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Joaquin Buckley vows to take over welterweight division in 2025 following dominant UFC Tampa win over Colby Covington

Sky’s The Limit 

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UFC on ESPN 63: Joel Alvarez plans to move up to welterweight following Tampa event

Don’t expect to see Joel Alvarez stick around lightweight. 

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UFC 310 takeaways: Pantoja has no peers, Rakhmonov ushers in new welterweight era

A champion retains. A title fight is confirmed. Making sense of an action-packed UFC 310 in Las Vegas. 

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Chael Sonnen nominates rising welterweight to face Jorge Masvidal in UFC return: “Whip Jorge in my place”

“In Miami You Say?” 

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Ian Machado Garry vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov prediction, pick: Who gets welterweight title shot at UFC 310?
Ian Machado Garry vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov prediction, pick: Who gets welterweight title shot at UFC 310?

Ian Machado Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov bring unbeaten records into their welterweight title eliminator co-main event in Las Vegas. 

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UFC 310 video: Ian Machado Garry, Shavkat Rakhmonov make weight for welterweight title eliminator

The co-main event for the UFC’s final pay-per-view of the year is official after the title contenders made weight Friday. 

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Shavkat Rakhmonov expresses his “disappointment” in the welterweight division after booking Ian Machado Garry for UFC 310, ‘The Future’ responds

Shavkat sends a message 

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Neil Magny hoping to prove he’s still a “force” at welterweight with a win over Carlos Prates

Still A Force 

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Matt Brown criticizes calls for an interim title at welterweight with Belal Muhammad sidelined
Matt Brown criticizes calls for an interim title at welterweight with Belal Muhammad sidelined

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images With welterweight champion Belal Muhammad sidelined by a foot infection, the UFC is scrambling to find a… 

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Beneil Dariush contemplates move to welterweight amid UFC hiatus: “I can just fight more often”

What’s Next? 

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UFC champ Belal Muhammad wants to clear out welterweight contenders before ‘talking about the bums at 185’

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad may move to middleweight one day, but first he wants to clean out the rising welterweights. 

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UFC 308: Newcomer saves welterweight clash on Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway fight card
UFC 308: Newcomer saves welterweight clash on Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway fight card

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Rinat Fakhretdinov will fight at UFC 308 after all. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans… 

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Paddy Pimblett weighs up welterweight fight with Colby Covington in 2025: ‘I said that to my manager’
Paddy Pimblett weighs up welterweight fight with Colby Covington in 2025: ‘I said that to my manager’

Enjoying an impressive return to action this year with his eighth straight victory against King Green, Paddy Pimblett has… 

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Now 2-0 at welterweight, Chidi Njokuani calls for top-15 opponent next: ‘I’m shooting for that title shot’

Chidi Njokuani wants a top-15 opponent following his second straight win since dropping to the UFC welterweight division. 

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UFC 307: Now 4-0 at welterweight, Joaquin Buckley eyes title shot if victorious vs. Stephen Thompson

Joaquin Buckley thinks a win over Stephen Thompson at Saturday’s UFC 307 will get him far up in the division. 

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Morning Report: Joe Rogan believes UFC owes Kamaru Usman next welterweight title shot: ‘It’s the smart fight’
Morning Report: Joe Rogan believes UFC owes Kamaru Usman next welterweight title shot: ‘It’s the smart fight’

Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Kamaru Usman 2024 welterweight title shot train continues to gain speed. Depending on who you ask,… 

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‘I don’t see it’: Shavkat Rakhmonov unfazed by Conor McGregor’s potential welterweight push
‘I don’t see it’: Shavkat Rakhmonov unfazed by Conor McGregor’s potential welterweight push

Amid his own quest for a title charge at the welterweight limit, unbeaten divisional challenger, Shavkat Rakhmonov is unfazed… 

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Shavkat Rakhmonov isn’t worried about Conor McGregor possibly jumping queue at welterweight

The Irish presence 

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PFL Playoffs 3 predictions: Who will reach featherweight, welterweight $1 million finals?
PFL Playoffs 3 predictions: Who will reach featherweight, welterweight $1 million finals?

