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Welterweight

Belal Muhammad confirms role as UFC 296 backup fighter for Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington MMAjunkie.com12:14Colby Covington MMA UFC

Colby Covington slams "biggest cheater" Leon Edwards before UFC title fight The Mirror07:15Colby Covington MMA UFC

UFC 296 roundtable: Is Colby Covington about to be the undisputed king of the welterweights? MMAFighting09:11UFC 296 UFC MMA

Ian Garry fears for the Safety of his family heading into UFC 296: ‘I'm a little bit cautious… LowKick MMA13:03UFC 296 UFC MMA

UFC champion Leon Edwards reveals to Man United legend Rio Ferdinand why Ian Machado Garry had… Mail Online08:17Leon Edwards Rio Ferdinand UFC

UFC champion Leon Edwards reveals to Man United legend Rio Ferdinand why Ian Garry was kicked… Mail Online07:46Leon Edwards Rio Ferdinand UFC

Daniel Cormier praises Colby Covington’s incredible work ethic: “No one has done more with less” BJPENN.COM17:38Colby Covington MMA UFC

Daniel Cormier: ‘No one has done more with less than Colby Covington’ ahead of UFC 296 title… Yahoo! Sports10:38Colby Covington MMA UFC

‘Iron’ Michael Chandler Reacts to Ian Garry Drama ahead of The Irishman’s return at UFC 296 LowKick MMA01:27UFC 296 UFC MMA

Garry will finish Luque ‘Whatever way I want’ MMA Mania (Weblog)10:18UFC 296 UFC MMA

After dominating Kelvin Gastelum at UFC Austin, what’s next for Sean Brady? Empire Sports Media12:10Kelvin Gastelum MMA UFC

Kelvin Gastelum opens up on UFC on ESPN 52 loss to Sean Brady: ‘I'm 100X better than what I… Yahoo! Sports11:36Kelvin Gastelum MMA UFC

Shavkat Rakhmonov eyes title fight with win over Stephen Thompson at UFC 296: Of course I'm… LowKick MMA18:03UFC 296 MMA UFC

Stephen Thompson expects grappling spree from Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 296: ‘I think eventually … LowKick MMA10:59UFC 296 MMA UFC

Leon Edwards picked to beat Colby Covington in UFC 296 title fight: ‘He’s got a lot of pop on… LowKick MMA11:17UFC 296 Colby Covington Leon Edwards

Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington: Here’s how fans can secure UFC 296 tickets for free InsideSport India05:34Colby Covington Leon Edwards UFC 296

UFC 296: Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington- Press conference, weigh-ins, and other events InsideSport India00:30Colby Covington Leon Edwards UFC 296

Morning Report: Leon Edwards says ‘clown’ Colby Covington ‘in for a total shock’ at UFC 296 MMAFighting08:11Leon Edwards UFC 296 UFC

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In the last 15 minutes

Belal Muhammad confirms role as UFC 296 backup fighter for Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington MMAjunkie.com12:14

In the last 2 hours

Leon Edwards Addresses Rumored Knockout of Ian Garry in Training Sherdog10:57

In the last 4 hours

UFC 296 roundtable: Is Colby Covington about to be the undisputed king of the welterweights? MMAFighting09:11

In the last 6 hours

How to buy UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington tickets Bellingham Herald07:21

Colby Covington slams "biggest cheater" Leon Edwards before UFC title fight The Mirror07:15

Yesterday

Leon Edwards Open To Belal Muhammad Rematch: ‘If He’s The Guy, Then I’ll Happily Silence Him’ MiddleEasy.com19:11 9-Dec-23

Garry Afraid ‘For The Safety Of My Family’ MMA Mania (Weblog)16:37 9-Dec-23

Ian Garry fears for the Safety of his family heading into UFC 296: ‘I’m a little bit cautious… LowKick MMA13:03 9-Dec-23

