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UFC Hall of Fame

2024-10-18T05:36:27Z

73.189.4.13: /* Pioneer wing */ Randleman induction should be noted as posthumous like other sports' Hall of Fames.

{{short description|Honors mixed martial artists and MMA personalities}}
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The '''UFC Hall of Fame''' is a [[List of halls and walks of fame|hall of fame]] which honors [[mixed martial artist]]s and MMA personalities, established and maintained by the U.S.-based mixed martial arts promotion [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC). In addition to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the UFC Hall of Fame recognizes accomplishments from [[Pride Fighting Championships]], [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] and [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]]; all of which are former mixed martial arts promotions that have been [[Buyout|bought out]] by the UFC and its parent corporations.

==History==
It was officially established on November 21, 2003 at [[UFC 45]] with its home being [[Las Vegas]], and the first inductees being inaugural UFC competitors [[Royce Gracie]] and [[Ken Shamrock]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Zuffa-Creates-quotHall-of-Famequot-with-Shamrock-Gracie-Charters-1262 |title=Zuffa Creates "Hall of Fame" with Shamrock, Gracie Charters |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2003-11-05 |access-date=2014-04-04}}</ref>

In 2015, the UFC announced a significant reboot of its Hall of Fame. The Hall was split into four categories, or wings, and a new class of legends would henceforth be inducted every July at a gala event during the UFC's annual International Fight Week in Las Vegas.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=2015-05-05|title=UFC revamping its Hall of Fame|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/5/5/8554521/ufc-revamping-hall-of-fame-planning-to-build-a-physical-location|access-date=2021-01-28|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref>

The wings are:<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Scott |title=UFC Hall of Fame: UFC Officials Announce New System for Induction |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2455245-ufc-hall-of-fame-ufc-officials-announce-new-system-for-induction |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref>

* Pioneer Wing – commemorating the original innovators of MMA, who competed in professional bouts before the adoption of the [[Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts]], which went into effect at [[UFC 28]], November 28, 2000.
* Modern Wing – celebrating fighters who made their pro-debuts in the age of the Unified Rules.
* Contributors Wing – recognizing outstanding contributions outside of active competition.
* Fight Wing – recognizing the greatest, most memorable, and historically important bouts.
* Forrest Griffin Community Award – recognizing athletes for their volunteer and charity work and the impact their efforts have on the community.

The new Hall of Fame was a passion project of former UFC executive Anthony Evans, who pitched UFC President [[Dana White]] on the four-wing structure several times before finally getting White's permission in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dundas|first=Chad|title=Talking UFC Hall of Fame's evolution with longtime staffer Ant Evans|url=https://theathletic.com/1053135/2019/07/01/talking-ufc-hall-of-fames-evolution-with-longtime-staffer-ant-evans/|access-date=2021-01-28|website=The Athletic}}</ref>

The UFC Hall of Fame is located in the UFC Performance Institute on the walls of the first and second floor staircase.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Silver|first=Michael|title=Inside The Octagon: UFC's Performance Institute|url=https://frontofficesports.com/inside-the-octagon-ufcs-performance-institute/|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Front Office Sports|date=26 September 2018 }}</ref>

==Inductees==

===Pioneer wing===
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! class="unsortable"| '''UFC recognized accolades'''
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|[[File:RoyceGracie.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}}
|[[Royce Gracie]]
|November 21, 2003
|<ref name="UFC HALL OF FAME {{!}} UFC">{{Cite web |date=2018-11-06 |title=UFC HALL OF FAME {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/honors/ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 45]]
|{{small|[[UFC 1]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]] [[UFC 2]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]] [[UFC 4]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]] [[List of UFC records#Multiple tournament wins|Most tournament wins in UFC history]] (3).}}
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|[[File:WWE - Manchester 040498 (5).jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Ken Shamrock]]
|November 21, 2003
|<ref name="UFC HALL OF FAME {{!}} UFC"/>
|[[UFC 45]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Superfight Championship|UFC Superfight Champion]] with two defenses.}}
|-
|[[File:Dan Severn 52.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Dan Severn]]
|April 16, 2005
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-01-02 |title=UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn Retires from MMA at 54-Years of Age {{!}} MMAWeekly.com |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-hall-of-famer-dan-severn-retires-from-mma-at-54-years-of-age |access-date=2022-03-11 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[UFC 52]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Superfight Championship|UFC Superfight Champion]] [[UFC 5]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]] [[Ultimate Ultimate 1995]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]].}}
|-
|[[File:Randy Couture by Gage Skidmore.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Randy Couture]]
|June 24, 2006
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, girlfriend Mindy Robinson injured in ATV accident at Arizona ranch |url=https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/ufc-randy-couture-girlfriend-mindy-robinson-injured-atv-accident-arizona-ranch-surgery-224921190.html |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=au.finance.yahoo.com |language=en-AU}}</ref>
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale]]
|{{small|Three-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] with three defenses Two-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|Interim UFC Light Heavyweight champion]] [[UFC 13]] [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|Heavyweight Tournament Winner]] [[List of UFC records#Most title reigns|Most title reigns in UFC history]] (6 (5 undisputed, 1 interim)) [[List of UFC records#Oldest champions|Oldest champion in UFC history]] (45 years, 147 days) [[List of UFC records#Multi-division champions|First champion to hold titles in two different divisions]].}}
|-
|[[File:Mark Coleman pic.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Mark Coleman]]
|March 1, 2008
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-02-20 |title=Mark Coleman Set for UFC Hall of Fame Induction at UFC 82 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2008/02/mark-coleman-set-for-ufc-hall-of-fame-induction-at-ufc-82 |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[UFC 82]]
|{{small|Inaugural and one-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] [[UFC 10]] [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]] [[UFC 11]] [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]] [[List of Pride Fighting Championships champions#Grand Prix Winners|2000 Pride Openweight Grand Prix Winner]].}}
|-
|[[File:Chuck Liddell cropped.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Chuck Liddell]]
|July 11, 2009
|<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Wagner |first=Adam |date=2009-07-12 |title=Chuck Liddell and Charles 'Mask' Lewis inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2009/07/12/chuck-liddell-and-charles-mask-lewis-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 100]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] with four defenses.}}
|-
|[[File:Matt Hughes (cropped).png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]]
|May 29, 2010
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-05-28 |title=– MATT HUGHES INDUCTED INTO UFC HALL OF FAME {{!}} MMAWeekly.com |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/matt-hughes-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame-2 |access-date=2022-03-11 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[UFC 114]]
|{{small|Two-time [[UFC Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight Champion]] with seven defenses.}}
|-
|[[File:Tito Ortiz - November 2014 (cropped).jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Tito Ortiz]]
|July 7, 2012
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doyle |first=Dave |date=2012-07-07 |title=Emotional Tito Ortiz Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/7/7/3143613/emotional-tito-ortiz-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 148]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] with five defenses.}}
|-
|[[File:PatMiletich.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Pat Miletich]]
|July 5, 2014
|<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2010-04-15 |title=Engineer Lisa Poyneer inducted into Women's Hall of Fame |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/pt.4.1373 |journal=Physics Today |doi=10.1063/pt.4.1373 |issn=1945-0699}}</ref>
|[[UFC 175]]
|{{small|Inaugural and one-time [[UFC Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight Champion]] with four defenses [[UFC 16]] [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|Welterweight Tournament Winner]].}}
|-
|[[File:Bas Rutten.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|Netherlands}}
|[[Bas Rutten]]
|July 11, 2015
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doyle |first=Dave |date=2015-05-23 |title=Rutten named to UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/5/23/8648019/bas-rutten-named-to-ufc-hall-of-fame-pioneer-wing |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 189]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]].}}
|-
|[[File:Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira "Minotauro" Paris - 2004.JPG|100px]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}}
|[[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]]
|July 10, 2016
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Tim |date=2016-05-16 |title=Big Nog to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/5/16/11681146/ufc-antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-to-be-inducted-into-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Fan Expo
|{{small|One-time [[List of PRIDE champions#Heavyweight Championship|Pride Heavyweight Champion]] One-time [[List of PRIDE champions#Heavyweight Championship|Interim Pride Heavyweight Champion]] One-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion]].}}
|-
|
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Don Frye]]
|July 10, 2016
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-05 |title=MMA legend Don Frye set for induction into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/06/mma-legend-don-frye-set-for-induction-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Fan Expo
|{{small|[[UFC 8]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]] [[Ultimate Ultimate 1996]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]].}}
|-
|[[File:Maurice Smith 1999.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Maurice Smith (fighter)|Maurice Smith]]
|July 6, 2017
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-04-23 |title=Former heavyweight champ Maurice Smith joins 2017 UFC Hall of Fame class |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2017/04/former-heavyweight-champ-maurice-smith-joins-2017-ufc-hall-of-fame-class |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Fan Expo
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] with one defense.}}
|-
|[[File:Kazushi Sakuraba 2015.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|JPN}}
|[[Kazushi Sakuraba]]
|July 6, 2017
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |date=2017-06-04 |title=UFC announces Kazushi Sakuraba for 2017 Hall of Fame class |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/6/4/15734208/ufc-announces-kazushi-sakuraba-for-2017-hall-of-fame-class |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2017
|{{small|[[UFC Japan]] [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|Heavyweight Tournament Winner]].}}
|-
|[[File:Matt Serra 2007.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Matt Serra]]
|July 5, 2018
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hiergesell |first=Dan |date=2018-04-21 |title=Serra To Be Inducted Into UFC Hall Of Fame This July |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2018/4/21/17267250/matt-serra-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame-this-july-mma |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2018
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight Champion]] [[The Ultimate Fighter 4|The Ultimate Fighter 4 Welterweight Tournament Winner]].}}
|-
|[[File:RichFranklinphoto.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Rich Franklin]]
|July 5, 2019
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raimondi |first=Marc |date=2019-04-13 |title=Rich Franklin to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/4/13/18309698/rich-franklin-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2019
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Champion]] with two defenses.}}
|-
|[[File:Kevin Randleman.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Kevin Randleman]]
|September 23, 2021
|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2021-09-24 |title=Georges St-Pierre, Kevin Randleman, Jon Jones and more honored during UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/9/24/22691128/georges-st-pierre-kevin-randleman-jon-jones-more-honored-during-ufc-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2020
|{{small|Posthumous inductee. One-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] with one defense.}}
|-
|[[File:Jens Pulver at UFC - Neer vs Diaz 2013-12-03 22-51.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Jens Pulver]]
|July 6, 2023
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/former-ufc-lightweight-champion-jens-pulver-to-join-2023-hall-of-fame-class/|title=Former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver to join 2023 Hall of Fame class|website=CBSSports.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2023-02-11|access-date=2023-02-11}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2023
|{{small|Inaugural and one-time [[UFC Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]] with two defenses.}}
|-
|[[File:Anderson Silva.png|117x117px]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}}
|[[Anderson Silva]]
|July 6, 2023
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/3/18/23646632/anderson-silva-announced-for-2023-ufc-hall-of-fame|title=Anderson Silva announced for 2023 UFC Hall of Fame|website=MMAFighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2023-03-18|access-date=2023-03-18}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2023
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Champion]] with ten defenses [[List of UFC records#Most consecutive wins|Most consecutive wins in UFC history]] (16) [[List of UFC records#Longest single title reigns|Longest single title reign in UFC history]] (2.457 days) [[List of UFC records#Most finishes - All fighters|Most finishes in title bouts in UFC history]] (9) [[List of UFC records#Most Knockout of the Night bonuses (discontinued)|Most Knockout of the Night bonuses in UFC history]] (7).}}
|-
|[[File:Wanderlei_Silva_-_Franz_no_MMA_(cropped).jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}}
|[[Wanderlei Silva]]
|June 27, 2024
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/02/ufc-news-wanderlei-silva-joins-2024-ufc-hall-of-fame-class-pride-champion-pioneer#:~:text=Silva%20(35%2D14%2D1,said%20in%20a%20press%20release.|title=Former PRIDE champ Wanderlei Silva joins 2024 UFC Hall of Fame class
|website=MMAFighting.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2024-02-17|access-date=2024-02-17}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2024
|{{small|One-time [[List of PRIDE champions#Pride Middleweight championship|Pride FC Middleweight Champion]] with four defenses [[List of Pride Fighting Championships champions#Grand Prix Winners|2003 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Winner]] [[List of Pride Fighting Championships champions#Middleweight Championship|Longest single title reign in Pride FC history]] (1.939 days) [[List of Pride FC alumni#List|Most wins in Pride FC history]] (22) Longest undefeated streak in Pride FC history (20) Most knockouts in Pride FC history (15) [[List of Pride Fighting Championships champions#Most wins in title bouts|Most wins in title bouts in Pride FC history]] (5) [[List of Pride Fighting Championships champions#Most consecutive title defenses|Most consecutive successful title defenses in Pride FC history]] (4) Most knockouts (19) and knockdowns (27) in [[Zuffa|Zuffa, LLC]] ([[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]], [[Pride_Fighting_Championships|Pride]], [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]], [[Strikeforce_(mixed_martial_arts)|Strikeforce]]) history.}}
|}

===Modern wing===
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! style="width:10%;" |Date of Induction
! style="width:10%;" |Ref.
! style="width:10%;" |Event of Induction
! class="unsortable" | '''UFC recognized accolades'''
|-
|[[File:USMC-100809-M-6457M-001 CROPPED.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Forrest Griffin]]
|July 6, 2013
|<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Doyle |first=Dave |date=2013-07-06 |title=Griffin, Bonnar inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/6/4499076/forrest-griffin-stephan-bonnar-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 162]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] [[The Ultimate Fighter 1|The Ultimate Fighter 1 Light Heavyweight Tournament Winner]].}}
|-
|[[File:B.J. Penn, 2019.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[B.J. Penn]]
|July 11, 2015
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=B.J. Penn joins the UFC Hall of Fame class of 2015 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/ufc/b-j-penn-joins-the-ufc-hall-of-fame-class-of-2015 |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[UFC 189]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight Champion]] One-time [[UFC Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]] with three defenses [[UFC 41]] [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|Lightweight Tournament Co-Champion]].}}
|-
|[[File:Urijah Faber 24 July 2009.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Urijah Faber]]
|July 6, 2017
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Urijah Faber joins UFC Hall of Fame class of 2017 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/ufc/urijah-faber-joins-ufc-hall-of-fame-class-of-2017 |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2017
|{{small|One-time [[WEC Featherweight Championship|WEC Featherweight Champion]] with five defenses Four-time [[UFC Bantamweight Championship]] challenger.}}
|-
|[[File:Rousey HOF 2018 (cropped).jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Ronda Rousey]]
|July 5, 2018
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiappetta |first=Mike |date=2018-07-06 |title=Ronda Rousey inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/6/17539216/ronda-rousey-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2018
|{{small|Inaugural and one-time [[UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship|UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion]] with six defenses One-time [[Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship|Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion]] with one defense.}}
|-
|[[File:Michael Bisping.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|ENG}}
|[[Michael Bisping]]
|July 5, 2019
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-19 |title=After paying in blood his entire career, Michael Bisping is a UFC Hall of Famer |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/03/michael-bisping-hard-road-to-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2019
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Champion]] with one defense [[The Ultimate Fighter 3|The Ultimate Fighter 3 Light Heavyweight Tournament Winner]].}}
|-
|[[File:RashadEvans.png|alt=|left|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Rashad Evans]]
|July 5, 2019
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-19 |title=Rashad Evans to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/05/rashad-evans-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2019
|{{Small|One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] [[The Ultimate Fighter 2|The Ultimate Fighter 2 Heavyweight Tournament Winner]]}}
|-
|[[File:Georges St-Pierre.png|alt=|left|100px]]
|{{flagicon|Canada}}
|[[Georges St-Pierre]]
|September 23, 2021
|<ref name=":0" />
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2020
|{{Small|One-time [[UFC Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Champion]] Two-time [[UFC Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight Champion]] with nine defenses One-time [[UFC Welterweight Championship|Interim UFC Welterweight Champion]].}}
|-
|[[File:Khabib nurmagomedov.jpg|alt=|left|100px]]
|{{flagicon|RUS}}
|[[Khabib Nurmagomedov]]
|June 30, 2022
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-03-05 |title=Khabib Nurmagomedov Announced As UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Inductee |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/03/05/khabib-nurmagomedov-announced-as-ufc-hall-of-fame-class-of-2022-inductee/ |access-date=2022-03-06 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2022
|{{Small|One-time [[UFC Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]] with three defenses Headlined the [[List of UFC records#Highest Pay-Per-View buys|highest-selling UFC pay-per-view event]] at [[UFC 229]] with 2.4 million PPV buys.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/search/mma-event-figures/ppv-pay-per-view-buys-buyrate|title=Event buys|work=Tapology.com|access-date=21 October 2018}}</ref>}}
|-
|[[File:Daniel Cormier.png|alt=|left|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Daniel Cormier]]
|June 30, 2022
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Former heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier to be inducted into 2022 UFC Hall of Fame class |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/former-heavyweight-champion-daniel-cormier-to-be-inducted-into-2022-ufc-hall-of-fame-class/amp/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2022
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] with one defense One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] with three defenses [[List of Strikeforce champions#Tournament winners|Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Winner]].}}
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|[[File:José Aldo, UFC 189 World Tour London.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}}
|[[José Aldo]]
|July 6, 2023
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Jose Aldo announced for 2023 UFC Hall of Fame induction |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/21/23566003/jose-aldo-announced-for-2023-ufc-hall-of-fame-induction |website=MMA Fighting |date=21 January 2023 |access-date=21 January 2023}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2023
|{{small|Inaugural and two-time [[UFC Featherweight Championship|UFC Featherweight Champion]] with seven defenses One-time [[UFC Featherweight Championship|Interim UFC Featherweight Champion]] One-time [[WEC Featherweight Championship|WEC Featherweight Champion]] with two defenses.}}
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|[[File:VCJCS hosts USO Spring Tour 160312-D-HU462-263.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Donald Cerrone]]
|July 6, 2023
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/donald-cowboy-cerrone-named-ufc-hall-fame-class-2023|title=Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone named to UFC Hall of Fame class of 2023|website=Ultimate Fighting Championship|date=2023-03-25|access-date=2023-03-25}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2023
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Lightweight Championship]] challenger Two-time [[WEC Lightweight Championship]] challenger One-time [[WEC Lightweight Championship|Interim WEC Lightweight Championship]] challenger Most [[List of UFC records#Most knockdowns - Career|knockdowns in UFC history]] (20).}}
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|[[File:MauricioRua.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}}
|[[Maurício Rua]]
|June 27, 2024
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-05 |title=Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua joins 2024 UFC Hall of Fame class |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/05/ufc-news-shogun-rua-joins-2024-hall-of-fame-class-pioneer-wing |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2024
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] [[List of Pride Fighting Championships champions#Grand Prix Winners|2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Winner]]}}
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|[[File:Joanna Jędrzejczyk.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|POL}}
|[[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]]
|June 27, 2024
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/03/ufc-news-joanna-jedrzejczyk-joins-2024-hall-of-fame-class|title=Former champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk joins 2024 UFC Hall of Fame class|website=MMA Junkie|date=2024-03-09|access-date=2024-03-09}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2024
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Women's Strawweight Championship|UFC Women's Strawweight Champion]] with five defenses.}}
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|[[File:Frankie Edgar.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Frankie Edgar]]
|June 27, 2024
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.au/mma/story/_/id/39352748/frankie-edgar-announced-first-2024-ufc-hall-fame-inductee|title=Frankie Edgar announced as first 2024 UFC Hall of Fame inductee|website=ESPN|date=2024-01-21|access-date=2024-01-22}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2024
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]] with three defenses.}}
|}

===Contributors wing===
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|[[File:TPAR2009.jpg|100px]]
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|[[Charles Lewis Jr.]] (Mask)
|July 11, 2009
|<ref name=":3" />
|[[UFC 100]]
|{{small|Founded the first major mixed martial arts clothing line [[Tapout (clothing brand)|Tapout]].}}
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|[[Jeff Blatnick]]
|July 11, 2015
|<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |date=2015-05-20 |title=UFC announces half of 2015 Hall of Fame class |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/5/20/8632375/blatnick-and-hughes-vs-trigg-fight-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 189]]
|{{small|Commentator, UFC commissioner and was instrumental in helping the UFC get regulated by athletic commissions.}}
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|[[Bob Meyrowitz]]
|July 10, 2016
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doyle |first=Dave |date=2016-06-01 |title=Bob Meyrowitz named to UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2016/6/1/11830310/co-founder-bob-meyrowitz-named-to-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Fan Expo
|{{small|UFC co-creator and owner from UFC 6 until it was sold to Zuffa in January 2001.}}
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|Joe Silva
|July 6, 2017
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |date=2017-05-14 |title=Longtime matchmaker Joe Silva to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/5/14/15636986/longtime-matchmaker-joe-silva-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2017
|{{small|UFC matchmaker from 1997 to 2016.}}
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|Bruce Connal
|July 5, 2018
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meshew |first=Jed |date=2018-04-08 |title=Longtime producer Bruce Connal to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/4/8/17211564/longtime-producer-bruce-connal-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2018
|{{small|UFC television producer from 1997 to 2018.}}
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|[[File:Art Davie - photo credit Art Davie.jpg|100px]]
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|[[Art Davie]]
|July 5, 2018
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Mookie |date=2018-05-01 |title=UFC co-founder Art Davie to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/5/1/17309004/art-davie-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame-mma-news |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2018
|{{small|UFC co-creator, co-owner from UFC 1 to UFC 5 and first UFC matchmaker.}}
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|[[Marc Ratner]]
|September 23, 2021
|<ref name=":0" />
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2020
|{{small|Former Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, current Vice President of Regulatory Affairs of UFC and credited to legalized MMA in all 50 states and abroad.}}
|}

===Fight wing===
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! class="unsortable"| '''Notes'''
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|[[Forrest Griffin]] [[Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar|vs]]. [[Stephan Bonnar]] I
|July 6, 2013
|<ref name=":2" />
|[[UFC 162]]
|{{small|Regarded as one of the greatest fights in UFC history. Marked a turning point for the UFC in terms of its journey to mainstream acceptance of MMA as a popular, legitimate sport. Forrest Griffin def. Stephan Bonnar by unanimous decision at ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale]]''.}}
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|[[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] [[UFC 52|vs]]. [[Frank Trigg]] II
|July 11, 2015
|<ref name=":4" />
|[[UFC 189]]
|{{small|For the [[List of UFC champions#Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight Championship]]. Matt Hughes def. Frank Trigg by submission in Round 1 at ''[[UFC 52]]''. Submission of the Year (2005).}}
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|[[Mark Coleman]] [[UFC 17|vs]]. [[Pete Williams (fighter)|Pete Williams]]
|July 10, 2016
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-16 |title=1998 Fight Between Pete Williams and Mark Coleman To Be Inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame {{!}} MMAWeekly.com |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/1998-fight-between-pete-williams-and-mark-coleman-to-be-inducted-into-the-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Fan Expo
|{{small|Pete Williams def. Mark Coleman by head-kick KO, the second head-kick KO in UFC history after Gordeau vs Tuli (''[[UFC 1]]'') at ''[[UFC 17]]''. One of the biggest upsets in early UFC history.}}
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|[[Maurício Rua]] [[UFC 139|vs]]. [[Dan Henderson]]
|July 5, 2018
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raimondi |first=Marc |date=2018-05-12 |title=Dan Henderson vs. 'Shogun' Rua I to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/5/12/17348512/dan-henderson-vs-shogun-rua-i-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2018
|{{small|Dan Henderson def. Maurício Rua by unanimous decision in a back-and-forth fight at ''[[UFC 139]]''. Second five-round non-title fight in UFC history and first to go the distance. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2011).}}
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|[[Diego Sanchez]] [[The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale|vs]]. [[Clay Guida]]
|July 5, 2019
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Mookie |date=2019-06-09 |title=Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida earns spot in UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/6/9/18658790/diego-sanchez-vs-clay-guida-earns-spot-ufc-hall-of-fame-mma-news |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2019
|{{small|Diego Sanchez def. Clay Guida by split decision in a three round, back-and-forth fight in the lightweight division at ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale]]''.}}
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|[[Jon Jones]] [[UFC 165|vs]]. [[Alexander Gustafsson]] I
|September 23, 2021
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-08 |title=Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson 1 to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame 'Fight Wing' |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/jon-jones-vs-alexander-gustafsson-ufc-165-hall-of-fame-fight-wing |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2020
|{{small|Jon Jones def. Alexander Gustafsson by unanimous decision in closely fought five-round fight for the [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]] at ''[[UFC 165]]''. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2013).}}
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|[[Cub Swanson]] [[UFC 206|vs]]. [[Doo Ho Choi]]
|June 30, 2022
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Cub Swanson vs Dooho Choi to be Inducted Into 2022 UFC Hall of Fame
|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/cub-swanson-vs-dooho-choi-be-inducted-2022-ufc-hall-fame|access-date=9 April 2022 |website=Ultimate Fighting Championship |date=8 April 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2022
|{{small|Cub Swanson def. Dooho Choi by unanimous decision in a three round, back-and-forth fight in the featherweight division at ''[[UFC 206]]''. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2016).}}
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|[[Robbie Lawler]] [[UFC 189|vs.]] [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]] II
|July 6, 2023
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=2023-04-09 |title=Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald clash at UFC 189 announced for UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/4/9/23675928/robbie-lawler-vs-rory-macdonald-clash-at-ufc-189-announced-for-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2023
|{{small|Robbie Lawler def. Rory MacDonald by technical knockout in the fifth round, MacDonald had been ahead 39-37 on all three judges scorecards. This fight was for the [[UFC Welterweight Championship]] at ''[[UFC 189]]''. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2015).}}
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|[[Anderson Silva]] [[UFC 117|vs.]] [[Chael Sonnen]] I
|June 27, 2024
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2024-04-14 |title=Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Announced for UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing |url=https://cagesidepress.com/?p=186765 |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2024
|{{small|Anderson Silva def. Chael Sonnen in the fifth round by triangle-armbar submission after being controlled on the ground for the majority of the fight. This fight was for the [[UFC Middleweight Championship]] at ''[[UFC 117]]''. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2010).}}
|}

===Forrest Griffin Community Award===
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|[[File:DustinPoirier.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Dustin Poirier]]
|September 23, 2021
|<ref name=":0" />
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2020
|{{small|Founded The Good Fight Foundation and supported other charity work in his hometown of [[Lafayette, Louisiana|Lafayette]].}}
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|[[File:Max Holloway, 2018.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Max Holloway]]
|June 30, 2022
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meshew |first=Jed |date=2021-11-11 |title=Morning Report: Max Holloway reacts to being named recipient of 2021 Forrest Griffin Community Award: ‘This is bigger than me’ |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/11/11/22776038/max-holloway-reacts-named-recipient-of-2021-forrest-griffin-community-award-this-is-bigger-than-me |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2022
|{{small|Supported his local community in [[Hawaii]] and raised money for charity work.}}
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|[[File:Giga Chikadze post fight interview at UFC Fight Night 160 in Copenhagen.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|GEO}}
|[[Giga Chikadze]]
|June 30, 2022
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-23 |title=UFC selects Giga Chikadze for 2022 Forrest Griffin Community Award |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/ufc-news-giga-chikadze-selected-for-the-2022-forrest-griffin-community-award |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2022
|{{small|Founded The Knockout Cancer Foundation and raised funds for families who needed financial support.}}
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| [[File:Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira "Minotauro" Paris - 2004.JPG|100px]] {{small|''Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira (pictured)''}}
|{{flagicon|BRA}}
||Nogueira Brothers {{small|([[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] and [[Antônio Rogério Nogueira]])}}
|July 6, 2023
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-16 |title=The Nogueira Brothers Named 2023 Recipients Of Forrest Griffin Community Award {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/nogueira-brothers-named-2023-recipients-forrest-griffin-community-award?language_content_entity=en |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2023
|{{small|Giving back to their communities in Brazil and have made a positive impact on the lives of thousands of kids throughout the country}}
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|[[File:MMA Holiday Tour at Al Asad Air Base 11 (cropped).jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Beneil Dariush]]
|June 27, 2024
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-28 |title=UFC selects Beneil Dariush for 2024 Forrest Griffin Community Award |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/ufc-beneil-dariush-for-2024-forrest-griffin-community-award-hall-of-fame-ceremony |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2024
|{{small|Partnered with the [[Shlama Foundation]] to raise funds and awareness. Helped fund two orphanages in Haiti in partnership with Promise Child Ministries.}}
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-hall-of-fame-2016-media-frequently-asked-questions Hall of Fame FAQs]
* [https://www.ufc.com/ufc-hall-fame UFC Hall of Fame]

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Anatoly Malykhin

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{{short description|Russian mixed martial artist and wrestler}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{family name hatnote|Sergeevich|Malykhin|lang=Eastern Slavic}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Anatoly Malykhin
| image = Малыхин Анатолий (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Malykhin in 2019
| other_names = Spartak
| birth_name = Anatoly Sergeevich Malykhin
| native_name = Анатолий Малыхин
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|01|11}}
| birth_place = [[Kemerovo]], [[Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic|Russian SFSR]], Soviet Union
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_cause =
| residence =
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}}
| weight_lb = 224
| weight_class = [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] [[Light Heavyweight (MMA)|Light Heavyweight]] [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]]
| reach = 78 in
| stance =
| fighting_out_of = [[Phuket]], Thailand [[Mytishchi]], [[Moscow Oblast]], Russia
| team = [[Tiger Muay Thai]] Raty Team Golden Team<ref name="ONEProfile">{{Cite web|title=Anatoly Malykhin {{!}} ONE Championship|url=https://www.onefc.com/athletes/anatoly-malykhin/|access-date=2023-01-07|website=ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts|date=February 21, 2021 }}</ref>
| trainer=Vladimir Osiya (MMA)<ref>{{cite web|title=Тренер нашего топового бойца задержан по подозрению в убийстве. Он воспитал Магу Исмаилова и сделал сборную чемпионами мира |url=https://www.sports.ru/tribuna/blogs/puncher/2784408.html?comment_id=1085755190%C2%A6post%C2%A62784408|access-date=2023-10-01|website=sports.ru| date=May 25, 2020 }}</ref> Vladimir Zakharushkin (wrestling)<ref name=":3" />
| wrestling = [[Unified Sports Classification System of the USSR and Russia|Master of Sport]] in [[freestyle wrestling]]<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />
| years_active = 2016–present (MMA)
| kickbox_win =
| kickbox_kowin =
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| kickbox_koloss =
| kickbox_draw =
| kickbox_nc =
| mma_kowin = 10
| mma_subwin = 4
| mma_decwin =
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| mma_subloss =
| mma_decloss =
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| am_win = 4
| am_kowin = 2
| am_subwin = 2
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| sherdog = 256721
| footnotes =
| updated =
| medaltemplates =
{{MedalCountry | {{Flag|Russia}} }}
{{MedalSport | Men's [[freestyle wrestling]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | Russian Championship}}
{{MedalBronze | 2013 Krasnoyarsk | 120 kg<ref name=":5" />}}
{{MedalCompetition | President Cup of Buryatia Republic}}
{{MedalGold | 2013 Ulan-Ude | 120 kg<ref name=":5" />}}
{{MedalSport | [[Submission grappling]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[United World Wrestling|UWW]] European Championship}}
{{MedalGold | 2016 Rome | +100 kg<ref name=":9"/>}}
{{MedalCompetition | Russian Championship}}
{{MedalSilver | 2016 Naro-Fominsk | +100 kg<ref name=":8" />}}
{{MedalSport | Amateur [[mixed martial arts]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Mixed martial arts#World Mixed Martial Arts Association|WMMAA]] World Championship}}
{{MedalGold | 2017 Astana | +93 kg<ref name=":2" />}}
}}

'''Anatoly Sergeevich Malykhin''' ({{lang-ru|Анатолий Сергеевич Малыхин}}; born January 11, 1988) is a Russian [[Mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] and [[Wrestling|wrestler]]. Malykhin is signed to [[ONE Championship]] where he is the current [[ONE Heavyweight World Championship|Heavyweight World Champion]], [[ONE Light Heavyweight World Championship|Light Heavyweight World Champion]], and [[ONE Middleweight World Championship|Middleweight World Champion]]. He is the first fighter in history to win major MMA championships in three weight classes and the first to hold them simultaneously. A professional competitor since 2016, Malykhin has also competed for [[AMC Fight Nights|Fight Nights Global]]. As of March 17, 2024, he is ranked as the #14 light heavyweight in the world by [[Fight Matrix]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Anatoly Malykhin |url=https://www.fightmatrix.com/fighter-profile/ |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=Fight Matrix |language=en-US}}</ref>

Malykhin is a [[Master of Sports of Russia|Master of Sport]] in [[freestyle wrestling]],<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Otinov |first=Andrey |date=2017-10-09 |title=Кузбасский спортсмен Анатолий Малыхин чемпион мира по ММА в тяжелом весе |url=http://wrestrus42.ru/0910-2/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Спортивная борьба |language=ru-RU}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-11-19 |title=Турнир памяти Виктора Малютина |url=http://gazetamgorod.ru/news/sport/turnir-pamjati-viktora-maljutina/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Мой город |language=ru-RU}}</ref> and won a [[bronze medal]] at the 2013 Russian championship.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Malykhin, Anatoli (RUS) |url=https://whatsmat.uww.org/daten.php?spid=500F8592859A4FE8AE1206987CDAA663 |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=whatsmat.uww.org}}</ref> He also won gold in [[Submission wrestling|submission grappling]] at the 2016 UWW European championships<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Yarkova |first=Nadezhda |date=2016-07-26 |title=Кемеровчанин победил на чемпионате Европы по грэпплингу в Риме (фото) |url=https://ngs42.ru/text/gorod/2016/07/26/2514073/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=ngs42.ru - новости Кузбасса |language=ru}}</ref> and is a 2017 WMMAA world champion in [[Mixed martial arts#Amateur mixed martial arts|amateur mixed martial arts]] (MMA).<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Patterson |first=Ross |date=2022-02-12 |title=IMMAF {{!}} 2017 WMMAA World Gold Medalist Anatoly Malykhin Wins ONE Interim Heavyweight Belt |url=https://immaf.org/2022/02/12/2017-wmmaa-world-gold-medalist-anatoly-malykhin-wins-one-interim-heavyweight-belt/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=IMMAF |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Background ==
Malykhin was born on January 11, 1988, in [[Kemerovo]], [[Kemerovo Oblast]], [[Soviet Union]] (now [[Russia|Russian Federation]]). He began [[wrestling]] in the fifth grade and won several youth championships.<ref name=":0" /> In 2013, he won [[Gold medal|gold]] at the President Cup of Buryatia Republic in freestyle wrestling and placed third at the Russian national championship as a heavyweight.<ref name=":5" /> Malykhin was later disqualified for two years because he did not appear for [[Doping in sport|doping]] tests, which he claims was due to a misunderstanding.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-04-25 |title=Малыхин: готов пройти допинг-тест в любой момент |url=https://rsport.ria.ru/20190425/1553028286.html |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=РИА Новости Спорт |language=ru}}</ref> In 2016, Malykhin competed in [[Grappling|submission grappling]], winning at the championships for the Kemerovo region and the [[Siberian Federal District]] to qualify for the All-Russian championships. Malykhin was the runner-up at the All-Russian championships,<ref name=":8" /> qualifying for the UWW European championships. At the European grappling championships in July, Malykhin won gold in the 100+ kg division.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Анатолий Малыхин |url=https://24smi.org/celebrity/204898-anatolii-malykhin.html |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=24SMI |language=ru}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Анатолий Малыхин (Anatoliy Malykhin) – биография, статистика и лучшие бои российского бойца ММА |url=https://mma.express/fighters/free/anatoliy-malykhin |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=mma.express |language=RU}}</ref><ref name=":9" />

== Mixed martial arts career ==
=== Early career ===
According to Malykhin, there were no prospects for wrestlers in his native Kemerovo, despite the fact that the city had many good coaches and athletes. Malykhin was repeatedly invited to [[Moscow]], where he met coach Vladimir Osiy, who became his mentor.<ref name=":0" />

Malykhin made his professional [[mixed martial arts]] (MMA) debut in September 2016, defeating Ilya Gunenko in the first round. He would compete again 3 months later against Murad Kalimetov at Battle on the Volga Border 2016, winning the bout by submission.<ref name=":1" />

==== Amateur world championships ====
In May 2017, Malykhin competed at the Russian championship in [[Mixed martial arts#Amateur mixed martial arts|amateur MMA]], defeating Dagestani Salimgerey Rasulov. In October 2017, Malykhin competed at the [[Mixed martial arts#World Mixed Martial Arts Association|WMMAA]] amateur world championships in [[Astana|Astana, Kazakhstan]]. He fought in the heavyweight (over 93 kg/205 lb) division, defeating Spanish fighter Oswaldo Gil and Greek fighter Athanasios Barkas to qualify for the final, where he defeated Uzbek fighter Azamat Bahodurzoda by TKO to become a world champion.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />

