Welterweight
117 stories covering Welterweight — news, results and analysis.
Contender Series Week 5: Pasley vs Berisha Headlines an All-Undefeated Night
Two unbeaten light heavyweights top DWCS week 5, with Dana White already handing out 20 contracts across the first four weeks this season.
Sep 8, 2026
Michael Page Wins in Paris, Then Vanishes From the UFC Rankings
MVP beat Nursulton Ruziboev by decision, was set to crack the welterweight ladder, then got yanked before votes were locked. He thinks he knows why.
Sep 8, 2026
Sugar Ray Leonard: Second Hearns Fight Was When I Should've Quit
Leonard says the 1989 rematch with Tommy Hearns — a controversial draw after two knockdowns — was his real exit cue, eight years before he actually retired.
Sep 7, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Wins at 147, Then Promises He'll Be Better Next Time
Now 22-2 (13 KO), Lopez says his welterweight debut over Rolly Romero was a rusty win — and he's already eyeing Devin Haney and undisputed.
Sep 7, 2026
Henry Garcia Fires Back at Team Crawford: 'Fight Benavidez or Come to 147'
Ryan Garcia's father is done playing nice with Terence Crawford's camp, and he's daring the 42-0 retiree to end his layoff at welterweight.
Sep 7, 2026
Ian Machado Garry Wants Makhachev Rematch: 'I Beat Him Right Now'
The No. 1 welterweight dropped a decision to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 in August. He's convinced a rerun ends differently — and he wants it yesterday.
Sep 6, 2026
Conor Benn Rules Out Teofimo Lopez Fight Before Garcia Clash
Benn says his September 12 shot at Ryan Garcia's WBC welterweight title is his last at 147lbs — and 168lbs is the plan after that.
Sep 6, 2026
Chimaev Pins Woodley in 94 Seconds at RAF Moscow, Burns Up Next
The UFC middleweight champ needed just 1:34 to slam Tyron Woodley to the mat in his grappling exhibition. Gilbert Burns is booked for Sept. 18.
Sep 5, 2026
Terence Crawford Shuts Down Comeback Talk, Fires at Ryan Garcia
Retired at 42-0 after beating Canelo, Crawford says he's staying put — and he's not fighting a 'cokehead' ahead of Garcia-Benn on September 12.
Sep 4, 2026
Conor Benn's Welterweight Gamble: The Weight Cut That Has Fans Talking
Benn drops to 147 for the first time in nearly four-and-a-half years to challenge Ryan Garcia. Tony Bellew isn't worried about that tight-looking photo.
Sep 3, 2026
Rivera vs. Darby Headlines DWCS Week Four: Two Six-Fight Streaks Collide
Patrick Rivera and Adam Darby both walk into the Meta APEX riding six-fight win streaks. Only one keeps it intact in Tuesday's welterweight main event.
Sep 1, 2026
BoMac Backs Delante Johnson as the Man to Dethrone Devin Haney
Crawford's trainer says the unbeaten 'Tiger' can beat 33-0 WBO champ Devin Haney — even after their teams brawled at a January weigh-in.
Aug 31, 2026
Donchenko Talks His Way Into Paris — Now He Has to Beat Soriano
The TUF 33 welterweight winner (15-2) got the Paris booking he begged for. Standing in his way: a red-hot Punahele Soriano on a four-fight streak.
Aug 31, 2026
Contender Series Week 4: 15 Contracts Down, DWCS Record in Reach
Through three weeks all 15 winners have signed. Two more clean sweeps ties the Season 7 and 9 record of 46 contracts. Here's who's up Tuesday.
Aug 30, 2026
Ryan Garcia Calls Terence Crawford a 'Hater' Over Conor Benn Pick
Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) defends his WBC title against Benn on September 12 — and he's not happy Crawford is backing the underdog.
Aug 30, 2026
Mike Perry's Shoulder Pops, and Brandon Jenkins Cashes In on 48 Hours' Notice
Perry accepted a short-notice bout after Dillon Danis pulled out. He lasted 2:38 before a dislocated shoulder and a body kick ended his night.
