Mickey Gall will have the most experienced welterweight in UFC history in his corner Saturday at UFC on ESPN 27.
Gall (6-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) returns to the octagon from a …read more
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Former Ultimate Fighter winner Michael Chiesa says he wants a welterweight title shot with a win over Vicente Luque at UFC 265. Chiesa and Luque lock horns on the UFC …read more
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Stephen Thompson arrives at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ahead of his welterweight fight against Gilbert Burns at UFC 264. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
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Unlike Jorge Masvidal, who peddled the “full camp” excuse when selling the promotion his Kamaru Usman do-over, top welterweight contender …read more
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A new LFA welterweight champion was crowned as the promotion held a four-man, one-night tournament Friday – but the road to get there was winding, long, and unusual.
In the end, …read more
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The top of the UFC’s welterweight division is a tough puzzle to solve when trying to determine the best matchups going forward.
Kamaru Usman is the current king of the division, …read more
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Kamaru Usman hits Colby Covington with a big right hook during their welterweight title fight in the UFC 245 main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Dec. …read more
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Burns makes a move in ESPN’s divisional rankings with a victory over Stephen Thompson at UFC 264. …read more
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No. 1 welterweight contender Colby Covington had a lot to say about the ending of the UFC 264 main event between his former teammate Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.
In an …read more
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It’s no secret Colby Covington wants the welterweight strap next, but he hopes to cross paths with Dustin Poirier down the line.
Covington (16-2 MMA, 11-2 UFC) attempted to rattle Poirier …read more
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Gilbert Burns is holding onto his spot in the contenders’ line.
Currently the No. 3 welterweight in MMA …read more
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No. 2 ranked welterweight contender Gilbert Burns chimes in on Conor McGregor’s grotesque broken leg, as well as his victory over Stephen Thompson in the UFC 264 co-main event in …read more
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Dustin Poirier punches Conor McGregor of Ireland in their welterweight fight during the UFC 264 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Photo by …read more
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Tonight’s UFC 264 event was co-headlined by a key welterweight matchup between former division title challengers Stephen Thompson and Gilbert Burns. Thompson (16-5-1 MMA) had entered the contest on a …read more
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Tonight’s UFC 264 event is co-headlined by a key welterweight matchup between former division title challengers Stephen Thompson and Gilbert Burns. Thompson (16-4-1 MMA) will enter the contest on a …read more
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Max Griffin picked up the biggest win of his career on Saturday night at UFC 264.
The welterweight competitor bested MMA veteran Carlos Condit in a close and competitive unanimous decision. …read more
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Jorge Masvidal is looking to fight the winner of Gilbert Burns vs. Stephen Thompson. Masvidal is coming off back-to-back losses to Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title and says he’s …read more
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No. 2 ranked welterweight contender Gilbert Burns and no. 4 ranked Stephen Thompson meet in Saturday’s UFC 264 co-main event. The two officially weighed in on Friday with both …read more
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Khamzat Chimaev and Li Jingliang have agreed to square off in a welterweight bout in October, sources tell ESPN, but contracts have yet to be signed. …read more
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Stephen Thompson knows he’s a bad matchup for the current welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman. Thompson is set to face Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of UFC 264. If he …read more
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Top prospect Khamzat Chimaev is set to make his return to the Octagon when he fights Li Jingliang in a welterweight bout set for UFC 267. Raphael Marinho of Combate …read more
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No. 4 ranked welterweight contender Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson faces no. 2 ranked Gilbert Burns in the UFC 264 co-main event on Saturday and gave his analysis on the main event …read more
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Dustin Poirier started his UFC career at featherweight and may end it at welterweight, his strength and conditioning coach, Phil Daru says. Poirier is set to headline UFC 264 in …read more
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The co-main event of UFC 264 is a big one for the welterweight division.
The winner of this bout will be in a great position at the top of the division, …read more
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No. 2 ranked welterweight contender Gilbert Burns takes on Stephen Thompson in the UFC 264 co-main event on Saturday. During the event’s Media Day on Wednesday, Burns was asked …read more
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No. 1 ranked welterweight contender Colby Covington made his prediction for the trilogy bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor at UFC 264.