==== Return to professional competition ====
Malykhin returned to professional MMA on November 3, 2017, against Reza Torabi. He successfully used [[ground-and-pound]] to win by TKO.<ref name=":1" />

Malykin won his next three bouts via submission in the first round against Michał Wlazło at Golden Team Championship 3, Magomedbag Agaev at [[2018 in Fight Nights Global#Fight Nights Global 91|Fight Nights Global 91]], and Jake Heun at Absolute Siberian Championship 1. Malykin next competed on April 25, 2019, as part of [[2019 in Fight Nights Global#Fight Nights Global 93: Mytyshchi Cup|Fight Nights Global 93]], against [[Alexey Kudin|Alexei Kudin]]. Despite Kudin's experience, Malykhin constantly imposed his fighting style on his opponent. In the second round, Malykhin took the bout to the ground, after which he inflicted a series of punches, leading the referee to stop the bout.<ref name=":1" />

Malykhin's last bout on the Russian scene took place on October 30, 2019. As part of the GTC 07 tournament, Malykhin faced Argentinean Lucas Elsina. In the first round, Malykhin took Elsina down and finished him with punches for a TKO stoppage.<ref name=":0" />

After his undefeated run on the Russian regional scene, Malykin signed with [[ONE Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://asianmma.com/undefeated-russian-heavyweight-anatoly-malykhin-signs-with-one-championship/|title=Anatoly Malykhin signs with ONE Championship|website=Asian MMA|date=January 8, 2020|access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref>

=== ONE Championship ===
Malykhin made his promotional debut against Alexandre Machado on February 26, 2021, and aired on March 5, 2021, at [[2021 in ONE Championship#ONE Championship: Fists Of Fury 2|ONE: First of Fury 2]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Amir Aliakbari faces Kang Ji Won at ONE: Fists of Fury Part II |url=https://asianmma.com/amir-aliakbari-faces-kang-ji-won-at-one-fists-of-fury-part-ii/ |website=Asian MMA |date=February 3, 2021 |access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout (submission to punches) in the first round, having managed to pin Machado in a crucifix and proceed to connect elbows, forcing Machado to submit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onefc.com/news/malykhin-demolishes-machado-to-remain-unbeaten/|title=Malykhin Demolishes Machado To Remain Unbeaten|website=ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts|author=Bear Frazer|date=March 5, 2021|access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref>

Malykhin faced [[Amir Aliakbari]] on September 24, 2021, at [[2021 in ONE Championship#ONE Championship: Revolution|ONE: Revolution]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 18, 2021|title=Christian Lee, Victoria Lee share card at ONE Championship: Revolution|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/08/christian-lee-victoria-lee-share-card-one-championship-revolution-fight-booking-mma|access-date=2021-08-18|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 24, 2021|title=Anatoly Malykhin knocks Amir Aliakbari out cold! {{!}} Asian MMA|url=https://asianmma.com/anatoly-malykhin-knocks-amir-aliakbari-out-cold/|access-date=2021-09-24|website=AsianMMA|language=en}}</ref>

====Interim ONE Heavyweight World Champion====
Malykhin was scheduled to face Kirill Grishenko for the interim [[ONE Heavyweight World Championship]] on January 28, 2022, at [[ONE: Only the Brave]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Anatoly Malykhin vs. Kirill Grishenko set for ONE Championship interim heavyweight title |date=December 27, 2021 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/anatoly-malykhin-vs-kirill-grishenko-one-championship-interim-heavyweight-title-arjan-bhullar-mma-fight-booking-matchup |publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref> However, Malykhin withdrew due to tested positive for [[COVID-19]] days before the event and the bout was moved to [[ONE: Bad Blood]] on February 11, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anatoly Malykhin faces Kirill Grishenko at ONE: Bad Blood|url=https://asianmma.com/anatoly-malykhin-faces-kirill-grishenko-at-one-bad-blood/|website=Asian MMA|date=January 20, 2022 |access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onefc.com/news/malykhin-knocks-out-grishenko-to-win-interim-heavyweight-world-title/|title=Malykhin Knocks Out Grishenko To Win Interim Heavyweight World Title|publisher=ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts|author=Jay Furness|date=February 12, 2022|access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref> This win earned him a $100,000 [[List of ONE bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] award.<ref name="Bad Blood">{{Cite web|date=February 11, 2022|title=Malykhin, Haggerty, Woo Earn ONE: BAD BLOOD Performance Bonuses|url=https://www.onefc.com/news/malykhin-haggerty-woo-earn-one-bad-blood-performance-bonuses/|website=ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts |access-date=2023-01-07 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Malykhin was scheduled to [[Arjan Bhullar]] for the [[ONE Heavyweight World Championship]] unification bout on September 29, 2022, at [[ONE 161]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 10, 2022 |title=Arjan Bhullar vs. Anatoly Malykhin heavyweight title unification bout set for ONE Championship 161 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/arjan-bhullar-vs-anatoly-malykhin-one-championship-161-heavyweight-title-unification-bout |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> However, Bhullar withdraw due to suffering an injury in training that required surgery and the bout was cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://asianmma.com/one-championship-announces-heavyweight-kickboxing-grand-prix/|title=ONE Championship announces heavyweight kickboxing Grand Prix|publisher=AsianMMA|date=August 29, 2022|access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://asianmma.com/arjan-bhullar-has-arm-surgery/|title=Arjan Bhullar has arm surgery!|publisher=AsianMMA|date=August 30, 2022|access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref>

====Double champion====
Malykhin faced [[Reinier de Ridder]] for the [[ONE Light Heavyweight World Championship]] on December 3, 2022, at [[ONE on Prime Video 5]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-reinier-de-ridder-defend-one-light-heavyweight-world-title-anatoly-malykhin|title=Reinier de Ridder to defend his ONE light heavyweight world title against Anatoly Malykhin at ONE on Prime Video 5|publisher=sportskeeda.com|author=Ben Imperial|date=November 2, 2022|access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the first round and earned the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/12/3/23491003/one-on-prime-video-5-results-anatoliy-malykhin-starches-reinier-de-ridder-in-first-for-second-title|title=ONE on Prime Video 5 results: Anatoliy Malykhin starches Reinier de Ridder in first for second title|website=MMA Fighting|author=Steven Marrocco|date=December 3, 2022|access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref> This win earned him his second $100,000 [[List of ONE bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night award]].<ref name="ONEFightNight5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.onefc.com/news/malykhin-marques-ruotolo-earn-performance-bonuses-at-one-on-prime-video-5/|title=Malykhin, Marques, Ruotolo Earn Performance Bonuses at ONE on Prime Video 5|publisher=ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts|author=Bear Frazer|date=December 3, 2022|access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref>

The unification bout between Malykhin and [[Arjan Bhullar]] for the [[ONE Heavyweight World Championship]] was rescheduled for March 25, 2023, at [[ONE Fight Night 8]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3205911/one-championship-anatoly-malykhin-challenging-arjan-bhullar-heavyweight-title-fight-night-8-main|title=ONE Championship: Anatoly Malykhin challenging Arjan Bhullar for heavyweight title in Fight Night 8 main event, source says|website=South China Morning Post|author=Nicolas Atkin|date=January 6, 2023|access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref> However, the bout was removed from the event due to a shift in broadcaster commitments.<ref name="Update">{{Cite web|url=https://www.onefc.com/news/one-fight-night-8-gets-new-main-event-bhullar-vs-malykhin-rescheduled/|title=ONE Fight Night 8 gets new main event, Bhullar vs. Malykhin rescheduled|website=ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts|date=2023-03-15|access-date=2023-03-15}}</ref> The bout was scheduled on July 15, 2023, at [[ONE Fight Night 12]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2023-04-10 |title=Arjan Bhullar vs. Anatoly Malykhin in ONE heavyweight title unification bout rescheduled for July 14 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/4/10/23677840/arjan-bhullar-vs-anatoly-malykhin-in-one-heavyweight-title-unification-bout-rescheduled-for-july-15 |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}}</ref> However, for unknown reasons, the bout was moved again to [[ONE Friday Fights 22]] on June 22.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frazer |first=Ben |date=2023-05-19 |title=Arjan Bhullar vs. Anatoly Malykhin Heavyweight world title unification match rescheduled for ONE Friday Fights 22 |url=https://www.onefc.com/news/arjan-bhullar-vs-anatoly-malykhin-heavyweight-world-title-unification-match-rescheduled-for-one-friday-fights-22/|website=ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts |access-date=2023-05-19 |language=en-US}}</ref> Malykhin won the fight via TKO in the third round to become the undisputed ONE Heavyweight Champion. This win also earned him a $50,000 [[List of ONE bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://asianmma.com/anatoly-malykhin-crushes-arjan-bhullar-at-one-friday-fights-22/|title=Anatoly Malykhin crushes Arjan Bhullar at ONE Friday Fights 22|website=Asian MMA|date=2023-06-23|access-date=2023-06-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/23/arjan-bhuller-anatoly-malykhin-one-friday-fights-22/|title=Anatoly Malykhin Overwhelms Arjan Bhullar to Unify Heavyweight Title at ONE Friday Fights 22|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-06-23|access-date=2023-06-23}}</ref>

==== Triple champion ====
Malykhin faced [[Reinier de Ridder]] in a rematch, this time for de Ridder's [[ONE Middleweight World Championship]] on March 1, 2024, at [[ONE 166]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-28 |title=Anatoly Malykhin to challenge Reinier de Ridder for Middleweight MMA word title in rematch at ONE 166: Qatar |url=https://www.onefc.com/news/anatoly-malykhin-to-challenge-reinier-de-ridder-for-middleweight-mma-word-title-in-rematch-at-one-166-qatar/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts |language=en-US}}</ref> Malykhin won the title by technical knockout in round three after de Ridder did not get up, becoming the first three-division champion in MMA history as well as the first to hold three championships simultaneously. The win also earned him a $50,000 [[List of ONE bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2024-03-01 |title=ONE 166: Anatoly Malykhin Becomes First Triple-Champ in MMA History |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/01/one-166-anatoly-malykhin-becomes-first-triple-champ-in-mma-history/ |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Malykhin and his wife Anita have a son, born in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CgpAmObvrdl/|title=Сынок с днём рождения ❤️ Мы с мамой тебя очень любим Львёнку 2 года 💪🏼❤️|website=Instagram|author=ANATOLIY MALYKHIN (@anmalykhin)|access-date=2023-01-07}}</ref>

== Championships and accomplishments ==

=== Freestyle wrestling ===
* '''Russian Wrestling Federation'''
** 2013 Russian Championship - [[Image:Med 3.png|Bronze]] 3rd place, 120 kg<ref name=":5" />
** 2013 President Cup of Buryatia Republic - [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] 1st place, 120 kg<ref name=":5" />

=== Mixed martial arts (amateur) ===
* '''World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA)'''
** 2017 World Championship - [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] 1st place, heavyweight (over 93 kg / 205 lbs)<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":7" />

=== Mixed martial arts (professional) ===
*'''[[ONE Championship]]'''
**[[ONE Heavyweight World Championship]] (One time; current)
**[[ONE Light Heavyweight World Championship]] (One time; current)
**[[ONE Middleweight World Championship]] (One time, current)
**Interim [[ONE Heavyweight World Championship]] (One time)
**[[List of ONE bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (Four times) {{small|vs. Kirill Grishenko, [[Reinier de Ridder]] (x2), [[Arjan Bhullar]]}}<ref name="Bad Blood" /><ref name="ONEFightNight5" /><ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2024-03-01 |title=ONE 166: Anatoly Malykhin Becomes First Triple-Champ in MMA History |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/01/one-166-anatoly-malykhin-becomes-first-triple-champ-in-mma-history/ |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
**2022 MMA Athlete of the Year<ref>{{Cite web |author=Dan Meehan |date=December 27, 2022 |title=Anatoly Malykhin Wins ONE's 2022 MMA Athlete Of The Year Award |url=https://www.onefc.com/mma/anatoly-malykhin-wins-ones-2022-mma-athlete-of-the-year-award/ |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=ONE Championship}}</ref>
**Fifth [[Double champions in MMA|double champion]] in ONE history
**First three-division champion in MMA history<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2024-03-01 |title=ONE 166 video: Anatoly Malykhin stops Reinier de Ridder to become three-division champion |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/3/1/24087677/one-166-video-anatoly-malykhin-stops-reinier-de-ridder-three-division-champion |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":11">{{Cite magazine |last=Beaupré |first=Drew |date=2024-03-01 |title=ONE Championship News: Anatoly Malykhin Crowned First-Ever Triple-Champ at ONE 166 |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mma/one/one-championship-results-anatoly-malykhin-makes-history-as-triple-champ |access-date=2024-03-01 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12" />
***First simultaneous triple champion in MMA history
**Highest finishing rate among ONE champions (100%)
** Most championships won (4)
** Longest active finishing streak (6)

=== Submission grappling ===
* '''All-Russian Federation of Grappling'''
** 2016 Russian Championship - [[Image:Med 2.png|Silver]] 2nd place, +100 kg<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=Чемпионат России 2016 по спортивной борьбе грэпплинг |url=https://secretary-sport.ru/images/Itogprotocol/2016/1-ChR-No.pdf |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Secretariat Grappling |language=Russian}}</ref>
* '''[[United World Wrestling]]'''
** 2016 European Championship - [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] 1st place, +100 kg<ref>{{Cite web |last=Loper |first=Jared |date=2016-08-01 |title=European Grappling Championships |url=https://jiujitsutimes.com/european-grappling-championships/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Sensō Jiu Jitsu}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=EUROPEAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP |url=https://secretary-sport.ru/images/Itogprotocol/2016/1-ChE-No.pdf |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Secretariat Grappling}}</ref>

== Mixed martial arts record ==
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|align=center|14–0
|[[Reinier de Ridder]]
|TKO (retirement)
|[[ONE 166]]
|{{dts|2024|March|1}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:16
|[[Lusail]], Qatar
|{{small|Middleweight (205 lb) debut. Won the [[ONE Middleweight Championship (205 lb)]]. Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 13–0
|[[Arjan Bhullar]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[ONE Friday Fights 22]]
|{{dts|2023|June|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:42
|[[Bangkok]], Thailand
|{{small|Won and unified the [[ONE Heavyweight Championship]]. Performance of the Night.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 12–0
|[[Reinier de Ridder]]
|KO (punches)
|[[ONE on Prime Video 5]]
|{{dts|2022|December|3|format=mdy}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:35
|[[Pasay]], Philippines
|{{small|Light Heavyweight (225 lb) debut. Won the [[ONE Light Heavyweight Championship (225 lb)]]. Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 11–0
|Kirill Grishenko
|KO (punch)
|[[ONE: Bad Blood]]
|{{dts|2022|February|11|format=mdy}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:42
|[[Kallang]], Singapore
|{{small|Won the interim [[ONE Heavyweight Championship]]. Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 10–0
|[[Amir Aliakbari]]
|KO (punches)
|[[2021 in ONE Championship#ONE Championship: Revolution|ONE: Revolution]]
|{{dts|2021|September|24|format=mdy}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:57
|[[Kallang]], Singapore
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–0
|Alexandre Machado
|TKO (submission to punches)
|[[2021 in ONE Championship#ONE Championship: Fists Of Fury 2|ONE: Fists of Fury 2]]
|{{dts|2021|March|5|format=mdy}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:28
|[[Kallang]], Singapore
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 8–0
|Lucas Alsina
|TKO (punches)
|Golden Team Championship 7
|{{dts|2019|October|30|format=mdy}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:34
|[[Moscow]], Russia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 7–0
|[[Alexei Kudin]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[2019 in Fight Nights Global#Fight Nights Global 93: Mytyshchi Cup|Fight Nights Global 93: Mytyshchi Cup]]
|{{dts|2019|April|25|format=mdy}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:32
|[[Mytishchi]], Russia
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 6–0
|Jake Heun
|Submission (keylock)
|Absolute Siberian Championship 1
|{{dts|2019|March|4|format=mdy}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:45
|[[Kemerovo]], Russia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 5–0
|Magomedbag Agaev
|Submission (keylock)
|[[2018 in Fight Nights Global#Fight Nights Global 91|Fight Nights Global 91]]
|{{dts|2018|December|27|format=mdy}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:22
|[[Moscow]], Russia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 4–0
|Michał Wlazło
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Golden Team Championship 3
|{{dts|2018|March|10|format=mdy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:35
|[[Lyubertsy]], Russia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 3–0
|Reza Torabi
|TKO (punches)
|Golden Team Championship 1
|{{dts|2017|November|3|format=mdy}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:26
|[[Moscow]], Russia
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 2–0
|Murad Kalimetov
|Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|Battle on the Volga Border 2016
|{{dts|2016|December|17|format=mdy}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:10
|[[Balakovo]], Russia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 1–0
|Ilya Gunenko
|TKO (punches)
|SK Pro: Grandprix MMA Quarterfinals
|{{dts|2016|September|17|format=mdy}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:21
|[[Tomsk]], Russia
|
{{end}}<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Anatoliy Malykhin |url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Anatoliy-Malykhin-256721 |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref>
{{MMA amateur record box|wins=4|ko-wins=2|sub-wins=2}}{{MMA record start}}
|-

|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center|4–0
| Azamat Bahodurzoda
| TKO (punches)
| rowspan=3| WMMAA - 5th World MMA Championships 2017
| {{dts|2017|October|7}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:11
| rowspan=3| [[Astana]], Kazakhstan
| {{small|Won the 2017 WMMAA Heavyweight World Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Athanasios Barkas
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| rowspan=2| {{dts|2017|October|6}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:03
| rowspan=2| {{small|2017 WMMAA World Championship heavyweight selection.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Oswaldo Gil
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:35
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center|1–0
| Salimgerey Rasulov
| TKO
| Russian MMA Union - Championship Final
| {{dts|2017|May|11}}
| align=center|2
| align=center|4:50
| [[Rostov-on-Don]], Russia
|
|-
{{end}}
<ref name=":2" />

== See also ==
* [[List of current ONE fighters]]
* [[List of undefeated mixed martial artists]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.onefc.com/athletes/anatoly-malykhin Anatoly Malykhin] at [[ONE Championship]]

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Legacy Fighting Alliance

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73.189.4.13: /* Championship History */ fixed Women's Flyweight table, men's bantamweight, remove Moerno's first name from title vacate.

{{short description|American mixed martial arts promotion}}
{{Infobox sports league
| title = Legacy Fighting Alliance
| logo = Lfa-logo-color.png
| current_season = 2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance
|founder= [[Ed Soares]]
| headquarters = [[Houston, Texas]]
| sport = [[Mixed martial arts]] [[promoter (entertainment)|promotion]]
| owner = Private
| website = http://www.lfa.com
| country = [[United States]]
| founded = {{start date and age|df=yes|2016||}}
}}

The '''Legacy Fighting Alliance''' ('''LFA''') is an American [[mixed martial arts]] (MMA) [[promoter (entertainment)|promotion company]] based in [[Houston]], [[Texas]]. It was created as a result of the Legacy Fighting Championship and Resurrection Fighting Alliance merger in 2016.

==History==
===Resurrection Fighting Alliance===
On October 11, 2012, officials for the Pompano Beach, Florida based MMA promotion '''[[Titan Fighting Championships]]''' (Titan FC) were acquired by the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA), along with certain fighter contracts, as well as the organization's television deal with what is now AXS TV.<ref name="Titan merges with RFA">{{cite web | url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Resurrection-Fighting-Alliance-Acquires-Titan-FC-Nets-Fighter-Contracts-AXS-TV-Deal-46453| title=Resurrection Fighting Alliance Acquires Titan FC, Nets Fighter Contracts, AXS TV Deal|publisher=Sherdog.com| access-date=September 16, 2014| last=Whitman| first=Mike}}</ref> The goal was to combine the talent of both organizations under one umbrella, the RFA. Titan FC owner and president Joe Kelly was brought in as the vice president of the newly merged company; and seasoned MMA manager and [[Black House (MMA)|Black House]] gym owner, [[Ed Soares]], acted as president.<ref name="RFA's new officials">{{cite web | url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/10/23/3541024/mma-titan-fighting-championship-rfa-ed-soares| title=Ed Soares: Titan Fighting Championship merger with Resurrection Fighting Alliance 'pretty much a done deal'| publisher=MMAmania.com| access-date=September 16, 2014| last=Haggerty| first=Kevin}}</ref> Original Titan founder Joe Kelly bought back the organization (Titan FC) in 2013 and produced two more shows on his own: ''Titan FC 25: Lashley vs. Asplund'' in June, and ''Titan FC 26: Hallman vs. Hornbuckle'' in August, both of which were aired live on AXS TV.<ref name="mmafighting1">{{cite web | url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/1/8/5289178/titan-fighting-championship-begins-anew-with-event-headlined-by-ricci |title=Titan Fighting Championship begins anew with event headlined by Ricci vs. Gurgel on CBS Sports Network |publisher=MMA Fighting |access-date=2014-04-22}}</ref>

On November 2, 2012, RFA had its first show aired on AXS TV with ''Resurrection Fighting Alliance 4: Griffin vs. Escudero''.<ref>{{cite web | last=Staff |first=MMAjunkie |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/10/resurrection-fighting-alliance-acquires-titan-fighting-championship-axs-tv-deal |title=Resurrection Fighting Alliance acquires Titan Fighting Championship, AXS TV deal |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |access-date=2012-10-13}}</ref>

====Events====
{| class="wikitable"
! Title
! Date
! Location
! Venue
! Main Event
! Championship
|-
| RFA 46: Jordan Johnson vs. Tucker
|December 9, 2016
|[[Branson, Missouri]]
| Branson Convention Center
| [[Jordan Johnson (fighter)|Jordan Johnson]] vs. Lemarcus Tucker
| Light Heavyweight
|-
| RFA 45: Meerschaert vs. Waldon
| October 28, 2016
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
| Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
| [[Gerald Meerschaert]] vs. Chase Waldon Raoni Barcelos (c) vs. Dan Moret ||Vacant Middleweight Featherweight
|-
| RFA 44: Moises vs. Freeman
| September 30, 2016
| [[St. Charles, Missouri]]
| [[St. Charles Convention Center]]
| Thiago Moises (c) vs. Zach Freeman
| Lightweight
|-
| RFA 43: Camozzi vs. Barnes
| September 9, 2016
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
| [[1stBank Center]]
| Brian Camozzi vs. Nick Barnes
| Vacant Welterweight
|-
| RFA 42: Giagos vs. Juusola
| August 19, 2016
| [[Visalia, California]]
| [[Visalia Convention Center]]
| [[Christos Giagos]] vs. Arthur Estrázulas
| Non-Title Lightweight
|-
| RFA 41: Clark vs. Giles
| July 29, 2016
| [[San Antonio, Texas]]
| Cowboys Dancehall
| Trevin Giles vs. Josh Clark
| Non-Title Middleweight
|-
| RFA 40: Sklavos vs. Camus
| July 15, 2016
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
| Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
| [[Chico Camus]] vs. Czar Sklavos
| Non-Title Flyweight
|-
| RFA 39: Barcelos vs. Moffett
| June 17, 2016
| [[Hammond, Indiana]]
| [[Hammond Civic Center]]
| [[Raoni Barcelos]] (c) vs. Bobby Moffett
| Featherweight
|-
| RFA 38: Moisés vs. Emmers
| June 3, 2016
| [[Costa Mesa, California]]
| [[OC Fair & Event Center]]
| Thiago Moisés (c) vs. Jamall Emmers
| Lightweight
|-
| RFA 37: Viana vs. Clark
| April 15, 2016
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Devin Clark (fighter)|Devin Clark]] vs. Rafael Viana [[Leandro Higo]] vs. Joey Miolla
| Light Heavyweight Bantamweight
|-
| RFA 36: Brown vs. Camus
| March 4, 2016
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
| Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
| [[Chico Camus]] vs. Matt Brown
| Non Title Flyweight
|-
| RFA 35: Moisés vs. Castillo
| February 19, 2016
| [[Orem, Utah]]
| [[UCCU Center]]
| Thiago Moisés vs. David Castillo
| Lightweight
|-
| RFA 34: Veličković vs. Smith
| January 15, 2016
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
| [[1stBank Center]]
| [[Bojan Veličković]] vs. Benjamin Smith || Welterweight
|-
| RFA 33: Townsend vs. Chavez
| December 11, 2015
| [[Costa Mesa, California]]
| [[OC Fair & Event Center]]
| [[Ernest Chavez (fighter)|Ernest Chavez]] vs. Adam Townsend
| Non Title Lightweight
|-
| RFA 32: Blumer vs. Higo
| November 6, 2015
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
| Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
| [[Leandro Higo]] vs. Melvin Blumer
| Non Title Bantamweight
|-
| RFA 31: Smith vs. Marunde
| October 9, 2015
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
| Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
| Gilbert Smith vs. [[Bristol Marunde]] [[Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger]] vs. [[Zoila Frausto Gurgel|Zoila Frausto]]
| Welterweight Women's Strawweight
|-
| RFA 30: Smith vs. Jardine
| September 18, 2015
| [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]
| [[Pinnacle Bank Arena]]
| [[Anthony Smith (mixed martial artist)|Anthony Smith]] vs. Brock Jardine
| Non Title Middleweight
|-
| RFA 29: USA vs. Brazil || August 21, 2015
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| Raoni Barcelos vs. Ricky Musgrave
| Featherweight
|-
| RFA 28: Sanchez vs. Poppie
| August 7, 2015
| [[St. Louis, Missouri]]
| [[Chase Park Plaza]]
| [[Andrew Sanchez]] vs. John Poppie
| Middleweight
|-
| RFA 27: Murphy vs. Brock
|July 3, 2015
|[[Boise, Idaho]]
|[[CenturyLink Arena]]
| Jesse Brock vs. Joe Murphy
| Non Title Bantamweight
|-
| RFA 26: Smith vs. Smith
| June 5, 2015
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
| [[1stBank Center]]
| Gilbert Smith vs. Benjamin Smith
| Welterweight
|-
|RFA vs. Legacy 1: Pantoja vs. Page
|May 8, 2015
|[[Robinsonville, Mississippi]]
|[[Horseshoe Tunica]]
|[[Alexandre Pantoja]] (c) vs. [[Damacio Page]] LFC (c) [[Luke Sanders]] (c) vs. Terrion Ware
|Flyweight Bantamweight
|-
|RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer
| April 10, 2015
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Justin Lawrence]] (c) vs. Sam Toomer Francisco France vs. Gabriel Checco
| Featherweight Middleweight
|-
|RFA 24: Smith vs. Romero
|March 6, 2015
|[[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel
|Benjamin Smith vs. Indalecio Romero
|Welterweight
|-
|RFA 23: Murphy vs. Ware
|February 6, 2015
| [[Costa Mesa, California]]
| [[OC Fair & Event Center]]
| Terrion Ware vs. Joe Murphy
| Bantamweight Contender
|-
|RFA 22: Smith vs. Njokuani
| January 9, 2015
| [[Colorado Springs, Colorado]]
| [[Broadmoor World Arena]]
| Chidi Njokuani vs. Gilbert Smith
|Welterweight *Njokuani missed weight (title remained vacant).
|-
|RFA 21: Juusola vs. Baghdad
| December 5, 2014
| [[Costa Mesa, California]]
| [[OC Fair & Event Center]]
| [[Mehdi Baghdad]] vs. Zach Juusola
| Lightweight
|-
|RFA 20: Sanders vs. Mercado
| November 7, 2014
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
| [[1stBank Center]]
| [[Luke Sanders]] vs. Jarred Mercado
| Bantamweight
|-
|RFA 19: Collier vs. Checco
| October 10, 2014
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
| Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel
| [[Jake Collier]] vs. Gabriel Checco
| Middleweight
|-
|RFA 18: Manzanares vs. Pantoja
| September 12, 2014
| [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]]
| [[Albuquerque Convention Center]]
| [[Alexandre Pantoja]] vs. Matt Manzanares (c)
| Flyweight
|-
|RFA 17: Cochrane vs. Giagos
| August 22, 2014
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Christos Giagos]] vs. [[Dakota Cochrane]] [[Justin Lawrence]] vs. Mark Dickman
| Lightweight Featherweight
|-
|RFA 16: Copeland vs. Jorgensen
| July 25, 2014
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
| [[1stBank Center]]
| Josh Copeland vs. Jan Jorgensen
| Heavyweight
|-
|RFA 15: Casey vs. Sanchez
| June 6, 2014
| [[Culver City, California]]
| Culver City Auditorium
| [[Kevin Casey (fighter)|Kevin Casey]] vs. [[Andrew Sanchez]]
| Middleweight
|-
|RFA 14: Manzanares vs. Maranhão
| April 11, 2014
| [[Cheyenne, Wyoming]]
| [[Cheyenne Ice and Events Center]]
| Matt Manzanares vs. Junior Maranhao
| Flyweight
|-
|RFA 13: Cochrane vs. Escudero
| March 7, 2014
| [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]
| [[Pershing Center]]
| [[Dakota Cochrane]] vs. [[Efrain Escudero]]
| Lightweight Contender
|-
|RFA 12: Ortega vs. Koch
| January 24, 2014
| [[Los Angeles, California]]
| [[Shrine Auditorium]]
| [[Brian Ortega]] vs. Keoni Koch [[Pedro Munhoz]] (c) vs. [[Billy Daniels]]
| Featherweight Bantamweight
|-
|RFA 11: Manzanares vs. Makovsky
| November 22, 2013
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
| [[1stBank Center]]
| [[Zach Makovsky]] vs. Matt Manzanares
| Flyweight
|-
|RFA 10: Rhodes vs. Jouban
| October 25, 2013
| [[Des Moines, Iowa]]
| [[Hy-Vee Hall]]
| [[Mike Rhodes (fighter)|Mike Rhodes]] vs. [[Alan Jouban]]
| Welterweight
|-
|RFA 9: Munhoz vs. Curran
| August 16, 2013
| [[Carson, California]]
| [[StubHub Center]]
| [[Pedro Munhoz]] vs. [[Jeff Curran]]
| Bantamweight
|-
|RFA 8: Pettis vs. Pegg
| June 21, 2013
| [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]]
| [[The Rave/Eagles Club]]
| [[Sergio Pettis]] vs. Dillard Pegg [[Lance Palmer]] vs. [[Jared Downing]] (c)
| Flyweight Featherweight
|-
|RFA 7: Thatch vs. Rhodes
| March 22, 2013
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
| [[1stBank Center]]
| [[Brandon Thatch]] vs. [[Mike Rhodes (fighter)|Mike Rhodes]]
|
|-
|RFA 6: Krause vs. Imada 2
| January 18, 2013
| [[Kansas City, Missouri]]
| [[Kansas City Scottish Rite Temple]]
|[[James Krause (fighter)|James Krause]] vs. [[Toby Imada]]
|
|-
|RFA 5: Downing vs. Rinaldi
| November 30, 2012
| [[Kearney, Nebraska]]
| [[Viaero Center]]
| [[Jared Downing]] vs. [[Jordan Rinaldi]]
| Featherweight
|-
|RFA 4: Griffin vs. Escudero
| November 2, 2012
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
| [[Texas Station]]
| [[Tyson Griffin]] vs. [[Efrain Escudero]]
|
|-
|RFA 3: Stevenson vs. Cochrane
| June 30, 2012
| [[Kearney, Nebraska]]
| [[Viaero Center]]
| [[Dakota Cochrane]] vs. [[Joe Stevenson]]
|
|-
|RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander
| March 30, 2012
| [[Kearney, Nebraska]]
| [[Viaero Center]]
| [[Gilbert Yvel]] vs. [[Houston Alexander]]
|
|-
|RFA 1: Pulver vs. Elliott
| December 16, 2011
| [[Kearney, Nebraska]]
| [[Viaero Center]]
| [[Tim Elliott]] vs. [[Jens Pulver]]
|
|}

===Legacy Fighting Championship===
The Legacy Fighting Championship (Legacy FC) was an American [[mixed martial arts]] promotion based in [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]. The promotion has held events in: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Allen,<ref>{{cite web | last=Welch |first=Matt |url=http://www.onlinestream247.com/ufclive/ |title=Legac FC MMA returns to Allen in February — Star Local: Sports |publisher=Starlocalmedia.com |date=2015-01-27 |access-date=2015-03-30}}</ref> Tulsa, and Duluth. Notable fighters that have fought for LFC include [[Carlos Diego Ferreira]], [[Leonard Garcia]], [[Jonathan Brookins]], [[Daniel Pineda (fighter)|Daniel Pineda]], [[Anthony Njokuani]], [[Paul Buentello]], [[James McSweeney]], [[Jay Hieron]], [[Evangelista Santos]], [[Ray Borg]], [[Tim Means]], [[Henry Briones]], [[Thomas Almeida]], [[Derrick Lewis (fighter)|Derrick Lewis]], [[Sage Northcutt]], [[Holly Holm]] and [[Valentina Shevchenko]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Wyman | first=Patrick |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdogs-Top-10-Regional-MMA-Promotions-84369 |title=Sherdog’s Top 10: Regional MMA Promotions — No. 10 |publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=2015-04-10}}</ref> Its live events and competitions have been broadcast on AXS TV in the United States and [[Esporte Interativo]] in Brazil.

