UFC Welterweight
9 stories covering UFC Welterweight — news, results and analysis.
Makhachev Fires Back at Rakhmonov's Title Shot Pitch Over Knee Brace
The undefeated 19-0 Rakhmonov wants the next crack at welterweight gold. The champ says he's not waiting 18 months on a recovering knee.
Sep 22, 2026
Tyron Woodley Opens Up on the Depression That Followed His Title Loss
Woodley says losing the welterweight belt to Kamaru Usman sent him into a dark place — one where he was convinced the whole promotion was laughing at him.
Sep 17, 2026
Islam Makhachev Ranks His Welterweight Threats — and Backs Ian Garry
Makhachev calls Garry the most dangerous man at 170 and a future champ, but not until the record-setting champion is gone. Prates could be next before February.
Sep 14, 2026
Islam Makhachev Eyes Early 2027 Return After 17th Straight UFC Win
The welterweight king wants a title defense before February's Ramadan, but three post-fight MRIs on his spine are dictating the timeline.
Sep 11, 2026
Rafael dos Anjos Says Three Botched Surgeries Nearly Ended His Career
The former UFC lightweight champ hasn't fought since October 2024, and a stitched-up meniscus set off a chain of three back-to-back operations.
Aug 27, 2026
Gilbert Burns Wants Colby Covington on the Mat: 'That Would Be a Good One'
Fresh off a one-minute submission win in his UFC BJJ debut, 'Durinho' is eyeing a freestyle wrestling grudge match with Colby Covington in RAF.
Aug 21, 2026
Carlos Prates Wants Makhachev First, Then Promises to KO Morales
The No. 2 welterweight says he'll finish undefeated Michael Morales inside a round — but only after he gets his crack at Islam Makhachev's belt.
Aug 21, 2026
Carlos Prates Says the UFC Promised Him Next Shot at Islam Makhachev
Prates claims a new deal locks in a title fight against the 17-fight winning machine — while Michael Morales gets bumped despite serving as UFC 330 backup.
Aug 19, 2026
Carlos Prates Wants Makhachev, Promises to Bring the Belt to Brazil
Riding a 19-KO résumé and the No. 2 welterweight ranking, Prates says he'll knock out a champion who's lost once in 30 fights.
Aug 18, 2026