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Conor McGregor slams UFC rival Matt Brown in nasty dig at prior heroin overdose: ‘Wanna see a dead body?’

Continuing to rumble on in their newfound rivalry, former undisputed duel-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has labelled veteran welterweight contender, Matt Brown a “heroin addict” – in a jab aimed …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev claims Colby Covington is getting another UFC title opportunity because he’s American

Khamzat Chimaev believes Colby Covington’s undeserved welterweight title opportunity is the result of his nationality.

Covington’s last appearance inside the Octagon came more than a year ago when he bested …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev issues chilling warning to UFC kingpin Leon Edwards ahead of return: ‘I’m ready for you’

Seeing a slew of scheduled showdowns with Leon Edwards fall to the wayside through 2020, undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has issued a warning to the current division champion, clamoring …read more

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Chris Curtis wants Kelvin Gastelum redemption enough he might drop to 170 to find it

Chris Curtis sure doesn’t want to go back to welterweight. But if that’s the only way he can get one particular shot at redemption, he just might do it.
Curtis fought …read more

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Ian Machado Garry: ‘I’m going to be the guy that brings the UFC back to Dublin’

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Ian Machado Garry could be set for an incredible homecoming soon.
The welterweight contender scored the biggest win …read more

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Posted on May 28, 2023, 12:16 am By
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EXCLUSIVE – Joaquin Buckley calls for fight with ‘Conor McGregor 2.0’ Ian Garry at UFC 292 in Boston

Joaquin Buckley has his eyes on an August clash with undefeated Irish standout Ian Garry.

After experiencing some troubles in the middleweight division, Buckey dropped to welterweight, making his divisional debut …read more

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Leon Edwards regrets failed UFC clash with arch rival Jorge Masvidal: ‘I wanted to put a beating on him’

In the wake of the recent retirement of former welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal, current division kingpin, Leon Edwards admits he regrets missing the opportunity to face his bitter rival …read more

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Matt Brown slams ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor amid losing run: ‘You see him drinking or getting coked up’

Recently calling for a fight with former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor in his pursuit of the overall promotional knockout record, veteran welterweight contender, Matt Brown has referred to the …read more

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Storley vs. Ward Headlines Bellator 298

Former Bellator MMA interim welterweight champion, Logan Storley, is gearing up for his return to action when he takes on Brennan Ward at the recently-announced Bellator 298 event on Aug. …read more

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Joaquin Buckley wants to knock off Kill Cliff FC welterweights one by one: They're 'supposed to be the scary boogeymen'

UFC fighter Joaquin Buckley doesn’t have a next opponent in mind. He has an entire team.
Buckley (16-6 MMA, 6-4 UFC) successfully returned to welterweight when he knocked out Andre Fialho with …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev declares himself ‘King’ of UFC middleweight, welterweight divisions: ‘Just give me a title shot’

Undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has declared himself as the “king” of both his current division – and a division he is expected to move to in his Octagon comeback …read more

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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford announced for July 29th in Las Vegas

Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford is finally going down in Las Vegas. ‘The Truth’ and ‘Bud’ have long been viewed as the two greatest in the welterweight division. Despite …read more

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Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. undisputed welterweight title fight official for July 29.

July 29. is gearing up to be a massive night for combat sports – with an undisputed welterweight title fight between Terence Crawford, and Errol Spence Jr. set to hit …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev: Israel Adesanya a cash cow, UFC won't want to me to 'kill that guy'

Khamzat Chimaev thinks the UFC is protecting Israel Adesanya from him.
Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) has been keen to return to action, and appears to be gearing towards a welterweight showdown …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev slams rival Colby Covington as next UFC title challenger: ‘He wins against nobodies’

UFC welterweight Khamzat Chimaev is not happy with Colby Covington being the next challenger for the welterweight championship.