On July 22, 2011, Legacy FC had its first show aired on HDNet with ''Legacy Fighting Championship 7: Dollar vs. Prater''. The organization agreed to a second extension to take them through 2016 with newly branded AXS TV.<ref>{{cite web | last=Calimbas |first=Mike |url=http://www.txmma.com/legacy-fighting-championship-added-to-hdnet-fights-programming-schedule/ |title=Legacy Fighting Championship Added to HDNet Fights Programming Schedule | TXMMA - Texas Mixed Martial Arts |publisher=TXMMA.com |access-date=2015-03-30}}</ref>

====Events====
{| class="sortable wikitable succession-box" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="font-size:90%"
! scope="col" | #
! scope="col" | Event Title
! scope="col" | Date
! scope="col" | Location
|-
| align=center| 68
| Legacy Amateur Series: Black Tie Brawl 3
| {{dts|2016|December|8}}
| [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 67
| Legacy Fighting Championship 63
| {{dts|2016|December|2}}
| [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 66
| Legacy Fighting Championship 62
| {{dts|2016|November|11}}
| [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 65
| Legacy Fighting Championship 61
| {{dts|2016|October|14}}
| [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 64
| Legacy Fighting Championship 60
| {{dts|2016|October|07}}
| [[Hinckley, Minnesota]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 63
| Legacy Fighting Championship 59
| {{dts|2016|September|16}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 62
| Legacy Fighting Championship 58
| {{dts|2016|July|22}}
| [[Lake Charles, Louisiana]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 61
| Legacy Fighting Championship 57 [http://www.axs.tv/sports/aguilar-and-kelley-fight-for-the-featherweight-title-at-legacy-57/]
| {{dts|2016|July|1}}
| [[Bossier City, Louisiana]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 60
| Legacy Fighting Championship 56
| {{dts|2016|June|24}}
| [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 59
| Legacy Fighting Championship 55
| {{dts|2016|May|13}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 58
| Legacy Fighting Championship 54
| {{dts|2016|April|22}}
| [[Catoosa, Oklahoma]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 57
| Legacy Fighting Championship 53
| {{dts|2016|April|8}}
| [[Atlanta, Georgia]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 56
| Legacy Fighting Championship 52<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/38132-legacy-fc-52-page-vs-schnell|title=LFC 52 - Legacy Fighting Championship 52|publisher=tapology.com |access-date=2016-02-06}}</ref>
| {{dts|2016|March|25}}
| [[Lake Charles, Louisiana]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 55
| Legacy Fighting Championship 51<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/LFC-51-Legacy-Fighting-Championship-51-49391|title=LFC 51 - Legacy Fighting Championship 51|publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=2015-12-15}}</ref>
| {{dts|2016|February|5}}
| [[Hinckley, Minnesota]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 54
| Legacy Fighting Championship 50<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/LFC-50-Legacy-Fighting-Championship-50-49197|title=LFC 50 - Legacy Fighting Championship 50|publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=2015-12-15}}</ref>
| {{dts|2016|January|22}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 53
| Legacy Fighting Championship 49
| {{dts|2015|December|4}}
| [[Shreveport, Louisiana]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 52
| Legacy Fighting Championship 48
| {{dts|2015|November|13}}
| [[Lake Charles, Louisiana]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 51
| Legacy Fighting Championship 47
| {{dts|2015|October|16}}
| [[Atlanta, Georgia]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 50
| Legacy Fighting Championship 46
| {{dts|2015|October|2}}
| [[Allen, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 49
| Legacy Fighting Championship 45
| {{dts|2015|September|11}}
| [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 48
| Legacy Fighting Championship 44
| {{dts|2015|August|28}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 47
| Legacy Kickboxing 3
| {{dts|2015|July|24}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 46
| Legacy Fighting Championship 43
| {{dts|2015|July|17}}
| [[Hinckley, Minnesota]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 45
| Legacy Fighting Championship 42
| {{dts|2015|June|26}}
| [[Lake Charles, Louisiana]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 44
| Legacy Kickboxing 2
| {{dts|2015|May|29}}
| [[Bossier City, Louisiana]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 43
| AXS TV Fights: Legacy vs. RFA Superfight<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/AXS-TV-Fights-RFA-vs-Legacy-Superfight-44899 |title=AXS TV Fights - RFA vs. Legacy Superfight |publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=2015-04-10}}</ref>
| {{dts|2015|May|8}}
| [[Robinsonville, Mississippi]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 42
| Legacy Fighting Championship 41
| {{dts|2015|April|3}}
| [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 41
| Legacy Fighting Championship 40
| {{dts|2015|March|20}}
| [[Duluth, Georgia]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 40
| Legacy Fighting Championship 39
| {{dts|2015|February|27}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 39
| Legacy Fighting Championship 38
| {{dts|2015|February|13}}
| [[Allen, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 38
| Legacy Kickboxing 1
| {{dts|2015|January|16}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 37
| Legacy Fighting Championship 37
| {{dts|2014|November|14}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 36
| Legacy Fighting Championship 36
| {{dts|2014|October|17}}
| [[Allen, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 35
| Legacy Fighting Championship 35
| {{dts|2014|September|26}}
| [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 34
| Legacy Fighting Championship 34
| {{dts|2014|August|29}}
| [[Tunica, Mississippi]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 33
| Legacy Fighting Championship 33
| {{dts|2014|July|18}}
| [[Allen, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 32
| Legacy Fighting Championship 32
| {{dts|2014|June|20}}
| [[Bossier City, Louisiana]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 31
| Legacy Fighting Championship 31
| {{dts|2014|June|13}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 30
| Legacy Fighting Championship 30
| {{dts|2014|April|4}}
| [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 29
| Legacy Fighting Championship 29
| {{dts|2014|March|21}}
| [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 28
| Legacy Fighting Championship 28
| {{dts|2014|February|21}}
| [[Arlington, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 27
| Legacy Fighting Championship 27
| {{dts|2014|January|31}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 26
| Legacy Fighting Championship 26
| {{dts|2013|December|6}}
| [[San Antonio, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 25
| Legacy Fighting Championship 25
| {{dts|2013|November|15}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 24
| Legacy Fighting Championship 24
| {{dts|2013|October|11}}
| [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 23
| Legacy Fighting Championship 23
| {{dts|2013|September|13}}
| [[San Antonio, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 22
| Legacy Fighting Championship 22
| {{dts|2013|August|23}}
| [[Lubbock, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 21
| Legacy Fighting Championship 21
| {{dts|2013|July|19}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 20
| Legacy Fighting Championship 20
| {{dts|2013|May|31}}
| [[Corpus Christi, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 19
| Legacy Fighting Championship 19
| {{dts|2013|April|12}}
| [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 18
| Legacy Fighting Championship 18
| {{dts|2013|March|1}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 17
| Legacy Fighting Championship 17
| {{dts|2013|February|1}}
| [[San Antonio, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 16
| Legacy Fighting Championship 16
| {{dts|2012|December|14}}
| [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 15
| Legacy Fighting Championship 15
| {{dts|2012|November|16}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 14
| Legacy Fighting Championship 14
| {{dts|2012|September|14}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 13
| Legacy Fighting Championship 13
| {{dts|2012|August|17}}
| [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 12
| Legacy Fighting Championship 12
| {{dts|2012|July|13}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 11
| Legacy Fighting Championship 11
| {{dts|2012|May|11}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 10
| Legacy Fighting Championship 10
| {{dts|2012|February|24}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 9
| Legacy Fighting Championship 9
| {{dts|2011|December|16}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 8
| Legacy Fighting Championship 8
| {{dts|2011|September|16}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 7
| Legacy Fighting Championship 7
| {{dts|2011|July|22}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 6
| Legacy Fighting Championship 6
| {{dts|2011|April|9}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 5
| Legacy Fighting Championship 5
| {{dts|2011|January|29}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 4
| Legacy Promotions 4
| {{dts|2010|November|5}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 3
| Legacy Promotions 3
| {{dts|2010|July|31}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 2
| Legacy Promotions 2
| {{dts|2010|March|20}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|-
| align=center| 1
| Legacy Promotions 1
| {{dts|2009|November|17}}
| [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]
|}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/organizations/Legacy-Fighting-Championship-Texas-2602 |title=Legacy Fighting Championship (Texas) Fights, Fight Cards, Videos, Pictures, Events and more |publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref>

==Events==
===Scheduled events===
{| class="sortable wikitable succession-box" style="font-size:90%"
! scope="col" | #
! scope="col" | Event
! scope="col" | Date
! scope="col" | Venue
! scope="col" | Location
|-
| align=center|186
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 185: Gennrich vs. Lewis|Legacy Fighting Alliance 185: Gennrich vs. Lewis]]
| {{dts|2024|June|7}}
| [[Horseshoe Hammond]]
| [[Hammond, Indiana]]
|-
|}

===Past events===
{| class="sortable wikitable succession-box" style="font-size:90%"
! scope="col" | #
! scope="col" | Event
! scope="col" | Date
! scope="col" | Venue
! scope="col" | Location
|-
| align=center|185
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 184: Diaz vs. Lewis|Legacy Fighting Alliance 184: Diaz vs. Lewis]]
| {{dts|2024|May|17}}
| Commerce Casino & Hotel
| [[Commerce, California]]
|-
| align=center|184
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 183: Cantanhede vs. Guimarães|Legacy Fighting Alliance 183: Cantanhede vs. Guimarães]]
| {{dts|2024|May|3}}
| Complexo Ribalta
| [[Rio de Janeiro]], Brazil
|-
| align=center|183
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 182: McKee vs. Hernandez|Legacy Fighting Alliance 182: McKee vs. Hernandez]]
| {{dts|2024|April|26}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
| align=center|182
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 181: Siqueira vs. Hernandez|Legacy Fighting Alliance 181: Siqueira vs. Hernandez]]
| {{dts|2024|April|5}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
| align=center|181
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 180: Lawrence vs. Ward|Legacy Fighting Alliance 180: Lawrence vs. Ward]]
| {{dts|2024|March|29}}
| [[Broadbent Arena]]
| [[Louisville, Kentucky]]
|-
| align=center|180
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 179: Neto vs Antunes|Legacy Fighting Alliance 179: Neto vs Antunes]]
| {{dts|2024|March|23}}
| Parque Olimpico
| [[Rio de Janeiro, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|179
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 178: Satybaldiev vs. Assis|Legacy Fighting Alliance 178: Satybaldiev vs. Assis]]
| {{dts|2024|March|8}}
| [[Kaiser Permanente Arena]]
| [[Santa Cruz, California]],
|-
| align=center|178
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 177: Smyth vs. Magomedov|Legacy Fighting Alliance 177: Smyth vs. Magomedov]]
| {{dts|2024|February|23}}
| [[Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel]]
| [[Niagara Falls, New York]]
|-
| align=center|177
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 176: Johns vs. Walker|Legacy Fighting Alliance 176: Johns vs. Walker]]
| {{dts|2024|February|9}}
| [[Arizona Financial Theatre]]
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
| align=center|176
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 175: Lopes vs. Brigagão|Legacy Fighting Alliance 175: Lopes vs. Brigagão]]
| {{dts|2024|January|27}}
| Ginásio do Polvilho
| [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|175
| [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 174: Jones vs. Gennrich|Legacy Fighting Alliance 174: Jones vs. Gennrich]]
| {{dts|2024|January|12}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
| align=center|174
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 173: Fernando vs. Bekoev|Legacy Fighting Alliance 173: Fernando vs. Bekoev]]
| {{dts|2023|December|15}}
| [[Palms Casino Resort|Pearl Theater of Palms Casino Resort]]
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|-
| align=center|173
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 172: Davis vs. Chapolin|Legacy Fighting Alliance 172: Davis vs. Chapolin]]
| {{dts|2023|November|17}}
| [[Arizona Financial Theatre]]
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
| align=center|172
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 171: Neves vs. Cunha|Legacy Fighting Alliance 171: Neves vs. Cunha]]
| {{dts|2023|November|3}}
| Ginásio do Polvilho
| [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|171
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 170: Talundžić vs. Frunză|Legacy Fighting Alliance 170: Talundžić vs. Frunză]]
| {{dts|2023|October|27}}
| Dobson Arena
| [[Vail, Colorado]]
|-
| align=center|170
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 169: Ward vs. Walker|Legacy Fighting Alliance 169: Ward vs. Walker]]
| {{dts|2023|October|6}}
| [[The Factory in Deep Ellum]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|-
| align=center|169
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 168: McKee vs. McPadden|Legacy Fighting Alliance 168: McKee vs. McPadden]]
| {{dts|2023|September|22}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
| align=center|168
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 167: Piersma vs. Smyth|Legacy Fighting Alliance 167: Piersma vs. Smyth]]
| {{dts|2023|September|15}}
| [[Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel]]
| [[Niagara Falls, New York]]
|-
| align=center|167
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 166: Neto vs. Conrado|Legacy Fighting Alliance 166: Neto vs. Conrado]]
| {{dts|2023|September|2}}
| Ginásio do Polvilho
| [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|166
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 165: Compton vs. Valente|Legacy Fighting Alliance 165: Compton vs. Valente]]
| {{dts|2023|August|18}}
| [[Kaiser Permanente Arena]]
| [[Santa Cruz, California]]
|-
| align=center|165
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 164: Mazo vs. Lavado|Legacy Fighting Alliance 164: Mazo vs. Lavado]]
| {{dts|2023|August|4}}
| [[Southwest University Park]]
| [[El Paso, Texas]]
|-
| align=center|164
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 163: Johns vs. Garcia|Legacy Fighting Alliance 163: Johns vs. Garcia]]
| {{dts|2023|July|21}}
| [[Bell County Expo Center]]
| [[Belton, Texas]]
|-
| align=center|163
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 162: Conceição vs. Lopes|Legacy Fighting Alliance 162: Conceição vs. Lopes]]
| {{dts|2023|July|7}}
| Ginásio do Polvilho
| [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|162
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 161: Davis vs. Siqueira|Legacy Fighting Alliance 161: Davis vs. Siqueira]]
| {{dts|2023|June|23}}
| Commerce Casino & Hotel
| [[Commerce, California]]
|-
| align=center|161
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 160: Sweeney vs. Begosso|Legacy Fighting Alliance 160: Sweeney vs. Begosso]]
| {{dts|2023|June|16}}
| [[Owensboro Sportscenter]]
| [[Owensboro, Kentucky]]
|-
| align=center|160
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 159: Bellato vs. dos Santos|Legacy Fighting Alliance 159: Bellato vs. dos Santos]]
| {{dts|2023|May|27}}
| CIDE Casa Branca Sports Complex
| [[Caraguatatuba, São Paulo|Caraguatatuba, São Paulo, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|159
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 158: Lebosnoyani vs. Jones|Legacy Fighting Alliance 158: Lebosnoyani vs. Jones]]
| {{dts|2023|May|19}}
| Gila River Resorts & Casinos
| [[Chandler, Arizona]]
|-
| align=center|158
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 157: Croden vs. Cavalcanti|Legacy Fighting Alliance 157: Croden vs. Cavalcanti]]
| {{dts|2023|April|21}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
| align=center|157
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 156: Fuller vs. Waters|Legacy Fighting Alliance 156: Fuller vs. Waters]]
| {{dts|2023|April|14}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
| align=center|156
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 155: do Nascimento vs. Hodge|Legacy Fighting Alliance 155: do Nascimento vs. Hodge]]
| {{dts|2023|March|24}}
| [[Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel]]
| [[Niagara Falls, New York]]
|-
| align=center|155
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 154: Fernando vs. Silva|Legacy Fighting Alliance 154: Fernando vs. Silva]]
| {{dts|2023|March|10}}
| Ginásio do Polvilho
| [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|154
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 153: Mariscal vs. Faria|Legacy Fighting Alliance 153: Mariscal vs. Faria]]
| {{dts|2023|February|17}}
| [[Horseshoe Hammond|Horseshoe Hammond Casino]]
| [[Hammond, Indiana]]
|-
| align=center|153
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 152: Valente vs. Bekoev|Legacy Fighting Alliance 152: Valente vs. Bekoev]]
| {{dts|2023|February|10}}
| Grand Hotel Casino & Resort
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
| align=center|152
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 151: Delano vs. Santos|Legacy Fighting Alliance 151: Delano vs. Santos]]
| {{dts|2023|January|28}}
| Ginásio do Polvilho
| [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|151
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting_Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 150: Farias vs. Sweeney|Legacy Fighting Alliance 150: Farias vs. Sweeney]]
| {{dts|2023|January|13}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
| align=center|150
| [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 149: Bunes vs. Horiuchi|Legacy Fighting Alliance 149: Bunes vs. Horiuchi]]
| {{dts|2023|January|6}}
| Gila River Resorts & Casinos
| [[Chandler, Arizona]]
|-
| align=center|149
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 148: Leyva vs. Brown|Legacy Fighting Alliance 148: Leyva vs. Brown]]
| {{dts|2022|December|9}}
| The Commerce Casino & Hotel
| [[Commerce, California]]
|-
| align=center|148
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 147: Melo vs. Costa|Legacy Fighting Alliance 147: Melo vs. Costa]]
| {{dts|2022|November|18}}
| WinnaVegas Casino Resort
| [[Sloan, Iowa]]
|-
| align=center|147
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 146: Barbosa vs. Santos|Legacy Fighting Alliance 146: Barbosa vs. Santos]]
| {{dts|2022|November|4}}
| Ginásio do Polvilho
| [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|146
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 145: Assis vs. Murray|Legacy Fighting Alliance 145: Assis vs. Murray]]
| {{dts|2022|October|21}}
| Oshkosh Arena
| [[Oshkosh, Wisconsin]]
|-
| align=center|145
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 144: Gafurov vs. Silva|Legacy Fighting Alliance 144: Gafurov vs. Silva]]
| {{dts|2022|October|14}}
| Sanford Pentagon
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
| align=center|144
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 143: Lopes vs. Paiva|Legacy Fighting Alliance 143: Lopes vs. Paiva]]
| {{dts|2022|September|30}}
| Ginásio de Esportes Geraldo Magalhães
| [[Recife, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|143
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 142: Amorim vs. Nichols|Legacy Fighting Alliance 142: Amorim vs. Nichols]]
| {{dts|2022|September|16}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
| align=center|142
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 141: Talundžić vs. Brown|Legacy Fighting Alliance 141: Talundzic vs. Brown]]
| {{dts|2022|September|9}}
| Dobson Arena
| [[Vail, Colorado]]
|-
| align=center|141
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 140: Mota vs. Abuev|Legacy Fighting Alliance 140: Mota vs. Abuev]]
| {{dts|2022|August|26}}
| 4 Bears Casino & Lodge
| [[New Town, North Dakota]]
|-
| align=center|140
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 139: Assenza vs. Melo|Legacy Fighting Alliance 139: Assenza vs. Melo]]
| {{dts|2022|August|19}}
| Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
| [[Niagara Falls, New York]]
|-
| align=center|139
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 138: Farias vs. Tanaka|Legacy Fighting Alliance 138: Farias vs. Tanaka]]
| {{dts|2022|August|5}}
| Grand Hotel Casino & Resort
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
| align=center|138
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 137: Gibson vs. Amil|Legacy Fighting Alliance 137: Gibson vs. Amil]]
| {{dts|2022|July|29}}
| Commerce Casino
| [[Commerce, California]]
|-
| align=center|137
| [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 136: Rio de Janeiro vs. São Paulo|Legacy Fighting Alliance 136: Rio de Janeiro vs. Sao Paulo]]
| {{dts|2022|July|15}}
| Centro Esportivo Municipal Ubaldo Gonçalves
| [[Caraguatatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|136
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 135: Leyva vs. Reis|Legacy Fighting Alliance 135: Leyva vs. Reis]]
| {{dts|2022|July|8}}
| Arizona Federal Theatre
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
| align=center|135
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 134: Gafurov vs. Sousa|Legacy Fighting Alliance 134: Gafurov vs. Sousa]]
| {{dts|2022|June|10}}
| [[Bell County Expo Center]]
| [[Belton, Texas]]
|-
| align=center|134
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 133: Stack vs. Delano|Legacy Fighting Alliance 133: Stack vs. Delano]]
| {{dts|2022|June|3}}
| Magness Arena
| [[Denver, Colorado]]
|-
| align=center|133
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 132: Gomes vs. Costa|Legacy Fighting Alliance 132: Gomes vs. Costa]]
| {{dts|2022|May|13}}
| Quali Stage
| [[Rio de Janeiro, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|132
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 131: Argueta vs. Silva|Legacy Fighting Alliance 131: Argueta vs. Silva]]
| {{dts|2022|May|6}}
| Oshkosh Arena
| [[Oshkosh, Wisconsin]]
|-
| align=center|131
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 130: Ksiazkiewicz vs. Gambulino|Legacy Fighting Alliance 130: Ksiazkiewicz vs. Gambulino]]
| {{dts|2022|April|22}}
| 4 Bears Casino & Lodge
| [[New Town, North Dakota]]
|-
| align=center|130
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 129: Petersen vs. Cortes-Acosta|Legacy Fighting Alliance 129: Petersen vs. Cortes-Acosta]]
| {{dts|2022|April|15}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
| align=center|129
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 128: McKenzie vs. Clay|Legacy Fighting Alliance 128: McKenzie vs. Clay]]
| {{dts|2022|April|08}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
| align=center|128
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 127: Diaz vs. Assis|Legacy Fighting Alliance 127: Diaz vs. Assis]]
| {{dts|2022|March|25}}
| [[Commerce Casino]]
| [[Commerce, California]]
|-
| align=center|127
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 126: Bilharinho vs. Barbosa|Legacy Fighting Alliance 126: Bilharinho vs. Barbosa]]
| {{dts|2022|March|11}}
| Complexo Ribalta
| [[Rio de Janeiro, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|126
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 125: Amorim vs. Young|Legacy Fighting Alliance 125: Amorim vs. Young]]
| {{dts|2022|February|25}}
| [[Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel]]
| [[Niagara Falls, New York]]
|-
| align=center|125
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 124: Formiga vs. Bunes|Legacy Fighting Alliance 124: Formiga vs. Bunes]]
| {{dts|2022|February|11}}
| [[Arizona Federal Theatre]]
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
| align=center|124
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 123: Argueta vs. Santos|Legacy Fighting Alliance 123: Argueta vs. Santos]]
| {{dts|2022|February|4}}
| [[Horseshoe Hammond]]
| [[Hammond, Indiana]]
|-
| align=center|123
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 122: Johnson vs. Mota|Legacy Fighting Alliance 122: Johnson vs. Mota]]
| {{dts|2022|January|21}}
| The Factory at the District
| [[St. Louis, Missouri]]
|-
| align=center|122
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 121: McKenzie vs. Jones|Legacy Fighting Alliance 121: Brown vs. Jones]]
| {{dts|2022|January|14}}
| [[The Factory in Deep Ellum]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|-
| align=center|121
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 120: Cantuaria vs. Horth|Legacy Fighting Alliance 120: Cantuaria vs. Horth]]
| {{dts|2021|December|10}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
| align=center|120
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 119: Silveira vs. Revel|Legacy Fighting Alliance 119: Silveira vs. Revel]]
| {{dts|2021|December|03}}
| [[Arizona Federal Theatre]]
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
| align=center|119
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 118: Askar vs. Gomes|Legacy Fighting Alliance 118: Askar vs. Gomes]]
| {{dts|2021|November|12}}
| Los Angeles-Burbank Marriott Convention Center
| [[Burbank, California]]
|-
| align=center|118
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 117: Dias vs. Tanaka|Legacy Fighting Alliance 117: Dias vs. Tanaka]]
| {{dts|2021|November|05}}
| [[Visalia Convention Center]]
| [[Visalia, California]]
|-
| align=center|117
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 116: Fremd vs. Valente|Legacy Fighting Alliance 116: Fremd vs. Valente]]
| {{dts|2021|October|22}}
| Dobson Arena
| [[Vail, Colorado]]
|-
| align=center|116
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 115: Silveira vs. Cummins|Legacy Fighting Alliance 115: Silveira vs. Cummins]]
| {{dts|2021|September|24}}
| [[Oshkosh Arena]]
| [[Oshkosh, Wisconsin]]
|-
| align=center|115
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 114: Souza vs. Garcia|Legacy Fighting Alliance 114: Souza vs. Garcia]]
| {{dts|2021|August|27}}
| The Factory
| [[St. Louis, Missouri]]
|-
| align=center|114
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 113: Lewis vs. Petersen|Legacy Fighting Alliance 113: Lewis vs. Petersen]]
| {{dts|2021|July|30}}
| Bell County Expo Center
| [[Belton, Texas]]
|-
| align=center|113
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 112: Welterweight Tournament|Legacy Fighting Alliance 112: Welterweight Tournament]]
| {{dts|2021|July|19}}
| Upper Arena
| [[Rio de Janeiro, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|112
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 111: De Sa vs. Bonfim|Legacy Fighting Alliance 111: De Sa vs. Bonfim]]
| {{dts|2021|July|16}}
| Upper Arena
| [[Rio de Janeiro, Brazil]]
|-
| align=center|111
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 110: Johnson vs. Horiuchi|Legacy Fighting Alliance 110: Johnson vs. Horiuchi]]
| {{dts|2021|July|02}}
| Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
| align=center|110
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 109: McKinney vs. Irizarry|Legacy Fighting Alliance 109: McKinney vs. Irizarry]]
| {{dts|2021|June|05}}
| Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
| align=center|109
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 108: Fremd vs. Rodrigues|Legacy Fighting Alliance 108: Fremd vs. Rodrigues]]
| {{dts|2021|May|21}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
| align=center|108
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 107: Kirk vs. Swain|Legacy Fighting Alliance 107: Kirk vs. Swain]]
| {{dts|2021|May|14}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
| align=center|107
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 106: Silveira vs. Viana|Legacy Fighting Alliance 106: Silveira vs. Viana]]
| {{dts|2021|April|30}}
| Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
| align=center|106
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 105: Rodriguez vs. Gotsyk|Legacy Fighting Alliance 105: Rodriguez vs. Gotsyk]]
| {{dts|2021|April|23}}
| Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
| align=center|105
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 104: McKenzie vs. Phillips|Legacy Fighting Alliance 104: McKenzie vs. Phillips]]
| {{dts|2021|April|16}}
| Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
| align=center|104
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 103: Carlyle vs. Dagvadorj|Legacy Fighting Alliance 103: Carlyle vs. Dagvadorj]]
| {{dts|2021|March|26}}
| Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
| align=center|103
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 102: Souza vs. Johns|Legacy Fighting Alliance 102: Souza vs. Johns]]
| {{dts|2021|March|19}}
| Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
| align=center|102
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 101: Kalani vs. Cummins|Legacy Fighting Alliance 101: Kalani vs. Cummins]]
| {{dts|2021|March|12}}
| Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
| align=center|101
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 100: Altamirano vs. Smith|Legacy Fighting Alliance 100: Altamirano vs. Smith]]
| {{dts|2021|February|19}}
| [[Hartman Arena]]
| [[Park City, Kansas]]
|-
| align=center|100
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 99: Dennis vs. Cherant|Legacy Fighting Alliance 99: Dennis vs. Cherant]]
| {{dts|2021|February|12}}
| [[Hartman Arena]]
| [[Park City, Kansas]]
|-
|align=center|99
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 98: Fremd vs. Oliveira|Legacy Fighting Alliance 98: Fremd vs. Oliveira]]
| {{dts|2021|January|29}}
| [[Hartman Arena]]
| [[Park City, Kansas]]
|-
|align=center|98
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 97: Browne vs. Estrázulas|Legacy Fighting Alliance 97: Browne vs. Estrázulas]]
| {{dts|2021|January|15}}
| [[Hartman Arena]]
| [[Park City, Kansas]]
|-
|align=center|97
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 96: Mendonça vs. Dagvadorj|Legacy Fighting Alliance 96: Mendonça vs. Dagvadorj]]
| {{dts|2020|December|04}}
| [[Hartman Arena]]
| [[Park City, Kansas]]
|-
|align=center|96
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 95: Pereira vs. Powell|Legacy Fighting Alliance 95: Pereira vs. Powell]]
| {{dts|2020|November|20}}
| [[Hartman Arena]]
| [[Park City, Kansas]]
|-
|align=center|95
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 94: Demopoulos vs. Godinez|Legacy Fighting Alliance 94: Demopoulos vs. Godinez]]
| {{dts|2020|October|30}}
| [[Hartman Arena]]
| [[Park City, Kansas]]
|-
|align=center|94
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 93: Petroski vs. Jeffery|Legacy Fighting Alliance 93: Petroski vs. Jeffery]]
| {{dts|2020|October|16}}
| [[Hartman Arena]]
| [[Park City, Kansas]]
|-
|align=center|93
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 92: Wirth vs. Askar|Legacy Fighting Alliance 92: Wirth vs. Askar]]
| {{dts|2020|October|02}}
| [[Hartman Arena]]
| [[Park City, Kansas]]
|-
|align=center|92
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 91: Njokuani vs. Torres|Legacy Fighting Alliance 91: Njokuani vs. Torres]]
| {{dts|2020|September|11}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|91
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 90: Lazishvili vs. Steele|Legacy Fighting Alliance 90: Lazishvili vs. Steele]]
| {{dts|2020|September|04}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|90
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 89: Moore vs. Giannetti|Legacy Fighting Alliance 89: Moore vs. Giannetti]]
| {{dts|2020|August|28}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|89
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 88: Willis vs. de Jesus|Legacy Fighting Alliance 88: Willis vs. de Jesus]]
| {{dts|2020|August|21}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|88
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 87: Logan vs. Rosales|Legacy Fighting Alliance 87: Logan vs. Rosales]]
| {{dts|2020|July|31}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|87
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 86: Fischer vs. Flick|Legacy Fighting Alliance 86: Fischer vs. Flick]]
| {{dts|2020|July|24}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|86
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 85: Hughes vs. Demopoulos|Legacy Fighting Alliance 85: Hughes vs. Demopoulos]]
| {{dts|2020|July|17}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|85
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 84: Gonzales vs. Childers|Legacy Fighting Alliance 84: Gonzales vs. Childers]]
| {{dts|2020|July|10}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|84
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 83: Jackson vs. Chaulet|Legacy Fighting Alliance 83: Jackson vs. Chaulet]]
| {{dts|2020|March|06}}
| [[The Bomb Factory]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|83
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 82: Polizzi vs. Pogues|Legacy Fighting Alliance 82: Polizzi vs. Pogues]]
| {{dts|2020|February|21}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|82
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 81: Emmers vs. Barbosa|Legacy Fighting Alliance 81: Emmers vs. Barbosa]]
| {{dts|2020|January|31}}
| Costa Mesa Hall at the OC Fair & Event Center
| [[Costa Mesa, California]]
|-
|align=center|81
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 80: Garcia vs. Marsical|Legacy Fighting Alliance 80: Garcia vs. Marsical]]
| {{dts|2020|January|17}}
| Route 66 Casino Hotel
| [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]]
|-
|align=center|80
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 79: Royval vs. Williams|Legacy Fighting Alliance 79: Royval vs. Williams]]
| {{dts|2019|November|22}}
| [[1stBank Center]]
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
|-
|align=center|79
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 78: Yanez vs. Estrada|Legacy Fighting Alliance 78: Yanez vs. Estrada]]
| {{dts|2019|November|15}}
| [[Bell County Expo Center]]
| [[Belton, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|78
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 77: James vs. Martin|Legacy Fighting Alliance 77: James vs. Martin]]
| {{dts|2019|September|27}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|77
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 76: Ogden vs. Browne|Legacy Fighting Alliance 76: Ogden vs. Browne]]
| {{dts|2019|September|13}}
| [[Hartman Arena]]
| [[Park City, Kansas]]
|-
|align=center|76
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 75: Neal vs. Cruz|Legacy Fighting Alliance 75: Neal vs. Cruz]]
| {{dts|2019|September|06}}
| [[Maverik Center]]
| [[West Valley City, Utah]]
|-
|align=center|75
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 74: Vanderaa vs. Ferreira|Legacy Fighting Alliance 74: Vanderaa vs. Ferreira]]
| {{dts|2019|August|30}}
| [[Riverside Municipal Auditorium]]
| [[Riverside, California]]
|-
|align=center|74
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 73: Lingo vs. Hatley Jr.|Legacy Fighting Alliance 73: Lingo vs. Hatley Jr.]]
| {{dts|2019|August|02}}
| [[The Bomb Factory]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|73
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 72: Madrid vs. Harris|Legacy Fighting Alliance 72: Madrid vs. Harris]]
| {{dts|2019|July|26}}
| Comerica Theater
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
|align=center|72
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 71: Jackson vs. Souza|Legacy Fighting Alliance 71: Jackson vs. Souza]]
| {{dts|2019|July|12}}
| [[Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre]]
| [[Atlanta, Georgia]]
|-
|align=center|71
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 70: Ferreira vs. Martin|Legacy Fighting Alliance 70: Ferreira vs. Martin]]
| {{dts|2019|June|28}}
| The Sylvee
| [[Madison, Wisconsin]]
|-
|align=center|70
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 69: Pérez vs. Moreno|Legacy Fighting Alliance 69: Pérez vs. Moreno]]
| {{dts|2019|June|07}}
| [[Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa]]
| [[Cabazon, California]]
|-
|align=center|69
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 68: Jennerman vs. Barbosa|Legacy Fighting Alliance 68: Jennerman vs. Barbosa]]
| {{dts|2019|May|31}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|68
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 67: James vs. Martin|Legacy Fighting Alliance 67: James vs. Martin]]
| {{dts|2019|May|24}}
| Branson Convention Center
| [[Branson, Missouri]]
|-
|align=center|67
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 66: Diamond vs. Neal|Legacy Fighting Alliance 66: Diamond vs. Neal]]
| {{dts|2019|May|10}}
| [[Maverik Center]]
| [[West Valley City, Utah]]
|-
|align=center|66
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 65: Royval vs. Sanchez|Legacy Fighting Alliance 65: Royval vs. Sanchez]]
| {{dts|2019|May|03}}
| Dobson Arena
| [[Vail, Colorado]]
|-
|align=center|65
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 64: Park vs. Jackson|Legacy Fighting Alliance 64: Park vs. Jackson]]
| {{dts|2019|April|26}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|64
|{{dts|2019|March|29}}
|[[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 63: Krantz vs. Patterson|Legacy Fighting Alliance 63: Krantz vs. Patterson]]
|[[Bell County Expo Center]]
|[[Belton, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|63
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 62: Kenney vs. Cachero|Legacy Fighting Alliance 62: Kenney vs. Cachero]]
| {{dts|2019|March|22}}
| [[The Bomb Factory]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|62
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 61: Allen vs. Murrietta|Legacy Fighting Alliance 61: Allen vs. Murrietta]]
| {{dts|2019|February|22}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|61
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 60: Anglickas vs. York|Legacy Fighting Alliance 60: Anglickas vs. York]]
| {{dts|2019|February|15}}
| 7 Flags Event Center
| [[Clive, Iowa]]
|-
|align=center|60
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 59: Michaud vs. Aguilera|Legacy Fighting Alliance 59: Michaud vs. Aguilera]]
| {{dts|2019|February|01}}
| Comerica Theater
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
|align=center|59
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 58: Park vs. Willis|Legacy Fighting Alliance 58: Park vs. Willis]]
| {{dts|2019|January|25}}
| Route 66 Casino Hotel
| [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]]
|-
|align=center|58
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 57: Zalal vs. Mariscal|Legacy Fighting Alliance 57: Zalal vs. Mariscal]]
| {{dts|2019|January|18}}
| [[1stBank Center]]
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
|-
|align=center|57
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 56: Hubbard vs. Mota|Legacy Fighting Alliance 56: Hubbard vs. Mota]]
| {{dts|2018|December|07}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|56
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 55: Johns vs. Yanez|Legacy Fighting Alliance 55: Johns vs. Yanez]]
| {{dts|2018|November|30}}
| [[The Bomb Factory]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|55
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 54: Mazo vs. Yariwaki|Legacy Fighting Alliance 54: Mazo vs. Yariwaki]]
| {{dts|2018|November|16}}
| Costa Mesa Hall at the OC Fair & Event Center
| [[Costa Mesa, California]]
|-
|align=center|54
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 53: Royval vs. Kenney|Legacy Fighting Alliance 53: Royval vs. Kenney]]
| {{dts|2018|November|09}}
| Comerica Theater
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
|align=center|53
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 52: Rodriguez vs. Gutierrez|Legacy Fighting Alliance 52: Rodriguez vs. Gutierrez]]
| {{dts|2018|October|19}}
| [[Bell County Expo Center]]
| [[Belton, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|52
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 51: Gibson vs. Erak|Legacy Fighting Alliance 51: Gibson vs. Erak]]
| {{dts|2018|September|28}}
| [[Selland Arena]]
| [[Fresno, California]]
|-
|align=center|51
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 50: Allen vs. Hiley|Legacy Fighting Alliance 50: Allen vs. Hiley]]
| {{dts|2018|September|21}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|50
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 49: Brady vs. Urbina|Legacy Fighting Alliance 49: Brady vs. Urbina]]
| {{dts|2018|September|14}}
| [[Golden Nugget Atlantic City|Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino]]
| [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]]
|-
|align=center|49
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 48: Stots vs. Lilley|Legacy Fighting Alliance 48: Stots vs. Lilley]]
| {{dts|2018|September|07}}
| [[Viaero Center]]
| [[Kearney, Nebraska]]
|-
|align=center|48
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 47: Jackson vs. Jennerman|Legacy Fighting Alliance 47: Jackson vs. Jennerman]]
| {{dts|2018|August|10}}
| [[The Bomb Factory]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|47
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 46: Nakashima vs. Stewart|Legacy Fighting Alliance 46: Nakashima vs. Stewart]]
| {{dts|2018|July|27}}
| [[Joint Base Langley–Eustis|Felker Field Hangar at Joint Base Langley-Eustis]]
| [[Newport News, Virginia]]
|-
|align=center|46
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 45: Silva vs. Barnes|Legacy Fighting Alliance 45: Silva vs. Barnes]]
| {{dts|2018|July|20}}
| [[Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa]]
| [[Cabazon, California]]
|-
|align=center|45
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 44: Frincu vs. Aguilera|Legacy Fighting Alliance 44: Frincu vs. Aguilera]]
| {{dts|2018|June|29}}
| Comerica Theater
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
|align=center|44
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 43: Allen vs. Crowe|Legacy Fighting Alliance 43: Allen vs. Crowe]]
| {{dts|2018|June|22}}
| [[Beaumont Civic Center]]
| [[Beaumont, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|43
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 42: Krantz vs. Kayne|Legacy Fighting Alliance 42: Krantz vs. Kayne]]
| {{dts|2018|June|8}}
| Branson Convention Center
| [[Branson, Missouri]]
|-
|align=center|42
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 41: Moisés vs. Peterson|Legacy Fighting Alliance 41: Moises vs. Peterson]]
| {{dts|2018|June|1}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|41
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 40: Aguilar vs. Le|Legacy Fighting Alliance 40: Aguilar vs. Le]]
| {{dts|2018|May|25}}
| [[The Bomb Factory]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|40
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 39: Heinisch vs. Checco|Legacy Fighting Alliance 39: Heinisch vs. Checco]]
| {{dts|2018|May|4}}
| Dobson Arena
| [[Vail, Colorado]]
|-
|align=center|39
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 38: Hughes vs. Greene|Legacy Fighting Alliance 38: Hughes vs. Greene]]
| {{dts|2018|April|27}}
| [[Minneapolis Armory]]
| [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|38
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 37: Bice vs. Perez|Legacy Fighting Alliance 37: Bice vs. Perez]]
| {{dts|2018|April|20}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|37
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 36: Simon vs. Zani|Legacy Fighting Alliance 36: Simon vs. Zani]]
| {{dts|2018|March|23}}
| [[Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa]]
| [[Cabazon, California]]
|-
|align=center|36
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 35: Newell vs. Luque|Legacy Fighting Alliance 35: Newell vs. Luque]]
| {{dts|2018|March|9}}
| [[Arena Place|Arena Theatre]]
| [[Houston, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|35
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 34: Watley vs. Jenkins|Legacy Fighting Alliance 34: Watley vs. Jenkins]]
| {{dts|2018|March|2}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|34
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 33: Willis vs. Stewart|Legacy Fighting Alliance 33: Willis vs. Stewart]]
| {{dts|2018|February|16}}
| [[The Bomb Factory]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|-
| align=center|33
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 32: Allen vs. Hernandez|Legacy Fighting Alliance 32: Allen vs. Hernandez]]
| {{dts|2018|January|26}}
| Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
| [[Lake Charles, Louisiana]]
|-
|align=center|32
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 31: Moffett vs. Le|Legacy Fighting Alliance 31: Moffett vs. Le]]
| {{dts|2018|January|19}}
| Comerica Theater
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
|align=center|31
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 30: Millender vs. Barnes|Legacy Fighting Alliance 30: Millender vs. Barnes]]
| {{dts|2018|January|12}}
| Costa Mesa Hall at the OC Fair & Event Center
| [[Costa Mesa, California]]
|-
|align=center|30
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 29: Camus vs. Simon|Legacy Fighting Alliance 29: Camus vs. Simon]]
| {{dts|2017|December|15}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|29
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 28: Jackson vs. Luna|Legacy Fighting Alliance 28: Jackson vs. Luna]]
| {{dts|2017|December|8}}
| [[The Bomb Factory]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|28
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 27: Watley vs. Wilson|Legacy Fighting Alliance 27: Watley vs. Wilson]]
| {{dts|2017|November|10}}
| Firelake Arena
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
|align=center|27
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 26: Odoms vs. Hughes|Legacy Fighting Alliance 26: Odoms vs. Hughes]]
| {{dts|2017|November|3}}
| [[Arena Place|Arena Theatre]]
| [[Houston, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|26
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 25: Cochrane vs. Rodrigues|Legacy Fighting Alliance 25: Cochrane vs. Rodrigues]]
| {{dts|2017|October|20}}
| [[Ralston Arena]]
| [[Ralston, Nebraska]]
|-
|align=center|25
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 24: Frincu vs. Millender|Legacy Fighting Alliance 24: Frincu vs. Millender]]
| {{dts|2017|October|13}}
| Comerica Theater
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
|align=center|24
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 23: Krantz vs. Nakashima|Legacy Fighting Alliance 23: Krantz vs. Nakashima]]
| {{dts|2017|September|22}}
| Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino
| [[Bossier City, Louisiana]]
|-
|align=center|23
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 22: Heinisch vs. Perez|Legacy Fighting Alliance 22: Heinisch vs. Perez]]
| {{dts|2017|October|13}}
| [[1stBank Center]]
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
|-
|align=center|22
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 21: Noblitt vs. Branjão|Legacy Fighting Alliance 21: Noblitt vs. Branjão]]
| {{dts|2017|September|1}}
| Branson Convention Center
| [[Branson, Missouri]]
|-
|align=center|21
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 20: Curry vs. Barnes|Legacy Fighting Alliance 20: Curry vs. Barnes]]
| {{dts|2017|August|25}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|20
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 19: Michaud vs. Rodrigues|Legacy Fighting Alliance 19: Michaud vs. Rodrigues]]
| {{dts|2017|August|18}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|19
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 18: Aguilar vs. Rader|Legacy Fighting Alliance 18: Aguilar vs. Rader]]
| {{dts|2017|August|4}}
| Firelake Arena
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
|align=center|18
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 17: Moisés vs. Watley|Legacy Fighting Alliance 17: Moisés vs. Watley]]
| {{dts|2017|July|21}}
| [[Grady Cole Center]]
| [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]
|-
|align=center|17
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 16: Bedford vs. Flick|Legacy Fighting Alliance 16: Bedford vs. Flick]]
| {{dts|2017|July|14}}
| [[The Bomb Factory]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|16
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 15: Odoms vs. Vanderaa|Legacy Fighting Alliance 15: Odoms vs. Vanderaa]]
| {{dts|2017|June|30}}
| Firelake Arena
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
|align=center|15
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 14: Allen vs. Anders|Legacy Fighting Alliance 14: Allen vs. Anders]]
| {{dts|2017|June|23}}
| [[Arena Place|Arena Theatre]]
| [[Houston, Texas]]
|-
|align=center|14
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 13: Millender vs. Holland|Legacy Fighting Alliance 13: Millender vs. Holland]]
| {{dts|2017|June|2}}
| Los Angeles-Burbank Marriott Convention Center
| [[Burbank, California]]
|-
|align=center|13
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 12: Krantz vs. Neumann|Legacy Fighting Alliance 12: Krantz vs. Neumann]]
| {{dts|2017|May|19}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
|align=center|12
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 11: Frincu vs. Mendonça|Legacy Fighting Alliance 11: Frincu vs. Mendonça]]
| {{dts|2017|May|5}}
| Comerica Theater
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
|-
|align=center|11
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance Fight Night 1: Sioux Falls|Legacy Fighting Alliance Fight Night 1: Sioux Falls]]
| {{dts|2017|April|29}}
| [[Sanford Pentagon]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
|-
|align=center|10
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 10: Heinisch vs. Rota|Legacy Fighting Alliance 10: Heinisch vs. Rota]]
| {{dts|2017|April|21}}
| Massari Arena
| [[Pueblo, Colorado]]
|-
|align=center|9
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 9: Dennis vs. Marques|Legacy Fighting Alliance 9: Dennis vs. Marques]]
| {{dts|2017|April|14}}
| Firelake Arena
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]]
|-
| align=center|8
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 8: Hamilton vs. Bazzi|Legacy Fighting Alliance 8: Hamilton vs. Bazzi]]
| {{dts|2017|April|7}}
| TD Convention Center
| [[Greenville, South Carolina]]
|-
| align=center|7
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 7: Sanchez vs. Mai|Legacy Fighting Alliance 7: Sanchez vs. Mai]]
| {{dts|2017|March|24}}
| [[Arena Place|Arena Theatre]]
| [[Houston, Texas]]
|-
| align=center|6
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 6: Junior vs. Rodriguez|Legacy Fighting Alliance 6: Junior vs. Rodriguez]]
| {{dts|2017|March|10}}
| Cowboys Dancehall
| [[San Antonio, Texas]]
|-
| align=center|5
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 5: Edwards vs. Townsend|Legacy Fighting Alliance 5: Edwards vs. Townsend]]
| {{dts|2017|February|24}}
| [[1stBank Center]]
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
|-
| align=center|4
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 4: Aguilar vs. Jackson|Legacy Fighting Alliance 4: Aguilar vs. Jackson]]
| {{dts|2017|February|17}}
| Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino
| [[Bossier City, Louisiana]]
|-
| align=center|3
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 3: Spann vs. Giles|Legacy Fighting Alliance 3: Spann vs. Giles]]
| {{dts|2017|February|10}}
| Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
| [[Lake Charles, Louisiana]]
|-
| align=center|2
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 2: Richman vs. Stojadinovic|Legacy Fighting Alliance 2: Richman vs. Stojadinovic]]
| {{dts|2017|January|20}}
| [[Mystic Lake Casino Hotel]]
| [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]]
|-
| align=center|1
| [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 1: Peterson vs. Higo|Legacy Fighting Alliance 1: Peterson vs. Higo]]
| {{dts|2017|January|13}}
| [[The Bomb Factory]]
| [[Dallas, Texas]]
|}