Aug 30, 2026
Mike Perry Fights for the Second Time in 2026 as Danis Bails Again
Perry, a BKFC name coming off a May win over Nate Diaz, headlines Duel Arena in Orlando against short-notice fill-in Brandon Jenkins.
Aug 29, 2026
Brian Norman Jr. Wants Both Lopez and Haney — and a 120-Day Clock
The 29-1 knockout artist says the math is simple: once his mandatory window hits, champions either fight him or vacate. Haney beat him in November.
Aug 28, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Thinks Pacquiao Still Has Enough to Trouble Stevenson
The 25-0 Shakur Stevenson has ducked 147lbs all year, but an eight-division legend might be the one name to drag him up. Lopez has thoughts.
Aug 27, 2026
Ryan Garcia Picks Sugar Ray Leonard as Welterweight GOAT
The WBC champ ran a fantasy bracket of nine welterweight legends and landed on Leonard, whose 36-4 (25 KO) resume speaks for itself.
Aug 26, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Backs Devin Haney to Beat Shakur Stevenson at 147
Fresh off becoming a three-division champ, Lopez picks against the man who outboxed him in January — and eyes a welterweight unification.
Aug 26, 2026
Michael Chiesa Trades the Cage for the Booth at UFC Shanghai
The 20-7 former TUF winner makes his UFC commentary debut Saturday, closing a chapter that started with 13 career submissions and a Jon Anik offhand comment.
Aug 25, 2026
Makhachev Says He's Got 'At Least 3' Big Fights Left After UFC 330 Record
Islam Makhachev broke the UFC's consecutive-wins record at UFC 330 — and admits beating Ian Machado Garry was tougher than he planned.
Aug 25, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Wins Welterweight Title, Eyes Unification Path
Lopez becomes a three-weight world champion with a majority-decision win over Rolly Romero. Shakur Stevenson had the perfect send-off for his old rival.
Aug 23, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Wins Three-Division Title, Names His Next Target
Lopez edged Rolly Romero by majority decision for the WBA welterweight belt, and he's already eyeing the Garcia-Benn winner over a Devin Haney rematch.
Aug 23, 2026
Jordan Burroughs Techs Sean Brady 11-0 in RAF 12 Wrestling Return
The Olympic gold medalist needed under two periods to shut out the UFC's No. 6 welterweight, then signed a three-match RAF deal with a September date in Moscow.
Aug 23, 2026
Tyron Woodley Erases an 8-Point Hole to Beat Buckley at RAF 12
Down 8-0 in the opening period, Woodley rallied to a 14-8 win — and now he heads to Russia to face Khamzat Chimaev on Sept. 5.
Aug 23, 2026
Antonio Tarver Backs Teofimo Lopez to Dethrone Rolly Romero in Vegas
The Hall of Famer says Lopez has the elite attributes to beat Romero on points—but warns Rolly needs a knockdown to win at T-Mobile Arena.
Aug 22, 2026
Tim Bradley Calls Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez a 'Mismatch'
Bradley says Lopez, knocked down just once in his career, has the ring IQ to expose the WBA welterweight champ this weekend in Vegas.
Aug 21, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Calls Rolly Romero a 'Three-Division Interim Champ' as Presser Boils Over
Lopez (22-2, 13 KO) went scorched-earth on Romero's resume ahead of Saturday's welterweight clash, dismissing him as a fighter who's only ever been 'elevated.'
Aug 20, 2026
Shawn Porter Backs Teofimo Lopez to Outclass Rolly Romero on Debut
The two-weight champ moves to welterweight against Rolando Romero (17-2, 13 KO) Saturday, and Porter sees a Josh Taylor-style statement — just not a stoppage.
Aug 20, 2026
Namo Fazil Says 15 Men Jumped Him Before His Contender Series Loss
Fazil blames a mid-weight-cut hotel ambush for his third-round KO defeat to Kaik Brito — and points a finger at an undefeated UFC middleweight.
Aug 20, 2026
Michael Page vs Alexander Shlemenko: Two Strikers Hit the Wrestling Mat
Ex-Bellator standouts MVP and Shlemenko — with 53 combined KOs between them — trade the cage for the grappling mat at RAF 14 on Oct. 3.
