Anjos will return to the octagon in the headliner of tonight’s UFC event in Rochester for a welterweight contest with Kevin Lee.
The former lightweight champion, ‘RDA’, has gone …read more
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UFC on ESPN+ 10 takes place Saturday with a pair of former lightweight standouts meeting at welterweight, and MMAjunkie Radio hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” will have live streaming commentary …read more
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Tyron Woodley is no longer facing Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC Minneapolis. That much is certain.
The former welterweight champion was pulled from the highly anticipated rematch on …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Ever since Colby Covington won the interim welterweight title at UFC 225, the assumption was he would fight Tyron Woodley for the belt down the line. But, when Woodley defended …read more
Source:: MMANews
After Colby Covington beat Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 225 to win the interim welterweight title, the expectation was that he would fight Tyron Woodley for the undisputed belt. They …read more
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Vicente Luque vs. Neil Magny was supposed to take place tomorrow night (May 18), but plans went awry. Magny was pulled initially due to undisclosed reasons. The welterweight later revealed …read more
Source:: MMANews
The Octagon heads to Rochester, New York, for UFC Fight Night 152. The card will be headlined by an intriguing welterweight matchup between Kevin Lee and Sherdog’s fourth-ranked welterweight, Rafael …read more
Source:: Sherdog
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with the exciting look UFC Rochester card, set to air on ESPN+.
The card will be topped by a welterweight contender …read more
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