==Promotions==
Legacy FC and Resurrection FA agreed to a co-promoted live event on May 8 that featured bouts with fighters from one organization battling the other. The event took place on May 8 and as part of the AXS TV FIGHTS franchise. The event was labeled [[AXS TV Fights|AXS TV FIGHTS: RFA VS. Legacy Superfight]]. The main event featured a title bout as the Legacy FC and RFA flyweight champions fought for the AXS TV Super Fight title. In addition two Legacy FC fighters competed to crown a new lightweight champion, and the RFA bantamweight champion defended his title against a top RFA contender.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/AXS-TV-FIGHTS-to-Broadcast-Historic-CoPromotion-Between-RFA-and-Legacy-83735 |title=AXS TV FIGHTS to Broadcast Historic Co-Promotion Between RFA and Legacy |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2015-03-24 |access-date=2015-04-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/3/21/8270323/rfa-and-legacy-fighting-championships-to-stage-co-promoted-event-of |title=RFA and Legacy Fighting Championships to stage co-promoted event of superfights |publisher=MMA Fighting |date=2015-03-21 |access-date=2015-04-10}}</ref>

==Merger==
In September 2016 it was announced that Legacy FC & RFA would merge to create a new Legacy Fighting Alliance promotion.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/legacy-fc-and-rfa-merge-to-create-new-legacy-fighting-alliance-promotion| title=Legacy FC and RFA merge to create new Legacy Fighting Alliance promotion| date=19 September 2016| publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref> LFA had its first event on January 13, 2017, with Legacy FC and RFA bantamweight titles unification as the main fight.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2689240-legacy-fighting-alliance-wants-to-be-the-college-football-of-mma| title=Legacy Fighting Alliance Wants to Be the College Football of MMA| first=Patrick |last=Wyman| access-date=2 February 2017}}</ref>

==Broadcasting==
After about two and a half years of broadcasting Legacy Fighting Alliance, AXS TV was by owner Mark Cuban sold to Anthem Sports. Anthem disbanded the AXS TV Fights division. At [[UFC 244]] it was announced UFC Fight Pass secured an exclusive on LFA broadcasts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/11/2/20945672/lfa-signs-broadcasting-deal-to-air-exclusively-on-ufc-fight-pass|title=LFA signs broadcasting deal to air exclusively on UFC Fight Pass|author=Alexander K. Lee|publisher=MMA Fighting|date=2 November 2019}}</ref> On November 8, 2021, it was announced that the broadcasting deal with the UFC was renewed to last through 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.lfa.com/2021/11/08/ufc-fight-pass-and-lfa-extend-exclusive-multi-year-streaming-agreement/|title=UFC FIGHT PASS and LFA extend exclusive multi-year streaming agreement|date=November 8, 2021|work=Legacy Fighting Alliance}}</ref>

==Current Champions==
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | Division
! scope="col" | Upper weight limit
! scope="col" | Champion
! scope="col" | Since
! scope="col" | Title Defenses
|-
| Heavyweight
| {{cvt|265|lb}}
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Hugo Cunha
| November 3, 2023 (LFA 171)
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
|-
| Light Heavyweight
| {{cvt|205|lb}}
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Bruno Lopes
| September 30, 2022 (LFA 143)
| style="text-align: center;" | 1
|-
| Middleweight
| {{cvt|185|lb}}
| {{flagicon|RUS}} Azamat Bekoev
| December 15, 2023 (LFA 173)
| style="text-align: center;" | 1
|-
| Welterweight
| {{cvt|170|lb}}
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Vanilto Antunes
| March 23, 2024 (LFA 179)
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
|-
| Lightweight
| {{cvt|155|lb}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} Kegan Gennrich
| January 12, 2024 (LFA 174)
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
|-
| Featherweight
| {{cvt|145|lb}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} Elijah Johns
| February 9, 2024 (LFA 176)
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
|-
| Bantamweight
| {{cvt|135|lb}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} John Sweeney
| June 16, 2023 (LFA 160)
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
|-
| Women's Bantamweight
| {{cvt|135|lb}}
| {{font color|gray|Vacant}}
|
| style="text-align: center;" |
|-
| Flyweight
| {{cvt|125|lb}}
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Eduardo Henrique
| November 17, 2023 (LFA 172)
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
|-
| Women's Flyweight
| {{cvt|125|lb}}
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Shannon Clark
| February 23, 2024 (LFA 177)
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
|-
| Women's Strawweight
| {{cvt|115|lb}}
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Rose Conceição
| July 7, 2023 (LFA 162)
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
|}

==Championship History==
===LFA Heavyweight Championship===
''120 kg (265 lb)''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%"
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:21%;"|Name
! style= width:30%;"|Event
! style=width:15%;"|Date
! style= width:40%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Richard Odoms {{small|def. [[Jared Vanderaa]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 15: Odoms vs. Vanderaa|LFA 15: Odoms vs. Vanderaa]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]], United States}}
|align=center |June 30, 2017
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jeff Hughes (fighter)|Jeff Hughes]]
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 26: Odoms vs. Hughes|LFA 26: Odoms vs. Hughes]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |November 3, 2017
|align=center |1. def. [[Maurice Greene (fighter)|Maurice Greene]] at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 38: Hughes vs. Greene|LFA 38]] on Apr. 27, 2018
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Hughes vacated the title in July 2018 when he signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Thomas Petersen {{small|def. Vernon Lewis}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 113: Lewis vs. Petersen|LFA 113: Lewis vs. Petersen]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Belton, Texas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |July 30, 2021
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|DOM}} Waldo Cortes-Acosta
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 129: Petersen vs. Cortes-Acosta|LFA 129: Petersen vs. Cortes-Acosta]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |April 15, 2022
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Cortes-Acosta vacated the title in August 2022 when he signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Eduardo Neves {{small|def. Hyago Silva}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 154: Fernando vs. Silva|LFA 154: Fernando vs. Silva]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar]], [[Brazil]]}}
|align=center |March 10, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Hugo Cunha
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 171: Neves vs. Cunha|LFA 171: Neves vs. Cunha]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar]], [[Brazil]]}}
|align=center |November 3, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|}

===LFA Light Heavyweight Championship===
''93 kg (205 lb)''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%"
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:21%;"|Name
! style= width:30%;"|Event
! style=width:15%;"|Date
! style= width:40%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Spann]] {{small|def. [[Alex Nicholson (fighter)|Alex Nicholson]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 32: Allen vs. Hernandez|LFA 32: Allen vs. Hernandez]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Lake Charles, Louisiana]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |January 26, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Spann vacated the title in June 2018 when he signed with the [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series#Week 2 - June 19|UFC]]
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|LIT}} [[Julius Anglickas]] {{small|def. Clayton York}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 60: Anglickas vs. York|LFA 60: Anglickas vs. York]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Clive, Iowa]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |February 15, 2019
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Anglickas vacated the title in October 2019 when he signed with the [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 233|Bellator]]
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Alex Polizzi {{small|def. Jamal Pogues}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 82: Polizzi vs. Pogues|LFA 82: Polizzi vs. Pogues]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |February 21, 2020
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Polizzi vacated the title in September 2020 when he signed with the [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 233|Bellator]]
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Fabio Cherant]] {{small|def. Myron Dennis}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 99: Dennis vs. Cherant|LFA 99: Dennis vs. Cherant]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Park City, Kansas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |February 12, 2021
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Cherant vacated the title in March 2021 when he signed with the [[UFC 260|UFC]]
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Josh Silveira {{small|def. Tee Cummins}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 115: Silveira vs. Cummins|LFA 115: Silveira vs. Cummins]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Oshkosh, Wisconsin]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |September 24, 2021
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Silveira vacated the title when he signed with the [[Professional Fighters League|PFL]]
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Bruno Lopes {{small|def. Willyanedson Paiva}}
|align=left | [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 143: Lopes vs. Paiva|LFA 143: Lopes vs. Paiva]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Recife, Pernambuco]], [[Brazil]]}}
|align=center |September 30, 2022
|align=center |1. def. Marcos Brigagão at [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 175: Lopes vs. Brigagão|LFA 175]] on Jan. 27, 2024
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Rodolfo Bellato {{small|def. Acacio dos Santos for the interim title}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 159: Bellato vs. Dos Santos|LFA 159: Bellato vs. dos Santos]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Caraguatatuba, Sao Paulo]], [[Brazil]]}}
|align=center |May 27, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Bellato vacated the interim title in October 2023 when he signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|KGZ}} Uran Satybaldiev {{small|def. Bruno Assis for the interim title}}
|align=left | [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 178: Satybaldiev vs. Assis|LFA 178: Satybaldiev vs. Assis]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |March 8, 2024
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|}

===LFA Middleweight Championship===
''84 kg (185 lb)''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%"
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:21%;"|Name
! style= width:30%;"|Event
! style=width:15%;"|Date
! style= width:40%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Eryk Anders]] {{small|def. [[Brendan Allen]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 14: Allen vs. Anders|LFA 14: Allen vs. Anders]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |June 23, 2017
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Anders vacated the title in July 2017 when he signed with the [[UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum#Results|UFC]]
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Markus Perez]] {{small|def. [[Ian Heinisch]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 22: Heinisch vs. Perez|LFA 22: Heinisch vs. Perez]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Broomfield, Colorado]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |September 8, 2017
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Perez vacated the title in November 2017 when he signed with the [[UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega#Results|UFC]]
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthony Hernandez (fighter)|Anthony Hernandez]] {{small|def. [[Brendan Allen]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 32: Allen vs. Hernandez|LFA 32: Allen vs. Hernandez]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Lake Charles, Louisiana]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |January 26, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ian Heinisch]] {{small|def. Gabriel Checco for interim title}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 39: Heinisch vs. Checco|LFA 39: Heinisch vs. Checco]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Vail, Colorado]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |May 4, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Hernandez vacated the title in June 2018 when he signed with the [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series#Week 2 - June 19|UFC]]
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ian Heinisch]] promoted to undisputed champion
|align=center |—
|align=center |June 19, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Heinisch vacated the title in July 2018 when he signed with the [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series#Week 7 - July 31|UFC]]
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brendan Allen]] {{small|def. Tim Hiley}}
|align=left |[[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 50: Allen vs. Hiley|LFA 50: Allen vs. Hiley]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |September 21, 2018
|align=center |1. def. Moses Murrietta at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 61: Allen vs. Murrietta|LFA 61]] on Feb. 22, 2019
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Allen vacated the title in July 2019 when he signed with the [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series#Week 4 - July 16|UFC]]
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Gregory Rodrigues]] {{small|def. Josh Fremd}}
|align=left |[[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 108: Fremd vs. Rodrigues|LFA 108: Fremd vs. Rodrigues]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |May 21, 2021
|align=center |
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Rodrigues vacated the title in May 2021 when he signed with the [[UFC]]
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Josh Silveira {{small|def. Jared Revel}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 119: Silveira vs. Revel|LFA 119: Silveira vs. Revel]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Phoenix, Arizona]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |December 3, 2021
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Silveira vacated the title when he signed with the [[Professional Fighters League|PFL]]
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Ozzy Diaz {{small|def. Bruno Assis}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 127: Diaz vs. Assis|LFA 127: Diaz vs. Assis]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Commerce, California]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |March 25, 2022
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Diaz vacated the title when he signed with the [[Dana White's Contender Series Season 6#Week 1 – July 26|Dana White's Contender Series]]
|-
!9
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Lucas Fernando {{small|def. Jansey Silva}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 154: Fernando vs. Silva|LFA 154: Fernando vs. Silva]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar]], [[Brazil]]}}
|align=center |March 10, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|RUS}} Azamat Bekoev {{small|def. Dylan Budka for interim title}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 160: Sweeney vs. Begosso|LFA 160: Sweeney vs. Begosso]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Owensboro, Kentucky]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |June 16, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!10
|align=left | {{flagicon|RUS}} Azamat Bekoev
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 173: Fernando vs. Bekoev|LFA 173: Fernando vs. Bekoev]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |December 15, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|}

===LFA Welterweight Championship===
''77 kg (170 lb)''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%"
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:21%;"|Name
! style= width:30%;"|Event
! style=width:15%;"|Date
! style= width:40%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Derrick Krantz]] {{small|def. [[Ben Neumann]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 12: Krantz vs. Neumann|LFA 12: Krantz vs. Newmann]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |May 19, 2017
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} James Nakashima
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 23: Krantz vs. Nakashima|LFA 23: Krantz vs. Nakashima]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Bossier City, Louisiana]], United States}}
|align=center |September 22, 2017
|align=center |1. def. Kyle Stewart at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 46: Nakashima vs. Stewart|LFA 46]] on Jul. 27, 2018
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Nakashima vacated the title in November 2018 when he signed with [[ONE Championship|ONE]]
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|JAM}} [[Jason Jackson (fighter)|Jason Jackson]] {{small|def. Hemerson Souza}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 71: Jackson vs. Souza|LFA 71: Jackson vs. Souza]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Atlanta, Georgia]], United States}}
|align=center |July 12, 2019
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Jackson vacated the title in October 2019 when he signed with [[Bellator MMA|Bellator]]
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Jaleel Willis {{small|def. Vinicius de Jesus}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 88: Willis vs. de Jesus|LFA 88: Willis vs. de Jesus]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], United States}}
|align=center |August 21, 2020
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Willis vacated the title in October 2020 when he signed with [[Bellator MMA|Bellator]]
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Maycon Mendonça {{small|def. Batsumberel Dagvadorj}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 96: Mendonça vs. Dagvadorj|LFA 96: Mendonça vs. Dagvadorj]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Park City, Kansas]], United States}}
|align=center |December 4, 2020
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Mendonça vacated the title in April 2021 when he signed with [[Bellator MMA|Bellator]]
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Carlos Leal {{small|def. Uyran Carlos}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 112: Welterweight Tournament|LFA 112: Welterweight Tournament]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rio de Janeiro]], Brazil}}
|align=center |July 18, 2021
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Leal vacated the title when he signed with the [[Professional Fighters League|PFL]]
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Gabriel Bonfim {{small|def. Eduardo Garvon}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 126: Bilharinho vs. Delano|LFA 126: Bilharinho vs. Delano]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rio de Janeiro]], Brazil}}
|align=center |March 11, 2022
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Bonfim vacated the title in September 2022 when he signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Chris Brown {{small|def. [[Alfonso Leyva]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 148: Leyva vs. Brown|LFA 148: Leyva vs. Brown]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Commerce, California]], United States}}
|align=center | December 9, 2022
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Brown vacated the title in March 2023 when he signed with the [[Professional Fighters League|PFL]]
|-
!9
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Trey Waters {{small|def. Jalin Fuller}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 156: Fuller vs. Waters |LFA 156: Fuller vs. Waters]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], United States}}
|align=center | April 14, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Waters vacated the title in April 2023 when he signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]
|-
!10
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Geraldo Neto {{small|def. Magnus Conrado}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 166: Neto vs. Conrado |LFA 166: Neto vs. Conrado]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar]], Brazil}}
|align=center | September 2, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|RUS}} Shamidkhan Magomedov {{small|def. Devin Smyth for interim title}}
|align=left | [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 177: Smyth vs. Magomedov|LFA 177: Smyth vs. Magomedov]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Niagara Falls, New York]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |February 23, 2024
|align=center |
|-
!11
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Vanilto Antunes
|align=left | [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 179: Neto vs Antunes|LFA 179: Neto vs Antunes]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rio de Janeiro]], Brazil}}
|align=center |March 23, 2024
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|}

===LFA Lightweight Championship===
''70 kg (155 lb)''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%"
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:21%;"|Name
! style= width:30%;"|Event
! style=width:12%;"|Date
! style= width:45%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Robert Watley {{small|def. Thiago Moises}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 17: Moises vs. Watley|LFA 17: Moises vs. Watley]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Charlotte, North Carolina]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |July 21, 2017
|align=center |1. def. Daryl Wilson at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 27: Watley vs. Wilson|LFA 27]] on Nov. 10, 2017 2. def. Brandon Jenkins at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 34: Watley vs. Jenkins|LFA 34]] on Mar. 2, 2018
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Watley vacated the title in April 2018 when he signed with the [[Professional Fighters League|PFL]]
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Austin Hubbard]] {{small|def. Killys Mota}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 56: Hubbard vs. Mota|LFA 56: Hubbard vs. Mota]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |December 7, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Hubbard vacated the title in April 2019 when he signed with the [[UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee|UFC]]
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Harvey Park {{small|def. Demarques Jackson}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 64: Park vs. Jackson|LFA 64: Park vs. Jackson]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |April 26, 2019
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Park vacated the title in March 2020 due to injury
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Bryce Logan {{small|def. Jacob Rosales}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 87: Logan vs. Rosales|LFA 87: Logan vs. Rosales]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |July 31, 2020
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Logan vacated the title in November 2020 when he signed with the [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 251|Bellator MMA]]
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Nick Browne {{small|def. Arthur Estrázulas}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 97: Browne vs. Estrázulas|LFA 97: Browne vs. Estrázulas]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Park City, Kansas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |January 15, 2021
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Browne vacated the title in May 2021 when he signed with the [[Bellator MMA]]
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Aaron McKenzie {{small|def. Lucas Clay}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 128: McKenzie vs. Clay|LFA 128: McKenzie vs. Clay]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |April 8, 2022
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |McKenzie vacated the title when he signed with [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler]]
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} JaCobi Jones {{small|def. Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 158: Lebosnoyani vs. Jones|LFA 158: Lebosnoyani vs. Jones]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chandler, Arizona]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |May 19, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Jefferson Nascimento {{small|def. Gabriel Costa for interim title}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 171: Neves vs. Cunha|LFA 171: Neves vs. Cunha]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar]], [[Brazil]]}}
|align=center |November 3, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Keegan Gennrich
|align=left | [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 174: Jones vs. Gennrich|LFA 174: Jones vs. Gennrich]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |January 12, 2024
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!9
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Richie Lewis
|align=left | [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 185: Gennrich vs. James|LFA 185: Gennrich vs. Lewis]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Hammond, Indiana]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |June 7, 2024
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|}

===LFA Featherweight Championship===
''66 kg (145 lb)''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:85%; font-size:90%"
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:21%;"|Name
! style= width:27%;"|Event
! style=width:15%;"|Date
! style= width:70%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kevin Aguilar]] {{small|def. [[Damon Jackson]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 4: Aguilar vs. Jackson|LFA 4: Aguilar vs. Jackson]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Bossier City, Louisiana]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |February 17, 2017
|align=center |1. def. Justin Rader at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 18: Aguilar vs. Rader|LFA 18]] on Aug. 4, 2017 2. def. Thanh Le (Interim Champ) at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 40: Aguilar vs. Le|LFA 40]] on May 25, 2018
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Thanh Le]] {{small|def. [[Bobby Moffett]] for interim title}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 31: Moffett vs. Le|LFA 31: Moffett vs. Le]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Phoenix, Arizona]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |January 19, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Damon Jackson]] {{small|def. Nate Jennerman for interim title}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 47: Jackson vs. Jennerman|LFA 47: Jackson vs. Jennerman]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |August 10, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Aguilar vacated the title in November 2018 when he signed with the [[The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters#The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale|UFC]]
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Damon Jackson]] promoted to undisputed champion
|align=center |—
|align=center |November 30, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Jackson vacated the title in April 2019 when he signed with the [[Professional Fighters League|PFL]]
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Justin Gonzales {{small|def. Jake Childers}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 84: Gonzales vs. Childers|LFA 84: Gonzales vs. Childers]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |July 10, 2020
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Gonzales vacated the title in September 2020 when he signed with the [[Bellator MMA|Bellator]]
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Bruno Souza {{small|def. Javier Garcia}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 114: Souza vs. Garcia|LFA 114: Souza vs. Garcia]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[St. Louis, Missouri]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |August 27, 2021
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Souza vacated the title in October 2021 when he signed with the [[UFC]]
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Gabriel Santos {{small|def. José Delano}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 151: Delano vs. Santos|LFA 151: Delano vs. Santos]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar]], [[Brazil]]}}
|align=center |January 28, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Santos vacated the title when he signed with the [[UFC]]
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Javier Garcia {{small|vs. Elijah Johns}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 163: Johns vs. Garcia|LFA 163: Johns vs. Garcia]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Belton, Texas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |July 21, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |The result of this bout was overturned to a "No Contest" by the [[Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation]].
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Elijah Johns {{small|def. Alfred Walker}}
|align=left | [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 176: Johns vs. Walker|LFA 176: Johns vs. Walker]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Phoenix, Arizona]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |February 9, 2024
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Lerryan Douglas]] {{small|def. Javier Reyes for interim title}}
|align=left | [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 190: Chapolin vs. Siqueira|LFA 190: Chapolin vs. Siqueira]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Commerce, California]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |August 23, 2024
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|}

===LFA Bantamweight Championship===
''61 kg (135 lb)''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%"
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:21%;"|Name
! style= width:30%;"|Event
! style=width:15%;"|Date
! style= width:40%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Leandro Higo]] {{small|def. [[Steven Peterson]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 1: Peterson vs. Higo|LFA 1: Peterson vs. Higo]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |January 13, 2017
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Higo vacated the title in April 2017 when he signed with [[Bellator MMA]]
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ricky Simon]] {{small|def. [[Chico Camus]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 29: Camus vs. Simon|LFA 29: Camus vs. Simon]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |December 15, 2017
|align=center |1. def. Vinicius Zani at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 36: Simon vs. Zani|LFA 36]] on Mar. 23, 2018
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Simon vacated the title in April 2018 when he signed with the [[UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee|UFC]]
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Miles Johns]] {{small|def. [[Adrian Yanez]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 55: Johns vs. Yanez|LFA 55: Johns vs. Yanez]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |November 30, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Casey Kenney]] {{small|def. Vincent Cachero for interim title}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 62: Kenney vs. Cachero|LFA 62: Kenney vs. Cachero]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |March 22, 2019
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Kenney vacated the interim title in March 2019 when he signed with the [[UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje|UFC]]
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Johns vacated the title in June 2019 when he signed with the [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series#Week 2 - June 25|UFC]]
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|GEO}} Zviad Lazishvili {{small|def. Ricky Steele}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 90: Lazishvili vs. Steele|LFA 90: Lazishvili vs. Steele]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |September 4, 2020
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Lazishvili vacated the title in August 2021 when he signed with the [[UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till|UFC]]
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Richard Palencia {{small|def. Allan Begosso}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 119: Silveira vs. Revel|LFA 119: Silveira vs. Revel]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Phoenix, Arizona]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |December 3, 2021
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Palencia vacated the title in January 2022 when he signed with [[Bellator MMA]]
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Daniel Argueta {{small|def. Diego Silva}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 131: Argueta vs. Silva|LFA 131: Argueta vs. Silva]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Oshkosh, Wisconsin]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |May 6, 2022
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Argueta vacated the title in May 2022 when he signed with the [[UFC]]
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|Tajikistan}} Muin Gafurov {{small|def. Diego Silva}}
|align=left | [[2022 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 144: Gafurov vs. Silva|LFA 144: Gafurov vs. Silva]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |October 14, 2022
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Jerrell Hodge {{small|def. Rafael do Nascimento for interim title}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 155: do Nascimento vs. Hodge|LFA 155: do Nascimento vs. Hodge]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Niagara Falls, New York]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |March 24, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Hodge vacated the interim title in April 2023 when he signed with [[Bellator MMA]].
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Gafurov vacated the title in April 2023 when he signed with [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} John Sweeney {{small|def. Allan Begosso}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 160: Sweeney vs. Begosso|LFA 160: Sweeney vs. Begosso]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Owensboro, Kentucky]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |June 16, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|}

===LFA Flyweight Championship===
''57 kg (125 lb)''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%"
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:21%;"|Name
! style= width:30%;"|Event
! style=width:15%;"|Date
! style= width:40%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Roberto Sanchez (fighter)|Roberto Sanchez]] {{small|def. [[Jerome Rivera]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 14: Allen vs. Anders|LFA 14: Allen vs. Anders]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Houston, Texas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |June 23, 2017
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Sanchez vacated the title in August 2017 when he signed with the [[UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno#Results|UFC]]
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|CUB}} Maikel Pérez {{small|def. Sid Bice}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 37: Bice vs. Perez|LFA 37: Bice vs. Perez]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |April 20, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Casey Kenney]] {{small|def. [[Brandon Royval]] for interim title}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 53: Royval vs. Kenney|LFA 53: Royval vs. Kenney]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Phoenix, Arizona]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |November 9, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Kenney vacated the interim title in March 2019 when he signed with the [[UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje|UFC]]
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Brandon Moreno]]
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 69: Pérez vs. Moreno|LFA 69: Pérez vs. Moreno]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cabazon, California]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |June 7, 2019
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Moreno vacated the title in July 2019 when he signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brandon Royval]] {{small|def. Nate Williams}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2019#Legacy Fighting Alliance 79: Royval vs. Williams|LFA 79: Royval vs. Williams]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Broomfield, Colorado]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |November 22, 2019
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Royval vacated the title in May 2020 when he signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Jimmy Flick {{small|def. Greg Fischer}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 86: Fischer vs. Flick|LFA 86: Fischer vs. Flick]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |July 24, 2020
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Flick vacated the title in September 2020 when he signed with the [[UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal|UFC]]
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|MEX}} Victor Altamirano {{small|def. Nate Smith}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 100: Altamirano vs. Smith|LFA 100: Altamirano vs. Smith]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Park City, Kansas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |February 19, 2021
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Charles Johnson {{small|def. Yuma Horiuchi for interim title}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 110: Johnson vs. Horiuchi|LFA 110: Johnson vs. Horiuchi]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |July 2, 2021
|align=center |{{small|1. def. João Camilo at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 114: Souza vs. Garcia|LFA 114]] on August 27, 2021}}
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Altamirano vacated the title in August 2021 when he signed with the [[UFC]]. The interim champion Charles Johnson became the new champion.
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Charles Johnson {{small|promoted to undisputed champion.}}
|align=center |—
|align=center |August 31, 2021
|align=center |{{small|1. def. Carlos Mota at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 122: Johnson vs. Mota|LFA 122]] on January 21, 2022}}
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Johnson vacated the title in July 2022 when he signed with the [[UFC]].
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Carlos Mota {{small|def. Rizvan Abuev}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 140: Mota vs. Abuev|LFA 140: Mota vs. Abuev]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[New Town, North Dakota]], United States}}
|align=center |August 26, 2022
|align=center |
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Mota vacated the title in October 2022 when he signed with the [[UFC]].
|-
!9
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Felipe Bunes {{small|def. Yuma Horiuchi}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 149: Bunes vs. Horiuchi|LFA 149: Bunes vs. Horiuchi]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chandler, Arizona]], United States}}
|align=center |January 6, 2023
|align=center |
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Bunes vacated the title in May 2023 when he signed with the [[UFC]].
|-
!10
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Cody Davis {{small|def. Igor Siqueira}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 161: Davis vs. Siqueira|161: Davis vs. Siqueira]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Commerce, California]], United States}}
|align=center |June 23, 2023
|align=center |
|-
!11
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Eduardo Henrique
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 172: Davis vs. Chapolin|172: Davis vs. Chapolin]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Phoenix, Arizona]], United States}}
|align=center |November 17, 2023
|align=center |
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Igor Siqueira {{small|def. Eimar Hernandez for interim title}}
|align=left | [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 181: Siqueira vs. Hernandez|LFA 181: Siqueira vs. Hernandez]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |April 5, 2024
|align=center |
|-
|}

===LFA Women's Bantamweight Championship===
''61 kg (135 lb)''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%"
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:21%;"|Name
! style= width:30%;"|Event
! style=width:15%;"|Date
! style= width:40%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} Sarah Alpar {{small|def. [[Joselyne Edwards]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 55: Johns vs. Yanez|LFA 55: Johns vs. Yanez]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dallas, Texas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |November 30, 2018
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Alpar vacated the title in August 2019 when she signed with the [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series#Week 8 - August 13|UFC]]
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|POR}} Jacqueline Cavalcanti {{small|def. Melissa Croden}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 157: Croden vs. Cavalcanti|LFA 157: Croden vs. Cavalcanti]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |April 21, 2023
|align=center |
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Cavalcanti vacated the title in June 2023 when she signed with the [[UFC]]
|-
|}

===LFA Women's Flyweight Championship===
''57 kg (125 lb)''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%"
| style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:21%;"|Name
! style= width:30%;"|Event
! style=width:12%;"|Date
! style= width:45%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Andrea Lee (fighter)|Andrea Lee]] {{small|def. Heather Bassett}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 4: Aguilar vs. Jackson|LFA 4: Aguilar vs. Jackson]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Bossier City, Louisiana]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |February 17, 2017
|align=center |1. def. Jamie Thorton at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 23: Krantz vs. Nakashima|LFA 23]] on Sept. 22, 2017
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Lee vacated the title in September 2017 when she signed with the [[UFC 216#Results|UFC]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnston |first1=Mike |title=Popular women’s flyweight star Andrea Lee joining UFC roster |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/popular-womens-flyweight-star-andrea-lee-debut-ufc-216/ |website=sportsnet.ca |access-date=20 April 2021}}</ref>
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|COL}} [[Sabina Mazo]] {{small|def. [[Shannon Sinn]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 37: Bice vs. Perez|LFA 37: Bice vs. Perez]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |April 20, 2018
|align=center |1. def. Carol Yariwaki at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018#Legacy Fighting Alliance 54: Mazo vs. Yariwaki|LFA 54]] on Nov. 16, 2018
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Mazo vacated the title in December 2018 when she signed with the [[UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje|UFC]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lynch |first1=James |title=EXCLUSIVE: Newly Signed UFC Flyweight Sabina Mazo In No Rush For A Title Shot |url=https://www.mmanews.com/2018/12/sabina-mazo-mma-news-exclusive/ |website=mmanews.com |access-date=20 April 2021}}</ref>
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|CAN}} Jamey-Lyn Horth {{small|def. Mayra Cantuária}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 120: Cantuária vs. Horth|LFA 120: Cantuária vs. Horth]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Prior Lake, Minnesota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |December 10, 2021
|align=center |
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Gabriella Fernandes {{small|def. Karoline Martins for interim title}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 143: Lopes vs. Paiva|LFA 143: Lopes vs. Paiva]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Recife]], [[Brazil]]}}
|align=center |September 30, 2022
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Fernandes vacated the interim title when she signed with the [[UFC]]
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Horth vacated the title when she signed with the [[UFC]]
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|COL}} [[Sabina Mazo]] (2) {{small|def. Sandra Lavado}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 164: Mazo vs. Lavado|LFA 164: Mazo vs. Lavado]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[El Paso, Texas]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |August 4, 2023
|align=center |
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Mazo vacated the title in 2023 to move up to bantamweight
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|CAN}} Shannon Clark {{small|def. Thaiany Lopes}}
|align=left | [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 177: Smyth vs. Magomedov|LFA 177: Smyth vs. Magomedov]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Niagara Falls, New York]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |February 23, 2024
|align=center |
|-
|}