Aug 20, 2026
Tackett Defends UFC BJJ Welterweight Belt vs Gracie at Meta APEX
UFC BJJ 10 loads up a three-title night on August 20, with a women's flyweight Grand Prix crowning an inaugural champion.
Aug 19, 2026
Wonderboy Warns the Welterweight Division: Rakhmonov Is Coming Back Nastier
Stephen Thompson says a 19-0 Shavkat Rakhmonov didn't stop training during his layoff — and the time off has only sharpened him.
Aug 19, 2026
Kaik Brito Vacates Oktagon Title Again for a Second DWCS Crack
Brito gave up welterweight gold twice to chase the UFC. On Aug. 18 he faces a seven-fight winner in Namo Fazil, three years after a razor-thin Contender Series loss.
Aug 18, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Says the Gloves Are Off Against Rolly Romero
Lopez, 22-2 (13 KO), says a locker-room slight after his Shakur loss lit the fuse for a welterweight title fight with old friend Rolly Romero.
Aug 17, 2026
Sean Brady vs. Gabriel Bonfim Headlines Nov. 7 Welterweight Card
Two of the 170-pound division's hottest names collide in a five-round main event, with the winner staring straight at a title shot.
Aug 17, 2026
Crawford Sticks With Benn Upset Pick Over Ryan Garcia in Vegas
The retired pound-for-pound king says Conor Benn's size and power will strip Garcia of the WBC welterweight belt on September 12.
Aug 17, 2026
Chidi Njokuani Blames Commission for UFC 330 Weigh-In Chaos
Njokuani missed 171 by a pound on the first try, blamed a botched scale, then made weight — and rode it to a decision win that ended a two-fight skid.
Aug 16, 2026
Makhachev outpoints Machado Garry to defend welterweight crown at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev takes a clean five-round unanimous decision in Philly to move to 29-1, while Mackenzie Dern grinds out her own 25-minute win.
Aug 16, 2026
Namo Fazil Headlines DWCS Week 2 With a 10-1 Record and Seven-Fight Streak
Fazil brings eight finishes in 10 wins into Tuesday's Contender Series card, where a welterweight contract closes the night against battle-tested Kaik Brito.
Aug 16, 2026
Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: A Welterweight Bet Nobody Can Read
Romero puts his WBA welterweight title on the line August 22 against a Lopez who's moving up in weight and coming off a January loss to Shakur Stevenson.
Aug 16, 2026
Ian Machado Garry Warns Michael Morales After UFC 330 Loss to Makhachev
Fresh off a five-round title loss, the #1 welterweight (17-2) cornered undefeated Michael Morales backstage with a blunt message: back up the trash talk.
Aug 16, 2026
Neil Magny Ties Cerrone's UFC Record With 38th Fight at UFC 330
The 16-year welterweight vet climbs into rarefied air Saturday, matching Cowboy's octagon count and sitting third all-time for UFC wins.
Aug 15, 2026
Robert Garcia Says Crawford Beats a Prime Pacquiao — Here's Why
The trainer thinks the 42-0 version of 'Bud' who beat Spence and Canelo would edge even peak Pac-Man. The fight nearly happened in 2021.
Aug 15, 2026
Makhachev vs Garry: One Win From UFC's Longest Winning Streak
Islam Makhachev sits tied with Anderson Silva at 16 straight UFC wins. Beat Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 and the record is his alone.
Aug 15, 2026
Jack Catterall Says Devin Haney Used Him as a 'Decoy' for Paro Deal
Catterall claims Haney's WBO unification with IBF champ Liam Paro is set for October 3, leaving the WBA man to chase a different belt entirely.
Aug 14, 2026
Teofimo Lopez and His Father Air It Out Over That Shakur Loss
Ahead of a welterweight title shot against Rolly Romero this month, Teofimo Jr and Sr turned a Ring Magazine sit-down into a public reckoning over the Shakur Stevenson defeat.
Aug 14, 2026
McGregor Backs Ian Machado Garry to Dethrone Makhachev at UFC 330
Notorious is picking the No. 1 welterweight (17-1) to stop the pound-for-pound king with a late high kick. The betting markets disagree.
Aug 14, 2026
Jeremiah Wells Opens UFC 330 at Home in Philly Against Orolbai
Wells (13-4-1) kicks off the Philadelphia card Saturday, one fight into a comeback after a two-loss skid and a long injury layoff.