It has been over eight months since the usually active Chimaev competed, last …read more

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Shavkat Rakhmonov calls to fight Kelvin Gastelum in return to welterweight division

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Shavkat Rakhmonov shows interest in welcoming Kelvin Gastelum back to welterweight

Shavkat Rakhmonov is down to give Kelvin Gastelum his welcome back to 170 pounds.
The unbeaten UFC welterweight contender expressed his interest in the potential matchup when he quote Tweeted Gastelum …read more

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EXCLUSIVE – Stephen Thompson says bulked-Up Conor McGregor is ‘Not a true welterweight’

Stephen Thompson does not consider Conor McGregor a legitimate welterweight after the Irishman spent much of his last two years putting on muscle mass.

‘Wonderboy’ had the opportunity to train alongside …read more

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Rematch Clause Activated!

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Katie Taylor’s promoter has announced plans for the Irish boxer to rematch Cameron after the light welterweight dealt her the …read more

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Colby Covington brought food to broke teammate Themba Gorimbo during UFC fight week: ‘He’s a great man’

With little money to his name, Themba Gorimbo revealed that welterweight gatekeeper Colby Covington went out of his way to bring him food while he was training for his UFC …read more

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UFC Vegas 73 video: Joaquin Buckley melts Andre Fialho with brutal knockout, calls out Logan Paul for sponsorship

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As soon as the welterweight matchup between Joaquin Buckley and Andre Fialho was announced, most expected the …read more

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UFC Fight Night 224 video: Joaquin Buckley blasts Andre Fialho with head kick knockout

Joaquin Buckley’s return to welterweight was emphatic.
Buckley (16-6 MMA, 6-4 UFC) knocked out Andre Fialho (16-7 MMA, 2-4 UFC) with a left high kick in their 170-pound main card bout …read more

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UFC Fight Night 224 video: Gilbert Urbina breaks down Orion Cosce for first octagon win

Gilbert Urbina looked better than ever in his first octagon win.
Urbina (7-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) stopped Orion Cosce (8-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) by second-round TKO in their welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night …read more

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Video: Louis Glismann enters submission of the year race with rare inverted omoplata at OKTAGON 43

Inverted omoplata submissions don’t happen often in MMA, but it did in Prague this weekend for OKTAGON MMA.
In the welterweight featured matchup of OKTAGON 43, Denmark’s Louis Glismann took …read more

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Kamaru Usman predicts stoppage win over Khamzat Chimaev in rumored UFC clash: ‘I stop him in 4’

Former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman has predicted a stoppage victory over welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev in a potential future fight between the duo – with rumors linking the …read more

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Morning Report: Michael Chandler open to welterweight title shot off Conor McGregor win, ‘would love’ Colby Covington fight

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Michael Chandler is looking forward to the world of possibilities that open up with facing Conor McGregor …read more

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Bellator heads to Sioux Falls with Logan Storley vs. Brennan Ward main event

Bellator has its annual trip back to Sioux Falls, S.D. on the books and this year the event will be headlined by a welterweight contender fight.
Former Bellator title challenger Logan …read more

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Ian Machado Garry explains Neil Magny callout, plans to compete twice more in 2023

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Ian Machado Garry has a plan for climbing the UFC’s welterweight ranks.
Following a first-round finish of Daniel …read more

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Kevin Lee booked to make UFC return on July 1 in Las Vegas

Kevin Lee has his UFC return fight booked. According to MMA Underground’s John Morgan, Lee is set to make his UFC return on July 1 against Rinat Fakhretdinov at welterweight. …read more

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Joaquin Buckley explains welterweight move at UFC Fight Night 224: 'I got tired of getting knocked out'

LAS VEGAS – Joaquin Buckley is looking for a fresh start at welterweight when he steps in the octagon at UFC Fight Night 224.
After spending his entire octagon tenure at …read more

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Video – UFC star Khamzat Chimaev FaceTimes controversial combat sports figure Andrew Tate

Khamzat Chimaev and Andrew Tate, two of the most polarizing figures in all of combat sports, recently FaceTimed one another.