===LFA Women's Strawweight Championship===
''52 kg (115 lb)''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%"
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:21%;"|Name
! style= width:30%;"|Event
! style=width:12%;"|Date
! style= width:45%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Vanessa Demopoulos]] {{small|def. [[Sam Hughes (fighter)|Sam Hughes]]}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 85: Hughes vs. Demopoulos|LFA 85: Hughes vs. Demopoulos]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |July 17, 2020
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Lupita Godinez]]
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2020#Legacy Fighting Alliance 94: Demopoulos vs. Godinez|LFA 94: Demopoulos vs. Godinez]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Park City, Kansas]], United States}}
|align=center |October 30, 2020
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Godinez vacated the title in April 2021 when she signed with the [[UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum|UFC]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hannoun |first1=Farah |last2=King |first2=Nolan |title=LFA champ Lupita Godinez signs with UFC, meets Jessica Penne on April 17 |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lfa-champ-lupita-godinez-signs-152034301.html |website=finance.yahoo.com |access-date=20 April 2021}}</ref>''
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|VEN}} Piera Rodriguez {{small|def. Svetlana Gotsyk}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2021#Legacy Fighting Alliance 105: Rodriguez vs. Gotsyk|LFA 105: Rodriguez vs. Gotsyk]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]], United States}}
|align=center |April 23, 2021
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Rodriguez vacated the title in October 2021 when she signed with the [[UFC]]
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Jaqueline Amorim {{small|def. Loveth Young}}
|align=left | [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 125: Amorim vs. Young|LFA 125: Amorim vs. Young]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Niagara Falls, New York]], United States}}
|align=center |February 25, 2022
|align=center |1. def. Ashley Nichols at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2022#Legacy Fighting Alliance 142: Amorim vs. Nichols|LFA 142]] on Sept. 16, 2022
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Amorim vacated the title in September 2022 when she signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Julia Polastri {{small|def. Brenda Gottig}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 151: Delano vs. Santos|LFA 151: Delano vs. Santos]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar]], [[Brazil]]}}
|align=center |January 28, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Rose Conceição {{small|def. Elaine Lopes for interim title}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 162: Conceição vs. Lopes|LFA 162: Conceição vs. Lopes]] {{small| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cajamar, São Paulo|Cajamar]], [[Brazil]]}}
|align=center |July 7, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |Polastri vacated the title in September 2023 when she signed with the [[Dana White%27s Contender Series (season 7)#Week 6 – September_12|UFC]]
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} Rose Conceição promoted to undisputed champion
|align=center |—
|align=center |September 12, 2023
|align=center |'''N/A'''
|-
!–
|align=left | {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Natalia Kuziutina]] {{small|def. Giovanna Canuto for interim title}}
|align=left | [[2023 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 173: Fernando vs. Bekoev|LFA 173: Fernando vs. Bekoev]] {{small| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], [[United States]]}}
|align=center |December 15, 2023
|align=center |1. def. Bruna Ellen at [[2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 189: Kuziutina vs. Ellen|LFA 189]] on Aug. 2, 2024
|-
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.lfa.com/}}
* [http://www.sherdog.com/organizations/Legacy-Fighting-Alliance-11339 Legacy Fighting Alliance] at [[Sherdog]]

{{MMA organizations}}

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[[Category:2016 establishments in the United States]]
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[[Category:Sports organizations established in 2016]]
[[Category:Mixed martial arts events lists]]

Extreme Fighting Championship

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'''Extreme Fighting Championship''' ('''EFC''') is a South African [[mixed martial arts]] [[promoter (entertainment)|promotion company]] established since 2009. It is the largest MMA promotion company on the continent of [[Africa]]<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.co.za/sabc-strikes-historic-deal-with-efc/|title=SABC STRIKES HISTORIC DEAL WITH EFC|date=24 January 2017|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=20 November 2019|archive-date=11 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011090941/https://www.mmafighting.co.za/sabc-strikes-historic-deal-with-efc/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and features on its roster professional fighters from across the world including the [[United States]], [[Europe]], [[South America]], the [[UK]], [[Australia]], and [[Africa]]. The organization produces 10 live events annually. They currently have over 120 athletes exclusively contracted to the organisation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagepages.com/2017/07/14/mayweather-vs-mcgregor-live/|title=Mayweather vs. McGregor: LIVE London press conference|last=Strickl|first=Nick|date=2017-07-14|website=Cage Pages|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-24}}</ref> EFC events are currently broadcast in over 120 countries around the world on numerous television networks in multiple languages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://inverleigh.com/portfolio/elite-fighting-championship/|title=EFC - Inverleigh Broadcasting Corp|date=2019-11-25|website=Inverleigh.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> To date, EFC has held 106 events (104 numbered events and 2 fight night events) and presided over approximately 1,000 matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/organizations/Extreme-Fighting-Championship-Africa-3206|title=Extreme Fighting Championship (Africa) Fights, Fight Cards, Videos, Pictures, Events and more|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref>

==History==
EFC was founded in 2009 by brothers Cairo Howarth, Silas Howarth, and Calvin Howarth<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/South-Africa/keeping-it-in-the-family-20170325-4|title=Keeping it in the family|first=Silver|last=Sibiya|date=26 March 2017|website=Sport}}</ref> who are the present owners and along with Graeme Cartmell, who is the Vice President of Talent and Matchmaker, are the key people in the company. Prior to 2009, the Howarth brothers were great admirers of the [[UFC]] and would regularly watch UFC events through pay per view channels. This inspired them to create an African-based MMA promotion company modelled on the UFC which they named '''Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC)'''. EFC's inaugural event took place at the [[Ticketpro Dome]] (formerly the Coca-Cola Dome) in [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]] on 10 November 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.efcworldwide.com/fight_card_type/efc-01/|title=EFC 01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/EFC-Africa-Extreme-Fighting-Championship-Africa-1-14815|title=EFC Africa - Extreme Fighting Championship Africa 1|website=Sherdog}}</ref> The first 7 events took place at the [[Ticketpro Dome]] in [[Johannesburg]]. From the 8th event in 2011 onwards, the organization held events in other major cities throughout [[South Africa]] which to date includes [[Cape Town]], [[Durban]], Carnival City Casino, [[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City Casino]], [[Pretoria]] and [[Johannesburg]]. When the demand to watch EFC events grew, they signed television broadcasting and streaming deals with a number of media organizations throughout the world. Today EFC has broadcasting deals in place with [[Multichoice]] Supersport, [[SABC]] Sport, [[Uganda Broadcasting Corporation]], CSI Sports, [[DAZN]], Best4Sport, and IB Sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.efcworldwide.com/broadcast-schedule/|title=Broadcast Schedule}}</ref>

==Rules==

Extreme Fighting Championship's rules are based upon the [[Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts]]. All bouts are contested over three, five-minute rounds, with the exception of five-round championship bouts. There is a one-minute rest period between rounds. As per the Unified Rules of MMA, Extreme Fighting Championship only allows competitors to fight in approved shorts, without shoes or any other sort of foot padding. Fighters must use approved light gloves (4-6 ounces) that allow fingers to grab. The referee has the right to stop the fighters and stand them up if they reach a stalemate on the ground (where neither are in a dominant [[Grappling position|position]] nor working toward one) after a verbal warning.

===Match outcome===
Matches usually end via:
*'''[[Submission (combat sport term)|Submission]]''': a fighter taps on the mat or his opponent three times (or more) or verbally submits.
*'''[[Knockout]]''': a fighter falls from a legal blow and is either unconscious or unable to immediately continue.
*'''Technical Knockout''': stoppage of the fight by the referee if it is determined a fighter cannot "intelligently defend" himself or by ringside doctor due to injury.
*'''Judges' Decision''': Depending on scoring, a match may end as:
**unanimous decision (all three judges score a win for one fighter),
**split decision (two judges score a win for one fighter with the third for the other),
**majority decision (two judges score a win for one fighter with one for a draw),
**unanimous draw (all three judges score a draw),
**majority draw (two judges score a draw).
**split draw (the total points for each fighter is equal)

A fight can also end in a '''technical decision''', '''technical draw''', '''disqualification''', '''forfeit''' or '''no contest'''.

===Judging criteria===
The ten-point must system is used for all EFC bouts; three judges score each round and the winner of each receives ten points, the loser nine points or less. If the round is even, both fighters receive ten points. The decision is announced at the end of the match, but the judge's scorecards are not announced.

===Fouls===
The following are considered fouls in EFC bouts:

# [[headbutt|Butting]] with the head.
# [[eye-gouging|Eye gouging]] of any kind.
# Biting.
# Hair pulling.
# [[Groin attack]]s of any kind.
# [[fish-hooking|Fish hooking]], gouging as in self-defense and some martial arts.
# Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent.
# [[Small joint manipulation]].
# Striking to the spine or the back of the head. (see [[Rabbit punch]])
# Striking downward using the point of the elbow. (see [[Elbow (strike)]])
# Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
# Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
# Grabbing the [[clavicle]].
# [[soccer kick|Kicking]] the head of a grounded opponent.
# [[knee (strike)|Kneeing]] the head of a grounded opponent.
# [[stomp (strike)|Stomping]] a grounded opponent.
# [[Kick]]ing to the kidney with the heel.
# Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck. (see [[piledriver (professional wrestling)]])
# [[throw (grappling)|Throwing]] an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
# Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
# Spitting at an opponent.
# Engaging in an unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
# Holding the ropes or the fence.
# Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
# Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
# Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
# Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of unarmed combat.
# Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.
# Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
# Interference by the corner.
# Throwing in the towel during competition.

When a foul is charged, the referee in their discretion may deduct one or more points as a penalty. If a foul incapacitates a fighter, then the match may end in a disqualification if the foul was intentional, or a no contest if unintentional. If a foul causes a fighter to be unable to continue later in the bout, it ends with a technical decision win to the injured fighter if the injured fighter is ahead on points, otherwise it is a technical draw.

==EFC champions==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Class!!Upper weight limit!!Champion!!Event!!Date!!Source
|-
|'''Heavyweight'''||{{convert|265|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|France}} '''Anthony Morel''' ''def. '''Joffie Houlton'''''||''' EFC 115''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||11 July 2024||
|-
|'''Light Heavyweight'''||{{convert|205|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|South Africa}} '''JC Lamprecht''' ''def. '''Mzwandile Hlongwa'''''||''' EFC 106''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||10 August 2023||
|-
|'''Middleweight'''||{{convert|185|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||'''Vacant'''|| || ||
|-
|'''Welterweight'''||{{convert|170|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|South Africa}} '''Mark Hulme''' ''def. '''Ziko Makengele'''''||''' EFC 102''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||13 April 2023||
|-
|'''Lightweight'''||{{convert|155|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||'''{{flagicon|DRC}} Igeu Kabesa ''def. Kaleka Kabanda'''''
| '''EFC 112'''
EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]
| 11 April 2024||
|-
|'''Featherweight'''||{{convert|145|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|DRC}} '''Igeu Kabesa''' ''def. '''Bradley swanepoel'''''||'''EFC 99''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||3 November 2022||
|-
|'''Bantamweight'''||{{convert|135|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||'''Vacant'''|| || ||
|-
|'''Flyweight'''||{{convert|125|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|South Africa}} '''Terence Balelo''' ''def. '''Liridon Ramani'''''||'''EFC 114''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||6 June 2024||
|-
|'''Women's Bantamweight'''||{{convert|134|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||'''Vacant'''||||||
|-
|'''Women's Flyweight'''||{{convert|125|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||'''Vacant'''|| ||||
|-
|'''Women's Strawweight'''||{{convert|115|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|Romania}} '''Alice Ardelean''' ''def. '''Jessica Mouneimne'''''||''' EFC 101''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||3 March 2023||
|}

==Championship history==

===Heavyweight World Championship===
''206 to 265 lbs (93 to 120 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Ruan Potts]]''' {{small|def. Norman Wessels}}
|align=center |EFC 9 {{small|{{nowrap|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}}}
|align=center |30 July 2011
|{{small|'''1.''' def. Andrew Van Zyl at EFC 11 on 10 November 2011 '''2.''' def. Bernardo Mikixi at EFC 16 on 19 October 2012}} 
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Andrew Van Zyl'''
|align=center |EFC 18 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |1 March 2013
|{{small|{{nowrap|'''1.''' def. Sors Grobbelaar at EFC 23 on 12 September 2013}}}}
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Ruan Potts]]''' (2)
|align=center |EFC 26 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |12 December 2013
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Potts vacated the title on May 10, 2014 after signing with the [[UFC]]''
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Brendon Groenewald''' {{small|def. Christophe Walravens}}
|align=center |EFC 35 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |6 November 2014
|
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Andrew Van Zyl''' (2)
|align=center |EFC 39 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 May 2015
|
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|FRA}} '''[[Cyril Asker]]'''
|align=center |EFC 44 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |3 October 2015
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Asker vacated the title on April 10, 2016 after signing with the [[UFC]]''
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Danie van Heerden''' {{small|def. Brendon Groenewald}}
|align=center |EFC 48 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align="center"|22 April 2016
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''van Heerden vacated the title on October 15, 2016 after leaving EFC''
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Andrew Van Zyl''' (3) {{small|def. Elvis Moyo}}
|align=center |EFC 54 {{small|[[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City]], South Africa}}
|align=center |15 October 2016
|{{small|'''1.''' def. Wessel Mostert at EFC 61 on 8 July 2017}} {{small|'''2.''' def. [[Jared Vanderaa]] at EFC 66 on 16 December 2017}}
|-
!9
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''[[Dalcha Lungiambula]]'''
|align=center |EFC 71 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |23 June 2018
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Lungiambula vacated the title on April 10, 2016 after signing with the [[UFC]]''
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Jared Vanderaa]]''' {{nowrap|{{small|def. [[Ruan Potts]] for interim title}}}}
|align=center |EFC 76 {{small|[[Pretoria]], South Africa}}
|align=center |8 December 2018
|
|-
!10
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Jared Vanderaa]]''' {{small|def. Ricky Misholas}}
|align=center |EFC 77 {{small|[[Pretoria]], South Africa}}
|align=center |16 March 2019
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Vanderaa vacated the title on November 4, 2020 after signing with the [[UFC]]''
|-
!11
|align=left | {{flagicon|South Africa}} '''Thabani Mndebela''' {{small|def. Matunga Djikasa}}
|align=center |EFC 88 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |14 August 2021
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Mndebela vacated the title when he signed with the UAE Warrios.''
|-
!12
|align=left | {{flagicon|DRC}} '''Matunga Djikasa''' {{small|def. Vandam Mbuyi}}
|align=center |EFC 98 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |6 October 2022
|
|-
|}

===Light Heavyweight World Championship===
''186 to 205 lbs (84 to 93 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''J.P. Joubert''' {{small|def. Norman Wessels}}
|align=center |EFC 15 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |27 July 2012
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Joubert vacated the title after retiring.''
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Gideon Drotschie''' {{small|def. Danie van Heerden}}
|align=center |EFC 20 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |27 June 2013
|{{small|'''1.''' def. Fraser Opie at EFC 25 on 7 November 2013}}
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Norman Wessels'''
|align=center |EFC 35 [[Cape Town]], South Africa
|align="center"|6 November 2014
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. [[Dalcha Lungiambula]] at EFC 42 on 8 August 2015}} 
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''[[Dalcha Lungiambula]]''' def. Tumelo Maphutha for interim title
|align=center |EFC 52 [[Cape Town]], South Africa
|align="center"|5 August 2016
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on March 4, 2017 when Wessels retired. The interim champion [[Dalcha Lungiambula]] become the champion.''
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''[[Dalcha Lungiambula]]''' promoted to undisputed champion
|align=center |EFC 52 [[Cape Town]], South Africa
|align="center"|5 August 2016
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. [[Alan Baudot]] at EFC 61 on 8 July 2017}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Stuart Austin at EFC 65 on 4 November 2017}}
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Lungiambula'' vacated the title on 29 June 2019 after signing with the [[UFC]]
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|CMR}} '''Simon Biyong''' {{small|def. Quinton Roussow}}
|align=center |EFC 82 {{small|[[Brakpan]], South Africa}}
|align=center |28 September 2019
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|Biyong vacated the title on 10 October 2020 after signing with the [[Bellator MMA]]
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''JC Lamprecht''' def. Mzwandile Hlongwa
|align=center |EFC 106 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |10 August 2023
|
|-
|}

===Middleweight World Championship===
''171 to 185 lbs (77 to 84 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Garreth McLellan]]''' {{small|def. Jacques Joubert}}
|align=center |EFC 8 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |14 April 2011
|
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Jeremy Smith'''
|align=center |EFC 12 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |2 March 2012
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Darren Daniel at EFC 17 on 23 November 2012}}
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Garreth McLellan]]'''
|align=center |EFC 24 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |10 October 2013
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. JP Kruger at EFC 28 on 27 March 2014}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. [[Dricus du Plessis]] at EFC 33 on 30 August 2014}}
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''McLellan vacated the title on April 11, 2015 when he signed with the [[UFC]]''
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Liam Cleland''' {{small|def. Michiel Opperman}}
|align=center |EFC 41 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |11 July 2015
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Cleland vacated the title on May 13, 2016 after he retired''
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|ENG}} '''Yannick Bahati''' {{small|def. JP Kruger}}
|align=center |EFC 49 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |13 May 2016
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. David Buirski at EFC 56 on 9 December 2016}}
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Dricus Du Plessis]]'''
|align=center |EFC 61 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |19 August 2017
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. interim champion Brendan Lesar at EFC 83 on 14 December 2019}}
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Brendan Lesar''' def. [[Garreth McLellan]] for interim title
|align=center |EFC 80 [[Sibaya]], South Africa
|align="center"|29 June 2019
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Du Plessis vacated the title on October 10, 2020 he signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]''
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Luke Michael''' {{small|def. Pupanga Tresor}}
|align=center |EFC 92 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |5 March 2022
|
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''JP Kruger''' def. Conrad Seabi for interim title
|align=center |EFC 103 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |11 May 2023
|
|-
|}

===Welterweight World Championship===
''156 to 170 lbs (70 to 77 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Dallas Jakobi''' {{small|def. Adam Speechly}}
|align=center |EFC 10 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |1 September 2011
|
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} '''Jadyson Costa'''
|align=center |EFC 13 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |13 April 2012
|
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Michiel Opperman'''
|align=center |EFC 16 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |19 October 2012
|
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Dino Bagattin'''
|align=center |EFC 23 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |12 September 2013
|
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|NGR}} '''Henry Fadipe'''
|align=center |EFC 29 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |1 May 2014
|
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Adam Speechly'''
|align=center |EFC 32 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 August 2014
|
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''David Buirski'''
|align=center |EFC 37 {{small|[[Boksburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |21 February 2015
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Martin van Staden at EFC 46 on 12 December 2015}} 
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on July 03, 2014 when Burisku moved up to Middleweight.''
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Dricus Du Plessis]]''' {{small|def. Martin van Staden}}
|align=center |EFC 50 {{small|[[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City]], South Africa}}
|align=center |17 June 2016
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Du Plessis vacated on April 14, 2018 he signed with [[Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki|KSW]]''
|-
!9
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Gunter Kalunda Ngunza''' {{small|def. Maurício da Rocha Jr.}}
|align=center |EFC 73 {{small|[[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 September 2018
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Martin van Staden at EFC 46 on 12 December 2015}} 
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Ngunza vacated on April 25, 2019 he signed with [[ONE Championship|ONE]]''
|-
!10
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZIM}} '''Themba Gorimbo''' {{small|def. Luke Michael}}
|align=center |EFC 82 {{small|[[Brakpan]], South Africa}}
|align=center |28 September 2019
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Lyle Karam at EFC 84 on 14 March 2020}} 
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Gorimbo vacated on October 29, 2021 he signed with UAE Warriors''
|-
!11
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Ziko Magengele''' {{small|def. Martin van Staden}}
|align=center |EFC 93 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |9 April 2022
|
|-
!12
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Mark Hulme'''
{{small|def. Ziko Makengele}}
|align=center |EFC 102 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |13 April 2023
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Peace Nguphane at EFC 110 on 7 December 2023}} 
|-
|}

===Lightweight World Championship===
''146 to 155 lbs (66 to 70 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Wentzel Nel''' {{small|def. Leo Gloss}}
|align=center |EFC 3 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center | 8 May 2010
|
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Costa Ioannou'''
|align=center |EFC 8 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |14 April 2011
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Alex Cheboub at EFC 11 on 10 November 2011}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Adam Speechly at EFC 14 on 1 June 2012}} 
{{small|'''3.''' def. Leon Mynhardt at EFC 17 on 23 November 2012}}
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Don Madge]]'''
|align=center |EFC 20 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |27 June 2013
|
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Leon Mynhardt'''
|align=center |EFC 25 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 November 2013
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Frederich Naumann at EFC 27 on 27 February 2014}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Sibusiso Mdoko at EFC 34 on 2 October 2014}} 
{{small|'''3.''' def. [[Don Madge]] at EFC 37 on 21 February 2015}} 
{{small|'''4.''' def. Themba Gorimbo at EFC 44 on 3 October 2015}} 
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} '''Dave Mazany'''
|align=center |EFC 51 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |15 July 2016
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Leon Mynhardt at EFC 55 on 11 November 2016}} 
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Don Madge]]''' (2)
|align=center |EFC 58 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |8 April 2017
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on October 27, 2018 when Madge signed with the [[UFC]].''
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Martin van Staden''' {{small|def. Gavin Hughes}}
|align=center |EFC 68 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |31 March 2018
|
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} '''Dave Mazany''' (2)
|align=center |EFC 72 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |11 August 2018
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on March 16, 2019 when Mazany retired.''
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|ENG}} '''Joe Cummins''' {{small|def. Martin van Staden}}
|align=center |EFC 77 {{small|[[Pretoria]], South Africa}}
|align=center |16 March 2019
|
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Alain Ilunga''' def. Anicet Kanyeba for interim title
|align=center |EFC 86 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |12 June 2021
|
|-
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Tshilumba Mikixi''' def. Cole Henning for interim title
|align=center |EFC 100 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |1 December 2022
|
|-
| colspan="6" |''Titles were vacated prior to EFC 110''
|-
!
|
|EFC 110
|7 December 2023
|
|-
|}

===Featherweight World Championship===
''136 to 145 lbs (61 to 66 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ANG}} '''Demarte Pena''' {{small|def. Leo Gloss}}
|align=center |EFC 10 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center | 1 September 2011
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Wesley Hawkey at EFC 14 on 1 June 2012}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Terrence Griessel at EFC 16 on 19 October 2012}} 
{{small|'''3.''' def. Wentzel Nel at EFC 19 on 19 April 2013}} 
{{small|'''4.''' def. Abdul Hassan at EFC 21 on 25 July 2013}} 
{{small|'''5.''' def. Alain Ilunga at EFC 24 on 10 October 2013}}
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on July 03, 2014 when Pena moved down to Bantamweight.''
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Boyd Allen''' {{small|def. Barend Nienaber}}
|align=center |EFC 32 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 August 2014
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Wade Groth at EFC 36 on 11 December 2014}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Wesley Hawkey at EFC 38 on 4 April 2015}}
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|SCO}} '''[[Danny Henry]]'''
|align=center |EFC 44 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |3 October 2015
|
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Igeu Kabesa '''
|align=center |EFC 47 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |5 March 2016
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Hanru Botha at EFC 56 on 9 December 2016}} 
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|SCO}} '''[[Danny Henry]]''' (2)
|align=center |EFC 57 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center | 4 March 2017
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on July 16, 2017 when Henry signed with the [[UFC]].''
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Igeu Kabesa ''' (2) {{small|def. Pierre Botha}}
|align=center |EFC 62 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |19 August 2017
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Calum Murrie at EFC 74 on 6 October 2018}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Karlo Caput at EFC 79 on 4 May 2019}} 
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|Brazil}} '''Reinaldo Ekson'''
|align=center |EFC 86 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |12 June 2021
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. August Kayambala at EFC 91 on 4 December 2021}} 
|-
|align="center" colspan="5"|''Ekson vacated his title after signing with [[Professional Fighters League|PFL]]''
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Igeu Kabesa ''' (3) {{small|def. Bradley Swanepoel}}
|align=center |EFC 95 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |16 July 2022
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Bradley Swanepol at EFC 99 on 11 November 2022}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Vince Bembe at EFC 104 on 15 June 2023}} 
{{small|'''3.''' def. Reinaldo Ekson at EFC 110 on 7 December 2023}} 
|-
|}

===Bantamweight World Championship===
''126 to 135 lbs (57 to 61 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' {{small|def. Charlie Weyer}}
|align=center |EFC 27 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |27 February 2014
|
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ANG}} '''Demarte Pena'''
|align=center |EFC 31 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |3 July 2014
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Francois Groenewald at EFC 34 on 2 October 2014}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Cedric Doyle at EFC 41 on 11 July 2015}} 
{{small|'''3.''' NC. [[Irshaad Sayed]] at EFC 55 on 11 November 2016}} 
{{small|'''4.''' NC. [[Irshaad Sayed]] at EFC 66 on 16 December 2017}} 
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Irshaad Sayed]]''' def. Cedric Doyle for interim title
|align=center |EFC 48 [[Cape Town]], South Africa
|align="center"|22 April 2016
|
|-
| colspan="5" align="center" |''Title was vacated on December 16, 2017 when Pena was suspended 4 years by [[World Anti-Doping Agency|WADA]] for testing positive for steroids at EFC 55. The results of his two bouts were changed to No Contest''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightsports.tv/efcs-pena-barred-for-four-years/|title=EFC's Pena Barred For Four Years|date=11 January 2018}}</ref>
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''JP Buys''' {{small|def. Philippe Rouch}}
|align=center |EFC 69 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |28 April 2018
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Luthando Biko at EFC 78 on 13 April 2019}} 
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Luthando Biko''' def. Cal Ellenor for interim title
|align=center |EFC 75 [[Cape Town]], South Africa
|align="center"|3 November 2018
|
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Faeez Jacobs''' def. Nkazimulo Zulu for interim title
|align=center |EFC 81 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align="center"|10 August 2019
|
|-
| colspan="5" align="center" |''Title was vacated on November 17, 2020 when Buys signed with the [[UFC]].''
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Faeez Jacobs''' promoted to undisputed champion
|align=center |-
|align=center |-
|
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZIM}} '''Sylvester Chipfumbu'''
|align=center |EFC 85 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |8 May 2021
|
|-
| colspan="5" align="center" |''Chipfumbu vacated the title when he signed with the UAE Warriors.''
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Cameron Saaiman]]''' def. Sindile Manengela
|align=center |EFC 94 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |4 June 2022
|
|-
| style="text-align:center" colspan="5" | ''Saaiman vacated the title in March 2022 when he decided to compete on [[Dana White's Contender Series]].''
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZIM}} '''Nicholas Hwende''' def. Nkazimulo Zulu
|align=center |EFC 96 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |11 August 2022
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Nkazimulo Zulu at EFC 100 on 1 December 2022}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Roevan de Beer at EFC 101 on 2 March 2023}} 
|-
| style="text-align:center" colspan="5" |''Hwende vacated the title in June 2023 when he decided to compete at [[Brave Combat Federation|Brave CF]]''
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' (2) def. Musa Sethwape
|align=center |EFC 105 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |13 July 2023
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="5"|'' Zulu vacated the title to compete in the Flyweight division.''
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Terence Balelo''' def. Musa Sethwape for interim title
|align=center |EFC 108 [[Johannesburg]], South Africa
|align="center"|12 October 2023
|
|-
|}

===Flyweight World Championship===
''116 to 125 lbs (53 to 67 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' {{small|def. Craig Ninow}}
|align=center |EFC 43 {{small|[[Durban]], South Africa}}
|align=center |27 August 2015
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Sylvester Chipfumbu at EFC 62 on 19 August 2017}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Magno Alves at EFC 71 on 23 June 2018}} 
{{small|'''3.''' def. Gary Joshua at EFC 75 on 3 November 2018}}
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated when Zulu signed to appear on [[The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions]].''
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''JP Buys''' def. Baldwin Mdlalose
|align=center |EFC 54 {{small|[[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City]], South Africa}}
|align=center |15 October 2016
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated when Buys moved up in weight.''
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ENG}} '''Jake Hadley '''
|align=center |EFC 78 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |13 April 2019
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on September 27, 2019 when Hadley signed with the [[Bellator MMA]].''
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' (2) {{small|def. Luthando Biko}}
|align=center |EFC 89 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |10 September 2021
|
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Luthando Biko'''
|align=center |EFC 91 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |4 December 2021
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Magno Alves at EFC 96 on 11 August 2022}} 
|-
| colspan="5" align="center" |''Biko vacated the title when he signed with the Ares FC.''
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Gift Walker''' {{small|def. Terence Balelo}}
|align=center |EFC 107 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 September 2023
|
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' (3)
|align=center |EFC 111 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 March 2024
|
|-
|}

===Women's Flyweight World Championship===
''{{convert|116|lb|kg}} to {{convert|125|lb|kg}}''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Amanda Lino''' {{small|def. Jaqauline Trosee}}
|align=center |EFC 60 {{small|[[Durban]], South Africa}}
|align=center |10 June 2017
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. [[Rizlen Zouak]] at EFC 70 on 26 May 2018}} 
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|FRA}} '''[[Manon Fiorot]]'''
|align=center |EFC 83 {{small|[[Pretoria]], South Africa}}
|align=center | 14 December 2019
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on January 20, 2021 when Fiorot signed with the [[UFC]].''
|-
|}

===Women's Strawweight World Championship===
''Under {{convert|115|lb|kg}}''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ITA}} '''Chiara Penco''' {{small|def. Danella Eliasov}}
|align=center |EFC 67 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |10 March 2018
|
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|POL}} '''[[Karolina Wójcik]]'''
|align=center |EFC 76 {{small|[[Pretoria]], South Africa}}
|align=center |8 December 2018
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on June 8, 2019 when Wójcik signed with Venator FC.''
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ROM}} '''Alice Ardelean''' {{small|def. Jessica Mouneimne}}
|align=center |EFC 101 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |2 March 2023
|
|-
|}

==Notable athletes and alumni==
* '''[[Garreth McLellan]]''': Former EFC [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] champion<ref name="EFC24">{{cite web|url=https://citizen.co.za/sport/sport-other-sport/67155/mclellan-re-gains-middleweight-title-epic-efc-duel/|title=Gareth McLellan regains the EFC Middleweight title|last=SAPA Reporter|date=2013-11-10|website=citizen.co.za|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> who was signed by the [[UFC]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/12/10/7370781/ufc-signs-south-african-middleweight-garreth-mclellan-womens-bantamweight-marion-reneau-wmma-news|title=UFC signs EFCA champ Garreth McLellan|last=Simon|first=Zane|date=2014-12-10|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|access-date=2019-11-28}}</ref> He competed in 5 [[UFC]] bouts from April 2015 until March 2017.
* '''[[Ruan Potts]]''': Former 2 times EFC [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] champion<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.enca.com/sport/potts-reclaims-efc-title-van-zyl|title=Potts reclaims EFC title from Van Zyl|website=eNCA|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> who was signed by the [[UFC]] in 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/2/10/5397782/ufc-signs-efc-africa-heavyweight-champion-ruan-potts-mma-news|title=UFC signs South African MMA champ Ruan Potts|last=Simon|first=Zane|date=2014-02-10|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|access-date=2019-11-28}}</ref> He competed in 3 [[UFC]] bouts from May 2014 until February 2015.
* '''[[Cyril Asker]]''': Former EFC [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] champion<ref>{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2015/10/efc-44-foreign-invasion-results/|title=EFC 44 'Foreign Invasion' Results: Asker, Mynhardt, Henry Leave with Belts|last=Tatum|first=Rob|website=Combat Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> who was signed by the [[UFC]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/2/9/10919074/ufc-croatia-signs-damir-hadzovic-vs-taisumov-heavyweight-cyril-asker-mma-news|title=UFC signs a French HW & Bosnian LW|last=Simon|first=Zane|date=2016-02-09|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|access-date=2019-11-24}}</ref> To date he has competed in 5 [[UFC]] bouts.
* '''[[Danny Henry]]''': Former 2 times EFC [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]] champion<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaplus.co.uk/round-up/ufc/efc-danny-henry-ufc-glasgow/|title=EFC champ Danny Henry wants UFC for Scottish homecoming|last=Georgiou|first=Andreas|date=2017-05-12|website=MMA Plus|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> who was signed by the [[UFC]] in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2017/07/short-notice-or-not-danny-henry-knew-when-he-got-the-ufcs-call-he-had-to-answer|title=Short notice or not, Danny Henry knew when he got the UFC's call, he had to answer|date=17 July 2017|website=MMA Junkie}}</ref> In his debut match at [[UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio]] he earned a ''Fight of the night'' bonus. To date he has competed in 4 [[UFC]] bouts.
*'''[[Dalcha Lungiambula]]''': Former EFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion<ref>{{cite web|last=Kihn|first=Stephen|date=2019-02-11|title='Champion' Dalcha's UFC deal details|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/South-Africa/champion-dalchas-ufc-deal-details-20190211|access-date=2019-11-28|website=Sport|language=en}}</ref> who was invited to compete in the UFC in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kihn|first=Stephen|date=2019-02-08|title='Champion' Dalcha signs with the UFC|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/South-Africa/champion-dalcha-signs-with-the-ufc-20190208|access-date=2019-11-25|website=Sport|language=en}}</ref> To date he has competed in 3 UFC bouts.
* '''[[Dricus du Plessis]]''': Current UFC Middleweight champion, du Plessis is the former EFC Middleweight and Welterweight champion. Originally called up to the UFC in September 2020, he made his promotional debut against [[Markus Perez]] on 11 October 2020 at [[UFC Fight Night 179]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-09-25|title=Former KSW Champ Dricus Du Plessis Signs with UFC, Will Fight Markus Perez in Debut|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/25/former-ksw-champ-dricus-du-plessis-signs-ufc-will-fight-markus-perez-debut/|access-date=2020-09-30|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> and won via a TKO in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2020-10-10|title=UFC Fight Island 5 Results: Dricus Du Plessis Impresses in Debut With KO|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/10/10/ufc-fight-island-5-results-dricus-du-plessis/|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> Du Plessis was scheduled to face [[Trevin Giles]] on 20 March 2021 at [[UFC on ESPN 21]], but had to withdraw from the event after being refused entry to the US due to Covid related restrictions placed on South Africans.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-12|title=Visa issues force Dricus du Plessis out of UFC event|url=http://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/visa-issues-force-dricus-du-plessis-out-of-ufc-event/|access-date=2021-03-16|website=The South African|language=en-ZA}}</ref>
*'''[[Jared Vanderaa]]:''' Former EFC Heavyweight champion who was signed to the UFC in November 2020 after competing in the fourth season of [[Dana White's Contender Series]]. He was scheduled to fight [[Sergey Spivak]] at [[UFC 256]] on 12 December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gonzalez|first=Gabriel|date=2020-11-17|title=UFC 256's Jared Vanderaa on Post-Fight Reception Following DWCS, Sergey Spivak|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/11/17/ufc-256s-jared-vanderaa-on-post-fight-reception-following-dwcs-sergey-spivak/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> However, Vanderaa tested positive to Covid 19 and was therefore removed from the event.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jared Vanderaa tests positive for COVID-19, out of UFC 256 fight vs. Serghei Spivac|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mma-ufc/jared-vanderaa-tests-positive-for-covid-19-out-of-ufc-256-fight-vs-serghei-spivac/ar-BB1bOZ72|access-date=2021-01-18|website=www.msn.com}}</ref> The bout was rescheduled for [[UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis]] on 20 February 2021. Vanderaa lost via TKO in the 2nd round.
*'''[[Manon Fiorot]]''' Former EFC women's Lightweight champion and winner of the EFC's second season of the reality program - '''''The Fighter.''''' She was signed to the UFC in December 2020 and made her debut against [[Victoria Leonardo]] at [[UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny|UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny]] on 20 January 2021. Fiorot won via TKO in the second round.

