Tag Archives: welterweight
Daniel Cormier warns Leon Edwards: 'It's another thing to fight a wrestler like Colby Covington'

Daniel Cormier thinks Leon Edwards needs to be wary of Colby Covington’s wrestling.
Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) challenges welterweight champion Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in the UFC 296 headliner …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Pimblett vs. Ferguson added to UFC 296 card

Paddy Pimblett will return to Octagon against fan favorite Tony Ferguson at UFC 296, while a welterweight bout between Stephen Thompson and Shavkat Rakhmonov was also added to the year-end …read more

Source:: ESPN

Covington Doesn’t Give Edwards ‘Glimmer Of Hope’ For UFC 296

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Colby Covington is riding high after securing the next welterweight title shot against current UFC champion Leon …read more

Source:: MMAMania

Posted on September 23, 2023, 12:16 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
Thompson Vs. Rakhmonov On Tap For UFC 296

Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Looks like the “Nomad” army will finally get its wish.
After previously turning down the fight, former welterweight title challenger Stephen …read more

Source:: MMAMania

Posted on September 22, 2023, 8:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
Stephen Thompson and Shavkat Rakhmonov agree to UFC 296 showdown

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

UFC 296 will feature a welterweight matchup between Stephen Thompson and Shavkat Rakhmonov – if the fighters …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Colby Covington confident ahead of Leon Edwards fight at UFC 296: ‘My prediction is complete domination’

Former UFC interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington speaks on upcoming Leon Edwards fight, predicts total domination. 

Just the week, the UFC finally announced that Covington and Edwards would face each other, …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Colby Covington eyes Islam Makhachev after Leon Edwards: 'He's barely beating midgets'

Colby Covington plans on becoming champion at UFC 296 then welcoming Islam Makhachev to welterweight.
Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) challenges welterweight champion Leon Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in the …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Colby Covington eyes title fight with Sean Strickland after UFC 296 return: ‘That guy is a punk’

Officially slated to make his own return to the Octagon at UFC 296 at the end of the year, former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington may already find himself pre-occupied …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Colby Covington eyeing Islam Makhachev for champion vs. champion clash

As announced earlier this week, Colby Covington will be getting another shot at the welterweight title next time out at UFC 296. The controversial athlete has been matched up against …read more

Source:: MMAWeekly

Tyron Woodley plays up potential UFC return, fight with rival Israel Adesanya: ‘I don’t like him’

Former undisputed welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley has been sidelined from active mixed martial arts competition since he suffered a fourth consecutive loss to recent winner, Vicente Luque back in 2021, …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Colby Covington says no one at welterweight is “deserving” of a title shot, eyes first title defense against Islam Makhachev

Superfight …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

Colby Covington planning to put Leon Edwards’ “lights out” at UFC 296 to win welterweight title: “Complete domination”

Domination …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

Official – Leon Edwards set to defend title in UFC 296 headliner against Colby Covington in December

Finally nailing down a date for their long-awaited grudge match, undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards is slated to headline UFC 296 against former interim division titleholder, Colby Covington.

Taking main event …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Edwards to defend title vs. Covington at UFC 296

Leon Edwards will defend his welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296 on Dec. 16, while flyweight champ Alexandre Pantoja will face Brandon Royval. …read more

Source:: ESPN

Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval 2 set to headline UFC 296

Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Leon Edwards is set to defend his welterweight title against Colby Covington in main event of UFC 296 on Dec. …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Conor McGregor describes rematch fight with UFC rival Nate Diaz as a ‘Cake walk’ ahead of Octagon comeback

Reminiscing on his 2016 rematch with former welterweight contender, Nate Diaz, former two-time UFC champion, Conor McGregor has claimed his re-run with the Stockton native was a “cake walk” – …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Ex-UFC star Darren Till insists ‘None of you have a clue’ after worrying picture emerges overnight

Former undisputed welterweight title challenger, Darren Till has claimed fans have no clue what is going on with him amid his absence from combat sports – after a worrying picture …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Leon Edwards’ brother reveals details behind delayed UFC title fight with Colby Covington

It’s been more than six months since Leon Edwards successfully defended the welterweight world title against ex-champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 286.