Usually a welterweight, sometimes a middleweight, Khamzat Chimaev has been one …read more

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UFC's Santiago Ponzinibbio hopes to fight in Argentina once again: 'That's a dream of mine'

Before it’s all said and done, Santiago Ponzinibbio wants to fight again on home soil. The veteran welterweight is hoping the UFC revisits Argentina in the future so he can …read more

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UFC blasted for granting Colby Covington championship fight: ‘It’s wrong, he turns down many fights, always

The UFC have been slammed by veteran welterweight contender, Santiago Ponzinibbio, with the Argentine questioning the merit in which former interim division champion, Colby Covington is expected to challenge for …read more

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Colby Covington slams “UFC washouts” for competing under BKFC: “They couldn’t make it in the UFC”

The sport of mixed martial arts has grown rapidly over the last decade, and bare-knuckle boxing is quickly following the same footprint. However, the next welterweight title challenger, Colby Covington, …read more

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Matt Brown offers to fight Conor McGregor to land knockout record following stunning UFC Charlotte win

Off the back of his spectacular one-punch knockout win over Court McGee last night in the featured preliminary bout of UFC Fight NIght Charlotte, veteran welterweight contender, Matt Brown has …read more

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Andrzej Grzebyk Dominates Brian Hooi in KSW 82 Main Event

Andrzej Grzebyk might be the next welterweight championship contender after his latest Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki victory. …read more

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Ian Garry finishes Daniel Rodriguez in round one with brutal head kick – UFC Charlotte Highlights

Ian Garry earned his twelfth straight win on Saturday at UFC Charlotte, securing a first-round technical knockout against No. 15 ranked welterweight contender Daniel Rodriguez.

It was another spectacular showing …read more

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UFC on ABC 4 Results: Ian Garry stops Daniel Rodriguez in Round 1 (Video)

We have you covered for all of today’s UFC on ABC 4 results, including the welterweight bout between Ian Garry and Daniel Rodriguez. Garry (11-0 MMA) is coming off a …read more

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UFC on ABC 4 video: Matt Brown floors Court McGee to tie UFC knockout record

Age may be a meaningless number for savvy welterweight veteran Matt Brown, but his UFC knockout total carries historical significance.
At 42, “The Immortal” Brown (24-19 MMA, 17-13 UFC) stepped into …read more

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Bryan Battle scores vicious 14 second KO of Gabe Green in blistering finish – UFC Charlotte Highlights

North Carolina’s own Bryan Battle gave the hometown crowd something to celebrate at the Spectrum Center on Saturday afternoon.

‘Pooh Bear’ scored the sixth fastest welterweight finish in UFC history, …read more

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Does The Garry Hype Train Get Derailed This Weekend?

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Ian Garry is hoping to punch his ticket to the welterweight top 15 when he meets Daniel …read more

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Ian Machado Garry predicts highlight-reel stoppage, 'the fall of Daniel Rodriguez' at UFC on ABC 4

Ian Machado Garry thinks there’s something big in store for him Saturday at UFC on ABC 4.
The welterweight prospect takes on veteran Daniel Rodriguez on the main card at Spectrum …read more

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UFC's Kelvin Gastelum moving back to welterweight: 'This is a renaissance in my career'

It looks like the UFC’s welterweight division  soon will get another big name in the mix.
Kelvin Gastelum, “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 17 winner who has 20 UFC fights on his …read more

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Kelvin Gastelum announces return to UFC welterweight division: ‘I’m going to get shredded’

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For the first time in nearly seven years, Kelvin Gastelum is making the return to welterweight.
After a …read more

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Who’s The Rat In My Camp?