Colby Covington Says Donald Trump Will Be Cage-Side To Support Him At UFC 296, Claims He’s Now Version ‘3.0’ MiddleEasy.com10:02 9-Dec-23

Leon Edwards responds to rumors he knocked out Ian Machado Garry, answers Belal Muhammad’s… MMAFighting09:07 9-Dec-23

Covington accuses Edwards of cheating MMANytt00:19 9-Dec-23

In the last 7 days

Ian Garry Worries About Family Safety in America Ahead Of UFC 296 Fight Against Vicente Luque MiddleEasy.com23:09 8-Dec-23

Colby Covington mocks ‘Cheater’ Leon Edwards ahead of UFC 296 fight: ‘He’s literally always… LowKick MMA19:34 8-Dec-23

Shavkat Rakhmonov eyes title fight with win over Stephen Thompson at UFC 296: Of course I’m… LowKick MMA18:03 8-Dec-23

Daniel Cormier praises Colby Covington’s incredible work ethic: “No one has done more with less” BJPENN.COM17:38 8-Dec-23

Shavkat Rakhmonov wants title shot with UFC 296 win, but admits: “Belal Muhammad also deserves” BJPENN.COM17:18 8-Dec-23

Garry unfazed by UFC 296 clash with training partner Luque, targets title shot in 2024 TNT Sports13:05 8-Dec-23

UFC 296: Colby Covington accuses Leon Edwards of being a cheater: “This guy makes ‘Marty’ look… BJPENN.COM12:42 8-Dec-23

Colby Covington next fight: ‘Chaos’ fights for gold at UFC 296 Sportsnaut11:36 8-Dec-23

Daniel Cormier: ‘No one has done more with less than Colby Covington’ ahead of UFC 296 title… Yahoo! Sports10:38 8-Dec-23

Colby Covington ahead of UFC 296: Leon Edwards 'the biggest cheater the sport's ever known' MMAjunkie.com09:41 8-Dec-23

Ian Machado Garry defends trash talk aimed at Geoff Neal and Neil Magny: ‘I haven’t overstepped … MMAFighting09:05 8-Dec-23

Garry Done At Kill Cliff? ‘Everybody Has My Back’ MMA Mania (Weblog)08:45 8-Dec-23

UFC champion Leon Edwards reveals to Man United legend Rio Ferdinand why Ian Machado Garry had… Mail Online08:17 8-Dec-23

UFC champion Leon Edwards reveals to Man United legend Rio Ferdinand why Ian Garry was kicked… Mail Online07:46 8-Dec-23

Vicente Luque believes Ian Garry’s disrespect could lead to Kill Cliff ban: “Everybody has my… BJPENN.COM17:22 7-Dec-23

UFC 296: Leon Edwards Says Colby Covington Only Had Good Cardio Against “Over the Hill” Opponents MiddleEasy.com15:36 7-Dec-23

UFC Champ Leon Edwards Clears the Air on Ian Garry Being Kicked out of His Gym Sports Illustrated15:05 7-Dec-23

Gilbert Burns weighs in on recent drama surrounding Ian Machado Garry Yahoo! Sports14:48 7-Dec-23

Morning Report: Leon Edwards says ‘clown’ Colby Covington ‘in for a total shock’ at UFC 296 MMAFighting08:11 7-Dec-23

Leon Edwards tells Rio Ferdinand three things Ian Garry did to get kicked out of his gym talkSPORT08:04 7-Dec-23

Rio Ferdinand puts UFC champion Leon Edwards in chokehold Yahoo! Sports07:50 7-Dec-23

UFC champion Leon Edwards gives his side of Ian Machado Garry gym dispute Yahoo! Sports07:50 7-Dec-23

Rio Ferdinand puts UFC champion Edwards in chokehold The Independent07:44 7-Dec-23

UFC champion Edwards gives his side of Garry gym dispute The Independent06:55 7-Dec-23