Not long after Edwards had dispatched the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Leon Edwards’ Brother Addresses Delay in UFC Champ’s Next Title Defense

Leon Edwards last defended his welterweight title in a trilogy clash against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in March. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Shavkat Rakhmonov eyes UFC 294 return amid links to Jack Della Maddalena fight: ‘I think I can beat him’

Amid links to an eventual clash with undefeated welterweight finishing ace, Shavkat Rakhmonov – Jack Della Maddalena has been suggested as the ideal opponent to welcome the Uzbekistan native back …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Video: Fighter folded in 7 seconds by brutal punch at Fury FC 83

Amateur fighter Shane Wright only needed seven seconds to pick up his second win Sunday at Fury FC 83 in Tulsa, Okla.
In a welterweight bout on the event’s preliminary card, …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Social media reacts to Jack Della Maddalena's narrow win over Kevin Holland at Noche UFC

Jack Della Maddalena continued his rise in the welterweight division on Saturday when he earned the biggest win of his career so far against Kevin Holland in the Noche UFC …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Khamzat Chimaev sends chilling message to bitter rival Paulo Costa ahead of UFC 294 fight: ‘You’re dead, man’

Slated to make his Octagon comeback next month at UFC 294 in October, undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has warned one-time middleweight title challenger, Paulo Costa ahead of their clash, …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Tim Simpson: Leon Edwards ready to go, Colby Covington fight will be 'before the end of the year'

Leon Edwards’ manager is confident that the Colby Covington fight happens in 2023.
After defeating Kamaru Usman a second time, welterweight champion Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) is slated to defend …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Bellator books pair of title bouts for Nov. 17

Bellator has announced a pair of title bouts for Nov. 17 with Yaroslav Amosov set to face Jason Jackson for the welterweight belt and Sergio Pettis taking on Patchy Mix …read more

Source:: ESPN

Sean O’Malley unsure Ian Machado Garry can be UFC star: ‘You can’t go out and beat Neil Magny by decision’

Whilst incumbent bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley believes undefeated welterweight contender, Ian Machado Garry can most definitely become a superstar whilst competing under the banner of the UFC – victories such …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Ready To Go!

Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Leon Edwards, despite this prediction, will not be forfeiting the welterweight title.
“Rocky” is expected to make his …read more

Source:: MMAMania

Posted on September 12, 2023, 8:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
Ian Machado Garry defends Israel Adesanya’s UFC 293 loss: ‘He lost the fight more than Sean Strickland won’

Sharing his thoughts on former two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya’s title loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 over the weekend, unbeaten welterweight, Ian Machado Garry has claimed the City …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Joaquin Buckley vs. Alex Morono Set for UFC Fight Night 229 on Oct. 7

Joaquin Buckley will lock horns with Alex Morono in a welterweight tilt at UFC Fight Night 229 on Oct. 7. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Joaquin Buckley vs. Alex Morono added to October UFC Fight Night event

A fun welterweight matchup between Joaquin Buckley and Alex Morono is heading to a UFC Fight Night event next month.
On Oct. 7 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Buckley …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Photos – UFC star Conor McGregor again spars with Ian Machado Garry ahead of Octagon comeback fight

Having shared the mats of Straight Blast Gym HQ with streaking welterweight contender, Ian Machado Garry over the course of the weekend, former two-division UFC champion, Conor McGregor has now …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Paul Felder shuts down fans call for UFC return fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov: ‘No thank you!’

Whilst remaining non-committal on a potential return to the Octagon following a 2021 retirement, former lightweight contender, Paul Felder most certainly is not entertaining a potential welterweight clash with the …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Gilbert Burns believes he ‘makes sense’ as first opponent for Dustin Poirier at welterweight

Gilbert Burns defeated Jorge Masvidal in April. | Photo by Alejandro Salazar/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

If Dustin Poirier moves to welterweight next, Gilbert Burns …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Dustin Poirier plans lightweight stay, UFC return before year’s end: ‘I’m going to fight again this year’

Despite drawing links to a welterweight division move in his Octagon return, former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has claimed he wants to make a comeback to active competition before …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Ian Machado Garry says “it’s not an issue” for future fights having so many teammates in the welterweight rankings

Teammates …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

‘Wonderboy’ Thompson looks to book Kamaru Usman fight for UFC 295 at MSG: ‘We are trying to make it happen’

Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson is only interested in fights that get him one step closer to a potential welterweight title opportunity.

Thompson was originally scheduled to scrap with Michele Pereira as …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Kevin Holland doesn’t see the UFC giving him Ian Garry anytime soon: ‘I don’t think I fit the blueprint’

Kevin Holland doesn’t see the UFC booking him to fight rising welterweight prospect Ian Garry anytime soon.