Aug 14, 2026
Makhachev vs Machado Garry: Weights Are In for UFC 330 in Philly
The 28-1 welterweight champ and the No. 1 contender both hit the mark ahead of Saturday's title fight at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Aug 14, 2026
Zab Judah Says He Was Robbed vs Mayweather — And Should've Ended the 50-0 Run
Judah claims a 2006 DQ or points win over Mayweather was there for the taking — one judge scored it 119-109 the other way.
Aug 13, 2026
Zab Judah Still Thinks He Beat Mayweather: 'Should've Been a DQ'
Two decades on, Judah argues the 2006 chaos cost him a result — and that Mayweather's team buried a rematch with a year-long suspension.
Aug 13, 2026
Machado Garry Meets Makhachev, Robertson Chases Canadian History at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev drags a 16-fight win streak into his first 170-pound defense, while Gillian Robertson eyes Canada's first UFC title since GSP.
Aug 12, 2026
BoMac Says Conor Benn 'Destroys' Ryan Garcia in Vegas Title Fight
Crawford's head trainer predicts a stoppage when Garcia defends his WBC belt against Benn (25-1, 14 KO) on September 12.
Aug 12, 2026
Uros Medic Fought UFC Belgrade Main Event on a Torn Meniscus
Medic says he tore his meniscus on the Monday of fight week, then stopped Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds in front of his home crowd.
Aug 11, 2026
Ian Machado Garry Shrugs Off Critics Before UFC 330 Title Shot
The Irishman challenges pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev this Saturday in Philadelphia — and says the boos and backlash mean nothing to him.
Aug 11, 2026
Frank Warren Makes Conor Benn a 'Massive Underdog' Against Ryan Garcia
Benn, 25-1, jumps back to 147lbs on September 12 to challenge WBC champ Ryan Garcia (25-2). Warren isn't buying the Brit's chances.
Aug 11, 2026
Tim Bradley Says a Returning Crawford Would Wreck Boots Ennis
Bradley thinks a 42-0 Crawford handles the 36-0 Ennis with ease — but the retired Omaha southpaw has already turned down bigger money.
Aug 11, 2026
Buckley vs. Malott: Top-15 Welterweights Clash in Edmonton Main Event
No. 10 Joaquin Buckley meets No. 13 Mike Malott on October 17 at Rogers Place, with a Top 5 push on the line and a hostile crowd waiting.
Aug 11, 2026
Ramiz Brahimaj Draws UFC Wins Leader Neil Magny at UFC 330
Brahimaj, 13-6 with 12 submissions, meets the welterweight wins leader Saturday after a close decision loss snapped his three-fight run.
Aug 11, 2026
Conor Benn Chases His WBC Dream Against Ryan Garcia in Vegas
Benn (25-1, 14 KO) drops back to 147 for the first time in four years to challenge Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title on September 12.
Aug 10, 2026
Makhachev vs Garry: Can 'The Future' Topple P4P's Last Man Standing?
Three of February's top-four pound-for-pound fighters have already lost in 2026. Islam Makhachev, welterweight champ and 10-1 opponent Ian Machado Garry, are next up at UFC 330.
Aug 9, 2026
Shakur Stevenson Says Haney Is Out of Excuses — Fight Boots Ennis
With Keyshawn Davis out, Stevenson argues Devin Haney (33-0) has one path left: a jump to 154 against 36-0 KO machine Jaron Ennis.
Aug 9, 2026
Tim Bradley Warns Devin Haney Off a Jaron Ennis Superfight
Bradley says the 33-0 Haney would get 'chopped down' by Ennis, who's stopped 32 of 36 opponents. A Catterall bout looks likelier for October 3.
Aug 8, 2026
Rolly Romero Says Haney Fight Is Dead: 'Devin Is Scared of Me'
Romero claims Golden Boy sent an offer that never got answered, and insists a bout with unbeaten WBO welterweight champ Devin Haney (33-0) is off the table for good.
Aug 8, 2026
Errol Spence Jr Leans Toward Rolly Romero to Upset Teofimo Lopez
Spence admits Romero's 17-2 record and knack for upsets have him second-guessing the more proven Lopez ahead of the August 22 welterweight clash in Las Vegas.