Run-In! ‘F—king Funny Little Dweeb’ Garry Warned By Strickland MMA Mania (Weblog)22:10 6-Dec-23

Rival UFC welterweight targets Colby Covington fight DAZN16:42 6-Dec-23

Leon Edwards explains why Colby Covington is ‘in for a total shock’ at UFC 296 Yahoo! Sports15:41 6-Dec-23

Gilbert Burns Comes to the defense of ian garry and his wife amid drama: ‘If it works for them, … LowKick MMA14:30 6-Dec-23

Exclusive: Edwards tells Ferdinand he is 'excited' to 'shut up' Covington at UFC 296 TNT Sports12:06 6-Dec-23

Leon Edwards picked to beat Colby Covington in UFC 296 title fight: ‘He’s got a lot of pop on… LowKick MMA11:17 6-Dec-23

UFC 296: Ranked welterweight fighter predicts Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington DAZN11:07 6-Dec-23

Gilbert Burns: Leon Edwards ‘way more dangerous than Kamaru Usman,’ beats Colby Covington at… Yahoo! Sports10:46 6-Dec-23

‘Iron’ Michael Chandler Reacts to Ian Garry Drama ahead of The Irishman’s return at UFC 296 LowKick MMA01:27 6-Dec-23

Leon Edwards’ UFC Career Highlights | Title Wins To Best Finishes UFC.com23:12 5-Dec-23

UFC 296 free fight: Colby Covington decisions Jorge Masvidal in Fight of the Night Fightmag20:23 5-Dec-23

UFC 296: Colby Covington Goes Off On Khamzat Chimaev For "Ruining" Planned Fight Sports Illustrated19:30 5-Dec-23

Colby Covington still proud of ‘Easy Fight’ with Jorge Masvidal: “50-43 and a soda” BJPENN.COM17:43 5-Dec-23

Colby Covington reflects on ‘easy fight’ vs. Jorge Masvidal: ‘Been big-brothering that guy my… Yahoo! Sports15:35 5-Dec-23

Colby Covington says he already feels like the champion after “beating” Kamaru Usman at UFC… BJPENN.COM13:59 5-Dec-23

Gilbert Burns ‘very, very impressed’ by Sean Brady’s UFC Austin submission win over Kelvin… Yahoo! Sports12:22 5-Dec-23

After dominating Kelvin Gastelum at UFC Austin, what’s next for Sean Brady? Empire Sports Media12:10 5-Dec-23

Stephen Thompson cites B.J. Penn as example for why he doesn’t want to hang around for too long MMAFighting12:08 5-Dec-23

Colby Covington Claims His Inactivity Is Not His Fault, Has Accepted Every Fight Offered To Him MiddleEasy.com10:31 5-Dec-23

Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington: Here’s How Fans Can Secure UFC 296 Tickets For Free InsideSport India05:34 5-Dec-23

Giga Chikadze Withdraws from UFC 296 on Dec. 16 Sherdog19:09 4-Dec-23

Chimaev Headed For Surgery, Targets Big Return MMA Mania (Weblog)18:06 4-Dec-23

Stephen Thompson plans to call out Leon Edwards after UFC 296 win: ‘I’m coming for him next’ LowKick MMA13:39 4-Dec-23

Sean Brady Calls Ian Garry ‘The Easiest Fight in the Division’ Sherdog12:52 4-Dec-23

Kelvin Gastelum opens up on UFC on ESPN 52 loss to Sean Brady: ‘I’m 100X better than what I… Yahoo! Sports11:36 4-Dec-23

Stephen Thompson expects grappling spree from Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 296: ‘I think eventually … LowKick MMA10:59 4-Dec-23

What’s Next For Beneil Dariush? MMA Mania (Weblog)09:07 4-Dec-23

‘Wonderboy’ Doubts Shavkat Will ‘Stand And Bang’ MMA Mania (Weblog)08:36 4-Dec-23