Check out our staff members’ picks and analysis for the semifinals at PFL 2024 Playoffs 3 in Washington, D.C. 

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Shavkat Rakhmonov slams the idea of Kamaru Usman receiving the next UFC title shot at welterweight: “18-0 with 100% finishes or 0-3 in the last three fights”

Fair point 

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UFC champ Belal Muhammad vows to make welterweight great again: ‘I’ll be their Alex Pereira and step up’

Belal Muhammad wants to be an active champion. 

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Michael Morales eyes spot in welterweight rankings if victorious vs. Neil Magny at UFC on ESPN 62

Michael Morales believes he’s fighting for a spot in the UFC welterweight rankings at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 62. 

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Neiman Gracie enters PFL 9 welterweight playoffs with Don Madge injured
Neiman Gracie enters PFL 9 welterweight playoffs with Don Madge injured

Neiman Gracie | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Magomed Umalatov now faces Neiman Gracie in the PFL welterweight semifinals at PFL 9 after original opponent… 

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‘I want to fight Colby Covington’ – Michael Chiesa calls out idle welterweight for Battle of the Northwest
‘I want to fight Colby Covington’ – Michael Chiesa calls out idle welterweight for Battle of the Northwest

After an impressive first-round finish against Tony Ferguson in Abu Dhabi, TUF alumnus Michael Chiesa has the perfect opponent… 

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Belal Muhammad eyes “legacy fight” with Kamaru Usman, but also wants welterweight “boogeyman” Shavkat Rakhmonov

Who you got? 

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Michael Chiesa calls out Colby Covington to determine UFC’s ‘best welterweight in the Pacific Northwest’
Michael Chiesa calls out Colby Covington to determine UFC’s ‘best welterweight in the Pacific Northwest’

After submitting Tony Ferguson at UFC on ABC 7, Michael Chiesa turned his attention to a showdown with Colby Covington. 

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Islam Makhachev gives update on hand injury, welterweight plans
Islam Makhachev gives update on hand injury, welterweight plans

Islam Makhachev | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Islam Makhachev’s next opportunity to fight is still up in the air. The reigning… 

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UFC on ABC 7 weigh-in video: Tony Ferguson, Michael Chiesa hit welterweight for must-win matchup

Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa have made weight for their UFC on ABC 7 fight that featured a combined 10 consecutive losses. 

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Alexander Volkanovski claps back at Belal Muhammad, believes welterweight champ is “a good stylistic match up” for him

Shots fired 

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Kamaru Usman wants a crack at Belal Muhammad: ‘Get my welterweight strap back’
Kamaru Usman wants a crack at Belal Muhammad: ‘Get my welterweight strap back’

Off the back of his upset title victory over the course of last weekend at UFC 304, Belal Muhammad… 

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Kamaru Usman lays out plan to take “welterweight strap back” after Belal Muhammad becomes champ at UFC 304

Redemption 

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Leon Edwards promises to regain welterweight title in first statement after UFC 304 loss: “I will get this back in blood”

“Back In Blood” 

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Belal Muhammad stuns Leon Edwards, wins welterweight title via unanimous decision – UFC 304 Highlights
Belal Muhammad stuns Leon Edwards, wins welterweight title via unanimous decision – UFC 304 Highlights

14 months removed from his last appearance inside the Octagon, top-ranked contender Belal Muhammad stepped into the main event… 

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Belal Muhammad lays out his path to becoming the greatest welterweight fighter of all time

Welterweight GOAT 

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Georges St-Pierre gives his pick for UFC 304 welterweight title fight
Georges St-Pierre gives his pick for UFC 304 welterweight title fight

The legendary Georges St-Pierre gave his pick for the upcoming UFC 304 main event between welterweight champion Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad. 