Aug 8, 2026
Roberto Soldic Hits Free Agency After ONE Contract Expires
The former KSW two-division champ fought just three times in four years under ONE. Now 'Robocop' is a free man — and the UFC has to be watching.
Aug 7, 2026
Roberto Soldic Is a Free Agent — and the UFC Is Circling Again
The only man to KO Dricus du Plessis says his ONE deal has expired. At 31 with 18 knockouts, 'Robocop' is finally on the market.
Aug 7, 2026
Bob Arum Baffled as Keyshawn Davis Walks From $2.14m Haney Fight
Top Rank won the purse bid at $8.55m and lined up a two-weight shot at Devin Haney. Then Davis said no thanks.
Aug 7, 2026
Darren Till Calls Ian Garry 'Fake' as UFC 330 Title Shot Looms
The 17-1 Irishman is the latest UFC star to draw public heat from a fellow fighter, days before challenging Islam Makhachev for welterweight gold.
Aug 5, 2026
Keyshawn Davis Bails on Devin Haney Title Fight — Shakur Isn't Buying the Money Story
Davis walked away from a $2 million-plus WBO welterweight shot after purse bids. Shakur Stevenson thinks there's more to it than the paycheck.
Aug 5, 2026
Haney Shuts Down Norman Rematch After Davis Bails on $2.13M Purse
The undefeated WBO welterweight champ (33-0) says a Brian Norman Jr. rematch is off — and a unification with Liam Paro looks like the real play.
Aug 4, 2026
Ryan Garcia Dares Gervonta Davis to Climb to 147 for Rematch
Garcia, 27, says a welterweight rematch with the 30-0-1 Davis beats a Haney do-over — but only if Tank agrees to fight at 147lbs.
Aug 3, 2026
Oliveira Backs Ian Machado Garry to End Makhachev's Reign at UFC 330
Charles Oliveira says his Chute Boxe teammate has a 'very good chance' of derailing Islam Makhachev's 16-fight streak in Philadelphia on Aug. 15.
Aug 3, 2026
Medić flattens Rodriguez in 30 seconds to headline in Belgrade
Uroš Medić needed just half a minute to stop a ranked opponent at home, and Navajo Stirling stayed perfect by dropping Jan Blachowicz. Six first-round finishes on the main card alone.
Aug 2, 2026
Medić Blitzes Rodriguez in 30 Seconds as Belgrade Sets Two UFC Records
Serbia's first UFC card produced 12 finishes, 10 in the opening round. Uroš Medić's half-minute KO led a night of chaos at Belgrade Arena.
Aug 1, 2026
Uros Medic Blitzes Rodriguez in 30 Seconds to Headline UFC Belgrade
Medic's fourth straight first-round finish moved him to 14-3 and put the welterweight division on notice in front of a home crowd.
Aug 1, 2026
Uros Medic Blitzes Rodriguez in 30 Seconds, Wants Leon Edwards Next
Medic's 30-second finish in Belgrade stretched his win streak to five straight first-round KOs. Now he's calling out a former champion.
Aug 1, 2026
Keyshawn Davis Walks Away From Haney Title Shot Over 25% Split
Davis turned down $3m from Top Rank, then rejected a $2.1m purse-bid share to face WBO welterweight champ Devin Haney (33-0).
Aug 1, 2026
Uros Medic Headlines UFC Belgrade as Serbia Hosts First Card
Medic (fresh off a finishing tear) meets Daniel Rodriguez, 20-5, in Serbia's first-ever UFC card on Aug. 1 — with Jan Blachowicz co-headlining at 43.
Jul 31, 2026
Turman Slams Dulatov's 'Lack of Professionalism' After UFC Abu Dhabi Scratch
Fighting for the first time in two and a half years and four shoulder surgeries, Wellington Turman lost his comeback on fight day. He's not thrilled about how.
Jul 31, 2026
Uroš Medić Headlines UFC's First Serbia Card Against Daniel Rodriguez
The No. 13 welterweight chases a fourth straight KO in front of his home crowd. Rodriguez, 20-5, arrives off a win over Kevin Holland to spoil the party.