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Remember the rodenticide. Belal Muhammad captured a unanimous decision victory over fellow welterweight contender Gilbert Burns …read more

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Colby Covington eyes future fights with champs Israel Adesanya, ‘weight bully’ Islam Makhachev

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Colby Covington is confident that whenever he faces welterweight champion Leon Edwards, he’ll leave the octagon with the title around …read more

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Colby Covington confident he’d KO Islam Makhachev if the lightweight champ moved up: “I think I dust him inside of three rounds”

Colby Covington doubts Islam Makhachev would move up to welterweight, but if he does he believes it would be an easy fight for him. Makhachev is the current UFC lightweight …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev drops from welterweight top-3 rankings amid continued UFC hiatus

Undefeated UFC welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has dropped form the official top-3 stack in the division as part of the latest ranking update this week following UFC 288 – following …read more

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Colby Bashes Belal, Sets New Timeline For ‘Rocky’ Fight

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Belal Muhammad captured a unanimous decision victory over fellow welterweight contender Gilbert Burns in the UFC 288 pay-per-view (PPV) co-main …read more

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Gilbert Burns reacts following loss to Belal Muhammad at UFC 288: “Stop the hate and start to appreciate“

Gilbert Burns is gracious in defeat and injury. Burns was in action this past Saturday night (May 6) for a welterweight showdown against Belal Muhammad. The action emanated from the …read more

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Belal Muhammad eyes title following risky UFC 288 victory

Belal Muhammad is locked on a welterweight title shot following his short-notice victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288.

Muhammad was already ranked higher than Burns in the division before the …read more

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Belal Muhammad declares he's best welterweight in the world after UFC 288 win: 'I told you guys'

NEWARK, N.J. – Belal Muhammad heard the doubters, which made the moment Saturday at UFC 288 that much sweeter.
In the co-main event at Prudential Center, Muhammad (23-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) defeated …read more

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Leon Edwards welcomes all challengers following UFC 288: ‘I don’t care who I fight, this division is light work’

A keen observer at UFC 288 last night, undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards reveals he is ready to take on all comers to his crown – as he awaits a …read more

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UFC 288: Twitter reacts to Belal Muhammad's decision win over Gilbert Burns

Belal Muhammad established himself as an undeniable No. 1 welterweight contender on Saturday when he defeated Gilbert Burns in the short-notice UFC 288 co-headliner.
After both men agreed to the fight …read more

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UFC 288 results: Belal Muhammad wins lopsided decision over Gilbert Burns in co-main event

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Belal Muhammad put himself into position to fight for the welterweight title after a lopsided victory to …read more

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‘Piss poor’: Pros react to Belal Muhammad’s win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288

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Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns looked to cement themselves as the next welterweight contender at UFC 288.
The …read more

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Pros react after Belal Muhammad defeats Gilbert Burns at UFC 288: “That was a very poor bout”

Tonight’s UFC 288 was co-headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight fight featuring Gilbert Burns taking on Belal Muhammad. Burns (22-6 MMA) was making a quick turnaround this evening in Newark, …read more

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Watch Gilbert Burns retire Jorge Masvidal 👊 UFC Fight Video

Welterweight Gilbert Burns solidified his position as a top welterweight contender with this dominant performance over Jorge Masvidal. His victory at UFC 287 sent Masvidal into retirement. It sent Burns …read more

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Dana White open to Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev – only at middleweight

Dana White is willing to consider Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev under one condition.
In a recent interview with ESPN, former welterweight champion Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) said he likes the idea …read more

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Dana White explains Khamzat Chimaev’s continued UFC absence: ‘He’s got stuff going on in his personal life’

UFC president, Dana White has confirmed that streaking welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev is currently dealing with “stuff in his personal life” amid his continued absence from the Octagon. 

