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Recent Examples of middleweight
The upstart middleweight became an instant hit following his emergence in the UFC.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The middleweight was hit hard by the virus, leading to multiple hospitalizations and nearly quitting the fighting game.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The Russian middleweight took down the 6-foot-4 Reese (8-2) early in the round and fended off submission efforts and appeared to be working for position before unleashing a series of thunderous strikes.
—Brian Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
Usman would then briefly move up to middleweight to fight Khamzat Chimaev on short notice in October 2023.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The middleweight was hit hard by the virus, leading to multiple hospitalizations and nearly quitting the fighting game.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The Russian middleweight took down the 6-foot-4 Reese (8-2) early in the round and fended off submission efforts and appeared to be working for position before unleashing a series of thunderous strikes.
—Brian Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
Usman would then briefly move up to middleweight to fight Khamzat Chimaev on short notice in October 2023.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middleweight
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At the time, Edwards was the No. 3 competitor in the official UFC welterweight rankings, while Muhammad checked in at No. 13.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Before that fight, Devin Haney and Jose Ramirez face off, also at welterweight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Originally, Aldo and Zahabi were supposed to fight at bantamweight, but due to the weight-cut issues, the UFC was forced to pivot or cancel the fight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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In the years that led him to Olympic fame in London, the lightweight known as ‘Cool Hand Luke’ had won gold at the 2008 European Championships and silver at the 2011 Worlds, both at bantamweight, with his slick, accomplished style.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In the co-main event of UFC 317, UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will defend his title against Kai Kara-France.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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In the main event of the UFC Des Moines fight card, former interim UFC bantamweight title challenger Cory Sandhagen faced ex-UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in a 135-pound matchup.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Holloway is the No. 1 fighter in the official UFC featherweight rankings.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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In July 2023, Inoue moved up to junior featherweight, claiming the WBC and WBO belts in his first fight in his new weight division.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Stay cool with clothing: Select lightweight and loose-fitting outfits for enhanced comfort.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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And if your mom is also a lightweight who can't finish a 6-ounce pour in one go, the 6-ounce size is also compatible with the small MagSlider lid ($10).—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
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Now at 39, Chávez will face Youtuber turned boxer Jake Paul in a cruiserweight contest scheduled for June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The former undisputed cruiserweight champion weighed 223 pounds for the first fight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Cormier and Alex Pereira appear to have a good relationship, but the former used a strong word to describe the former UFC light heavyweight and middleweight champion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Pereira won the light heavyweight belt, defeating Jiří Procházka in November 2023.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Middleweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middleweight. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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