== Other EFC athletes signed to the UFC ==

* '''[[Don Madge]]'''. Former 2 times EFC Lightweight champion<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightsports.tv/madge-bests-mazany-wins-lightweight-title/|title=Madge Bests Mazany, Wins Lightweight Title|date=2017-04-08|website=FIGHT SPORTS|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-28}}</ref> who was invited to compete in the UFC in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://southafricanmma.com/don-madge-signs-ufc/|title=DON MADGE SIGNS WITH THE UFC|date=2018-02-13|website=South African MMA|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.enca.com/sport/don-madge-signs-with-the-ufc|title=Don Madge signs with the UFC|website=eNCA|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> In his debut match at [[UFC Fight Night 138]] he earned a "Performance of the night" bonus with a knockout via a head kick. To date he has competed in 2 UFC bouts - [[UFC Fight Night 138]] and [[UFC 242|UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier]]. Madge was scheduled to face [[Nasrat Haqparast]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad]] on 13 March 2021 but had to withdraw from the event after being refused entry to the US due to Covid related restrictions placed on South Africans.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Don Madge withdraws from UFC Fight Night 187 vs. Nasrat Haqparast due to visa issues|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mma-ufc/don-madge-withdraws-from-ufc-fight-night-187-vs-nasrat-haqparast-due-to-visa-issues/ar-BB1ejt4V?ocid=BingNewsSearch|access-date=2021-03-16|website=www.msn.com}}</ref>
* '''JP Buys''' Former EFC Flyweight and Bantamweight champion<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/South-Africa/buys-dominates-biko-hadley-ends-reign-of-zuluboy-20190414|title=Buys dominates Biko, Hadley ends reign of 'Zuluboy'|date=2019-04-14|website=Sport|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> who was invited to compete in UFC owner [[Dana White]] 's Tuesday Night [[Dana White's Contender Series|Contender Series]] in August 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/Dana-Whites-Tuesday-Night-Contender-Series-Season-1-Episode-7-62303|title=Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 7|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> and again in the fourth season in November 2020. After beating his opponent in the final fight of the fourth season on 17 November 2020, Buys was signed to the UFC.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-18|title=Contender Series: JP Buys joins his wife on the UFC roster as one of four fighters to earn a contract|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30339469/contender-series-jp-buys-joins-wife-ufc-roster-one-four-fighters-earn-contract|access-date=2020-11-18|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref> He made his UFC debut against [[Bruno Gustavo da Silva]] at [[UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland]] on 20 March. 2021, losing by TKO. He was 0-4 in the promotion with losses from [[Montel Jackson]], [[Cody Durden]], and Marcus McGhee, before being released from the promotion in October 2023.
*'''Nkazimulo Zulu.''' Former two times EFC Flyweight champion<ref>{{cite web|url=https://africa.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/20271595/is-nkazimulo-zulu-ufc-material|title=Is Zulu UFC material?|date=2017-08-07|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> and current EFC competitor who was invited in 2016 to compete in The Ultimate Fighter which was produced by the [[UFC]] and [[Fox Sports 1]]. Zulu competed on [[The Ultimate Fighter]] Season 24, Opening Round, Day 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-The-Ultimate-Fighter-Season-24-Opening-Round-Day-2-56843|title=UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 24 Opening Round, Day 2|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref>

== Reality shows ==

=== The Fighter: Season 1 ===
EFC launched a reality TV show on 14 October 2017 called '''The Fighter'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sabc3.co.za/sabc/home/sabc3/news/details?id=8012bcf5-d035-44d4-9947-b0f175eb2229|title=The Fighter announced on SABC Sport|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://efcworldwide.com/thefighter/|title=THE FIGHTER|website=efcworldwide.com}}</ref> Housed in a villa in [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]], 10 male MMA [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] prospects from around the world lived and trained together, as well as competed against one another for a multiple fight contract and a guaranteed EFC title fight. They were split into two teams each coached by an experienced EFC athlete. The Fighter was broadcast on global television in 10 one-hour episodes. It was concluded on 16 December 2017 at '''EFC 66''' with The Fighter title bout taking place between the two finalists followed by a bout between the two coaches<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/EFC-66-EFC-Worldwide-66-61103 |title=EFC 66 - EFC Worldwide 66 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2017-12-16 |accessdate=2019-12-18}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%;"
! Season !! Date !! Weight class !! Winner !! Runner-up !! Source
|-
!The Fighter: Season 1
|14 October 2017
|Middleweight
| Brendan Lesar
| Ibrahima Mane
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/47262-the-fighter-1-finals|title=EFC Worldwide 66: The Fighter 1 Finale {{!}} MMA Event|website=Tapology|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref>
|}

=== The Fighter: Season 2 ===
Following the success and positive reception to The Fighter: Season 1, EFC launched '''The Fighter: Season 2<ref>{{cite web|url=https://supersport.com/general/press-releases/news/190425_The_Fighter_Season_2_premiers_on_26_April|title=The Fighter Season 2 premiers on 26 April|website=supersport.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://efcworldwide.com/thefighter2/|title=THE FIGHTER|website=efcworldwide.com}}</ref>''' on 26 April 2019. It followed the same format as Season 1 but with 10 female MMA Flyweight athletes from around the world instead. They were housed in [[Rosebank, Gauteng|Rosebank]], [[South Africa]], where they trained together and competed against one another in a quest to win a multiple fight contract and a guaranteed EFC title fight. As with Season 1, the competitors were split into two teams each coached by an experienced EFC athlete. Season 2 was also broadcast on global television in 10 one-hour episodes. It was concluded on 29 June 2019 at '''EFC 80''' with The Fighter Season 2 title bout taking place between the two finalists followed by a bout between the two coaches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/EFC-80-EFC-Worldwide-80-77733|title=EFC 80 - EFC Worldwide 80|website=Sherdog}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%;"
! Season !! Date !! Weight class !! Winner !! Runner-up !! Source
|-
!The Fighter: Season 2
|26 April 2019
|Flyweight
| [[Manon Fiorot]]
| [[Mellony Geugjes]]
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/59801-efc-worldwide-80|title=EFC Worldwide 80 {{!}} MMA Event|website=Tapology|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightsports.tv/efc-80-lesar-scores-upset-ko-fiorot-wins-the-fighter/|title=Lesar Scores Major Upset At EFC 80|date=2019-06-29|website=FIGHT SPORTS|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref>
|}

== Subsidiary companies ==
EFC owns the following companies:{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}
* EFC Gym
* EFC Performance Institute

== References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
*[http://www.efcworldwide.com/ Official website]

{{MMA organizations}}

[[Category:2009 establishments in South Africa]]
[[Category:Mixed martial arts organizations]]
[[Category:Sport in South Africa]]
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 2009]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Johannesburg]]
[[Category:Sport in Johannesburg]]

Extreme Fighting Championship

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73.189.4.13: /* Middleweight World Championship */ Du Plessis was allowed to keep the Middleweight title during his time in KSW, returned to EFC to unify and then vacated after signing with UFC.

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'''Extreme Fighting Championship''' ('''EFC''') is a South African [[mixed martial arts]] [[promoter (entertainment)|promotion company]] established since 2009. It is the largest MMA promotion company on the continent of [[Africa]]<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.co.za/sabc-strikes-historic-deal-with-efc/|title=SABC STRIKES HISTORIC DEAL WITH EFC|date=24 January 2017|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=20 November 2019|archive-date=11 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011090941/https://www.mmafighting.co.za/sabc-strikes-historic-deal-with-efc/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and features on its roster professional fighters from across the world including the [[United States]], [[Europe]], [[South America]], the [[UK]], [[Australia]], and [[Africa]]. The organization produces 10 live events annually. They currently have over 120 athletes exclusively contracted to the organisation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagepages.com/2017/07/14/mayweather-vs-mcgregor-live/|title=Mayweather vs. McGregor: LIVE London press conference|last=Strickl|first=Nick|date=2017-07-14|website=Cage Pages|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-24}}</ref> EFC events are currently broadcast in over 120 countries around the world on numerous television networks in multiple languages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://inverleigh.com/portfolio/elite-fighting-championship/|title=EFC - Inverleigh Broadcasting Corp|date=2019-11-25|website=Inverleigh.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> To date, EFC has held 106 events (104 numbered events and 2 fight night events) and presided over approximately 1,000 matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/organizations/Extreme-Fighting-Championship-Africa-3206|title=Extreme Fighting Championship (Africa) Fights, Fight Cards, Videos, Pictures, Events and more|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref>

==History==
EFC was founded in 2009 by brothers Cairo Howarth, Silas Howarth, and Calvin Howarth<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/South-Africa/keeping-it-in-the-family-20170325-4|title=Keeping it in the family|first=Silver|last=Sibiya|date=26 March 2017|website=Sport}}</ref> who are the present owners and along with Graeme Cartmell, who is the Vice President of Talent and Matchmaker, are the key people in the company. Prior to 2009, the Howarth brothers were great admirers of the [[UFC]] and would regularly watch UFC events through pay per view channels. This inspired them to create an African-based MMA promotion company modelled on the UFC which they named '''Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC)'''. EFC's inaugural event took place at the [[Ticketpro Dome]] (formerly the Coca-Cola Dome) in [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]] on 10 November 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.efcworldwide.com/fight_card_type/efc-01/|title=EFC 01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/EFC-Africa-Extreme-Fighting-Championship-Africa-1-14815|title=EFC Africa - Extreme Fighting Championship Africa 1|website=Sherdog}}</ref> The first 7 events took place at the [[Ticketpro Dome]] in [[Johannesburg]]. From the 8th event in 2011 onwards, the organization held events in other major cities throughout [[South Africa]] which to date includes [[Cape Town]], [[Durban]], Carnival City Casino, [[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City Casino]], [[Pretoria]] and [[Johannesburg]]. When the demand to watch EFC events grew, they signed television broadcasting and streaming deals with a number of media organizations throughout the world. Today EFC has broadcasting deals in place with [[Multichoice]] Supersport, [[SABC]] Sport, [[Uganda Broadcasting Corporation]], CSI Sports, [[DAZN]], Best4Sport, and IB Sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.efcworldwide.com/broadcast-schedule/|title=Broadcast Schedule}}</ref>

==Rules==

Extreme Fighting Championship's rules are based upon the [[Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts]]. All bouts are contested over three, five-minute rounds, with the exception of five-round championship bouts. There is a one-minute rest period between rounds. As per the Unified Rules of MMA, Extreme Fighting Championship only allows competitors to fight in approved shorts, without shoes or any other sort of foot padding. Fighters must use approved light gloves (4-6 ounces) that allow fingers to grab. The referee has the right to stop the fighters and stand them up if they reach a stalemate on the ground (where neither are in a dominant [[Grappling position|position]] nor working toward one) after a verbal warning.

===Match outcome===
Matches usually end via:
*'''[[Submission (combat sport term)|Submission]]''': a fighter taps on the mat or his opponent three times (or more) or verbally submits.
*'''[[Knockout]]''': a fighter falls from a legal blow and is either unconscious or unable to immediately continue.
*'''Technical Knockout''': stoppage of the fight by the referee if it is determined a fighter cannot "intelligently defend" himself or by ringside doctor due to injury.
*'''Judges' Decision''': Depending on scoring, a match may end as:
**unanimous decision (all three judges score a win for one fighter),
**split decision (two judges score a win for one fighter with the third for the other),
**majority decision (two judges score a win for one fighter with one for a draw),
**unanimous draw (all three judges score a draw),
**majority draw (two judges score a draw).
**split draw (the total points for each fighter is equal)

A fight can also end in a '''technical decision''', '''technical draw''', '''disqualification''', '''forfeit''' or '''no contest'''.

===Judging criteria===
The ten-point must system is used for all EFC bouts; three judges score each round and the winner of each receives ten points, the loser nine points or less. If the round is even, both fighters receive ten points. The decision is announced at the end of the match, but the judge's scorecards are not announced.

===Fouls===
The following are considered fouls in EFC bouts:

# [[headbutt|Butting]] with the head.
# [[eye-gouging|Eye gouging]] of any kind.
# Biting.
# Hair pulling.
# [[Groin attack]]s of any kind.
# [[fish-hooking|Fish hooking]], gouging as in self-defense and some martial arts.
# Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent.
# [[Small joint manipulation]].
# Striking to the spine or the back of the head. (see [[Rabbit punch]])
# Striking downward using the point of the elbow. (see [[Elbow (strike)]])
# Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
# Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
# Grabbing the [[clavicle]].
# [[soccer kick|Kicking]] the head of a grounded opponent.
# [[knee (strike)|Kneeing]] the head of a grounded opponent.
# [[stomp (strike)|Stomping]] a grounded opponent.
# [[Kick]]ing to the kidney with the heel.
# Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck. (see [[piledriver (professional wrestling)]])
# [[throw (grappling)|Throwing]] an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
# Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
# Spitting at an opponent.
# Engaging in an unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
# Holding the ropes or the fence.
# Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
# Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
# Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
# Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of unarmed combat.
# Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.
# Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
# Interference by the corner.
# Throwing in the towel during competition.

When a foul is charged, the referee in their discretion may deduct one or more points as a penalty. If a foul incapacitates a fighter, then the match may end in a disqualification if the foul was intentional, or a no contest if unintentional. If a foul causes a fighter to be unable to continue later in the bout, it ends with a technical decision win to the injured fighter if the injured fighter is ahead on points, otherwise it is a technical draw.

==EFC champions==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Class!!Upper weight limit!!Champion!!Event!!Date!!Source
|-
|'''Heavyweight'''||{{convert|265|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|DRC}} '''Matunga Djikasa''' ''def. '''Vandam Mbuyi'''''||''' EFC 98''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||6 October 2022||
|-
|'''Light Heavyweight'''||{{convert|205|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|South Africa}} '''JC Lamprecht''' ''def. '''Mzwandile Hlongwa'''''||''' EFC 106''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||10 August 2023||
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Middleweight'''|| rowspan="2" |{{convert|185|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|South Africa}} '''Luke Michael''' ''def. '''Pupanga Tresor'''''||''' EFC 92''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||5 March 2022||
|-
|''Interim Champion''
{{flagicon|South Africa}} '''JP Kruger''' ''def. '''Conrad Seabi'''''
|''' EFC 103''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]
|11 May 2023
|
|-
|'''Welterweight'''||{{convert|170|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|South Africa}} '''Mark Hulme''' ''def. '''Ziko Makengele'''''||''' EFC 102''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||13 April 2023||
|-
|'''Lightweight'''||{{convert|155|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||'''Vacant'''
| || ||
|-
|'''Featherweight'''||{{convert|145|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|DRC}} '''Igeu Kabesa''' ''def. '''Bradley swanepoel'''''||'''EFC 99''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||3 November 2022||
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Bantamweight'''|| rowspan="2" |{{convert|135|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|South Africa}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' ''def. '''Musa Sethwape'''''||''' EFC 105''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||13 July 2023||
|-
|''Interim Champion''
{{flagicon|South Africa}} '''Terence Balelo''' ''def. '''Musa Sethwape'''''
|''' EFC 108''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]
|12 October 2023
|
|-
|'''Flyweight'''||{{convert|125|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|South Africa}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' ''def. '''Gift Walker'''''||''' EFC 111''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||7 March 2024||
|-
|'''Women's Bantamweight'''||{{convert|134|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||'''Vacant'''||||||
|-
|'''Women's Flyweight'''||{{convert|125|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||'''Vacant'''|| ||||
|-
|'''Women's Strawweight'''||{{convert|115|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}||{{flagicon|Romania}} '''Alice Ardelean''' ''def. '''Jessica Mouneimne'''''||''' EFC 101''' EFC Performance Institute, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]||3 March 2023||
|}

==Championship history==

===Heavyweight World Championship===
''206 to 265 lbs (93 to 120 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Ruan Potts]]''' {{small|def. Norman Wessels}}
|align=center |EFC 9 {{small|{{nowrap|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}}}
|align=center |30 July 2011
|{{small|'''1.''' def. Andrew Van Zyl at EFC 11 on 10 November 2011 '''2.''' def. Bernardo Mikixi at EFC 16 on 19 October 2012}} 
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Andrew Van Zyl'''
|align=center |EFC 18 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |1 March 2013
|{{small|{{nowrap|'''1.''' def. Sors Grobbelaar at EFC 23 on 12 September 2013}}}}
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Ruan Potts]]''' (2)
|align=center |EFC 26 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |12 December 2013
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Potts vacated the title on May 10, 2014 after signing with the [[UFC]]''
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Brendon Groenewald''' {{small|def. Christophe Walravens}}
|align=center |EFC 35 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |6 November 2014
|
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Andrew Van Zyl''' (2)
|align=center |EFC 39 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 May 2015
|
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|FRA}} '''[[Cyril Asker]]'''
|align=center |EFC 44 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |3 October 2015
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Asker vacated the title on April 10, 2016 after signing with the [[UFC]]''
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Danie van Heerden''' {{small|def. Brendon Groenewald}}
|align=center |EFC 48 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align="center"|22 April 2016
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''van Heerden vacated the title on October 15, 2016 after leaving EFC''
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Andrew Van Zyl''' (3) {{small|def. Elvis Moyo}}
|align=center |EFC 54 {{small|[[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City]], South Africa}}
|align=center |15 October 2016
|{{small|'''1.''' def. Wessel Mostert at EFC 61 on 8 July 2017}} {{small|'''2.''' def. [[Jared Vanderaa]] at EFC 66 on 16 December 2017}}
|-
!9
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''[[Dalcha Lungiambula]]'''
|align=center |EFC 71 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |23 June 2018
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Lungiambula vacated the title on April 10, 2016 after signing with the [[UFC]]''
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Jared Vanderaa]]''' {{nowrap|{{small|def. [[Ruan Potts]] for interim title}}}}
|align=center |EFC 76 {{small|[[Pretoria]], South Africa}}
|align=center |8 December 2018
|
|-
!10
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Jared Vanderaa]]''' {{small|def. Ricky Misholas}}
|align=center |EFC 77 {{small|[[Pretoria]], South Africa}}
|align=center |16 March 2019
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Vanderaa vacated the title on November 4, 2020 after signing with the [[UFC]]''
|-
!11
|align=left | {{flagicon|South Africa}} '''Thabani Mndebela''' {{small|def. Matunga Djikasa}}
|align=center |EFC 88 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |14 August 2021
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Mndebela vacated the title when he signed with the UAE Warrios.''
|-
!12
|align=left | {{flagicon|DRC}} '''Matunga Djikasa''' {{small|def. Vandam Mbuyi}}
|align=center |EFC 98 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |6 October 2022
|
|-
|}

===Light Heavyweight World Championship===
''186 to 205 lbs (84 to 93 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''J.P. Joubert''' {{small|def. Norman Wessels}}
|align=center |EFC 15 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |27 July 2012
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Joubert vacated the title after retiring.''
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Gideon Drotschie''' {{small|def. Danie van Heerden}}
|align=center |EFC 20 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |27 June 2013
|{{small|'''1.''' def. Fraser Opie at EFC 25 on 7 November 2013}}
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Norman Wessels'''
|align=center |EFC 35 [[Cape Town]], South Africa
|align="center"|6 November 2014
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. [[Dalcha Lungiambula]] at EFC 42 on 8 August 2015}} 
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''[[Dalcha Lungiambula]]''' def. Tumelo Maphutha for interim title
|align=center |EFC 52 [[Cape Town]], South Africa
|align="center"|5 August 2016
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on March 4, 2017 when Wessels retired. The interim champion [[Dalcha Lungiambula]] become the champion.''
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''[[Dalcha Lungiambula]]''' promoted to undisputed champion
|align=center |EFC 52 [[Cape Town]], South Africa
|align="center"|5 August 2016
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. [[Alan Baudot]] at EFC 61 on 8 July 2017}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Stuart Austin at EFC 65 on 4 November 2017}}
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Lungiambula'' vacated the title on 29 June 2019 after signing with the [[UFC]]
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|CMR}} '''Simon Biyong''' {{small|def. Quinton Roussow}}
|align=center |EFC 82 {{small|[[Brakpan]], South Africa}}
|align=center |28 September 2019
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|Biyong vacated the title on 10 October 2020 after signing with the [[Bellator MMA]]
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''JC Lamprecht''' def. Mzwandile Hlongwa
|align=center |EFC 106 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |10 August 2023
|
|-
|}

===Middleweight World Championship===
''171 to 185 lbs (77 to 84 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Garreth McLellan]]''' {{small|def. Jacques Joubert}}
|align=center |EFC 8 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |14 April 2011
|
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Jeremy Smith'''
|align=center |EFC 12 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |2 March 2012
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Darren Daniel at EFC 17 on 23 November 2012}}
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Garreth McLellan]]'''
|align=center |EFC 24 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |10 October 2013
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. JP Kruger at EFC 28 on 27 March 2014}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. [[Dricus du Plessis]] at EFC 33 on 30 August 2014}}
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''McLellan vacated the title on April 11, 2015 when he signed with the [[UFC]]''
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Liam Cleland''' {{small|def. Michiel Opperman}}
|align=center |EFC 41 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |11 July 2015
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6" |''Cleland vacated the title on May 13, 2016 after he retired''
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|ENG}} '''Yannick Bahati''' {{small|def. JP Kruger}}
|align=center |EFC 49 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |13 May 2016
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. David Buirski at EFC 56 on 9 December 2016}}
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Dricus Du Plessis]]'''
|align=center |EFC 61 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |19 August 2017
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. interim champion Brendan Lesar at EFC 83 on 14 December 2019}}
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Brendan Lesar''' def. [[Garreth McLellan]] for interim title
|align=center |EFC 80 [[Sibaya]], South Africa
|align="center"|29 June 2019
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Du Plessis vacated on October 10, 2020 he signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]''
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Luke Michael''' {{small|def. Pupanga Tresor}}
|align=center |EFC 92 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |5 March 2022
|
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''JP Kruger''' def. Conrad Seabi for interim title
|align=center |EFC 103 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |11 May 2023
|
|-
|}

===Welterweight World Championship===
''156 to 170 lbs (70 to 77 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Dallas Jakobi''' {{small|def. Adam Speechly}}
|align=center |EFC 10 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |1 September 2011
|
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|BRA}} '''Jadyson Costa'''
|align=center |EFC 13 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |13 April 2012
|
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Michiel Opperman'''
|align=center |EFC 16 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |19 October 2012
|
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Dino Bagattin'''
|align=center |EFC 23 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |12 September 2013
|
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|NGR}} '''Henry Fadipe'''
|align=center |EFC 29 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |1 May 2014
|
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Adam Speechly'''
|align=center |EFC 32 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 August 2014
|
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''David Buirski'''
|align=center |EFC 37 {{small|[[Boksburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |21 February 2015
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Martin van Staden at EFC 46 on 12 December 2015}} 
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on July 03, 2014 when Burisku moved up to Middleweight.''
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Dricus Du Plessis]]''' {{small|def. Martin van Staden}}
|align=center |EFC 50 {{small|[[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City]], South Africa}}
|align=center |17 June 2016
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Du Plessis vacated on April 14, 2018 he signed with [[Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki|KSW]]''
|-
!9
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Gunter Kalunda Ngunza''' {{small|def. Maurício da Rocha Jr.}}
|align=center |EFC 73 {{small|[[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 September 2018
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Martin van Staden at EFC 46 on 12 December 2015}} 
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Ngunza vacated on April 25, 2019 he signed with [[ONE Championship|ONE]]''
|-
!10
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZIM}} '''Themba Gorimbo''' {{small|def. Luke Michael}}
|align=center |EFC 82 {{small|[[Brakpan]], South Africa}}
|align=center |28 September 2019
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Lyle Karam at EFC 84 on 14 March 2020}} 
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Gorimbo vacated on October 29, 2021 he signed with UAE Warriors''
|-
!11
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Ziko Magengele''' {{small|def. Martin van Staden}}
|align=center |EFC 93 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |9 April 2022
|
|-
!12
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Mark Hulme'''
{{small|def. Ziko Makengele}}
|align=center |EFC 102 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |13 April 2023
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Peace Nguphane at EFC 110 on 7 December 2023}} 
|-
|}

===Lightweight World Championship===
''146 to 155 lbs (66 to 70 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Wentzel Nel''' {{small|def. Leo Gloss}}
|align=center |EFC 3 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center | 8 May 2010
|
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Costa Ioannou'''
|align=center |EFC 8 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |14 April 2011
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Alex Cheboub at EFC 11 on 10 November 2011}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Adam Speechly at EFC 14 on 1 June 2012}} 
{{small|'''3.''' def. Leon Mynhardt at EFC 17 on 23 November 2012}}
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Don Madge]]'''
|align=center |EFC 20 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |27 June 2013
|
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Leon Mynhardt'''
|align=center |EFC 25 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 November 2013
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Frederich Naumann at EFC 27 on 27 February 2014}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Sibusiso Mdoko at EFC 34 on 2 October 2014}} 
{{small|'''3.''' def. [[Don Madge]] at EFC 37 on 21 February 2015}} 
{{small|'''4.''' def. Themba Gorimbo at EFC 44 on 3 October 2015}} 
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} '''Dave Mazany'''
|align=center |EFC 51 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |15 July 2016
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Leon Mynhardt at EFC 55 on 11 November 2016}} 
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Don Madge]]''' (2)
|align=center |EFC 58 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |8 April 2017
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on October 27, 2018 when Madge signed with the [[UFC]].''
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Martin van Staden''' {{small|def. Gavin Hughes}}
|align=center |EFC 68 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |31 March 2018
|
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|USA}} '''Dave Mazany''' (2)
|align=center |EFC 72 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |11 August 2018
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on March 16, 2019 when Mazany retired.''
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|ENG}} '''Joe Cummins''' {{small|def. Martin van Staden}}
|align=center |EFC 77 {{small|[[Pretoria]], South Africa}}
|align=center |16 March 2019
|
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Alain Ilunga''' def. Anicet Kanyeba for interim title
|align=center |EFC 86 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |12 June 2021
|
|-
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Tshilumba Mikixi''' def. Cole Henning for interim title
|align=center |EFC 100 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |1 December 2022
|
|-
| colspan="6" |''Titles were vacated prior to EFC 110''
|-
!
|
|EFC 110
|7 December 2023
|
|-
|}

===Featherweight World Championship===
''136 to 145 lbs (61 to 66 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ANG}} '''Demarte Pena''' {{small|def. Leo Gloss}}
|align=center |EFC 10 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center | 1 September 2011
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Wesley Hawkey at EFC 14 on 1 June 2012}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Terrence Griessel at EFC 16 on 19 October 2012}} 
{{small|'''3.''' def. Wentzel Nel at EFC 19 on 19 April 2013}} 
{{small|'''4.''' def. Abdul Hassan at EFC 21 on 25 July 2013}} 
{{small|'''5.''' def. Alain Ilunga at EFC 24 on 10 October 2013}}
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on July 03, 2014 when Pena moved down to Bantamweight.''
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Boyd Allen''' {{small|def. Barend Nienaber}}
|align=center |EFC 32 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 August 2014
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Wade Groth at EFC 36 on 11 December 2014}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Wesley Hawkey at EFC 38 on 4 April 2015}}
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|SCO}} '''[[Danny Henry]]'''
|align=center |EFC 44 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |3 October 2015
|
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Igeu Kabesa '''
|align=center |EFC 47 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |5 March 2016
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Hanru Botha at EFC 56 on 9 December 2016}} 
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|SCO}} '''[[Danny Henry]]''' (2)
|align=center |EFC 57 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center | 4 March 2017
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on July 16, 2017 when Henry signed with the [[UFC]].''
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Igeu Kabesa ''' (2) {{small|def. Pierre Botha}}
|align=center |EFC 62 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |19 August 2017
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Calum Murrie at EFC 74 on 6 October 2018}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Karlo Caput at EFC 79 on 4 May 2019}} 
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|Brazil}} '''Reinaldo Ekson'''
|align=center |EFC 86 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |12 June 2021
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. August Kayambala at EFC 91 on 4 December 2021}} 
|-
|align="center" colspan="5"|''Ekson vacated his title after signing with [[Professional Fighters League|PFL]]''
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of Congo}} '''Igeu Kabesa ''' (3) {{small|def. Bradley Swanepoel}}
|align=center |EFC 95 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |16 July 2022
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Bradley Swanepol at EFC 99 on 11 November 2022}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Vince Bembe at EFC 104 on 15 June 2023}} 
{{small|'''3.''' def. Reinaldo Ekson at EFC 110 on 7 December 2023}} 
|-
|}

===Bantamweight World Championship===
''126 to 135 lbs (57 to 61 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' {{small|def. Charlie Weyer}}
|align=center |EFC 27 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |27 February 2014
|
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ANG}} '''Demarte Pena'''
|align=center |EFC 31 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |3 July 2014
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Francois Groenewald at EFC 34 on 2 October 2014}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Cedric Doyle at EFC 41 on 11 July 2015}} 
{{small|'''3.''' NC. [[Irshaad Sayed]] at EFC 55 on 11 November 2016}} 
{{small|'''4.''' NC. [[Irshaad Sayed]] at EFC 66 on 16 December 2017}} 
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Irshaad Sayed]]''' def. Cedric Doyle for interim title
|align=center |EFC 48 [[Cape Town]], South Africa
|align="center"|22 April 2016
|
|-
| colspan="5" align="center" |''Title was vacated on December 16, 2017 when Pena was suspended 4 years by [[World Anti-Doping Agency|WADA]] for testing positive for steroids at EFC 55. The results of his two bouts were changed to No Contest''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightsports.tv/efcs-pena-barred-for-four-years/|title=EFC's Pena Barred For Four Years|date=11 January 2018}}</ref>
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''JP Buys''' {{small|def. Philippe Rouch}}
|align=center |EFC 69 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |28 April 2018
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Luthando Biko at EFC 78 on 13 April 2019}} 
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Luthando Biko''' def. Cal Ellenor for interim title
|align=center |EFC 75 [[Cape Town]], South Africa
|align="center"|3 November 2018
|
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Faeez Jacobs''' def. Nkazimulo Zulu for interim title
|align=center |EFC 81 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align="center"|10 August 2019
|
|-
| colspan="5" align="center" |''Title was vacated on November 17, 2020 when Buys signed with the [[UFC]].''
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Faeez Jacobs''' promoted to undisputed champion
|align=center |-
|align=center |-
|
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZIM}} '''Sylvester Chipfumbu'''
|align=center |EFC 85 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |8 May 2021
|
|-
| colspan="5" align="center" |''Chipfumbu vacated the title when he signed with the UAE Warriors.''
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''[[Cameron Saaiman]]''' def. Sindile Manengela
|align=center |EFC 94 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |4 June 2022
|
|-
| style="text-align:center" colspan="5" | ''Saaiman vacated the title in March 2022 when he decided to compete on [[Dana White's Contender Series]].''
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZIM}} '''Nicholas Hwende''' def. Nkazimulo Zulu
|align=center |EFC 96 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |11 August 2022
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Nkazimulo Zulu at EFC 100 on 1 December 2022}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Roevan de Beer at EFC 101 on 2 March 2023}} 
|-
| style="text-align:center" colspan="5" |''Hwende vacated the title in June 2023 when he decided to compete at [[Brave Combat Federation|Brave CF]]''
|-
!8
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' (2) def. Musa Sethwape
|align=center |EFC 105 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |13 July 2023
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="5"|'' Zulu vacated the title to compete in the Flyweight division.''
|-
!-
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Terence Balelo''' def. Musa Sethwape for interim title
|align=center |EFC 108 [[Johannesburg]], South Africa
|align="center"|12 October 2023
|
|-
|}

===Flyweight World Championship===
''116 to 125 lbs (53 to 67 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' {{small|def. Craig Ninow}}
|align=center |EFC 43 {{small|[[Durban]], South Africa}}
|align=center |27 August 2015
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Sylvester Chipfumbu at EFC 62 on 19 August 2017}} 
{{small|'''2.''' def. Magno Alves at EFC 71 on 23 June 2018}} 
{{small|'''3.''' def. Gary Joshua at EFC 75 on 3 November 2018}}
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated when Zulu signed to appear on [[The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions]].''
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''JP Buys''' def. Baldwin Mdlalose
|align=center |EFC 54 {{small|[[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City]], South Africa}}
|align=center |15 October 2016
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated when Buys moved up in weight.''
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ENG}} '''Jake Hadley '''
|align=center |EFC 78 {{small|[[Cape Town]], South Africa}}
|align=center |13 April 2019
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on September 27, 2019 when Hadley signed with the [[Bellator MMA]].''
|-
!4
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' (2) {{small|def. Luthando Biko}}
|align=center |EFC 89 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |10 September 2021
|
|-
!5
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Luthando Biko'''
|align=center |EFC 91 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |4 December 2021
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. Magno Alves at EFC 96 on 11 August 2022}} 
|-
| colspan="5" align="center" |''Biko vacated the title when he signed with the Ares FC.''
|-
!6
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Gift Walker''' {{small|def. Terence Balelo}}
|align=center |EFC 107 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 September 2023
|
|-
!7
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Nkazimulo Zulu''' (3)
|align=center |EFC 111 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |7 March 2024
|
|-
|}

===Women's Flyweight World Championship===
''{{convert|116|lb|kg}} to {{convert|125|lb|kg}}''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ZAF}} '''Amanda Lino''' {{small|def. Jaqauline Trosee}}
|align=center |EFC 60 {{small|[[Durban]], South Africa}}
|align=center |10 June 2017
|
{{small|'''1.''' def. [[Rizlen Zouak]] at EFC 70 on 26 May 2018}} 
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|FRA}} '''[[Manon Fiorot]]'''
|align=center |EFC 83 {{small|[[Pretoria]], South Africa}}
|align=center | 14 December 2019
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on January 20, 2021 when Fiorot signed with the [[UFC]].''
|-
|}

===Women's Strawweight World Championship===
''Under {{convert|115|lb|kg}}''

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=1%|No.
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=23%|Name
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=17%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=36%|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left | {{flagicon|ITA}} '''Chiara Penco''' {{small|def. Danella Eliasov}}
|align=center |EFC 67 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |10 March 2018
|
|-
!2
|align=left | {{flagicon|POL}} '''[[Karolina Wójcik]]'''
|align=center |EFC 76 {{small|[[Pretoria]], South Africa}}
|align=center |8 December 2018
|
|-
|align="center" colspan="6"|''Title was vacated on June 8, 2019 when Wójcik signed with Venator FC.''
|-
!3
|align=left | {{flagicon|ROM}} '''Alice Ardelean''' {{small|def. Jessica Mouneimne}}
|align=center |EFC 101 {{small|[[Johannesburg]], South Africa}}
|align=center |2 March 2023
|
|-
|}

==Notable athletes and alumni==
* '''[[Garreth McLellan]]''': Former EFC [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] champion<ref name="EFC24">{{cite web|url=https://citizen.co.za/sport/sport-other-sport/67155/mclellan-re-gains-middleweight-title-epic-efc-duel/|title=Gareth McLellan regains the EFC Middleweight title|last=SAPA Reporter|date=2013-11-10|website=citizen.co.za|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> who was signed by the [[UFC]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/12/10/7370781/ufc-signs-south-african-middleweight-garreth-mclellan-womens-bantamweight-marion-reneau-wmma-news|title=UFC signs EFCA champ Garreth McLellan|last=Simon|first=Zane|date=2014-12-10|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|access-date=2019-11-28}}</ref> He competed in 5 [[UFC]] bouts from April 2015 until March 2017.
* '''[[Ruan Potts]]''': Former 2 times EFC [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] champion<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.enca.com/sport/potts-reclaims-efc-title-van-zyl|title=Potts reclaims EFC title from Van Zyl|website=eNCA|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> who was signed by the [[UFC]] in 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/2/10/5397782/ufc-signs-efc-africa-heavyweight-champion-ruan-potts-mma-news|title=UFC signs South African MMA champ Ruan Potts|last=Simon|first=Zane|date=2014-02-10|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|access-date=2019-11-28}}</ref> He competed in 3 [[UFC]] bouts from May 2014 until February 2015.
* '''[[Cyril Asker]]''': Former EFC [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] champion<ref>{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2015/10/efc-44-foreign-invasion-results/|title=EFC 44 'Foreign Invasion' Results: Asker, Mynhardt, Henry Leave with Belts|last=Tatum|first=Rob|website=Combat Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> who was signed by the [[UFC]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/2/9/10919074/ufc-croatia-signs-damir-hadzovic-vs-taisumov-heavyweight-cyril-asker-mma-news|title=UFC signs a French HW & Bosnian LW|last=Simon|first=Zane|date=2016-02-09|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|access-date=2019-11-24}}</ref> To date he has competed in 5 [[UFC]] bouts.
* '''[[Danny Henry]]''': Former 2 times EFC [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]] champion<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaplus.co.uk/round-up/ufc/efc-danny-henry-ufc-glasgow/|title=EFC champ Danny Henry wants UFC for Scottish homecoming|last=Georgiou|first=Andreas|date=2017-05-12|website=MMA Plus|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> who was signed by the [[UFC]] in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2017/07/short-notice-or-not-danny-henry-knew-when-he-got-the-ufcs-call-he-had-to-answer|title=Short notice or not, Danny Henry knew when he got the UFC's call, he had to answer|date=17 July 2017|website=MMA Junkie}}</ref> In his debut match at [[UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio]] he earned a ''Fight of the night'' bonus. To date he has competed in 4 [[UFC]] bouts.
*'''[[Dalcha Lungiambula]]''': Former EFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion<ref>{{cite web|last=Kihn|first=Stephen|date=2019-02-11|title='Champion' Dalcha's UFC deal details|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/South-Africa/champion-dalchas-ufc-deal-details-20190211|access-date=2019-11-28|website=Sport|language=en}}</ref> who was invited to compete in the UFC in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kihn|first=Stephen|date=2019-02-08|title='Champion' Dalcha signs with the UFC|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/South-Africa/champion-dalcha-signs-with-the-ufc-20190208|access-date=2019-11-25|website=Sport|language=en}}</ref> To date he has competed in 3 UFC bouts.
* '''[[Dricus du Plessis]]''': Current UFC Middleweight champion, du Plessis is the former EFC Middleweight and Welterweight champion. Originally called up to the UFC in September 2020, he made his promotional debut against [[Markus Perez]] on 11 October 2020 at [[UFC Fight Night 179]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-09-25|title=Former KSW Champ Dricus Du Plessis Signs with UFC, Will Fight Markus Perez in Debut|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/25/former-ksw-champ-dricus-du-plessis-signs-ufc-will-fight-markus-perez-debut/|access-date=2020-09-30|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> and won via a TKO in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2020-10-10|title=UFC Fight Island 5 Results: Dricus Du Plessis Impresses in Debut With KO|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/10/10/ufc-fight-island-5-results-dricus-du-plessis/|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> Du Plessis was scheduled to face [[Trevin Giles]] on 20 March 2021 at [[UFC on ESPN 21]], but had to withdraw from the event after being refused entry to the US due to Covid related restrictions placed on South Africans.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-12|title=Visa issues force Dricus du Plessis out of UFC event|url=http://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/visa-issues-force-dricus-du-plessis-out-of-ufc-event/|access-date=2021-03-16|website=The South African|language=en-ZA}}</ref>
*'''[[Jared Vanderaa]]:''' Former EFC Heavyweight champion who was signed to the UFC in November 2020 after competing in the fourth season of [[Dana White's Contender Series]]. He was scheduled to fight [[Sergey Spivak]] at [[UFC 256]] on 12 December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gonzalez|first=Gabriel|date=2020-11-17|title=UFC 256's Jared Vanderaa on Post-Fight Reception Following DWCS, Sergey Spivak|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/11/17/ufc-256s-jared-vanderaa-on-post-fight-reception-following-dwcs-sergey-spivak/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> However, Vanderaa tested positive to Covid 19 and was therefore removed from the event.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jared Vanderaa tests positive for COVID-19, out of UFC 256 fight vs. Serghei Spivac|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mma-ufc/jared-vanderaa-tests-positive-for-covid-19-out-of-ufc-256-fight-vs-serghei-spivac/ar-BB1bOZ72|access-date=2021-01-18|website=www.msn.com}}</ref> The bout was rescheduled for [[UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis]] on 20 February 2021. Vanderaa lost via TKO in the 2nd round.
*'''[[Manon Fiorot]]''' Former EFC women's Lightweight champion and winner of the EFC's second season of the reality program - '''''The Fighter.''''' She was signed to the UFC in December 2020 and made her debut against [[Victoria Leonardo]] at [[UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny|UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny]] on 20 January 2021. Fiorot won via TKO in the second round.