Jul 31, 2026
Teddy Atlas Backs Conor Benn to Upset Ryan Garcia in Vegas
The Hall of Fame trainer leans toward Benn (25-1) over WBC champ Garcia (25-2) on September 12, citing one recurring flaw in 'King Ry's' game.
Jul 30, 2026
Uros Medic on Daniel Rodriguez's Prison Stint: 'A Stain on All Our Names'
Both men ride three-fight win streaks into Serbia's first UFC main event, but Medic has zero sympathy for Rodriguez's eight months in a Mexican jail.
Jul 30, 2026
Why Shane Mosley Thinks Keyshawn Davis Can Beat Devin Haney
Purse bids for Haney's mandated WBO welterweight defense hit today. Mosley, who once trained Haney, is backing Davis and his 66% KO rate.
Jul 30, 2026
Shakur Stevenson Backs Teofimo Lopez to Dethrone Romero at 147
The man who beat Lopez in January is picking him to win a third divisional title on August 22 — despite whiffing on his last Rolly prediction.
Jul 30, 2026
Makhachev Admits He Felt Bad Watching McGregor's Knee Give Out
The welterweight champ expected Holloway to win — just not inside 69 seconds. McGregor's ACL tear pushes his return to 2027.
Jul 30, 2026
Canelo Backs Ryan Garcia Over Conor Benn in September Title Clash
Alvarez gave up his traditional September slot and is siding with his former stablemate ahead of Garcia's WBC welterweight defence on the 12th.
Jul 29, 2026
Brendan Schaub Tells Ian Garry to 'Shut Up and Fight' Before UFC 330
Schaub calls Garry a stylistic nightmare for Islam Makhachev but says his pre-fight PR is 'so bad' ahead of the Aug. 15 welterweight title fight.
Jul 29, 2026
Mike Malott Gets His Top-10 Shot: Buckley Awaits in Edmonton
Malott, riding a four-fight win streak, faces No. 10 Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Edmonton main event on Oct. 17 at Rogers Place.
Jul 29, 2026
Oban Elliott Returns in Belgrade Riding a 2-Fight Skid Against Unbeaten Oliveira
The Welsh Gangster (12-4) faces 9-0 knockout artist Michael Oliveira on August 1, and says a mental overhaul has replaced the pressure with belief.
Jul 29, 2026
De La Hoya Says Zuffa Can't Freeze Him Out of Garcia vs Benn
Golden Boy's boss insists he'll be front and center for Ryan Garcia's fight with Conor Benn — an event Turki Alalshikh says has already moved $6M+ in tickets.
Jul 28, 2026
Uroš Medić Headlines at Home as UFC Lands in Serbia for First Time
Medić is 13-3 with a 100% finish rate and rides a three-fight streak into Belgrade against Daniel Rodriguez, 7-3 over his last 10.
Jul 28, 2026
Ryan Garcia Picks Thomas Hearns to Beat Both Crawford and Mayweather
The WBC welterweight champ says the original five-division king would've cracked two perfect records — 42-0 and 50-0 — in their primes.
Jul 28, 2026
Makhachev's Plan for Ian Garry at UFC 330: Chase Him, Then Choke Him
The No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter says he's been running in camp to prep for Garry's movement — and he's not buying the Oliveira connection.
Jul 27, 2026
Errol Spence Jr Retires at 36 After Tszyu Loss — Crawford Approves
Spence bows out 28-2 (22 KO) following a wide decision defeat in Sydney. Terence Crawford, the man who handed him his first loss, says the call makes sense.
Jul 26, 2026
Crawford Watches From Ringside as Spence Falls to Tszyu, Then Retires
Errol Spence Jr lost a wide unanimous decision to Tim Tszyu in his middleweight debut, ending a three-year layoff and his career in one night.
Jul 26, 2026
Errol Spence Jr Retires at 28-2 After Losing to Tim Tszyu in Sydney
The former unified welterweight champ walked away for good after a wide decision loss in his first fight since 2023 — three years off the canvas.
Jul 26, 2026
Thad Jean Survives a War With Ernesto Rodriguez to Grab PFL Welterweight Gold
A 48-hour replacement nearly pulled off the upset before Jean's third-round ground assault forced a TKO at 2:44 to claim the belt.