Sean Brady hopes to fight Ian Machado Garry in 2024: ‘I think he’s wack, and I’ll rag doll him’ Miami Herald16:30 3-Dec-23

UFC Austin Winner Sean Brady Believes ‘Wack’ Ian Garry is the ‘Easiest fight’ in the… LowKick MMA13:36 3-Dec-23

‘He Rubs The Sport The Wrong Way’ MMA Mania (Weblog)11:06 3-Dec-23

UFC 296: Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington- Press Conference, Weigh-ins, and Other Events InsideSport India00:30 3-Dec-23

In the last month

Sean Brady Submits Kelvin Gastelum in a dominant return to the win column – UFC Austin… LowKick MMA20:56 2-Dec-23

UFC Austin Results: Sean Brady stops Kelvin Gastelum (Video) BJPENN.COM20:44 2-Dec-23

Sean Brady Smashes Kelvin Gastelum En Route to Third-Round Armbar Submission – UFC Austin Results (Highlights) MiddleEasy.com20:44 2-Dec-23

Brady Submits Gastelum In Shutout Win MMA Mania (Weblog)20:41 2-Dec-23

Colby Covington makes case for ‘Dream’ fight with Conor McGregor after UFC 296: ‘I’d love to… LowKick MMA10:35 2-Dec-23

UFC’s Colby Covington reveals dream fights – including ‘the one that got me kicked out of my… Yahoo! Sports09:46 2-Dec-23

UFC champion Tom Aspinall makes prediction for Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington The Mirror03:16 2-Dec-23

UFC Austin: Sean Brady Says Recent Setbacks Have Made Him “Mentally and Physically Stronger” Cageside Press00:41 2-Dec-23

Midnight Mania! Trump Attending UFC 296 To Support ‘Fantastic’ Covington MMA Mania (Weblog)00:11 2-Dec-23

New video shows Bobby Green scuffle with Arman Tsarukyan’s team in second hotel altercation Yahoo! Sports23:16 1-Dec-23

Kelvin Gastelum determined to maximize potential with welterweight drop: 'I don't want to have… MMAjunkie.com22:05 1-Dec-23

Pic! Gastelum Shows Off Shredded Physique In Side-By-Side MMA Mania (Weblog)21:07 1-Dec-23

Donald Trump Will be at UFC 296 with former US President relishing the chance to see Colby… Mail Online19:30 1-Dec-23

WATCH | Donald Trump announces plans to attend Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington at UFC 296 BJPENN.COM19:19 1-Dec-23

The Weight Cutting Chronicles: Kelvin Gastelum Returns to Welterweight After Over 7 Years Away Cageside Press04:57 1-Dec-23

Gilbert Burns zeroes in on Colby Covington as ideal 2024 comeback opponent: “Ready to go” BJPENN.COM17:42 30-Nov-23

Kelvin Gastelum Say Welterweight Is His Division Cageside Press14:20 30-Nov-23

‘He’s Just Scared!’ Poirier Booted ‘Chaos’ From Att MMA Mania (Weblog)19:08 29-Nov-23

Welterweight doing wonders for Kelvin Gastelum before UFC on ESPN 52: ‘I haven’t felt this great in years’ Rock Hill Herald17:18 29-Nov-23

Owen Roddy: Colby Covington ‘a trickier’ fight for Leon Edwards than Kamaru Usman Yahoo! Sports14:45 29-Nov-23

Diego Sanchez believes Ian Machado Garry’s “arrogance” will be his downfall: “Mark my words… BJPENN.COM14:22 29-Nov-23

Brendan Allen says video of Ian Machado Garry getting KO'd in training exists: 'He knows what… MMAjunkie.com14:10 29-Nov-23

Conor McGregor’s Striking Coach Says ‘Clinical’ Ian Garry Will Take Vicente Luque Out MiddleEasy.com10:36 29-Nov-23