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Kamaru Usman reveals plans for welterweight return, opens up on who could be next: “It’s an interesting spot”

Next Opponent? 

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Teofimo Lopez ponders welterweight move, could he fight Brian Norman Jr. next?

Move to 147? 

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Colby Covington sees ‘mentally weak’ Charles Oliveira as potential welterweight opponent
Colby Covington sees ‘mentally weak’ Charles Oliveira as potential welterweight opponent

“The biggest and best fight for Charles Oliveira’s legacy would be Colby Covington.” 

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2024 PFL 6 video: Shamil Musaev blasts Murad Ramazanov to clinch No. 1 welterweight spot
2024 PFL 6 video: Shamil Musaev blasts Murad Ramazanov to clinch No. 1 welterweight spot

Watch Shamil Musaev blasts his way into the 2024 PFL welterweight playoffs by stopping Murad Ramazanov to remain undefeated. 

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Ian Machado Garry names the lone other welterweight he believes is capable of dethroning Leon Edwards

The next champ? 

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Bellator Dublin results: Ramazan Kuramagomedov ekes out decision over Jason Jackson to claim welterweight title
Bellator Dublin results: Ramazan Kuramagomedov ekes out decision over Jason Jackson to claim welterweight title

Ramazan Kuramagomedov | Jose Peñuela, Bellator Dagestan has another champion. On Saturday night at 3Arena in Dublin, Ramazan Kuramagomedov pulled off an upset, winning a… 

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Bellator Dublin results: Ramazan Kuramagomedov outworks Jason Jackson to claim welterweight title
Bellator Dublin results: Ramazan Kuramagomedov outworks Jason Jackson to claim welterweight title

If the old adage is true that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish then consider Ramazan Kuramagomedov’s performance against Jason Jackson an… 

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Bellator Champions Series predictions: Who’s picking a welterweight title upset in Dublin?
Bellator Champions Series predictions: Who’s picking a welterweight title upset in Dublin?

Check out our staff members’ picks and analysis for Bellator Champions Series: Dublin. 

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Leon Edwards offers prediction for welterweight clash between Michael Page and Ian Machado Garry at UFC 303
Leon Edwards offers prediction for welterweight clash between Michael Page and Ian Machado Garry at UFC 303

If Leon Edwards was a betting man, his money would be on Michael ‘Venom’ Page to hand Ian Machado… 

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Leon Edwards reacts to Islam Makhachev calling for welterweight title shot following UFC 302 win
Leon Edwards reacts to Islam Makhachev calling for welterweight title shot following UFC 302 win

Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards sees a fight with Islam Makhachev as a potential right matchup —… 

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Islam Makhachev opens as betting underdog for potential welterweight title fight against Leon Edwards

Opening odds 

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Kevin Holland explains why he believes “scary guy” Islam Makhachev would become welterweight champ if he moves up

Champ-champ 

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Nick Diaz returns, Tony Ferguson moves to welterweight at UFC Abu Dhabi
Nick Diaz returns, Tony Ferguson moves to welterweight at UFC Abu Dhabi

Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The UFC Abu Dhabi card on Aug. 3 just loaded up with a couple of legends joining… 

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Mateusz Gamrot questions Charles Oliveira for ignoring his recent lightweight callout, blasts Oliveira’s welterweight pursuit

Gamrot doubles down 

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Charles Oliveira welcomes welterweight move in fight with Colby Covington: ‘He’s a guy who talks a lot’
Charles Oliveira welcomes welterweight move in fight with Colby Covington: ‘He’s a guy who talks a lot’

Charles Oliveira may be ready for a change in scenery, and a move up to the welterweight division could… 

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Rafael dos Anjos requests to be removed from UFC lightweight rankings, eyes welterweight return in July
Rafael dos Anjos requests to be removed from UFC lightweight rankings, eyes welterweight return in July

Former UFC lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos wants to ride out the rest of his career at welterweight. 