Covington mentioned McGregor’s power advantage and said if …read more
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Colby Covington caused a stir by releasing sparring footage of Dustin Poirier ahead of his big trilogy fight against Conor McGregor at UFC 264.
On Tuesday, the former interim welterweight champion …read more
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In the second episode of UFC 264 Embedded, Gilbert Burns makes sure to pack his lucky underwear ahead of his welterweight contender clash …read more
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Jorge Masvidal prior to his UFC 261 title fight loss to welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. | Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images
Masvidal hasn’t fought since …read more
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As far as Kamaru Usman’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, is concerned, if the words “greatest welterweight of all time” are uttered, it had better be in reference to the sitting UFC …read more
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After one of the most grueling title wins in CFFC history, you’ll forgive reigning welterweight champ Evan Cutts if he’s not exactly intimidated by the next test in front of him.
Sure, he …read more
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Let’s try this again.
Kevin Lee will once again attempt to make his welterweight return against top prospect Sean Brady, this …read more
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Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion George St-Pierre recognizes greatness when he sees it.
Widely considered the greatest welterweight champion in mixed martial arts history, St-Pierre believes current welterweight …read more
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From one welterweight great to another, Georges St-Pierre had high praise for current UFC champion Kamaru Usman.
Usman (19-1 MMA, 14-0 UFC) has looked unstoppable of late and is coming off …read more
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has already rescheduled a highly anticipated welterweight tilt for August. …read more
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Kevin Lee’s welterweight return against Sean Brady has a new date. First reported by MMA reporter Nolan King, the fight between Kevin Lee and Sean Brady that was originally scheduled …read more
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The welterweight bout between Sean Brady and Kevin Lee now has a new date.
UFC officials announced on Thursday that the welterweight matchup between Brady and Lee will now take place …read more
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Currently enjoying his best run in years, Tim Means is looking for big fights in the UFC’s welterweight division.
Means (32-12-1 MMA, 14-9 UFC) notched his third-straight win, outlasting Nicolas Dalby …read more
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Yaroslav Amosov | Andrey Demenyuk, Parimatch
Yaroslav Amosov just beat the greatest welterweight in the history of Bellator, but in some ways it feels like …read more
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Georges St-Pierre believes Conor McGregor will get the nod ahead of his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. The former welterweight and middleweight champion St-Pierre gave his prediction ahead of the …read more
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Nate Diaz is unquestionably one of the biggest stars in MMA, but is he deserving of a shot at the UFC’s welterweight title?
Following his decision loss to Leon Edwards at …read more
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Diego Sanchez warms up backstage at the Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi ahead of his welterweight bout against Jake Matthews. | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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Kevin Lee has withdrawn from his originally scheduled return to welterweight at UFC 264 due to a rib injury, according to a report by MMAFighting’s Damon Martin and Mike Heck.
Lee …read more
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Kevin Lee is disappointed he won’t be making the walk to the Octagon on July 10 at UFC 264. Lee was set to move back up to welterweight to face …read more
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Kevin Lee has suffered a rib injury and is out of a scheduled welterweight matchup with up-and-comer Sean Brady at UFC 264 next month. …read more
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A highly anticipated welterweight fight at UFC 264 has been scrapped after Kevin Lee suffered an injury that …read more
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It appears Kevin Lee’s return to welterweight is on hold.