Henry Cejudo weighs in on the recent drama surrounding Ian Garry: “He’s been taking L’s left… BJPENN.COM09:28 29-Nov-23

5 Defining Moments: Kelvin Gastelum Sherdog08:04 29-Nov-23

Michael Bisping: UFC 296 is Colby Covington's last chance at title, which makes him 'very, very … MMAjunkie.com14:06 28-Nov-23

Michael Morales Wants To Fight Ian Garry: ‘There’s Nothing I Like About Him’ Sherdog11:25 28-Nov-23

UFC Legend Diego Sanchez Feels Ian Garry’s “Arrogance” Will Be His Downfall MiddleEasy.com10:52 28-Nov-23

Michael Bisping Explains Why Colby Covington Is ‘Very Dangerous’ Ahead Of UFC 296 Title Fight Against Leon Edwards MiddleEasy.com10:32 28-Nov-23

All you need to know about UFC 296 as Edwards defends title against Covington in Vegas talkSPORT07:02 28-Nov-23

Michael Bisping explains what’s going to make Colby Covington “very, very dangerous come fight… BJPENN.COM05:15 28-Nov-23

Colby Covington sends a warning to Leon Edwards ahead of UFC 296: “You’re going back to the UK… BJPENN.COM22:28 27-Nov-23

Rising UFC contender Michael Morales wants to fight Ian Machado Garry: ‘I really dislike that… Yahoo! Sports19:07 27-Nov-23

UFC Austin Clash: Brady Vs. Gastelum MMA Mania (Weblog)09:03 27-Nov-23

Ian Garry’s wife explains ‘How to be a wag’ book she wrote before marrying UFC star talkSPORT08:29 27-Nov-23

Derek Brunson eyes fights with Jake Paul or Johnny Eblen after winning his PFL debut BJPENN.COM14:01 26-Nov-23

Colby Covington Taunts ‘Junior’ Leon Edwards Ahead Of UFC 296: ‘You’re Going Back To The U.K. Empty-Handed’ MiddleEasy.com13:11 26-Nov-23

Colby Covington: ‘I Took the Fight Out of Usman’ Before He Faced Leon Edwards Sherdog11:07 26-Nov-23

Matt Brown: ‘Blueprint is there’ how to beat Stephen Thompson, but some fighters refuse to… MMAFighting11:04 26-Nov-23

Colby Covington mocks Leon Edwards ahead of UFC 296 title fight: ‘I’m taking that belt back to… LowKick MMA08:46 26-Nov-23

Watch Shavkat Rakhmonov Wrestling Bellator 170lb Champ Jason Jackson In Gym MMA Insight (Weblog)16:21 25-Nov-23

Ex UFC Fighter Derek Brunson’s PFL Debut Earns Enough to Consider Retirement InsideSport India10:01 25-Nov-23

Video: Shavkat Rakhmonov battles Bellator champ Jason Jackson in gym wrestling match MMAFighting10:01 25-Nov-23

‘This is a beatdown’: Pros react to Derek Brunson’s lopsided win at Pfl World Championship MMAFighting20:58 24-Nov-23

Colby Covington’s Dream Fights UFC.com18:47 24-Nov-23

Joaquin Buckley plans to step in for Stephen Thompson after ‘Wonderboy’ bails on Shavkat… BJPENN.COM12:45 24-Nov-23

Ray Cooper III expects wrestling-heavy game plan from Derek Brunson’s PFL debut Yahoo! Sports10:37 24-Nov-23

Morning Report: Colby Covington says ‘no one gave me this spot’ for title shot unlike ‘crying’… MMAFighting08:06 24-Nov-23

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Latest news on the Welterweight weight division of the UFC including fight reports, UFC athlete ranking updates, upcoming bouts and all the build-up to fight night.

The current UFC Welterweight champion is Leon Edwards, who defeated Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 to defend the title for the first time.

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