Garry earned his sixth-straight win inside the Octagon at UFC 292, scoring a lopsided …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

PFL Playoffs video highlights with that epic Clay Collard-Shane Burgos slugfest

All six $1 million finals now are set for the PFL’s 2023 season after Wednesday’s playoff wrap in New York.
Semifinal fights were held at welterweight and lightweight at The Theater …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Posted on August 24, 2023, 2:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , ,
PFL 9 results: Collard vs. Aubin-Mercier, Sy vs. Magomedkerimov set for Season 5 finals

The Season 5 finals are set in the PFL lightweight and welterweight tournaments as Clay Collard takes on Olivier Aubin-Mercier in the 155-pound finals while Magomed Magomedkerimov faces Sadibou Sy …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Brazilian favorite Gilbert Burns calls out Ex-UFC champion Dustin Poirier amid links to welterweight move

Former UFC welterweight champion, Gilbert Burns, throws his hat in the ring for a potential Dustin Poirier fight. 

Following his brutal knockout loss to Justin Gaethje last month, Poirier now finds …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Michael Page calls for top 5 welterweight opponent in potential UFC debut: ‘I’m ready to go now’

Charismatic striker, Michael Page still remains an active free agent following the completion of his most recent contract with the Scott Coker-led, Bellator MMA – and amid continued links with …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

2023 PFL Playoffs 3 live and official results (6:30 p.m. ET)

2023 PFL Playoffs 3 takes place Wednesday and MMA Junkie will be providing live and official results throughout the entire card.
The event features welterweight and lightweight playoff bouts at The …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Posted on August 23, 2023, 12:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
PFL 9 weigh-in video: 1 fighter misses for welterweight semifinal bout

Carlos Leal | Cooper Neill, PFL

Carlos Leal has stacked the deck against himself in his quest for his first PFL championship.
The welterweight contender missed …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Posted on August 22, 2023, 6:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
PFL Playoffs 3 predictions: Who will fight for $1 million at lightweight, welterweight?

The PFL’s run toward six $1 million playoff finals takes its final steps Wednesday with welterweights and lightweights in the semifinals in New York.
The 2023 PFL Playoffs 3 event takes place Wednesday at …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Posted on August 22, 2023, 5:46 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
Leal misses weight for PFL semi vs. Sy

Carlos Leal weighed in one pound over the welterweight limit for his PFL semifinal against Sadibou Sy on Wednesday, but the fight will still be held as scheduled. …read more

Source:: ESPN

Ian Machado Garry plans Ireland homecoming fight with UFC star Khamzat Chimaev: ‘I want that f*cking wolf’

Off the back of his one-sided unanimous decision win over veteran welterweight contender, Neil Magny over the course of last weekend, undefeated division challenger, Ian Machado Garry has laid out …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

PFL Playoffs 3 Fight Card, ESPN Lineup

Lightweight and welterweight combatants will take center stage for the next round of PFL playoff contests. Event: 2023 PFL Playoffs 3Date: Weds., Aug. 23, 2023Location: The Theater at Madison Square …read more

Source:: MMAMania

Posted on August 21, 2023, 8:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
Michel Pereira heading back to middleweight vs. Marc-Andre Barriault after UFC 291 weight miss

After missing the welterweight mark in his past outing, Michel Pereira has booked his next fight at middleweight.
Pereira (28-11 MMA, 6-2 UFC) faces Marc-Andre Barriault (16-6-1 MMA, 5-5-1 UFC) at UFC …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Michel Pereira moves up to middleweight to fight Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC Vegas 81

Michel Pereira | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Michel Pereira is taking a break from the welterweight cut for now.
MMA Fighting confirmed …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Posted on August 20, 2023, 5:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
Dana White claims Stephen Thompson rejected bout with Ian Machado Garry after UFC 292: ‘He turned down the fight tonight’

UFC president, Dana White has claimed that former two-time undisputed welterweight title challenger, Stephen Thompson rejected a potential fight with undefeated Irish contender, Ian Machado Garry – after the Dubliner …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Jon Anik believes Colby Covington’s claim Jon Jones booted him from UFC 295: ‘I really do take him at his word’

UFC play-by-play lead, Jon Anik claims that he believes the claims from former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington, that incumbent heavyweight champion and arch-rival, Jon Jones, vetoed his planned inclusion …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Neil Magny on Ian Machado Garry: ‘I have to go out there and make the next guy think twice about calling me out’

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

If there’s a UFC event with a welterweight fight on the card, there’s a good chance Neil Magny will get …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Posted on August 18, 2023, 6:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , , ,
Kevin Holland – Jack Della Maddalena fight set to co headline Noche UFC in September

An exciting welterweight pairing between the current number twelve ranked division contender, Kevin Holland, the surging number fourteen rated, Jack Della Maddalena are scheduled to share the Octagon on September …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Colby Covington claims arch rival Jon Jones blocked him from competing on same card at UFC 295

Former UFC interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington, claims that Jon Jones refuses to share the upcoming UFC 295 card in New York.

