Dana White Shuts Down Kelvin Gastelum’s Welterweight Return

Kelvin Gastelum was impressive at UFC 188, roughing up former UFC title contender and former Strikeforce champ Nate Marquardt. Unfortunately, while he was hoping that the fight with Marquardt would be a one-night stand at middleweight, UFC President Dana White insisted he was at 185 pounds to stay. “I honestly do not believe he can […]

Kelvin Gastelum was impressive at UFC 188, roughing up former UFC title contender and former Strikeforce champ Nate Marquardt. Unfortunately, while he was hoping that the fight with Marquardt would be a one-night stand at middleweight, UFC President Dana White insisted he was at 185 pounds to stay. “I honestly do not believe he can […]

UFC Fight Night 67: Where Does Carlos Condit Fit in the New Welterweight Class?

It feels as though Carlos Condit has been gone for years. In truth, it’s only been 14 months, but so much wholesale change has occurred in his absence that, when Condit returns on Saturday to take on Thiago Alves at UFC Fight Night 67, it’ll be to a welterweight division where anything seems possible. Last […]

It feels as though Carlos Condit has been gone for years. In truth, it’s only been 14 months, but so much wholesale change has occurred in his absence that, when Condit returns on Saturday to take on Thiago Alves at UFC Fight Night 67, it’ll be to a welterweight division where anything seems possible. Last […]

Jorge Masvidal: Matches to Make for Him in the Welterweight Division

For the first time since he battled Paul Daley in September 2010, Jorge Masvidal is planning to compete in the welterweight division. Masvidal‘s decision was revealed on “UFC Tonight” by Fox Sports 1 reporter Ariel Helwani. Since joining the UFC lightweight division, Masvidal has posted a 5-2 record. Before then, he had a 3-1 run in […]

For the first time since he battled Paul Daley in September 2010, Jorge Masvidal is planning to compete in the welterweight division. Masvidal‘s decision was revealed on “UFC Tonight” by Fox Sports 1 reporter Ariel Helwani. Since joining the UFC lightweight division, Masvidal has posted a 5-2 record. Before then, he had a 3-1 run in […]

Matt Brown to Face Surging Tim Means in UFC 189 Welterweight Clash

A welterweight showdown between Matt “The Immortal” Brown and Tim “The Dirty Bird” Means has been added to July 11′s UFC 189 fight card, according to an announcement on Fox Sports 1′s America’s Pregame. Brown is coming off back-to-back decision losses against Robbie Lawler and Johny Hendricks, while Means puts a four-fight winning streak on the […]

A welterweight showdown between Matt “The Immortal” Brown and Tim “The Dirty Bird” Means has been added to July 11′s UFC 189 fight card, according to an announcement on Fox Sports 1′s America’s Pregame. Brown is coming off back-to-back decision losses against Robbie Lawler and Johny Hendricks, while Means puts a four-fight winning streak on the […]

UFC Rankings: Demian Maia Moves Up at Welterweight with UFC Fight Night 62 Win

Now 37 years old, Demian Maia is looking to make one more run at a second UFC title shot. At UFC Fight Night 62, the Brazilian took a step in the right direction. His conditioning left something to be desired, but Maia controlled Ryan LaFlare on the ground and cruised to a decision victory. With […]

Now 37 years old, Demian Maia is looking to make one more run at a second UFC title shot. At UFC Fight Night 62, the Brazilian took a step in the right direction. His conditioning left something to be desired, but Maia controlled Ryan LaFlare on the ground and cruised to a decision victory. With […]

Conor McGregor Talks Lightweight Move, Says He’ll Go ‘Right Up to Welterweight’

Conor McGregor is booked to fight one of the most fearsome fighters on the UFC roster on July 11 at UFC 189. He will face 25-1 featherweight champion Jose Aldo.  But he’s already planning future moves.  Speaking with the press during the ongoing UFC 189 World Championship Tour, McGregor said he can make the move […]

Conor McGregor is booked to fight one of the most fearsome fighters on the UFC roster on July 11 at UFC 189. He will face 25-1 featherweight champion Jose Aldo.  But he’s already planning future moves.  Speaking with the press during the ongoing UFC 189 World Championship Tour, McGregor said he can make the move […]