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Ex-Champion Rafael dos Anjos slams door on 155lbs future, eyes July fight in welterweight return
Ex-Champion Rafael dos Anjos slams door on 155lbs future, eyes July fight in welterweight return

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos has shut the proverbial door on his future in the division –… 

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, May 14: Joaquin Buckley making waves at welterweight
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, May 14: Joaquin Buckley making waves at welterweight

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC on ESPN 56 in St. Louis. 

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Joaquin Buckley takes aim at former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns following UFC St. Louis

Wow 

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UFC on ESPN 56 loses welterweight bout for ‘medical reasons’
UFC on ESPN 56 loses welterweight bout for ‘medical reasons’

Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 56 in St. Louis has a shorter lineup as one fight was canceled during Friday’s weigh-in window. 

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Nursulton Ruziboev says welterweight easy cut for UFC on ESPN 56, still wants middleweight fights

Just like he did throughout his career, Nursulton Ruziboev hopes he can bounce around weight classes in the UFC. 

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Charles Oliveira open to moving up to welterweight for a “big fight” after UFC 300 loss

Welterweight 

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Charles Oliveira weighs up welterweight leap after UFC 300 defeat: ‘Why not move up and do a big fight?’
Charles Oliveira weighs up welterweight leap after UFC 300 defeat: ‘Why not move up and do a big fight?’

With desired opponent, Justin Gaethje confirming plans to take a lengthy hiatus from the Octagon after his loss earlier… 

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Charles Oliveira open to ‘big fight’ at welterweight after UFC 300 loss: ‘Why not?’
Charles Oliveira open to ‘big fight’ at welterweight after UFC 300 loss: ‘Why not?’

Charles Oliveira | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Charles Oliveira is both anxious to fight again and ready to negotiate his UFC next move. The… 

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Joaquin Buckley booked for UFC St. Louis co-main event against streaking welterweight contender

Buckley gets his wish 

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PFL Week 3 predictions: Who are our unanimous picks at welterweight, featherweight in Chicago?
PFL Week 3 predictions: Who are our unanimous picks at welterweight, featherweight in Chicago?

Check out our staff members’ picks and analysis for PFL Week 3 in Chicago. 

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Official – Conor McGregor set to fight fierce rival Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in welterweight return
Official – Conor McGregor set to fight fierce rival Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in welterweight return

The long-anticipated grudge fight between former two-division champion, Conor McGregor, and former lightweight title challenger, Michael Chandler is finally… 

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The Mac is Back: Conor McGregor returns to headline UFC 303 against Michael Chandler at welterweight
The Mac is Back: Conor McGregor returns to headline UFC 303 against Michael Chandler at welterweight

It’s finally set. Conor McGregor and Micahel Chandler will headline International Fight Week at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. 

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Tye Ruotolo taps out Aussie standout Izaak Michell to retain his welterweight title – ONE Fight Night 21 Highlights
Tye Ruotolo taps out Aussie standout Izaak Michell to retain his welterweight title – ONE Fight Night 21 Highlights

Five months removed from his ONE welterweight submission grappling world title-winning performance against Magomed Abdulkadirov, Tye Ruotolo returned to… 

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UFC on ESPN 54 winner Chidi Njokuani relieved by successful welterweight return on last fight of contract

Chidi Njokuani went into UFC on ESPN 54 with his back against the wall and is happy to come out on top. 

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Fans react after Dana White suggests that Kamaru Usman surpassed Georges St-Pierre as the greatest welterweight of all time: “Usman hasn’t even surpassed Matt Hughes”

Is he right? 

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Dana White says “you cannot deny” Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time

GOAT 

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Kamaru Usman branded the best welterweight of all time by UFC brass: ‘You cannot deny that, he’s the greatest’
Kamaru Usman branded the best welterweight of all time by UFC brass: ‘You cannot deny that, he’s the greatest’

While many fans likely place former two-weight champion, Georges St-Pierre atop their respective lists as the greatest welterweight fighter… 

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, March 12: Jack Della Maddalena enters welterweight top 10
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, March 12: Jack Della Maddalena enters welterweight top 10

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC 299 in Miami. 