Chimaev, the current …read more

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Preview! ‘The Moment Of Truth’

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Top 5 welterweight contenders Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns will collide in the UFC 288 five-round pay-per-view …read more

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Jon Anik on stakes of Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad: ‘I’m not sure in this fight that the loser loses a whole lot’

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The stakes seem quite high in the welterweight co-main event of Saturday’s UFC pay-per-view, and while …read more

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UFC 288 video: Belal Muhammad vs. Gilbert Burns pre-fight press conference faceoff and more

NEWARK, N.J. – After booking a massive welterweight fight on just 16 days’ notice, Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns got the chance to size each other up on Thursday at …read more

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Belal Muhammad shares his pick for the most overhyped welterweight in the UFC

Belal Muhammad is sharing his pick for the most overhyped welterweight in the UFC. Muhammad (22-3 MMA) is currently preparing for his fight with Gilbert Burns (22-5 MMA) this coming …read more

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Neil Magny vs. Phil Rowe set for UFC Jacksonville on June 24

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Neil Magny and Phil Rowe are expected to clash in a welterweight matchup scheduled for UFC Jacksonville on June 24 …read more

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Video – Kevin Holland, Stephen Thompson rematch in humorous Jose Cuervo television commercial

UFC fan-favorites Kevin Holland and Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thomspon are the stars of a new Jose Cuervo commercial that sees the two welterweight standouts having a friendly scrap inside the Octagon.

In …read more

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Video: Fighter bites opponent’s ear to secure submission, gets disqualified in absurd scene

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Thiago Oliveira borrowed a page out of the Mike Tyson playbook this past Saturday in a welterweight contest against Erkin Darmenov at Octagon …read more

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Morning Report: Kamaru Usman needs ‘finality’ with Leon Edwards, otherwise ‘you’re not better than me’

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Kamaru Usman isn’t done with Leon Edwards.
The welterweight title has been one of the more prestigious in MMA history. Held …read more

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Kamaru Usman 'falling in love with the sport again' after second loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 286

Kamaru Usman’s motivation hasn’t wavered after he dropped two straight for the first time in his career.
Usman has lost back-to-back title fights to welterweight champion Leon Edwards, who handed him …read more

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Video: Stephen Thompson, Kevin Holland continue friendly rivalry in new Jose Cuervo commercial

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Kevin Holland and Stephen Thompson just can’t quit each other.
The two welterweight frenemies star in a new …read more

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Conor McGregor weighs up UFC middleweight fight: ‘I could get there as a refrigerator freezer. Who knows?’

Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor is expected to make his long-awaited Octagon return this year at the welterweight limit, however, the former career featherweight has claimed he could compete …read more

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Sources: Dos Anjos-Luque to top UFC Fight Night

Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos and Vicente Luque have agreed to a welterweight fight that will headline UFC Fight Night on July 15, sources told ESPN. …read more

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Jorge Masvidal keeps the door open for potential UFC return: “I love this sport so f—ing much”

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal will never truly be retired. ‘Gamebred’ is fresh off his welterweight clash with Gilbert Burns earlier this month in Miami. In the co-main …read more

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Video: Are we about to finally get welterweight clarity at UFC 288?

The welterweight title picture has been a little bit of a mess in the UFC.
Sure, we’ve had no problem knowing who the champ is and who the next challenger is …read more

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‘I Hate You, But You Deserve The Title Fight’

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) had an opportunity to book Belal Muhammad against Leon Edwards for “Rocky’s” welterweight title, giving both …read more

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Report – Nate Diaz turns himself into New Orleans Police Department amid issuing of arrest warrant

Former UFC lightweight title challenger and welterweight contender, Nate Diaz, has officially turned himself in at the New Orleans Police Department this morning, as per his representative, Zach Rosenfield, after …read more

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Kelvin Gastelum to work with Dana White’s nutritionist and make a return to welterweight

Kelvin Gastelum will be returning to his old stomping grounds. Gastelum did an interview with ESPN Deportes and revealed he has told the UFC he is planning on dropping back …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev betting favorite to hand Paulo Costa defeat in expected UFC 294 fight in October