During his time with the promotion, it’s safe to …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Colby Covington says Jon Jones is out ‘Sniffing some white girls like Joe Biden’ ahead of UFC 295 return

Colby Covington is at it again, making some absolutely outlandish claims against one of his fellow UFC superstars.

This time, instead of taking aim at reigning welterweight world champion Leon Edwards, …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Michael Chandler advises Dustin Poirier against welterweight move: 'I don't think it's smart'

Michael Chandler doesn’t think welterweight would be a smart move for Dustin Poirier.
Following his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 291, former interim lightweight champion and perennial lightweight contender …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Michael Chandler warns Dustin Poirier of potential welterweight move: “It’s not smart”

Welterweight …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

Renfro Replaces Umalatov, Meets Magomedkerimov in PFL Playoffs on Aug. 23

The Professional Fighters League has lost an intriguing welterweight semifinal matchup. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Posted on August 13, 2023, 10:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
Vicente Luque ‘would love to welcome’ Dustin Poirier to welterweight for next fight

Photo by Al Powers/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

After taking out former lightweight champion in Rafael dos Anjos in the UFC Vegas 78 main event, …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Vicente Luque 'would love to welcome' Dustin Poirier to welterweight after UFC on ESPN 51 win

Vicente Luque wants big fights only after winning his comeback fight from injury at UFC on ESPN 51, and Dustin Poirier applies.
Luque (22-9-1 MMA, 15-5 UFC) returned to competition after …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Bonuses! Blackshear Leads $50K Winners With Wild Twister

Photo by Al Powers/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos and welterweight finisher Vicente Luque went toe-to-toe last night (Sat., …read more

Source:: MMAMania

UFC Vegas 78 live blog: Vicente Luque vs. Rafael dos Anjos

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

This is the UFC Vegas 78 live blog for Vicente Luque vs. Rafael dos Anjos, the welterweight headliner of Saturday’s …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Vicente Luque says Colby Covington fighting for UFC title ‘makes no sense whatsoever,’ offers alternative

Colby Covington | Photo by David Becker/Getty Images

The UFC has yet to announce who will challenge Leon Edwards next for the welterweight title, …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Face Off! Luque Stares Down RDA In Vegas!

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

Top 10 welterweight bruiser Vicente Luque and former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos came face-to-face at the official weigh ins …read more

Source:: MMAMania

UFC Vegas 78 Full Weigh-in Video

Watch the full UFC Vegas 78 weigh-in video. The fighters weighed in on Friday morning at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
The event is headlined by a welterweight bout …read more

Source:: MMAWeekly

Posted on August 11, 2023, 8:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
UFC Vegas 78 Weigh-In Results

The fighters competing on Saturday’s UFC Vegas 78 fight card officially weighed in on Friday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
The event is headlined by a welterweight match between …read more

Source:: MMAWeekly

Colby Covington backed to win UFC title in grudge fight with Leon Edwards: ‘I think he’s going to mix it up’

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos has picked former interim welterweight champion and common-foe, Colby Covington – to defeat another former opponent, current undisputed welterweight gold holder, Leon Edwards, …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

UFC welterweight questions: Stakes for RDA-Luque? Is Chimaev done at 170? Will we get Edwards-Covington?

As Rafael dos Anjos and Vicente Luque prepare to headline UFC Fight Night, we assess the critical storylines brewing at welterweight. …read more

Source:: ESPN

Rafael dos Anjos plans to finish career at welterweight, unless lucrative fight is offered at lightweight

LAS VEGAS – It looks like welterweight will be the home for the remainder of Rafael dos Anjos’s MMA career, but with an exception.
Dos Anjos, former UFC lightweight champion, is …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Posted on August 10, 2023, 7:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , , ,
Bellator 298 weigh-in results: One fighter misses mark in Sioux Falls

The official weigh-ins for Bellator 298 are in the books, and all but one fighter on the card hit their marks.
In the main event, former interim welterweight champion Logan Storley …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action Aug. 10-12

This week, the UFC returns back to its home base in Las Vegas for UFC on ESPN 51.
The event at UFC Apex features a welterweight bout between Vicente Luque and …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Geoff Neal out, Ian Machado Garry now fights Neil Magny in reworked UFC 292 fight on 10 days’ notice

With the confirmation of welterweight contender, Geoff Neal’s withdrawal from a scheduled UFC 292 clash with unbeaten Irish challenger, Ian Machado Garry – the Dubliner is now set to fight …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Ben Askren hits out at rival Jorge Masvidal amid calls for UFC rematch: ‘He’s scared of being embarrassed’

