What's the next welterweight fight?

The next scheduled welterweight fight is Khamzat Chimaev vs Robbie Lawler on Friday, October 23, 2026 on Fox Nation.

Welterweight

UFC / MMA's welterweight division — limit 77.1 kg (170 lb). Current champions, top contenders, and every upcoming fight.

Current World Champions

No current champion data on file. Rankings sync coming soon.

Upcoming Welterweight Fights

23Oct
Khamzat ChimaevvsRobbie Lawler
RAF 14 · Fox Nation
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24Oct
Joe HaydenvsWill Harrison
Smith vs Puello · BBC
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14Nov
Ernesto RodriguezvsRhys McKee
PFL Dubai
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14Nov
Khamzat AbaevvsLeon Hill
PFL Dubai
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14Nov
Patrick HabiroravsOmar El Dafrawy
PFL Dubai
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14Nov
Rhys McKeevsErnesto Rodriguez
PFL Dubai
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20Nov
Lauren PricevsMichaela Kotaskova
Lauren Price vs Michaela Kotaskova · BBC Two, BBC iPlayer
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21Nov
Tahir AbdullayevvsJake Matthews
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: PROCHÁZKA vs STIRLING · Paramount+
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5Dec
Conah WalkervsAlexis Rocha
Conah Walker vs Alexis Rocha · DAZN
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19Dec
Lewis CrockervsOwen Cooper
Anthony Cacace v Nick Ball · DAZN
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Welterweight — Frequently Asked

What is the welterweight weight limit in mma?: The welterweight division has a weight limit of 77.1 kg (170 lb). Fighters who weigh above the limit at the official weigh-in forfeit their shot at any title on the line.
What's the next welterweight fight?: The next scheduled welterweight fight is Khamzat Chimaev vs Robbie Lawler on Friday, October 23, 2026 on Fox Nation.

About the Welterweight division

The welterweight division in professional boxing has a weight limit of 77.1 kg (170 lb). Fighters who weigh above the limit at the official weigh-in forfeit their shot at any title that may be on the line. Rankings above are the most recent snapshot we hold from each sanctioning body; champions update within hours of a title fight via our live scorecard feed.