In the midst of a stunning 12-fight undefeated professional run, unbeaten welterweight contender has been backed to remain perfect in his expected fight with one-time middleweight title challenger, Paulo Costa …read more

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Max Holloway willing to move to welterweight for rematch with Conor McGregor: “We can do UFC 1 rules and just show up”

Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is still hoping for a second meeting with Conor McGregor. ‘Blessed’ returned to the octagon earlier this month in the main event of UFC …read more

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Paulo Costa confirms Khamzat Chimaev fight is in the works for UFC 294: ‘I think it’s going to happen’

One-time middleweight title challenger, Paulo Costa has confirmed a fight between himself and undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev, is currently targeted for UFC 294 on October 21. in Abu Dhabi, …read more

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Jack Della Maddalena vs. Sean Brady Targeted for UFC 290

The lineup for UFC 290 continues to grow, as a welterweight bout pitting Jack Della Maddalena against Sean Brady is in the works for the July 8 event. …read more

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Jack Della Maddalena books Octagon return at UFC 290 in top-15 matchup during International Fight Week

An intense banger is coming to the UFC’s welterweight division as Jack Della Maddalena and Sean Brady have agreed to throw down at UFC 290 on July 8th in Las …read more

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Sean Brady vs. Jack Della Maddalena targeted for UFC 290 in July

UFC 290 keeps taking shape.
The UFC’s “International Fight Week” pay-per-view is expected to have a key welterweight matchup in its lineup, as Sean Brady is expected to return against rising …read more

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Jon Anik says he and UFC star Coby Covington are in a ‘Good place’ following threats: ‘We’ve discussed things’

Jon Anik reveals he and Coby Covington are in a ‘good place’ following threats Covington made towards the commentator.

Following UFC 286, welterweight champion Leon Edwards was now in need of …read more

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UFC's Jon Anik in a 'pretty good place' with Colby Covington after discussing threats

Jon Anik says any issues with Colby Covington have been squashed.
Covington went off on Anik after the UFC’s lead play-by-play commentator vouched for his podcast host and welterweight contender Belal …read more

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Belal Muhammad vs. Gilbert Burns set to co-headline UFC 288 in 5-round fight

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UFC 288 has booked a new co-headliner as welterweight standouts Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns face off over five …read more

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Stephen Thompson inspired by 'predominantly a striker' Leon Edwards being UFC champion

Stephen Thompson is excited to see a striker atop the welterweight division.
Two of the longest-reigning welterweight champions in UFC history have been Georges St-Pierre and Kamaru Usman, who both possessed …read more

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Sean Strickland explains why he won’t move back down to welterweight despite “legitimate” belief he could win the 170lbs title

Sean Strickland is explaining why he won’t move back down to welterweight despite his ‘legitimate’ belief he could with the 170lb title. Sean Strickland has 2 losses in his last …read more

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Joaquin Buckley returns to welterweight, meets Andre Fialho at UFC event on May 20

Joaquin Buckley will return to his original weight class.
Buckley (15-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC) will drop back down to 170 pounds to take on Andre Fialho (16-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC) on May 20 …read more

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Stephen Thompson eyes UFC title run, win over Leon Edwards: ‘I could be there too’

Veteran former welterweight title challenger, Stephen Thompson claims he has received inspiration from the championship reign of division gold holder, Leon Edwards – insisting he could eventually land a title …read more

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Gilbert Burns calls for UFC 288 co-Headliner with Dustin Poirier: ‘I think it would be an amazing fight’

In search of a quickfire Octagon return off the back of his UFC 287 victory over Jorge Masvidal earlier this month, welterweight contender, Gilbert Burns has called for a UFC …read more

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Leon Edwards favors Nate Diaz to beat Jake Paul

Former UFC fan favorite Nate Diaz is booked to face Jake Paul in a boxing match on Aug. 5 in Dallas, and welterweight champion Leon Edwards favors the Stockton brawler.