== Other EFC athletes signed to the UFC ==

* '''[[Don Madge]]'''. Former 2 times EFC Lightweight champion<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightsports.tv/madge-bests-mazany-wins-lightweight-title/|title=Madge Bests Mazany, Wins Lightweight Title|date=2017-04-08|website=FIGHT SPORTS|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-28}}</ref> who was invited to compete in the UFC in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://southafricanmma.com/don-madge-signs-ufc/|title=DON MADGE SIGNS WITH THE UFC|date=2018-02-13|website=South African MMA|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.enca.com/sport/don-madge-signs-with-the-ufc|title=Don Madge signs with the UFC|website=eNCA|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> In his debut match at [[UFC Fight Night 138]] he earned a "Performance of the night" bonus with a knockout via a head kick. To date he has competed in 2 UFC bouts - [[UFC Fight Night 138]] and [[UFC 242|UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier]]. Madge was scheduled to face [[Nasrat Haqparast]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad]] on 13 March 2021 but had to withdraw from the event after being refused entry to the US due to Covid related restrictions placed on South Africans.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Don Madge withdraws from UFC Fight Night 187 vs. Nasrat Haqparast due to visa issues|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mma-ufc/don-madge-withdraws-from-ufc-fight-night-187-vs-nasrat-haqparast-due-to-visa-issues/ar-BB1ejt4V?ocid=BingNewsSearch|access-date=2021-03-16|website=www.msn.com}}</ref>
* '''JP Buys''' Former EFC Flyweight and Bantamweight champion<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/South-Africa/buys-dominates-biko-hadley-ends-reign-of-zuluboy-20190414|title=Buys dominates Biko, Hadley ends reign of 'Zuluboy'|date=2019-04-14|website=Sport|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> who was invited to compete in UFC owner [[Dana White]] 's Tuesday Night [[Dana White's Contender Series|Contender Series]] in August 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/Dana-Whites-Tuesday-Night-Contender-Series-Season-1-Episode-7-62303|title=Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 7|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> and again in the fourth season in November 2020. After beating his opponent in the final fight of the fourth season on 17 November 2020, Buys was signed to the UFC.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-18|title=Contender Series: JP Buys joins his wife on the UFC roster as one of four fighters to earn a contract|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30339469/contender-series-jp-buys-joins-wife-ufc-roster-one-four-fighters-earn-contract|access-date=2020-11-18|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref> He made his UFC debut against [[Bruno Gustavo da Silva]] at [[UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland]] on 20 March. 2021, losing by TKO. He was 0-4 in the promotion with losses from [[Montel Jackson]], [[Cody Durden]], and Marcus McGhee, before being released from the promotion in October 2023.
*'''Nkazimulo Zulu.''' Former two times EFC Flyweight champion<ref>{{cite web|url=https://africa.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/20271595/is-nkazimulo-zulu-ufc-material|title=Is Zulu UFC material?|date=2017-08-07|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> and current EFC competitor who was invited in 2016 to compete in The Ultimate Fighter which was produced by the [[UFC]] and [[Fox Sports 1]]. Zulu competed on [[The Ultimate Fighter]] Season 24, Opening Round, Day 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-The-Ultimate-Fighter-Season-24-Opening-Round-Day-2-56843|title=UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 24 Opening Round, Day 2|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref>

== Reality shows ==

=== The Fighter: Season 1 ===
EFC launched a reality TV show on 14 October 2017 called '''The Fighter'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sabc3.co.za/sabc/home/sabc3/news/details?id=8012bcf5-d035-44d4-9947-b0f175eb2229|title=The Fighter announced on SABC Sport|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://efcworldwide.com/thefighter/|title=THE FIGHTER|website=efcworldwide.com}}</ref> Housed in a villa in [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]], 10 male MMA [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] prospects from around the world lived and trained together, as well as competed against one another for a multiple fight contract and a guaranteed EFC title fight. They were split into two teams each coached by an experienced EFC athlete. The Fighter was broadcast on global television in 10 one-hour episodes. It was concluded on 16 December 2017 at '''EFC 66''' with The Fighter title bout taking place between the two finalists followed by a bout between the two coaches<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/EFC-66-EFC-Worldwide-66-61103 |title=EFC 66 - EFC Worldwide 66 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2017-12-16 |accessdate=2019-12-18}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%;"
! Season !! Date !! Weight class !! Winner !! Runner-up !! Source
|-
!The Fighter: Season 1
|14 October 2017
|Middleweight
| Brendan Lesar
| Ibrahima Mane
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/47262-the-fighter-1-finals|title=EFC Worldwide 66: The Fighter 1 Finale {{!}} MMA Event|website=Tapology|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref>
|}

=== The Fighter: Season 2 ===
Following the success and positive reception to The Fighter: Season 1, EFC launched '''The Fighter: Season 2<ref>{{cite web|url=https://supersport.com/general/press-releases/news/190425_The_Fighter_Season_2_premiers_on_26_April|title=The Fighter Season 2 premiers on 26 April|website=supersport.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://efcworldwide.com/thefighter2/|title=THE FIGHTER|website=efcworldwide.com}}</ref>''' on 26 April 2019. It followed the same format as Season 1 but with 10 female MMA Flyweight athletes from around the world instead. They were housed in [[Rosebank, Gauteng|Rosebank]], [[South Africa]], where they trained together and competed against one another in a quest to win a multiple fight contract and a guaranteed EFC title fight. As with Season 1, the competitors were split into two teams each coached by an experienced EFC athlete. Season 2 was also broadcast on global television in 10 one-hour episodes. It was concluded on 29 June 2019 at '''EFC 80''' with The Fighter Season 2 title bout taking place between the two finalists followed by a bout between the two coaches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/EFC-80-EFC-Worldwide-80-77733|title=EFC 80 - EFC Worldwide 80|website=Sherdog}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%;"
! Season !! Date !! Weight class !! Winner !! Runner-up !! Source
|-
!The Fighter: Season 2
|26 April 2019
|Flyweight
| [[Manon Fiorot]]
| [[Mellony Geugjes]]
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/59801-efc-worldwide-80|title=EFC Worldwide 80 {{!}} MMA Event|website=Tapology|language=en|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightsports.tv/efc-80-lesar-scores-upset-ko-fiorot-wins-the-fighter/|title=Lesar Scores Major Upset At EFC 80|date=2019-06-29|website=FIGHT SPORTS|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref>
|}

== Subsidiary companies ==
EFC owns the following companies:{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}
* EFC Gym
* EFC Performance Institute

== References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
*[http://www.efcworldwide.com/ Official website]

{{MMA organizations}}

[[Category:2009 establishments in South Africa]]
[[Category:Mixed martial arts organizations]]
[[Category:Sport in South Africa]]
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 2009]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Johannesburg]]
[[Category:Sport in Johannesburg]]

Derrick Lewis

2024-05-16T05:19:47Z

73.189.4.13: /* Mixed martial arts record */ redundant after Nascimento KO

{{short description|American mixed martial artist (born 1985)}}
{{Other people}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Derrick Lewis
| other_names = The Black Beast
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| caption = Lewis interviewed after UFC 229 in 2018
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|2|7}}
| birth_place = [[New Orleans, Louisiana]], U.S.
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| residence = [[Cypress, Texas]], U.S.
| height = 6 ft 3 in
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| team = Silverback Fight Club (formerly) 4oz Fight Club
| fighting_out_of = [[Houston, Texas]], U.S.
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| rank = Purple belt in [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-i-m-baddest-purple-belt-texas-derrick-lewis-hilariously-explains-goal-submissions-ufc-history|title=Derrick Lewis hilariously explains his goal of having the most submissions in UFC history|website=Sportskeeda.com|author=Joshua Ryan|date=November 19, 2022}} </ref>
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'''Derrick Lewis''' (born February 7, 1985) is an American professional [[mixed martial artist]]. He currently competes in the [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] division in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC), where he currently holds the record for [[List of UFC records#Most knockouts|most knockouts in UFC history]]. A professional competitor since 2010, Lewis has also competed for [[Bellator MMA]] and [[Legacy Fighting Championship|Legacy FC]], where he was the Heavyweight Champion. As of May 14, 2024, he is #10 in the [[List of current UFC fighters#Rankings|UFC heavyweight rankings]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC Rankings {{!}} UFC.com |url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings |access-date=2024-05-14 |website=www.ufc.com}}</ref>

==Background==
Born and raised as one of seven siblings, the second oldest, by a single mother in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], Lewis was troubled growing up and was often involved in [[street fighting]].<ref name="BB_Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.txmma.com/the-story-of-derrick-the-black-beast-lewis-fighting-at-bellator-on-may-21st/|title=The Story of Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis; Fighting at Bellator on May 21st!|author=Mike Calimbas|publisher=txmma.com|date=2011-05-12|access-date=2014-06-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714152718/http://www.txmma.com/the-story-of-derrick-the-black-beast-lewis-fighting-at-bellator-on-may-21st/|archive-date=2014-07-14|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1998, Lewis and his family relocated to [[Houston]], [[Texas]]. At the age of 17, Lewis began training in [[boxing]] and was preparing for his first amateur fight when the gym unexpectedly shut down.<ref name="Sugar_Land">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/22/5829788/no-small-wonder-derrick-lewis-journey-from-sugar-land-to-the-promised|title=No small wonder: Derrick Lewis' journey from Sugar Land to the Promised Land|author=Chuck Mindenhall|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2014-06-22}}</ref> Two weeks after graduating from high school, Lewis was charged with aggravated assault, and was placed on probation. Two years later, while attending [[Kilgore College]] on a full scholarship for football, Lewis violated his probation and was sentenced to five years in prison, but ended up serving three and a half.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/02/a-run-in-with-the-kkk-eventually-led-legacy-fc-champ-derrick-lewis-to-mma|title=A run-in with the KKK eventually led Legacy FC champ, Derrick Lewis, to MMA|author=Steven Marrocco|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-02-28}}</ref> A week after being released, Lewis was introduced to mixed martial arts by a friend and, while working as a tow-truck driver, continued with boxing under the tutelage of [[George Foreman]]. After dominating in his first professional mixed martial arts fight, Lewis decided to focus on mixed martial arts.<ref name="Sugar_Land"/>

==Mixed martial arts career==

===Early career===
Lewis began his journey in MMA in late 2009, when he made his debut as an amateur against Jay Ross at LSAMMA on October 16, 2009. He lost the fight via TKO (doctor stoppage). He then faced Tim Buchanan at the United States American Combat Association event on January 30, 2010. He won via TKO.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/USACA-United-States-Amateur-Combat-Association-12578|title=USACA - United States Amateur Combat Association|publisher=sherdog.com|date=January 30, 2010}}</ref>

After turning professional in 2010, Lewis would compile a fight record of 4–1 before signing with [[Bellator MMA]] in May 2010.

===Bellator Fighting Championships===
Lewis was scheduled to make his promotional debut at [[2011 in Bellator MMA#Bellator 45|Bellator 45]] on May 21, 2011, against Brazilian [[Thiago Santos (fighter, born 1986)|Thiago Santos]]. However, the bout was canceled when Santos had to pull out due to an injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/14023-Derek-Lewis-The%20Black%20Beast|title=FightCenter - Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis"|publisher=tapology.com}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Tony Johnson (fighter)|Tony Johnson]] at [[2011 in Bellator MMA#Bellator 46|Bellator 46]] on June 25, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/06/bellator-46-prelims-get-johnson-vs-lewis-cramer-vs-samman-gabin-vs-baggett|title=Bellator 46 prelims get Johnson vs. Lewis, Cramer vs. Samman, Gabin vs. Baggett|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2011-06-08}}</ref> He lost the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/32857-bellator-46-tony-johnson-jr-vs-derrick-the-black-beast-lewis|title=FightCenter - Bellator 46 - Johnson JR. vs. Lewis|publisher=tapology.com|date=2011-06-25}}</ref>

Lewis compiled a record of 6–0 with one no-contest after leaving Bellator, most notably winning and successfully defending the [[Legacy Fighting Championship#MMA Champions|Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship]]. He was then signed to the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].

===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
Lewis was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Nandor Guelmino at [[UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2]] on August 28, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/6/22/4454564/mma-news-nandor-guelmino-vs-derrick-lewis-ufc-on-fs1-indianapolis|title=Nandor Guelmino vs. Derrick Lewis slated for UFC on Fox Sports 1 event in Indianapolis|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=2013-06-22}}</ref> However, the bout was canceled as Lewis had to pull out due to an injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/07/lewis-guelmino-off-ufc-on-fox-sports-1-2-bowling-trujillo-meet-on-card|title=Lewis-Guelmino off UFC on FOX Sports 1 2, Bowling-Trujillo meet on card|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=July 2, 2013}}</ref>

Lewis instead made his debut at [[UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne]] on April 19, 2014, against Jack May.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/2/11/5401164/ufc-signs-heavyweight-jack-may-debut-against-derrick-lewis-fox-11-mma-news|title=UFC signs heavyweight Jack May to debut against Derrick Lewis at UFC on Fox 11|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=February 11, 2014}}</ref> He won via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/ufc-on-fox-11-results-photos-derrick-lewis-pounds-out-hobbled-jack-may|title=UFC on FOX 11 results, photos: Derrick Lewis pounds out hobbled Jack May|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=April 19, 2014}}</ref>

In his second fight for the promotion, Lewis faced [[Guto Inocente]] at [[The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale]] on July 6, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/7/5691770/guto-inocente-vs-derrick-lewis-set-for-tuf-19-finale-card|title=Guto Inocente vs. Derrick Lewis set for TUF 19 Finale card|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=May 7, 2014}}</ref> He won the fight via KO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/07/tuf-19-finale-results-photos-derrick-lewis-brutally-stops-guto-inocente-in-first|title=TUF 19 Finale results, photos: Derrick Lewis brutally stops Guto Inocente in first|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=July 6, 2014|access-date=July 6, 2014}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Matt Mitrione]] on September 5, 2014, at [[UFC Fight Night 50]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/7/9/5886041/slugger-showdown-matt-mitrione-vs-derrick-lewis-set-for-ufc-fight|title=Slugger showdown: Matt Mitrione vs. Derrick Lewis set for UFC Fight Night 50|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=July 9, 2014|access-date=July 9, 2014}}</ref> Mitrione quickly defeated Lewis via first-round knockout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-50-results-matt-mitrione-makes-quick-work-of-derrick-lewis|title=UFC Fight Night 50 results: Matt Mitrione makes quick work of Derrick Lewis|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=September 5, 2014|access-date=September 5, 2014}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Ruan Potts]] on February 28, 2015, at [[UFC 184]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2014/12/derrick-lewis-vs-ruan-potts-added-to-ufc-184/|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts added to UFC 184 |publisher=themmareport.com |author=Jason Floyd|date=2014-12-16}}</ref> He won the fight via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/2/28/8127691/ufc-184-results-derrick-lewis-ground-and-pounds-way-to-win-over-ruan|title=UFC 184 results: Derrick Lewis ground-and-pounds way to win over Ruan Potts|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2015-02-28|access-date=2015-02-28}}</ref>

Lewis next had a rematch with [[Shawn Jordan]] on June 6, 2015, at [[UFC Fight Night 68]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/derrick-lewis-vs-shawn-jordan-brian-ebersole-vs-alan-jouban-added-to-ufc-fight-night-68|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Shawn Jordan added to UFC Fight Night 68|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-03-03|access-date=2015-03-03}}</ref> In their first encounter on the regional circuit in 2010, Lewis lost by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/ufc-heavyweight-shawn-jordan-says-derrick-lewis-attacked-him-after-bell-in-first-meeting|title=UFC heavyweight Shawn Jordan says Derrick Lewis attacked him after bell in first meeting|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brant Brookhouse|date=2015-03-30|access-date=2015-03-30}}</ref> Lewis lost the fight via TKO.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/ufc-fight-night-68-results-shawn-jordan-pounds-out-derrick-lewis-in-rematch|title=UFC Fight Night 68 results: Shawn Jordan pounds out Derrick Lewis in rematch|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2015-06-06|access-date=2015-06-06}}</ref>

Lewis was expected to face [[Anthony Hamilton (fighter)|Anthony Hamilton]] on October 3, 2015, at [[UFC 192]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2015/08/derrick-lewis-vs-anthony-hamilton-added-to-ufc-192/|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Anthony Hamilton added to UFC 192|publisher=chron.com|author=Jeremy Botter|date=2015-08-06|access-date=2015-08-06}}</ref> However, Hamilton was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by [[Viktor Pešta]].<ref name="HamiltonOut">{{cite web|url=http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2015/08/ufc-192-hamilton-out-viktor-pesta-faces-derrick-lewis/|title=UFC 192: Hamilton out, Viktor Pesta faces Derrick Lewis|publisher=blog.chron.com|author=Jeremy Botter|date=2015-08-20|access-date=2015-08-20}}</ref> Lewis won the fight via TKO in the third round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/10/ufc-192-results-derrick-lewis-fights-past-takedowns-pounds-out-viktor-pesta-in-third|title=UFC 192 results: Derrick Lewis fights past takedowns, pounds out Viktor Pesta in third|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2015-10-03|access-date=2015-10-03}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Damian Grabowski]] on February 6, 2016, at [[UFC Fight Night 82]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mikethetruth.com/2015/10/derrick-lewis-faces-ufc-newcomer-damian-grabowski-at-ufc-196/|title=Derrick Lewis faces UFC newcomer Damian Grabowski at UFC Fight Night 82|publisher=mikethetruth.com|author=Mike Jackson|date=2015-10-29|access-date=2015-10-29}}</ref> Lewis dominated the fight, winning via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/02/ufc-fight-night-82-results-beastly-derrick-lewis-makes-easy-work-of-damian-grabowski|title=UFC Fight Night 82 results: Beastly Derrick Lewis makes easy work of Damian Grabowski|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-02-06|access-date=2016-02-06}}</ref>

Lewis next faced [[Gabriel Gonzaga]] on April 10, 2016, at [[UFC Fight Night 86]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/with-ruslan-magomedov-out-derrick-lewis-vs-gabriel-gonzaga-in-the-works-for-ufc-fight-night-86|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Gabriel Gonzaga in works for UFC Fight Night 86|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|access-date=2016-03-09|date=2016-03-09}}</ref> He won via KO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/ufc-fight-night-86-results-derrick-lewis-crushes-gabriel-gonzaga-for-first-round-ko|title=UFC Fight Night 86 results: Derrick Lewis crushes Gabriel Gonzaga for first-round KO|author=Ben Fowlkes|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-04-10|access-date=2016-04-10}}</ref> Subsequently, Lewis earned his first ''Performance of the Night'' bonus.<ref name="UFCFN86">{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/4/10/11403022/ufc-zagreb-post-fight-bonuses-lewis-taisumov-take-home-50000-ko-wins-mma-news|title=UFC Zagreb post-fight bonuses: Lewis, Taisumov take home $50,000 for KO wins|author=Nick Baldwin|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=2016-04-10|access-date=2016-04-10}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]] on July 7, 2016, at [[UFC Fight Night 90]]. He won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-fight-night-90-results-derrick-lewis-takes-split-from-roy-nelson-in-sweat-flying-slobberknocker|title=UFC Fight Night 90 results: Derrick Lewis takes split from Roy Nelson in sweat-flying slobberknocker|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2017-07-07|access-date=2016-07-08}}</ref>

Lewis was expected to face [[Marcin Tybura]] on October 15, 2016, at [[UFC Fight Night 97]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/8/14/12472706/derrick-lewis-announces-bout-with-marcin-tybura-at-ufc-fight-night-97|title=Derrick Lewis announces bout with Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night 97 on Oct. 15 in Manila|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2016-08-14|access-date=2016-08-14}}</ref> However, the promotion announced on October 6 that they had canceled the event entirely.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/UFC-Fight-Night-Manila-Lamas-Penn-to-be-Rescheduled|title=UFC Fight Night Manila: Lamas vs. Penn to be rescheduled|publisher=ufc.com|author=Staff|date=2016-10-06|access-date=2016-10-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/after-b-j-penns-withdrawal-ufc-cancels-next-weeks-ufc-fight-night-97-event-in-philippines|title=After B.J. Penn's withdrawal, UFC cancels next week's UFC Fight Night 97 event in Philippines|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-10-06|access-date=2016-10-06}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Shamil Abdurakhimov]] on December 9, 2016, in the main event at [[UFC Fight Night 102]].<ref name="headliner">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/ufc-fight-night-102-gets-eight-new-fights-including-derrick-lewis-vs-shamil-abdurakhimov-headliner-1|title=UFC Fight Night 102 gets eight new fights, including Derrick Lewis vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov headliner|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-10-14|access-date=2016-10-14}}</ref> After losing the first three rounds, he won the fight via TKO in the fourth round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/12/9/13905684/ufc-fight-night-102-results-derrick-lewis-rallies-to-finish-shamil|title=UFC Fight Night 102 results: Derrick Lewis rallies to finish Shamil Abdurakhimov in fourth|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2016-12-09|access-date=2016-12-09}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Travis Browne]] on February 19, 2017, in the main event at [[UFC Fight Night 105]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/1/23/14364006/mma-news-travis-browne-vs-derrick-lewis-headlines-ufc-halifax|title=Browne vs Lewis rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 105|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=2017-01-23|access-date=2017-01-23}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the second round.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/ufc-fight-night-105-results-derrick-lewis-battles-back-to-knock-out-travis-browne|title=UFC Fight Night 105 results: Derrick Lewis battles back to knock out Travis Browne|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|access-date=2017-02-20|date=2017-02-20}}</ref> Both participants were awarded ''Fight of the Night'' for their performance.<ref name="Tristen Critchfield">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-105-Bonuses-Lewis-Browne-Felder-Santos-Pocket-3650K-117653|title=UFC Fight Night 105 Bonuses: Lewis, Browne, Felder, Santos pocket $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|access-date=2017-02-20|date=2017-02-20}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Mark Hunt]] on June 11, 2017, in the main event at [[UFC Fight Night 110]]. He lost the fight via TKO in the fourth round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-110-results-mark-hunt-defeats-derick-lewis-fourth-round-tko|title=UFC Fight Night 110 results: Mark Hunt wins grueling battle vs. Derrick Lewis with 4th-round TKO|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|access-date=2017-06-11|date=2017-06-11}}</ref> Despite the loss, the win earned Lewis his second consecutive ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award.<ref name="Staff">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-110-bonuses-finishes-by-ben-nguyen-dan-hooker-earn-them-50k|title=UFC Fight Night 110 bonuses: Finishes by Ben Nguyen, Dan Hooker earn them $50K|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2017-06-10|date=2017-06-10}}</ref> After the loss, during his post-fight interview, Lewis announced that he was likely retiring from mixed martial arts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/6/11/15777670/derrick-lewis-announces-possible-retirement-after-loss-to-mark-hunt-this-was-probably-my-last-fight|title=Derrick Lewis announces possible retirement after loss to Mark Hunt|last=Segura|first=Danny|date=2017-06-11|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-06-11}}</ref> Later in the month, Lewis revealed that he ultimately decided to continue fighting.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/6/26/15876592/derrick-lewis-decides-against-retirement-it-was-just-heat-of-the-moment|title=Derrick Lewis decides against retirement, wants payback on Ngannou next|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref>

Lewis was expected to face [[Fabrício Werdum]] on October 7, 2017, at [[UFC 216]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/8/17/16163390/fabricio-werdum-to-face-derrick-lewis-at-ufc-216|title=Fabricio Werdum to face Derrick Lewis at UFC 216|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2017-08-17|access-date=2017-08-17}}</ref> On the day of the fight, Lewis was forced out of the bout due to a back injury.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/10/derrick-lewis-injured-ufc-216-fight-vs-fabricio-werdum-cancelled-last-minute|title=Derrick Lewis injured; Fabricio Werdum now faces Walt Harris last minute at UFC 216|date=2017-10-07|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-08|language=en-US}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Marcin Tybura]] on February 18, 2018, at [[UFC Fight Night 126]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/derrick-lewis-vs-marcin-tybura-targeted-ufc-fight-night-126|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Marcin Tybura targeted for UFC Fight Night 126 in February|website=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2017-11-30|access-date=2017-11-30}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in the third round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/ufc-fight-night-126-results-derrick-lewis-knockout-marcin-tybura-ko-mma-austin|title=UFC Fight Night 126 results: Derrick Lewis finally takes out Marcin Tybura with KO in third|date=2018-02-19|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-02-19|language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned him the [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] bonus.<ref name="MMAjunkie">{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/ufc-fight-night-126-bonuses-brandon-davis-steven-peterson-get-50000-for-slugfest|title=UFC Fight Night 126 bonuses: Brandon Davis, Steven Peterson get $50,000 for slugfest|date=2018-02-19|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-02-19|language=en-US}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Francis Ngannou]] on July 7, 2018, at [[UFC 226]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.lowkickmma.com/report-francis-nagnnou-vs-derrick-lewis-set-for-ufc-226/|title=Report: Francis "The Predator" Nagnnou vs. Derrick Lewis Set For UFC 226|last=Henken|first=Michael|date=2018-04-20|work=LowKickMMA.com|access-date=2018-04-20|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision, but the fight itself was heavily criticized for the lack of action in both fighters with Lewis only landing 20 strikes, and Ngannou landing 11.

Lewis faced [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]] on October 6, 2018, at [[UFC 229]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-08|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Alexander Volkov Expected to Serve as Co-Main Event at UFC 229|url=https://www.mmanytt.com/derrick-lewis/derrick-lewis-vs-alexander-volkov-expected-to-serve-as-co-main-event-at-ufc-229/|access-date=2020-12-25|website=MMAnytt.com|language=en-US}}</ref> After being behind on the judges' scorecards and visibly hurt multiple times, Lewis won the fight via knockout in the closing seconds of the third round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/10/ufc-229-khabib-nurmagomedov-conor-mcgregor-play-by-play-live-results|title=UFC 229 play-by-play and live results|date=2018-10-06|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-10-06|language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned him the [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] award.<ref name="UFC229">{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmanews.com/ufc-229-bonuses-live-gate-attendance/|title=UFC 229 Bonuses, Live Gate & Attendance Revealed • MMA News|date=2018-10-07|work=MMA News|access-date=2018-10-07|language=en-US}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Daniel Cormier]] for the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]] on November 3, 2018, at [[UFC 230]]. He lost the fight by rear-naked choke in the second round, marking the first submission loss of his professional MMA career.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/10/daniel-cormier-vs-derrick-lewis-on-for-ufc-230-at-madison-square-garden|title=Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis on for UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden|date=2018-10-09|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-10-09|language=en-US}}</ref>

Lewis signed a new contract with the UFC after the title shot.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/ufc-derrick-lewis-positive-outlook-before-junior-dos-santos-fight|title=Derrick Lewis: 'Everything is looking up' ahead of Junior Dos Santos clash at UFC on ESPN+ 4|author=Simon Samano|date=January 11, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref> As the first fight of his new contract, Lewis faced [[Junior dos Santos]] in the main event of [[UFC Fight Night 146]] on March 9, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/junior-dos-santos-vs-derrick-lewis-ufc-on-espn-plus-4-headliner-kansas/amp|title=Junior Dos Santos vs. Derrick Lewis targeted as UFC on ESPN+ 4 headliner in Kansas|work=mmajunkie.com|date=January 7, 2019}}</ref> He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/3/9/18258229/ufc-fight-night-146-results-junior-dos-santos-finishes-derrick-lewis-in-back-and-forth-battle|title=UFC Fight Night 146 results: Junior dos Santos finishes Derrick Lewis in back-and-forth battle|last=Pearson|first=Andrew|date=2019-03-09|website=MMAmania.com|access-date=2019-03-10}}</ref> This fight earned him the [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|''Fight of the Night'']] award.<ref name="mmajunkie.com">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/03/ufc-wichita-bonuses-junior-dos-santos-derrick-lewis-beneil-dariush-niko-price|title=UFC Wichita bonuses: Junior Dos Santos, Derrick Lewis take $50,000 'Fight of Night'|date=2019-03-10|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-03-10}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Blagoy Ivanov]] on November 2, 2019, at [[UFC 244]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inthecage.pl/oficjalnie-derrick-lewis-vs-blagoy-ivanov-na-ufc-244-w-nowym-jorku/|title=OFICJALNIE: Derrick Lewis vs. Blagoy Ivanov na UFC 244 w Nowym Jorku|last=Oleś|first=Bartosz|date=2019-08-02|website=InTheCage.pl|language=pl-PL|access-date=2019-08-03}}</ref> He won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/ufc-244-results-stream-fight-card-start-time-date-predictions-odds-highlights-masvidal-diaz-mma/2019/11/2/20945437/ufc-244-results-derrick-lewis-blagoy-ivanov-ufc-244|title=Lewis Bloodies Ivanov, Wins Split-Decision|last=Richardson|first=Andrew|date=2019-11-02|website=MMAmania.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Ilir Latifi]] on February 8, 2020, at [[UFC 247]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/12/17/21026760/ufc-247-derrick-lewis-surpsied-ilir-latifi-wanted-to-fight-fat-guy-heavyweight-debut-houston-mma|title=UFC 247: Derrick Lewis surprised Ilir latifi wanted to fight the 'fattest guy' in Heavyweight debut|author= Adam Guillen Jr.|date=December 17, 2019|publisher=mmamania.com}}</ref> He won the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/08/ufc-247-results-derrick-lewis/|title=UFC 247 Results: Late Surge Gives Derrick Lewis Decision Over Ilir Latifi|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-02-08|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-09}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Aleksei Oleinik]] on August 8, 2020, at [[UFC Fight Night 174]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29319539/derrick-lewis-alexey-oleinik-agree-aug-8-ufc-fight|title=Derrick Lewis, Alexey Oleinik agree to Aug. 8 UFC fight|website=[[ESPN.com]]|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2020-06-12|access-date=2020-06-16}}</ref> He won the bout via TKO early in round two. Lewis also set the record for most knockouts by a heavyweight in UFC history.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-08|title=UFC Fight Night results -- Chris Weidman ekes out win, declares "I'm back"|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29615659/ufc-fight-night-results-chris-weidman-ekes-win-declares-back|access-date=2020-08-09|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref>

Lewis was scheduled to face [[Curtis Blaydes]] on November 28, 2020, at [[UFC on ESPN 18]]. However, the day before the fight, Blaydes tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was scrapped from the card.<ref name="BaydesvsLewis">{{Cite web|date=2020-08-19|title=Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis set to headline UFC event on Nov. 28|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/curtis-blaydes-vs-derrick-lewis-headline-ufc-event-nov-28|access-date=2020-08-19|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> The pair faced off at [[UFC Fight Night 185]] on February 20, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-04|title=Sources: Blaydes-Lewis fight now set for Feb. 20|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30652416/curtis-blaydes-derrick-lewis-fight-now-set-headline-ufc-fight-night-feb-20-sources-say|access-date=2021-01-05|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref> Lewis won the fight via knockout in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-02-20|title=UFC Vegas 19 Results: Derrick Lewis Lands Highlight Reel Uppercut on Blaydes|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/02/20/ufc-vegas-19-results-curtis-blaydes-vs-derrick-lewis/|access-date=2021-02-21|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned him the ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="UFN 185">{{Cite web|last=Hiergesell|first=Dan|date=2021-02-20|title=UFC Vegas 19 Bonuses! Aspinall Banks $50K For Submitting Arlovski|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2021/2/20/22292985/ufc-vegas-19-bonus-winners-results-mma-espn-blaydes-lewis-aspinal-daukaus-zhabi-knockout|access-date=2021-02-21|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Ciryl Gane]] on August 7, 2021, at [[UFC 265]] for the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship]].<ref name="interim">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/06/ufc-265-news-derrick-lewis-vs-ciryl-gane-interim-title-francis-ngannou|title=UFC 265 heads to Houston with Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane interim heavyweight championship headliner|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2021-06-28|access-date=2021-06-28}} {{in lang|en}}</ref> Lewis lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|date=2021-08-08|title=UFC 265 Results: Ciryl Gane Stops Derrick Lewis, Claims Interim Gold|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/08/ufc-265-results-derrick-lewis-vs-ciryl-gane/|access-date=2021-08-08|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Chris Daukaus]] on December 18, 2021, at [[UFC Fight Night 199]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shelton|first=Cole|date=2021-09-28|title=Derrick Lewis returns in December against rising contender Chris Daukaus|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/derrick-lewis-returns-in-december-against-rising-contender-chris-daukaus/|access-date=2021-09-28|website={{!}} BJPenn.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Lewis won the fight via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|date=2021-12-18|title=UFC Vegas 45: Derrick Lewis KO's Daukus Ending 2021 In Style|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/12/18/ufc-vegas-45-derrick-lewis-vs-chris-daukaus/|access-date=2021-12-19|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> With his knockout win over Daukaus, Lewis earned the record for the most knockouts in [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] history regardless of weight division, with 13 altogether. When asked by [[Michael Bisping]] in his [[UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus|UFC Fight Night 199]] Octagon interview, how he felt about achieving the record, Lewis replied "I’m feeling good, and I’m also happy that I’m the first fighter, clean fighter, to be number one in knockouts".<ref>{{cite web|date=February 21, 2021|title=UFC fighters, sports stars react to Derrick Lewis' vicious KO of Curtis Blaydes|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30937452/ufc-fighters-sports-stars-react-derrick-lewis-vicious-ko-curtis-blaydes|access-date=February 21, 2021|publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Tai Tuivasa]] on February 12, 2022, at [[UFC 271]] in Houston, Texas.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Holland|first=Jesse|date=2022-01-07|title=Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa heavyweight slugfest on tap for UFC 271 in Houston|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/1/7/22872342/derrick-lewis-vs-tai-tuivasa-heavyweight-slugfest-on-tap-ufc-271-houston-mma|access-date=2022-01-07|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}</ref> Lewis lost the fight via knockout in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-02-13|title=UFC 271: Tai Tuivasa Elbow Fells "Black Beast" Derrick Lewis|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/13/ufc-271-derrick-lewis-vs-tai-tuivasa/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Sergei Pavlovich]] on July 30, 2022, at [[UFC 277]].<ref name="Lewis vs. Pavlovich">{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-04-27 |title=Derrick Lewis vs. Sergei Pavlovich Set for UFC 277 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/27/derrick-lewis-vs-sergey-pavlovich-set-ufc-277/ |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the fight via TKO, just 55 seconds into the first round, however there was controversy as the stoppage by referee Dan Miragliotta was considered premature by fighters and fans alike.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-31 |title=UFC 277 results: Sergei Pavlovich trucks through Derrick Lewis, who contests stoppage |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/ufc-277-results-derrick-lewis-vs-sergei-pavlovich-tko-controversy-dan-miragliotta |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2022-07-30 |title=UFC 277 results: Sergei Pavlovich dispatches Derrick Lewis in just 55 seconds in controversial first-round stoppage |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/7/30/23285633/ufc-277-results-sergei-pavlovich-dispatches-derrick-lewis-55-seconds-controversial-stoppage |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-31 |title=Twitter reacts to Sergei Pavlovich's UFC 277 TKO of Derrick Lewis, who protests stoppage |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-277-twitter-reacts-sergei-pavlovich-tko-derrick-lewis-protests-stoppage |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 277: Sergei Pavlovich beats Derrick Lewis with controversial TKO in just 55 seconds |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/sergei-pavlovich-knocks-out-derrick-lewis-in-just-55-seconds-after-controversial-stoppage-034848599.html |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=sports.yahoo.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Lewis received the [[Crypto.com]] "Fan Bonus of the Night" award paid in [[bitcoin]] of US$10,000 for third place.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/ufc-277-fan-bonus-of-the-night-winners-brandon-moreno-earns-top-payout/|title=UFC 277 Fan Bonus of the Night Winners: Brandon Moreno earns top payout|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Harry Kettle|date=2022-08-02|access-date=2022-08-02}}</ref>

Lewis was next expected to face [[Serghei Spivac]] at [[UFC Fight Night 215]] on November 19, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-09-24 |title=Derrick Lewis vs. Serghei Spivac Announced As UFC’s Nov. 19 Main Event|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/09/24/derrick-lewis-vs-serghei-spivac-announced-ufcs-nov-19-main-event/|access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> However, Lewis was forced to pull out of the event due to non-COVID, non-weight cutting illness and the bout was canceled.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-19 |title=Derrick Lewis reportedly hospitalized, UFC Fight Night 215 headliner vs. Serghei Spivac canceled mid-event |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-news-derrick-lewis-hospitalized-main-event-vs-serghei-spivac-canceled |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> The pair was rescheduled for [[UFC Fight Night 218]] on February 4, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-news-derrick-lewis-vs-serghei-spivac-main-event-fight-night|title=UFC rebooks Derrick Lewis vs. Serghei Spivac to headline February card|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2022-12-15|access-date=2022-11-07}}</ref> Lewis lost the fight via an arm-triangle choke in round one, and he did not land a single strike during the fight.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-02-05 |title=UFC Vegas 68: Serghei Spivac Submits Derrick Lewis in Dominant Showing, Calls for Top 5 Opponent |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/05/ufc-vegas-68-lewis-vs-spivac/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac {{!}} ESPN FightCenter |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/fightcenter/_/id/600027632/league/ufc |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Marcos Rogério de Lima]] on July 29, 2023, at [[UFC 291]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beaupré |first=Drew |date=2023-05-17 |title=Derrick Lewis Looks to End Losing Run Against Unranked Heavyweight at UFC 291 |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mma/ufc/derrick-lewis-looks-to-end-losing-run-against-unranked-heavyweight-at-ufc-291 |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=Sports Illustrated MMA News, Analysis and More |language=en}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout after a flying knee 33 seconds into round one, thus extending his UFC record of most knockouts to fourteen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-07-29 |title=UFC 291: Derrick Lewis Stuns Marcos Rogério de Lima with Flying Knee |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/29/ufc-291-derrick-lewis-vs-marcos-rogerio-de-lima/ |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> The win also earned Lewis the ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]]'' bonus award.<ref name="UFC291">{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1685517521846517760|title=Four MASSIVE finishes earn your #UFC291 POTN bonuses!|publisher=UFC|author=UFC|date=2023-07-29|access-date=2023-07-29}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Jailton Almeida]], replacing [[Curtis Blaydes]], on November 4, 2023, at [[UFC Fight Night 231]].<ref name="Lewis in">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/ufc-news-derrick-lewis-vs-jailton-almeida-sao-paulo-curtis-blaydes-out-mma-fight-booking-matchup|title=Derrick Lewis replaces Curtis Blaydes, headlines UFC Sao Paulo vs. Jailton Almeida|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King and Mike Bohn|date=2023-10-09|access-date=2023-10-09}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-11-05 |title=UFC Sao Paulo: Jailton Almeida Outgrapples Derrick Lewis for Five Rounds |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/05/ufc-sao-paulo-jailton-almeida-derrick-lewis/ |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

Lewis faced [[Rodrigo Nascimento]] on May 11, 2024, at [[UFC on ESPN 56]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2024-03-30 |title=Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento announced as UFC St. Louis headliner |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/3/30/24116656/derrick-lewis-vs-rodrigo-nascimento-announced-as-ufc-st-louis-headliner |access-date=2024-03-30 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref> After landing a knockdown, he won the fight via technical knockout from ground punches in the third round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Andrew |date=2024-05-11 |title=‘Black Beast’ Batters Nascimento In Record-Setting KO |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/5/11/24154270/ufc-st-louis-results-derrick-lewis-demolishes-rodrigo-nascimento-scores-record-setting-knockout |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}</ref> After the fight was over, he celebrated by removing his fighting pants and [[mooning]] the crowd.