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Kamaru Usman vows to reclaim UFC throne: ‘If I want to, I will be the welterweight champion again’
Kamaru Usman vows to reclaim UFC throne: ‘If I want to, I will be the welterweight champion again’

Former undisputed welterweight champion and pound-for-pound number one, Kamaru Usman has claimed that if he wants to reclaim the… 

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Kamaru Usman wants five-round rematch with Khamzat Chimaev, not ruling out return to welterweight

Kamaru Usman is keeping his options open at both middleweight and welterweight. 

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Islam Makhachev plotting welterweight title charge in UFC return: ‘I’m hoping he will fight at Madison Square Garden’
Islam Makhachev plotting welterweight title charge in UFC return: ‘I’m hoping he will fight at Madison Square Garden’

Coach of Islam Makhachev, Javier Mendez lays out the 2024 plan for the reigning lightweight champion. After firmly closing… 

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Morning Report: Coach lays out fight roadmap for Islam Makhachev, wants welterweight title in 2025
Morning Report: Coach lays out fight roadmap for Islam Makhachev, wants welterweight title in 2025

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Islam Makhachev is still awaiting his next challenger at lightweight. The reigning champion of the consistently talent-rich… 

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Video – Paulo Costa pushes Ian Garry off stage after flipping off fans during UFC 298 press conference

Former has emerged overnight of former middleweight championship challenger, Paulo Costa pushing unbeaten welterweight contender, Ian Garry from the steps of the ceremonial stage following the pre-fight press conference ahead …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev vs. Leon Edwards is ‘Top choice’ for UFC 300 main event, DDP vs. Adesanya also rumored

Ariel Helwani dropped a potential bombshell on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour, revealing that the UFC is frantically working to put together a welterweight title clash between reigning champion …read more

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Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz full fight video highlights

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Watch Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz full fight video highlights full fight video highlights from their junior welterweight title bout, …read more

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Colby Covington reveals his future plans in the UFC’s welterweight division

Colby’s plan …read more

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Colby Covington’s No. 1 choice for next fight is Stephen Thompson, also open to Ian Machado Garry or Gilbert Burns

Colby Covington sees multiple options for his next fight, but he prioritizes one over all.
Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) is coming off a unanimous decision loss to welterweight champion Leon …read more

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Colby Covington remains confident despite lopsided loss at UFC 296: ‘I know I’m the best welterweight on earth’

Former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington claims that despite his championship fight loss to arch-rival, Leon Edwards at UFC 296 back in December, he is still the greatest welterweight fighter …read more

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Colby Covington: ‘I Know I’m the Best Welterweight on Earth’

Despite a lackluster performance in his welterweight title loss to Leon Edwards this past December, Colby Covington claims to be the division’s top dog. …read more

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Colby Covington still longs for UFC gold: ‘I want that welterweight title more than I want to live’

Colby Covington refuses to give up hope of winning the UFC welterweight championship.
Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) revealed that he broke his foot early in his unanimous decision loss to …read more

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Colby Covington shares X-Ray image of fractured foot suffered in UFC 296 title fight loss: ‘I broke it right away’

Former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington has provided x-ray images of his fractured foot suffered in the opening round of his UFC 296 title challenge loss to Leon Edwards in …read more

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Colby Covington says he’s “the best welterweight on Earth” despite UFC 296 loss to Leon Edwards

Welterweight king …read more

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Randy Brown calls out Michael Chiesa’s inactivity after UFC Fight Night 235: ‘You have to defend your ranking’

LAS VEGAS – Randy Brown has been eagerly awaiting his chance to break into the welterweight rankings, and he might get it after an impressive UFC Fight Night 235 win.
Brown …read more