The …read more

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Kevin Holland warns Ian Garry ahead of potential clash: ‘Stay far the f*ck away’

Kevin Holland had some strong words of advice for rising welterweight prospect Ian Garry.

‘Trailblazer’ got back into the win column with a highlight-reel-worthy knockout of Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC …read more

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Leon Edwards scoffs at UFC title fights with Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns: ‘There’s no contender’

Leon Edwards claims there is no distinct contender within the current welterweight pile who have earned their shot at his undisputed crown, including former interim champion, Colby Covington, and recent …read more

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Leon Edwards targets October return, laughs off Colby Covington’s claim he’ll be stripped of title

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Leon Edwards would like to see the welterweight division determine a true No. 1 contender as he …read more

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Leon Edwards closes the door on July return in London, eyes Abu Dhabi card in October

Leon Edwards closed the door on returning on July 22 at the rumoured UFC 291 event in London, England. Instead, the welterweight champion eyes a second title defence in Abu …read more

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Henry Cejudo believes champion status awaits Kelvin Gastelum at welterweight: “He’d be a lethal, lethal weapon at 170 pounds”

Henry Cejudo believes champion status awaits Kelvin Gastelum at welterweight. UFC 287 saw Kelvin Gastelum (18-8 MMA) vs Chris Curtis (30-10 MMA) in a middleweight bout. The result was a …read more

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2023 PFL 3 predictions: Two unanimous picks from welterweight, lightweight openers

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Egli
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Magomedkerimov
Ray
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Schulte
Manfio
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Lopez
vs.
Mitchell
Amir
vs.
Miranda
Jenkins
vs.
Juusola

MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
45-33

Sy
(69%)

Magomedkerimov
(95%)

Schulte
(72%)

Manfio
(88%)

Lopez
(72%)

Miranda
(76%)

Jenkins
(82%)

Nolan King
@mma_kings
48-30

Sy

Magomedkerimov

Schulte

Manfio

Lopez

Miranda

Jenkins

Matt Erickson
@MattE
48-30

Sy

Magomedkerimov

Schulte

Manfio

Lopez

Miranda

Jenkins

George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
48-30

Sy

Magomedkerimov

Schulte

Manfio

Lopez

Miranda

Juusola

Simon Samano
@SJSamano
47-31

Sy

Magomedkerimov

Ray

Manfio

Lopez

Miranda

Jenkins

Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
45-33

Sy

Magomedkerimov

Schulte

Manfio

Mitchell

Miranda

Jenkins

Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
44-34

Al-Silawi

Magomedkerimov

Schulte

Manfio

Lopez

Amir

Jenkins

Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
44-34
2018, 2022 Champion

Sy

Magomedkerimov

Ray

Manfio

Lopez

Miranda

Jenkins

Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
44-34

Sy

Magomedkerimov

Ray

Manfio

Lopez

Miranda

Jenkins

Mike Bohn
@MikeBohn
43-35
2014 Champion

Sy

Magomedkerimov

Schulte

Manfio

Lopez

Miranda

Jenkins

Brian Garcia
@thegoze
43-35
2017 Champion

Sy

Magomedkerimov

Ray

Manfio

Lopez

Miranda

Jenkins

Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
41-37

Sy

Magomedkerimov

Schulte

Manfio

Lopez

Miranda

Jenkins

The PFL wraps up its Las Vegas three-event residency …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

PFL 3 2023 Regular Season Weigh-in Results: All Fighters Make Weight

The 2023 Professional Fighters League season will kick off for the men’s welterweight and lightweight divisions. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Henry Cejudo: Kelvin Gastelum would be 'lethal weapon,' UFC champ if he returned to welterweight

Henry Cejudo sees title potential in Kelvin Gastelum – but at a different weight class.
Gastelum (18-8 MMA, 12-8 UFC) returned to the win column with a much-needed Fight of Night decision …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

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