Lee and Sean Brady were booked to fight July 10 at UFC 264, but Brady revealed Thursday that the fight will …read more
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Legacy Fighting Alliance is heading to Brazil for its first international events on July 16 and 18 and the cards, stacked with local prospects, …read more
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Stephen Thompson believes he would be a bad matchup for welterweight king Kamaru Usman if they were to fight inside the octagon. #4-ranked contender Thompson looks to face fellow top-five …read more
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Nate Diaz has hit back at welterweight contender Gilbert Burns after the Brazilian’s comments following his UFC 263 fight. Diaz returned to the Octagon for the first time in over …read more
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UFC welterweight Colby Covington slammed divisional rival Stephen Thompson, calling him a “joke” and saying “he should probably just retire.” Covington is set to face UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman …read more
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Kamaru Usman has responded to Nate Diaz after his recent criticism. Diaz took to social media on Tuesday to blast the welterweight champ for only fighting opponents he already beat …read more
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While the welterweight title picture seems to be leading toward a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Colby …read more
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Belal Muhammad does not believe Colby Covington should be in the welterweight title mix. After impressing at UFC 263 by defeating UFC veteran Demain Maia via unanimous decision, Muhammad took …read more
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Belal Muhammad is not at all a fan of former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington. UFC President Dana White has let it be known that “Chaos” is next in …read more
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Matt Brown hits the scales at the UFC Apex Center in Las Vegas ahead of his welterweight bout with Dhiego Lima at UFC on ESPN 25. | Photo by Chris …read more
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“The Immortal” Matt Brown picked up a highlight reel knockout win over Dhiego Lima on Saturday in a welterweight match that kicked off the UFC Vegas 29 main card. …read more
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The PFL returned Thursday with postseason spots on the line in the welterweight and light heavyweight divisions.
There was a big surprise in the 2021 PFL 5 main event when Gleison …read more
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This past Saturday at UFC 263, Leon Edwards was given a showcase opportunity to stake his claim for a welterweight title …read more
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Magomed Magomedkerimov needed less than two minutes to choke out Curtis Millender on Thursday at 2021 PFL 5.
Magomedkerimov, a former PFL champion in the welterweight division, used the rarely seen …read more
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Jorge Masvidal is looking to return sometime in October or November against a top-five opponent. Masvidal is coming off back-to-back losses to Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title including losing …read more
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The PFL continues its regular season Thursday with welterweights and light heavyweights looking to punch their tickets to the postseason.
2021 PFL 5 takes place at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic …read more
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Rory MacDonald is set to return to the Professional Fighters League cage as the welterweight and light heavyweight season continues. …read more
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Former UFC featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight fighter Erik Koch is facing repercussions for a positive sample collected in October.
According to an announcement from U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Koch submitted a sample …read more
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Tim Means stands in his corner prior to his welterweight bout against Mike Perry at UFC 255. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Means will …read more
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Douglas Lima is no stranger to bouncing back and that’s exactly what he plans on doing after losing his welterweight title.
Former three-time welterweight champion Lima was dethroned by undefeated Yaroslav …read more
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No. 1 ranked welterweight contender Colby Covington gave his thoughts on the aftermath of UFC 263 and the implications it has on the welterweight division.
‘Chaos’ discussed the welterweight bout between …read more
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A pivotal welterweight bout between Michael Chiesa and Vicente Luque is on tap for UFC 265. …read more
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An intriguing welterweight bout between no. 5 ranked welterweight Vicente Luque and no. 6 ranked welterweight Michael Chiesa has been added to the main card of UFC 265, according to …read more
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A key welterweight bout between Michael Chiesa and Vicente Luque is the latest addition to the UFC 265 lineup in August.
MMA Junkie on Monday verified with multiple people that Chiesa …read more
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UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping is stumping for a welterweight bout next between rivals Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal. Edwards defeated Nate Diaz via unanimous decision at UFC 263, …read more
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An exciting welterweight bout between top-10 ranked contenders Vicente Luque and Michael Chiesa is the latest addition to the UFC 265 card. Cageside Press reported that Luque and Chiesa will …read more
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Two title fights, and a special welterweight showcase, headlined UFC 263 on Saturday night and all of the marquee matchups …read more
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Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington will get the next shot at undisputed welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman.
That’s according to …read more
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UFC president Dana White says he is open to booking a welterweight matchup between Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal following UFC 263. Edwards defeated Nate Diaz via unanimous decision at …read more
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Nate Diaz returned to the Octagon for the first time in over a year and a half this evening at UFC 263 for a welterweight bout with Leon Edwards. Diaz …read more
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Tonight’s UFC 263 main card featured a highly anticipated welterweight bout featuring fan favorite Nate Diaz taking on Leon Edwards. Diaz (20-13 MMA) was returning to action for the first …read more
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Leon Edwards scored the win he needed to lock in his welterweight title shot last night (Sat., June 12, 2021) …read more
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Tonight’s UFC 263 main card features a welterweight bout between former title challenger Demian Maia and surging contender Belal Muhammad. Maia (28-10 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for …read more
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Leon Edwards hits the scales at the UFC 263 ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of his welterweight bout with Nate Diaz at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. | Photo by Mike …read more
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Bellator president Scott Coker thinks it will take a lot to dethrone newly crowned welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov.
