Thesaurus results for WELTERWEIGHT

welterweight

noun

as in middleweight

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Recent Examples of welterweight The 37-year-old became UFC’s first Palestinian champion at UFC 304 in July 2024 before losing the welterweight belt to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in May 2025. —

Matt Moret, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Sugar Ray Leonard won world titles in five weight classes during his career, snagged the 1976 Olympic gold medal in light-welterweight boxing in Montreal, and was the first fighter to make $100 million in prize money. —

Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026 Though a pair of TVs, one airing Fox News, the other one the evening’s preliminary bouts—featuring American welterweight Kevin Holland—do occasionally distract him. —

Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026 Perry won the welterweight matchup on a doctor's stoppage after bloodying Diaz. —

ABC News, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for welterweight

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Noun

Gane In the co-main event, former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (13-3) looks to win the interim UFC heavyweight title in his first UFC fight in the weight division.

— Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Last February, the Mexican super middleweight signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season that was widely reported to be worth $400 million.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026

Definition of middleweight

Noun

Luana Santos was thrilled as her win on Saturday over Karol Rosa vaulted her into the Top 5 of the women's bantamweight division.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Freedom 250 is rounded out with names the UFC wants to become stars, like the bantamweight Sean O’Malley with his colorful hair and Bo Nickal, a former NCAA wrestling star who keeps getting ripe chances despite mixed results.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026

Definition of bantamweight

Noun

The result dashed hopes of a team touted as dark horses who could make a long run in the tournament by beating traditional soccer heavyweights such as Brazil.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Cape Verde earned a shocking draw with heavyweight Spain at Atlanta Stadium.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of heavyweight

Noun

During his initial run with the promotion, Horiguchi was 7-1 with his only loss being an April 2015 submission setback to then-flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson at UFC 186.

— Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Joshua Van Women’s strawweight: Mackenzie Dern Women’s flyweight: Shevchenko Women’s bantamweight: Kayla Harrison In an interview, Anik described UFC’s ambitions for 2026 as aggressive.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026

Definition of flyweight

Noun

The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
Now through June 26, the brand is offering up to 90% off lightweight bedding from Laura Ashley, Eddie Bauer, and Kenneth Cole, as well as patio essentials and indoor furniture, including popular accent chairs and coffee tables.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026

Definition of lightweight

Noun

Three championships changed hands with the crowning of new AAA Latin American, cruiserweight and world tag team champions.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In the co-main event, undefeated cruiserweight Robin Safar (19-0, 13 KOs) will be fighting for the WBC Silver cruiserweight title against Argentine fighter Yamil Peralta (18-1-1, 10 KOs) in a 12-round bout.

— Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 22 May 2026