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UFC Vegas 85 video: Themba Gorimbo shouts out The Rock after thunderous 32-second knockout of Pete Rodriguez

Themba Gorimbo only needed 32 seconds to get his first UFC finish.
Gorimbo faced Pete Rodriguez in a welterweight preliminary bout at Saturday’s UFC Vegas 85 event at the APEX. …read more

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BKFC 57 results: Austin Trout sticks and moves on Luis Palomino to win welterweight title

Former WBA boxing champion Austin Trout has added another belt to his mantle by winning the BKFC welterweight title.
Trout stepped into the ring at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & …read more

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Sean Brady vs. Vicente Luque scrapped from UFC Atlantic City main event

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The upcoming UFC Atlantic City card on March 30 needs a new main event.
The welterweight showdown between Sean Brady and …read more

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UFC Atlantic City Just Lost Its Main Event

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UFC CEO Dana White recently announced the welterweight headliner between 170-pound veterans Sean Brady and Vicente Luque, …read more

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Photos – UFC star Kamaru Usman shows off massive physique, targets comeback fight: ‘Patiently waiting’

Former undisputed welterweight champion and pound-for-pound number one, Kamaru Usman appears to be chomping at the bit for his return to the Octagon – with fans noting a massive physique …read more

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Matt Brown expects Kayla Harrison to go through hell making bantamweight: ‘There’s no right way to almost kill yourself’

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Matt Brown has spent almost his entire career competing as a welterweight, but in reality, he knows his body isn’t actually built to …read more

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Neil Magny knew UFC wanted Mike Malott to win: ‘It was very evident what the game plan was’

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Neil Magny knew the script heading into UFC 297.
As a constant presence in the welterweight rankings, the …read more

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Jorge Masvidal opens as betting favorite to beat UFC veteran Nate Diaz in potential boxing rematch in March

Former undisputed welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal has opened and currently remains a betting favorite to beat his fellow UFC alum, Nate Diaz in a potential boxing rematch as soon …read more

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PFL vs. Bellator pay-per-view event loses welterweight title fight

Oh no! …read more

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Sam Patterson revitalized at welterweight, credits Michael ‘Venom’ Page for inspiration

TORONTO – Sam Patterson beat Yohan Lainesse with a first-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 297 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
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Georges St-Pierre reveals he never received offer to fight at UFC 300: ‘For now, there’s nothing on the radar’

Former undisputed middleweight champion and welterweight titleholder, Georges St-Pierre has revealed he has not been contacted by the organization regarding a stunning return to the Octagon at UFC 300 in …read more

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Sean Strickland: ‘I hate f**king Ian Garry so much’

In December, middleweight champion Sean Strickland posted videos and made comments about rising welterweight star Ian Machado Garry and his wife.  Garry responded but Strickland continues to launch insults Garry’s way.  He …read more

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Mike Malott before UFC 297: Neil Magny offers ‘the most juice for the squeeze’ at welterweight

TORONTO – Mike Malott is fully aware of the opportunity in front of him against Neil Magny at UFC 297.
In his his fourth octagon appearance, Malott (10-1-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) …read more

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Joe Rogan critiques Colby Covington’s UFC 296 performance: ‘He talked so much, he didn’t look good’

Stalwart color-commenator, Joe Rogan has claimed that while in his opinion, former interim welterweight title challenger, Colby Covington is a “master” at irking out his opponents ahead of fight night, …read more

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Khabib Nurmagomedov linked with shocking UFC 300 return in fight against Leon Edwards: ‘Something became available’

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov has been linked today with a stunning return to the UFC – in a massive welterweight title siege against undisputed gold holder, Leon Edwards …read more

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UFC Atlantic City main event announced: Sean Brady vs. Vicente Luque

UFC Atlantic City will be headlined by a welterweight contender fight.
Sean Brady and Vicente Luque will collide in a five-round main event atop the UFC Fight Night card March 30 …read more

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