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Conor McGregor is eyeing a shot at the welterweight title, and he believes a victory over Michael Chandler would help him secure it

The UFC has not confirmed the weight class for the highly anticipated McGregor vs. Chandler bout, which will serve as the season-ending fight after The Ultimate Fighter 31. McGregor, however, identifies himself as a welterweight and informed Helwani of his weight, saying, “I’m 170.” Although McGregor named multiple potential locations for the fight with Chandler, such as Las Vegas, New York, AT&T Stadium in Dallas, … Continue reading Conor McGregor is eyeing a shot at the welterweight title, and he believes a victory over Michael Chandler would help him secure it

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Kamaru Usman releases statement post Covington vs Lawler announcement

Ahead of his first attempt for a title defense, reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has sent out words to his potential opponent Colby Covington. Covington’s mettle will be first tested against former welterweight division champ, Robbie Lawler and the schedule has been made, with the fight booked to take place in August in Newark. But Usman would not wait to have his statement released … Continue reading Kamaru Usman releases statement post Covington vs Lawler announcement

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Gegard Mousasi outlines ‘right conditions’ key to challenging welterweight title

Gegard Mousasi will be looking forward to defending the Bellator middleweight title when he faces Rafael Lovato Jr. this weekend. A victory for the Dutch mixed martial artist and former kickboxer in the main event of Bellator 223 will see him seek a second title in another Bellator division. The 33-year old has expressed his interest in competing at the light heavyweight division to battle and … Continue reading Gegard Mousasi outlines ‘right conditions’ key to challenging welterweight title

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Kevin Lee to stick around at welterweight despite loss to Dos Anjos

Long-time UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee saw his debut at the UFC welterweight challenge go contrary to plans as he was handed a sensational defeat by Rafael dos Anjos, a fellow former lightweight. Lee who was submitted by Anjos in the fourth round in the main event of UFC Rochester by his opponent admitted a lot of work went into preparing for the title challenge.  … Continue reading Kevin Lee to stick around at welterweight despite loss to Dos Anjos

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