Jul 26, 2026
Holloway stops McGregor via first-round injury TKO at UFC 329
Max Holloway needed just 69 seconds to end the McGregor rematch, while Paddy Pimblett choked out Benoit Saint Denis in 52 on a card ruled by the finish.
Jul 25, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Eyes Garcia-Benn Winner After Romero Welterweight Bid
Lopez debuts at 147lbs against WBA champ Rolando Romero on August 22, chasing a third-division title and a unification shot at the Garcia-Benn winner.
Jul 25, 2026
Thad Jean Wants Two PFL Belts — and He's Already Naming Names Before Washington
The 2025 PFL welterweight tournament winner fights Ernesto Rodriguez for the vacant 170-pound title Saturday — and he's already eyeing the 185-pound crown.
Jul 25, 2026
Hitchins Headlines MSG Undercard as Zuffa Boxing 09 Weights Land
The unbeaten 20-0 super lightweight moves up to welterweight against Ricardo Salas Sunday, on a card topped by Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler.
Jul 25, 2026
Bellew's Garcia-Benn Verdict: Which Ryan Shows Up Decides It
Tony Bellew backs Ryan Garcia as an overwhelming favourite over Conor Benn on Sept 12 — but only if the right version of the WBC champ turns up.
Jul 25, 2026
Islam Dulatov Out of UFC Abu Dhabi After Hospital Stay, Card Drops to 12
The unbeaten-since-2020 welterweight, 12-1, withdrew on fight day with an infection, scrapping his main-card bout with Wellington Turman.
Jul 25, 2026
Thad Jean Wins Vacant PFL Welterweight Title vs Late Replacement
Ernesto Rodriguez stepped up from the undercard on days' notice after Shamil Musaev withdrew, handing 2025 champ Thad Jean a shot at gold in D.C.
Jul 25, 2026
UFC Abu Dhabi Drops a Main Card Bout Hours Before the First Bell
Islam Dulatov's hospitalization scraps his welterweight clash with Wellington Turman, leaving Saturday's card at 12 fights instead of 13.
Jul 25, 2026
Ponzinibbio Draws on Argentina's Grit Ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi Return
Back after 15 months out, the 39-year-old faces four-week replacement Sam Patterson — and says his mileage trumps a hot prospect's résumé.
Jul 25, 2026
Ricardo Salas Wants to Hand Richardson Hitchins His First Loss at MSG
Salas rides a 10-fight unbeaten run with seven KOs into Sunday's welterweight clash with an undefeated former champ at Madison Square Garden.
Jul 24, 2026
Richardson Hitchins Vacates 140 Title, Signs With Zuffa Boxing for Welterweight Run
The unbeaten 20-0 New Yorker dropped his super lightweight belt to chase 147, and debuts against 24-2 Ricardo Salas on Sunday.
Jul 24, 2026
Bryce Mitchell Rips Ian Machado Garry With 'Three Strikes' Before UFC 330
The #1 welterweight faces champ Islam Makhachev (27-1) on Aug 15, but it's a podcast interview — not the fight — drawing Bryce Mitchell's fire.
Jul 24, 2026
Errol Spence Explains Ducking the Crawford Rematch Before Tszyu Return
Spence says he simply wouldn't have been ready inside the contract window. Three years later, at 36, he faces Tim Tszyu in Sydney.
Jul 24, 2026
Crawford Questions Why Spence Ducked the Rematch He Contractually Owned
Retired 42-0 and a three-weight undisputed king, Crawford wonders why Errol Spence talked up excuses instead of activating his rematch clause after their 2023 fight.
Jul 24, 2026
Kell Brook Says One Fight Could End His Retirement: Conor Benn
At 40 and four-plus years out of the ring, Brook won't lace up for just anyone — but a Benn grudge match after a Ryan Garcia loss? That's different.
Jul 24, 2026
Ponzinibbio, 13 Years Into His UFC Run, Faces Rising Sam Patterson in Abu Dhabi
The 39-year-old Argentine says money isn't the point anymore — he's chasing the challenge against a prospect who'd finished four straight before losing to MVP.
Jul 23, 2026