Amid calls for a potential mixed martial arts rematch with his fellow retired former welterweight contender, Jorge Masvidal, former Bellator MMA and ONE Championship champion, Ben Askren has claimed the …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

‘Happy’ White Reacts To Diaz Loss

Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images

UFC President Dana White didn’t have anything nice to say about former welterweight champion …read more

Source:: MMAMania

Posted on August 9, 2023, 2:16 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
Nate Diaz opens as massive betting favorite to avenge boxing loss to Jake Paul in potential MMA rematch

Despite suffering a rather one-sided loss to professional boxer, Jake Paul in his squared circle debut last weekend, former UFC lightweight title challenger and welterweight contender, Nate Diaz has opened …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Posted on August 8, 2023, 10:46 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , , ,
How to watch Bellator 298: Who's fighting in Sioux Falls, lineup, start time, broadcast and streaming info, preview videos, more

Bellator is back Stateside this week after a trip to Japan, and welterweight standouts top the lineup.
Here’s how to watch Bellator 298 in Sioux Falls, S.D., with a complete lineup …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Dustin Poirier teases move up to welterweight, receives immediate callout from undefeated contender

Moving up? …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

Dustin Poirier announces plans for welterweight move after KO loss at UFC 291: ‘Ok, I’ll move up’

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has seemingly announced plans to make a move to the welterweight limit for the first time in his professional career in his return to …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Gervonta Davis claims he would KO Terence Crawford at welterweight: ‘He ain’t got no chance, I got round 6’

Boxing star, Gervonta Davis claims he would stop Terence Crawford inside six round if the pair fought at the welterweight limit.

While boxing can be an extremely frustrating sport at times, …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Ex-UFC champion Kamaru Usman offers to fight Stephen Thompson in return: ‘He needs an opponent’

Former undisputed welterweight champion and pound-for-pound number one ranked UFC fighter, Kamaru Usman has made an offer to fight fellow division veteran, Stephen Thompson in his return to the Octagon …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Video – Nate Diaz bolts from face off with Jake Paul amid criticizm for lack of promotion ahead of boxing fight

Criticized earlier this month for his apparent lack of preparation in promoting his professional boxing debut against the outspoken, Jake Paul this weekend, former UFC lightweight and welterweight, Nate Diaz …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Michael Chiesa shuts down retirement talk after lopsided defeat at UFC 291: ‘I’m just not done yet’

Despite suffering his third consecutive loss over the weekend in a main card opener at UFC 291, welterweight grappler, Michael Chiesa has ruled out an incoming retirement from mixed martial …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Gastelum injured, out of bout vs. Rakhmonov

Kelvin Gastelum suffered a facial fracture in training and has pulled out of his Sept. 16 welterweight bout against Shavkat Rakhmonov. …read more

Source:: ESPN

Stephen Thompson confirms he has not received show money for UFC 291: ‘I’ve done everything I’m supposed to do’

Former two-time undisputed welterweight title challenger, Stephen Thompson has confirmed following multiple reports, that he has yet to receive his show money from the UFC, despite successfully making weight for …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Terence Crawford brutalizes Errol Spence (Boxing Highlights Video)

Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. was billed as a fight for the ages. The winner would walk away as the undisputed welterweight boxing champion of the world. 
That honor was …read more

Source:: MMAWeekly

Highlights! Crawford Dominates Spence, Delivers Bloody TKO

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images

Terence Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) and Errol Spence Jr. (28-1, 22 KOs) collided in a historic welterweight title fight last …read more

Source:: MMAMania

Terence Crawford becomes undisputed welterweight champion with TKO over Errol Spence Jr.

Undisputed …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

UFC 291 results: Kevin Holland displays wrestling defense, D'Arce chokes Michael Chiesa in opening minutes

Kevin Holland didn’t use much time to finish Michael Chiesa at UFC 291, but he still managed to show off his long sought-after takedown defense.
In a welterweight bout on the …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

UFC 291 video: Uros Medic spinning elbow leads to TKO of Matthew Semelsberger in slugfest

Uros Medic and Matthew Semelsberger went punch-for-punch and kick-for-kick for two-and-a-half rounds until a spinning back elbow made the ultimate difference.
In a welterweight bout on the UFC 291 preliminary card …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Posted on July 30, 2023, 1:16 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , , ,
UFC 202 Results: Donald Cerrone TKO’s Rick Story

A key welterweight bout between Rick Story and Donald Cerrone took place on tonight’s UFC 202 main card in Las Vegas.
Round one begins and Story presses forward and misses with …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com