Amosov (26-0 MMA, 7-0 BMMA) picked up a dominant unanimous …read more
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Jason Jackson is ready to fight for Bellator gold.
The welterweight contender thinks it’s time he gets in a title fight now that he’s on a five-fight winning …read more
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No. 3 ranked welterweight contender Leon Edwards enters his UFC 263 fight on Saturday with Nate Diaz coming off a No Contest. He was riding an eight-fight winning streak prior …read more
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There is a new welterweight champion of Bellator MMA, and his name is Yaroslav Amosov.
The Ukrainian fighter improved his record to 26-0 using a dominant wrestling game to earn a …read more
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Yaroslav Amosov accomplished the rare feat of becoming an undefeated champion on Friday when he claimed the welterweight belt from Douglas Lima in the Bellator 260 headliner.
Amosov (26-0 MMA, 7-0 …read more
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Bellator 260 has concluded, and we have a new welterweight world champion! In the main event, the undefeated Yaroslav Amosov outwrestled Douglas Lima throughout the entirety of the fight to …read more
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Nate Diaz hit the scales ahead of his welterweight bout against Leon Edwards at UFC 263. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Nate Diaz believes …read more
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GLENDALE, Ariz. – Leon Edwards and Nate Diaz have completed their final faceoff before Saturday’s UFC 263 showdown.
After both men made the welterweight limit on Friday morning, Edwards (18-3 MMA, …read more
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PHOENIX – The return of Nate Diaz is official.
Diaz (20-12 MMA, 15-10 UFC) and opponent Leon Edwards (18-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) successfully made the welterweight limit on Friday ahead of their …read more
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No. 3 ranked welterweight contender Leon Edwards faces Nate Diaz in a five-round fight at UFC 263 on Saturday with a title shot likely waiting for the winner.
The two officially …read more
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Leon Edwards doesn’t understand why Dana White is giving the next welterweight title shot to Colby Covington. On the main card of UFC 263 in the first-ever, five-round non-title fight, …read more
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MIAMI – Colby Covington doesn’t see Saturday’s marquee welterweight matchup playing a factor in the UFC title picture.
Streaking Leon Edwards (18-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) will take on fan favorite Nate …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Can Douglas Lima continue his domination at welterweight after a disappointing middleweight debut? Is Aaron Pico back on track for good? …read more
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Bellator 260 will take place tonight on the Showtime Network in the “Fight Sphere” at The Mohegan Sun. The main event will feature welterweight champion Douglas Lima against the undefeated, …read more
Source:: MMANews
The athletes competing on tomorrow’s Bellator 260 fight card officially weighed in on Thursday in Uncasville, Conn. All the fighters made weight.
Welterweight champion Douglas Lima puts his …read more
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Bellator makes its return Friday, and the welterweight championship is on the line.
Bellator 260 takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena with the main card airing on Showtime …read more
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Ahead of the welterweight clash between Nate Diaz and Leon Edwards at UFC 263, Belal Muhammad is in a peculiar spot in the 170lbs division. Belal Muhammad last competed against …read more
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Colby Covington has continued his war of words with TUF coaches Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega. This comes after the two featherweight rivals united against the welterweight contender on social …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC welterweight Santiago Ponzinibbio is back in the top-15 rankings at welterweight, while Robbie Lawler and Khamzat Chimaev were removed. Ponzinibbio defeated Miguel Baeza at UFC Vegas 28 via unanimous …read more
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Belal Muhammad is confident he will become a legit welterweight contender after Saturday night. Muhammad had a shot to enter the top-five back in March when he fought Leon Edwards. …read more
Source:: MMANews