==Fighting style==
Lewis has been characterized as a 'classic heavyweight' owing to his knockout power and physique. Former welterweight title contender and analyst [[Dan Hardy]] described him as a "wrecking ball", adding "Every time we've spoken about Derrick Lewis before, regardless of whether he's fighting Daniel Cormier, or whether he's fighting Volkov, or whether he's fighting Ciryl Gane, the same thing is always present. If he lands that right hand, it's game over."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-dan-hardy-breaks-ciryl-gane-vs-derrick-lewis|title=Dan Hardy breaks down the UFC 265 main event between Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis}}</ref>

Lewis greatly prefers [[stand-up fighting]], which he refers to as "swangin' and banging",<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/GK2opnoovwg Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20160708131724/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK2opnoovwg Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK2opnoovwg&ab_channel=UFC-UltimateFightingChampionship| title = Fight Night Las Vegas: Derrick Lewis Octagon Interview | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and has been noted by fans and commentators for his surprising ability to seemingly shrug off the grappling/wrestling offense of his opponents while in the bottom position, and simply 'stand up'.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/r4ZW4389EeM Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210730010915/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ZW4389EeM&ab_channel=MomentsinMMA Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ZW4389EeM&ab_channel=MomentsinMMA| title = Does BJJ even work? 60 seconds of Derrick Lewis casually standing up from bottom position | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> However, analysts have noted that when facing fighters with a background in [[folkstyle wrestling]], such as [[Daniel Cormier]], Lewis finds it more difficult to escape the bottom position. Nonetheless, Lewis appeared to simply 'stand up' when threatened with a [[crucifix position]] by [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]], a fighter with a jiu-jitsu pedigree.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmasucka.com/2019/03/07/derrick-lewis-ground-game/|title = Does Derrick Lewis Really "Just Stand Back Up?"|date = 7 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjjee.com/articles/just-get-up-derrick-lewiss-method-for-defeating-jiu-jitsu/|title = Just Get up: Derrick Lewis's Method for Defeating Jiu-Jitsu|date = 12 November 2020}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Lewis married his long-time girlfriend in [[Honolulu]], [[Hawaii]], on June 17, 2017. They have two sons and one daughter.<ref name="BB_Bio"/>

During the flooding caused by [[Hurricane Harvey]] in 2017, Lewis pulled an estimated 100 people from the flood waters in [[Houston]], [[Texas]], via his lifted truck.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosenstein |first1=Greg |title=Derrick Lewis estimates he has helped save 100 people in Houston |url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/20507161/derrick-lewis-using-truck-help-hurricane-harvey-victims |website=espn.com |date=30 August 2017 |access-date=6 July 2018}}</ref>

On May 18, 2021, Lewis was returning to his car after a workout when he discovered a man allegedly trying to open the door of his vehicle. Lewis reportedly struck the alleged thief and pinned him to the ground until the police arrived.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis shows aftermath of ill-advised attempt to allegedly break into his car|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-heavyweight-derrick-lewis-alleged-break-in-car-213630260.html|access-date=2021-05-19|website=sports.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (Five times) {{small|vs. [[Gabriel Gonzaga]], [[Marcin Tybura]], [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]], [[Curtis Blaydes]], and [[Marcos Rogério de Lima]]}}<ref name="UFCFN86"/><ref name="MMAjunkie"/><ref name="UFC229"/><ref name="UFN 185 "/><ref name="UFC291" />
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (Three times) vs. [[Travis Browne]], [[Mark Hunt]], and [[Junior dos Santos]] <ref name="Tristen Critchfield"/><ref name="Staff"/><ref name="mmajunkie.com"/>
***Tied ([[Stefan Struve]]) for second most Post-Fight bonuses in UFC Heavyweight division history (8)<ref name="ufchw"/>
**[[List of UFC records#Most knockouts - All fighters|Most knockouts in UFC history]] (15)<ref name=pre265>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-265-pre-event-facts-derrick-lewis-cusp-sole-possession-all-time-knockout-record|title=UFC 265 pre-event facts: Derrick Lewis on cusp of sole possession of all-time KO record|author=Mike Bohn|date=August 4, 2021|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]}}</ref>
***[[List of UFC records#Most knockouts - By division|Most knockouts in UFC Heavyweight division history]] (15)<ref name="ufchw">{{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?weight_class=HW|title=UFC Records - Heavyweight|website=statleaders.ufc.com|access-date=2023-11-05}}</ref>
**[[List of UFC records#Most Finishes - By division|Most finishes in UFC Heavyweight division history]] (15)<ref name=post199>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-199-post-event-facts-derrick-lewis-most-knockouts-ufc-history-heavyweight|title=UFC Fight Night 199 post-event facts: Derrick Lewis stands alone as UFC's KO king|date=December 19, 2021|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Mike Bohn}}</ref>
***Tied ([[Matt Brown (fighter)|Matt Brown]] & [[Dustin Poirier]]) for [[List of UFC records#Most finishes - All fighters|fourth most finishes in UFC history]] (15)<ref name="ufcstats">{{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0|title=UFC Stats - All Fighters|website=statleaders.ufc.com|access-date=2023-07-29}}</ref>
**Second most wins in UFC Heavyweight division history (19)<ref name="ufchw"/>
**Second most bouts in UFC Heavyweight division history (29)<ref name="ufchw"/>
**Tied ([[Cain Velasquez]], [[Alistair Overeem]] & [[Andrei Arlovski]]) for second most knockdowns landed in UFC Heavyweight division history (10)<ref name="ufchw2">{{cite web |author=UFC.com |date=February 14, 2022 |title=UFC Stats - Heavyweight Division |url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=HW |publisher=ufc.com}}</ref>
**Second most total fight time in UFC Heavyweight division history (4:25:10)<ref name="ufchw"/>
**Latest comeback finish by striking deficit in a finished fight (-82) vs [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]]<ref name="ufcfight">{{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/en/fight|title=UFC Stats - Fight|website=statleaders.ufc.com|access-date=2023-07-31}}</ref>
** Most finishes by ground strikes in UFC history (9)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-291-post-event-facts-justin-gaethje-insane-bonus-run-knockout-dustin-poirier-derrick-lewis|title=UFC 291 post-event facts: Justin Gaethje's insane bonus streak continues|date=July 30, 2023|author=Mike Bohn|work=mmajunkie.com}}</ref>
*'''[[Legacy Fighting Championship]]'''
**Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship (One time)<ref>{{cite web |title=Legacy FC 18 results: Lewis keeps heavyweight belt, Patino retains at 155 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/03/legacy-fc-18-results |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |date=2 March 2013 |access-date=10 August 2020}}</ref>
***One successful title defense
*'''[[MMAJunkie.com]]'''
**2018 Comeback of the Year vs. [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/mmajunkies-2018-comeback-and-interview-of-the-year-derrick-lewis|title=MMAjunkie's 2018 'Comeback (and interview) of the Year': Derrick Lewis|author=Steven Marrocco|date=January 3, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref>
*'''MMADNA.nl'''
**2018 Comeback of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/mma-dna-ufc-awards-2018-de-uitslagen/|title=MMA DNA UFC Awards 2018 : De Uitslagen!!!|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=18 January 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>

==Mixed martial arts record==
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|28–12 (1)
|[[Rodrigo Nascimento]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento]]
|{{dts|2024|May|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|0:49
|[[St. Louis, Missouri]], United States
|{{small|Extended the UFC record for most knockout wins (15).}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|27–12 (1)
|[[Jailton Almeida]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]]
|{{dts|2023|November|04}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[São Paulo]], Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|27–11 (1)
|[[Marcos Rogério de Lima]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 291]]
|{{dts|2023|July|29}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:33
|[[Salt Lake City, Utah]], United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|26–11 (1)
|[[Serghei Spivac]]
|Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac]]
|{{dts|2023|February|4}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:05
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|{{nowrap|26–10 (1)}}
|[[Sergei Pavlovich]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 277]]
|{{dts|2022|July|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:55
|[[Dallas, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|26–9 (1)
|[[Tai Tuivasa]]
|KO (elbow)
|[[UFC 271]]
|{{dts|2022|February|12}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:40
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|26–8 (1)
|[[Chris Daukaus]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus]]
|{{dts|2021|December|18}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:36
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Broke the UFC record for most knockout wins (13).}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|25–8 (1)
|[[Ciryl Gane]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 265]]
|{{dts|2021|August|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:11
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|{{small|For the interim [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]].}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|25–7 (1)
|[[Curtis Blaydes]]
|KO (punch)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis]]
|{{dts|2021|February|20}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:26
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|24–7 (1)
|[[Aleksei Oleinik]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik]]
|{{dts|2020|August|8}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:21
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|23–7 (1)
|[[Ilir Latifi]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 247]]
|{{dts|2020|February|8}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|22–7 (1)
|[[Blagoy Ivanov]]
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC 244]]
|{{dts|2019|November|2}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[New York City, New York]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|21–7 (1)
|[[Junior dos Santos]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos]]
|{{dts|2019|March|9}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:58
|[[Wichita, Kansas]], United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|21–6 (1)
|[[Daniel Cormier]]
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|[[UFC 230]]
|{{dts|2018|November|3}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:14
|[[New York City, New York]], United States
|{{small|For the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]].}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|21–5 (1)
|[[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC 229]]
|{{dts|2018|October|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:49
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|[[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC heavyweight]] title eliminator. Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|20–5 (1)
|[[Francis Ngannou]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 226]]
|{{dts|2018|July|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|19–5 (1)
|[[Marcin Tybura]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros]]
|{{dts|2018|February|18}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:48
|[[Austin, Texas]], United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|18–5 (1)
|[[Mark Hunt]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt]]
|{{dts|2017|June|11}}
|align=center|4
|align=center|3:51
|[[Auckland]], New Zealand
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18–4 (1)
|[[Travis Browne]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne]]
|{{dts|2017|February|19}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:12
|[[Halifax, Nova Scotia]], Canada
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–4 (1)
|[[Shamil Abdurakhimov]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov]]
|{{dts|2016|December|9}}
|align=center|4
|align=center|3:42
|[[Albany, New York]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–4 (1)
|[[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]]
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez]]
|{{dts|2016|July|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–4 (1)
|[[Gabriel Gonzaga]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos]]
|{{dts|2016|April|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:48
|[[Zagreb]], Croatia
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–4 (1)
|[[Damian Grabowski]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson]]
|{{dts|2016|February|6}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:17
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–4 (1)
|[[Viktor Pešta]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 192]]
|{{dts|2015|October|3}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:15
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|12–4 (1)
|[[Shawn Jordan]]
|TKO (hook kick and punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson]]
|{{dts|2015|June|6}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:48
|[[New Orleans, Louisiana]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–3 (1)
|[[Ruan Potts]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 184]]
|{{dts|2015|February|28}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:18
|[[Los Angeles, California]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|11–3 (1)
|[[Matt Mitrione]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Mousasi]]
|{{dts|2014|September|5}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:41
|[[Mashantucket, Connecticut]], United States
|
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–2 (1)
|[[Guto Inocente]]
|KO (punches)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn#The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale]]
|{{dts|2014|July|06}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:30
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–2 (1)
|Jack May
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne]]
|{{dts|2014|April|19}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:23
|[[Orlando, Florida]], United States
|
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–2 (1)
|Ricky Shivers
|TKO (punches)
|Legacy FC 18
|{{dts|2013|March|01}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:22
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|{{small|Defended the Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–2 (1)
|[[Jared Rosholt]]
|KO (punches)
|Legacy FC 13
|{{dts|2012|August|17}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:41
|[[Dallas, Texas]], United States
|{{small|Won the Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–2 (1)
|[[Justin Frazier]]
|TKO (knee to the body and punches)
|RFA 2
|{{dts|2012|March|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:37
|[[Kearney, Nebraska]], United States
|
|-
|{{nocontest}}NC
|align=center|6–2 (1)
|Jeremiah Constant
|NC (accidental strikes to back of Constant's head)
|Fight to Win: Paramount Prize Fighting 2012
|{{dts|2012|January|27}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:48
|[[Denver, Colorado]], United States
|
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–2
|Rakim Cleveland
|TKO (punches)
|Legacy FC 9
|{{dts|2011|December|16}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:12
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–2
|Jay Peche
|TKO (punches)
|Immortal Kombat 1
|{{dts|2011|September|03}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:46
|[[Spring, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|4–2
|[[Tony Johnson (fighter)|Tony Johnson]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[2011 in Bellator MMA#Bellator 46|Bellator 46]]
|{{dts|2011|June|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Hollywood, Florida]], United States
|
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–1
|Taylor Herbert
|TKO (punches)
|International Xtreme Fight Association
|{{dts|2011|February|26}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:14
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–1
|Rakim Cleveland
|Submission (armbar)
|Worldwide Gladiator
|{{dts|2010|November|12}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:33
|[[Pasadena, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–1
|[[Ryan Martinez]]
|TKO (punches)
|Fight to Win: Worlds Collide
|{{dts|2010|July|24}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:03
|[[Denver, Colorado]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|1–1
|[[Shawn Jordan]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Global Fighting Alliance: Full Force
|{{dts|2010|June|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Lafayette, Louisiana]], United States
|
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|[[Nick Mitchell]]
|TKO (punches)
|Worldwide Gladiator
|{{dts|2010|April|09}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:33
|[[Pasadena, Texas]], United States
|
{{end}}
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Derrick-Lewis-59284|title=Derrick|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref>

== Pay-per-view bouts ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!No.
!Event
!Fight
!Date
!Venue
!City
!PPV Buys
|-
|1.
|[[UFC 230]]
|'''Cormier vs. Lewis'''
|November 3, 2018
|[[Madison Square Garden]]
|[[New York City, New York, United States]]
|250,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/53519-ufc-230 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2.
|[[UFC 265]]
|'''Lewis vs. Gane'''
|August 7, 2021
|[[Toyota Center]]
|[[Houston, Texas, United States]]
|300,000<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-02 |title=8.5 Million PPV Buys - UFC President Dana White Targeting New Milestones for 2022 |url=https://www.sportsmanor.com/8-5-million-ppv-buys-ufc-president-dana-white-targeting-new-milestones-for-2022/ |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=Sportsmanor |language=en-US}}</ref>
|}

==See also==
* [[List of current UFC fighters]]
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{sherdog|59284}}
*{{UFC|derrick-lewis}}

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Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

2024-02-29T04:37:35Z

73.189.4.13: typo in Game Boy Advance

{{Short description|1996 video game}}
{{Featured article}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars
| image = Broken Sword 1 cover.png
| alt = Man in black-and-white with a black tattoo on his forehead and the game's title (in Spanish) across the middle of his face
| caption = European PC version box art
| developer = [[Revolution Software]] Astraware (Palm OS)
| publisher = {{collapsible list|title=[[Virgin Interactive]]|titlestyle=font-weight:normal;background:transparent;text-align:left|'''Windows''', '''Mac OS''' Virgin Interactive '''PlayStation'''{{vgrelease|EU|[[Sony Computer Entertainment]]|NA|[[THQ]]}}'''Palm OS''' & '''Windows Mobile''' Astraware}}
| director = [[Charles Cecil]]
| producer = Charles Cecil Chris Dudas [[Steve Ince]] Michael Merren
| designer =
| programmer =
| artist =
| writer = Charles Cecil Dave Cummins [[Jonathan L. Howard|Jonathan Howard]]
| composer = [[Barrington Pheloung]]
| series = ''[[Broken Sword]]''
| engine = [[Virtual Theatre]]
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[Mac OS]], [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], [[Palm OS]], [[Windows Mobile]], [[Game Boy Advance]]
| released = {{collapsible list|title=14 October 1996|titlestyle=font-weight:normal;background:transparent;text-align:left|'''Windows''' & '''Mac OS''' {{vgrelease|EU|14 October 1996|NA|6 November 1996<ref>{{Cite web |date=1997-02-27 |title=Online Gaming Review |url=http://www.ogr.com/news/news1196.html |access-date=2023-04-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970227065708/http://www.ogr.com/news/news1196.html |archive-date=1997-02-27 }}</ref>}}'''PlayStation''' {{vgrelease|EU|December 1996|NA|24 March 1998<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-04-16 |title=PR - 3/24/98 - THQ DELVES INTO INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE WITH LAUNCH OF 'BROKEN SWORD: SHADOW OF THE TEMPLARS' |url=http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-38.asp |access-date=2023-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040416011415/http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-38.asp |archive-date=2004-04-16 }}</ref>}}'''Palm OS'''{{vgrelease|NA|23 November 2005<ref>{{Cite web |date=2005-11-23 |title=Can you solve the mystery of the Broken Sword? |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/can-you-solve-the-mystery-of-the-broken-sword |access-date=2023-03-18 |website=GamesIndustry.biz |language=en}}</ref>}}'''Windows Mobile''' {{vgrelease|NA|2 August 2006<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-08-02 |title=Broken Sword(R): Shadow of the Templars comes to Windows Mobile(R) for Pocket PC devices. |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/broken-swordr-shadow-of-the-templars-comes-to-windows-mobiler-for-pocket-pc-devices |access-date=2023-03-18 |website=GamesIndustry.biz |language=en}}</ref>}}}}
| genre = [[Point-and-click adventure]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
}}

'''''Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars''''' (also known as '''''Circle of Blood''''' in the United States)<ref name=MakingEDGE/> is a 1996 [[Point-and-click adventure|point-and-click adventure game]] developed by [[Revolution Software]]. It is the first in the ''[[Broken Sword]]'' series, co-written and directed by [[Charles Cecil]]. The player assumes the role of George Stobbart (voiced by [[Rolf Saxon]]), an American tourist in Paris, as he attempts to unravel a deep conspiracy involving a sinister cult and a hidden treasure, seeing him travel to various locations around Europe and the Middle East. The game's storyline was conceived to feature a serious tone and heavily influenced by research on [[Knights Templar]] by Cecil, but was also interlaced with humor and graphics in the style of classic animated films.

Development of the game saw considerable work to achieve its presentation. Artwork was conceived by Eoghan Cahill and Neil Breen, who particularly drew the backgrounds in pencil and digitally colored them in [[Adobe Photoshop|Photoshop]], the game's design was handled by Tony Warriner and David Sykes, while the game's musical score was composed by [[Barrington Pheloung]]. The game was built with Revolution's [[Virtual Theatre]] engine, which had already been used by the company in two previous games, ''[[Lure of the Temptress]]'' and ''[[Beneath a Steel Sky]]''.

''Broken Sword'' proved a critical and commercial success following its release on 30 September 1996. Critics lauded praise on the game's story, puzzles, [[voice acting]], writing, gameplay, and music, leading to it receiving numerous award nominations and wins. Sales of the games bested expectations by the company, with around one million units having been sold by 2001. The game has topped several listings of the best adventures games, with many developers citing ''Broken Sword'' as an influence in future adventure games.

After its initial release on [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Mac OS]], and [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] between 1996 and 1998, the game was released on the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars (2002 video game)|under the same title]], and later received ports to [[Palm OS]] and [[Windows Mobile]] in 2006. The game spawned a number of sequels that would collectively form the ''Broken Sword'' series: ''[[Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror]]'' in 1997; ''[[Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon]]'' in 2003; ''[[Broken Sword: The Angel of Death]]'' in 2006; and ''[[Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse]]'' in episodic format, between 2013 and 2014. An extended version of the game, ''[[Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars – Director's Cut]]'', was released between 2009 and 2012 for [[Wii]], [[Nintendo DS]], Microsoft Windows, [[OS X]], [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[Linux]]. A remaster of the game was announced at Gamescom 2023, titled ''Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – Reforged''. It is based on the original version, not the ''Directors Cut''.

==Gameplay==
''Broken Sword'' is a 2D [[adventure game]] played from a [[Third-person (video games)|third-person perspective]]. The player uses a [[Point and click|point-and-click]] interface to interact with the environment and to guide protagonist George Stobbart through the game's world.<ref name=adventureclassicgaming/> To solve [[puzzle]]s and progress in the game, the player collects items that may be combined with one another, used on the environment, or given to [[non-player character]]s (NPCs). The protagonist converses with NPCs via [[Dialog tree|dialogue tree]]s presented through "conversation icons" to learn about the game's puzzles and plot.<ref>{{cite book | title = Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars Instruction Manual | publisher = [[Virgin Interactive]] | year = 1996}}</ref> Clues and other information are obtained by clicking on items in the inventory and on objects in the environment. The player navigates with a map, to which new locations are added as the story unfolds. Unlike in most adventure games at the time, [[Game over|the protagonist's death]] is possible, after which the player starts from the last [[save point]].<ref name=adventureclassicgaming/>

==Plot==
{{See also|Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars – Director's Cut#Plot|label 1=Extended plot in the Director's Cut}}
While on holiday in Paris, American tourist George Stobbart witnesses an assassin dressed as a clown steal an old man's briefcase from inside a café and kill him with a bomb. George then meets and teams up with photo-journalist Nicole Collard; she was supposed to meet the old man, Plantard, and is investigating a string of assassinations involving the same person in different costumes. George tracks the assassin to a hotel within the city, thanks to clues they left behind near the café, and recovers an ancient [[manuscript]] from the hotel safe that the assassin, known as Khan, had taken from the old man. George smuggles the document around a pair of thugs that are after it as well. George and Nicole discover it to be related to the [[Knights Templar]] and housing clues relating to places across Europe and the Middle East.

[[File:Broken Sword -The Shadow of the Templars screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Three people, two men and a woman, standing in front of a cafe|Left to right: Sergeant Moue, George Stobbart, and Nicole Collard standing in front of the Café de la chandelle verte in Paris]]
Discovering a tripod mentioned in the manuscript being housed in a local museum, George visits the site from where it came from at Lochmarne, Ireland. He learns that the archaeologist who found it, Peagram, had disappeared, leaving a package in the care of his assistant. The assistant is abducted by Khan outside a local pub, dropping the package. George tracks it down; it contains a gem mentioned in the manuscript. At the excavation site, he locates a mural pointing him to the Montfauçon in Paris. In Paris, George investigates a hospitalised man named Marquet who wanted the gem, and learns the tripod is to be stolen, moments before Marquet is murdered. George and Nicole thwart the theft, and hold on to the tripod.

George finds a hidden chamber beneath Montfauçon, within the city's sewers. He spies on a group there claiming to be successors of the Templars and plotting their rise, Marquet's killer among them; Marquet (who they say "was a liability"), Peagram and Plantard are revealed as Neo-Templars as well. After they leave, George investigates the chamber, discovers through the gem and tripod another clue pointing to the village of Marib in [[Syria]], and travels there. George discovers a nearby rock formation called the Bull's Head detailed in the manuscript. He uncovers in a hidden cave a glass lens that the Neo-Templars sought, an [[cult image|idol]] of the being called [[Baphomet]], and a stone map of Britain. Khan, who had been seeking George, arrives and corners him, but George outwits the assassin and escapes.

Back at Nicole's, George learns from her that a friend, André Lobineau, uncovered his next destination: a villa in Spain owned by the De Vasconcellos family. With permission from its sole surviving member, George examines the grounds and the family [[mausoleum]] and uncovers the family's chalice, hidden centuries ago. Returning to Paris, George tracks down the tomb of a De Vasconcellos ancestor at the Montfauçon – where also the lens reveals in a [[stained glass window]] a burning Templar and the date 1314 – and investigates an excavation site that had uncovered another idol of Baphomet, using the chalice to find another clue depicting a church with a square tower. George investigates the grounds in Spain further and finds a hidden well based on [[Bible|biblical]] references taken from the tomb. Within, he discovers a mural depicting a river running across a chessboard.

George and Nicole compile their clues with the help of André, and learn that the Neo-Templars are travelling to a site under the ruins of a church in [[Bannockburn]], Scotland. The pair takes the night train to get there, only for the Neo-Templars to abduct Nicole. An old lady from their carriage is revealed as a disguised Khan, who helps George to overcome the kidnappers and rescue Nicole. Before dying from his wounds, Khan, implicated to belong to the [[Hashshashin]] sect opposing the Templars, explains that he and George were on the same side. The pair arrives to the church, where they discover the Neo-Templars seek to acquire the power of Baphomet and reforge his sword, the titular Broken Sword. To stop them, George and Nicole destroy the site with explosives acquired from Khan, burying the Neo-Templars and destroying the ruins above. When the explosion is finished, they kiss.

==Development==
In 1992, Cecil and Noirin Carmody met with Sean Brennan, then-head of publishing at [[Virgin Interactive]], and spoke about how the Knights Templar would make an ideal subject to base a game on. Later, Virgin agreed to issue the game.<ref name=DirectorsMessage>{{cite video game|title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars – Director's Cut|developer=Revolution Software|date=September 2010|platform=PC|scene=The Director's Message}}</ref> In a September interview for French magazine ''Génération 4'' at the time, [[Charles Cecil]] stated that he had begun working on a scenario for Revolution's third game, after 1992's ''[[Lure of the Temptress]]'' and 1994's then-upcoming ''[[Beneath a Steel Sky]]''.<ref name=Gen4/> The game would be set in Paris with a Templar story line.<ref name=Gen4>{{cite journal| journal=Génération 4| title=Dossier Revolution Software|first=Stephane|last=Lavoisard| publisher=Pressimage| page=132| date=September 1992|issue=47}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =The Making of Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars | publisher =Game Nostalgia | date =July–August 2012 | url =http://www.game-nostalgia.com/companies/revolution_software/the_making_of_broken_sword_the_shadow_of_the_templars_2.html | access-date =October 18, 2012 | archive-date =December 3, 2013 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003517/http://www.game-nostalgia.com/companies/revolution_software/the_making_of_broken_sword_the_shadow_of_the_templars_2.html | url-status =live }}</ref> The following month, Cecil visited Paris to research the Templars;<ref>{{cite journal| journal=Generation 4| title=Revolution Software Sous un Ciel d'Acier |publisher=Pressimage| page=104| date=March 1993| issue=53}}</ref><ref name=MakingRETRO/> after reading ''[[The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail]]'', he was certain there was enough known about the Templars to make them a good subject for a game.<ref name=MakingRETRO>{{cite journal| journal=[[Retro Gamer]]| title=The Making of ... Broken Sword|first=David|last=Crookes| publisher=[[Imagine Publishing]]| pages=60–63| date=November 2006| issue=31}}</ref> Cecil, Dave Cummins, and Jonathan Howard began work on the story and design.<ref name=MakingRETRO/> Cecil and Cummins attended a film-writing course and their script was read by Alan Drury, a senior [[BBC]] scriptwriter and dramatist.<ref>{{cite magazine | magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] | publisher=[[Future Publishing]] | title=An Audience with ... Charles Cecil | date=July 1996 | issue=34}}</ref> Revolution artist [[Steve Ince]] created initial location sketches for the game before working on ''Beneath a Steel Sky''.<ref name=Juni>{{cite web|first=Steve|last=Ince |archive-date=August 12, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030812145924/http://www.juniper-crescent.co.uk/games/games.htm|url=http://www.juniper-crescent.co.uk/games/games.htm|title=Game's I've Worked On|work=Juniper Crescent|access-date=March 16, 2012}}</ref> He was promoted to producer halfway through the project.<ref name=Juni/>

Despite releasing the PC version, Virgin was not interested in publishing the game on the PlayStation, feeling that only 3D games would sell for the console.<ref name=Publish>{{cite web|date=May 18, 2011 |url=http://thegamingliberty.com/2011/05/tgl-interview-charles-cecil-talks-broken-sword-and-more/ |title=TGL: Charles Cecil talks Broken Sword and more |work=The Gaming Liberty |access-date=September 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203040209/http://www.thegamingliberty.com/2011/05/tgl-interview-charles-cecil-talks-broken-sword-and-more/ |archive-date=December 3, 2013}}</ref> As a result, Cecil contacted [[Sony Computer Entertainment]], who agreed to release the game for the console.<ref name=Publish/> In North America, ''Broken Sword'' was renamed to ''Circle of Blood''.<ref name=MakingEDGE/> Cecil was uneasy about the name change, feeling that it gave a wrong impression of what type of game it was.<ref name=MakingEDGE/> In 1998 however, [[THQ]] published the game on the PlayStation platform under its original ''Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars'' title.

[[File:Charles cecil.jpg|thumb|upright|Charles Cecil, creator and director of the ''Broken Sword'' series|alt=A man in a white shirt]]

One of Cecil's goals was to depart from the humorous adventure games more popular at the time, such as [[LucasArts]]' [[Monkey Island (series)|''Monkey Island'' series]], by creating a game with good pacing and a complex storyline, a reason he thought the Knights Templar would be an ideal subject.<ref name=MakingRETRO/> Unlike LucasArts games, which used a question-and-answer conversation system, ''Broken Sword'' offered "conversation icons" that would not reveal to the player what the protagonist was about to say; Cecil's intention was to make the game more cinematic,<ref name=MakingEDGE>{{cite journal | journal=Edge | publisher=Future Publishing | title=The Making of ... Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars | date=May 2004 | issue=137}}</ref> but not resemble [[interactive movie]]s of that time; he felt that they were "mimicking movies."<ref name=MakingRETRO/> He wanted to create two protagonists who would exchange ideas, helping drive the game along.<ref name=MakingRETRO/> He made George American and Nico French to appeal to US and European markets.<ref name=MakingRETRO/>

The team at Revolution had high expectations for ''Broken Sword'', but there was significant competition. Revolution had a team that had created successful adventure games, but believed they needed to utilise the best of other creative industries.<ref name=DirectorsMessage/> Eoghan Cahill and Neil Breen of Dublin's [[Don Bluth|Don Bluth studios]] drew the backgrounds in pencil and digitally colored them in [[Adobe Photoshop|Photoshop]].<ref name=DirectorsMessage/> The introductory sequence and the main characters were done by animator Mike Burgess, who worked for the [[House of Cool|Red Rover animation studio]].<ref name=DirectorsMessage/> The game's graphics were animated in a style resembling classic animated films.<ref>{{cite web|first=Matt |last=Holmes |date=May 22, 2007 |url=http://whatculture.com/film/broken-sword-the-movie.php |title=Broken Sword: The Movie |work=WhatCulture! |access-date=February 15, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215546/http://whatculture.com/film/broken-sword-the-movie.php |archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref>

Cecil contacted composer [[Barrington Pheloung]], who agreed to create the game's score.<ref name=DirectorsMessage/> Around the time of the game's release, Pheloung stated: "Virgin would probably have been happy with a main theme and a few cues, but I thought that rather than creating an orchestral score like for a movie, I could make one which interacted with the game. So I've written over three hours of music, which is unique in the genre, and over 400 cues."<ref name=NGen24>{{cite magazine |title=The Future Sound of Game Music|magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|issue=24 |publisher=[[Imagine Media]]|date=December 1996|page=91}}</ref> He scored the music for orchestra and added the structural elements by breaking it up into sampled pieces.<ref name=NGen24/>

Revolution had already cast Hazel Ellerby as Nicole Collard, but had trouble finding a voice actor for George Stobbart. Hazel, who went to the [[Guildhall School of Music and Drama]] in London, suggested her former schoolmate from Guildhall, [[Rolf Saxon]], as George. Charles offered him the job, and Saxon accepted.<ref>{{cite web|first=Marty |last=Mulrooney |date=April 8, 2011 |url=http://alternativemagazineonline.co.uk/2011/04/08/interview-in-conversation-with-rolf-saxon-actor-broken-sword/ |title=Interview – In Conversation With Rolf Saxon (Actor, Broken Sword) |work=Alternative Magazine Online |access-date=February 15, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120211225456/http://alternativemagazineonline.co.uk/2011/04/08/interview-in-conversation-with-rolf-saxon-actor-broken-sword/ |archive-date=February 11, 2012 }}</ref> The remaining credited voice actors in the original are Rachel Atkins, David Bannerman, Rosy Clayton, [[Jack Elliott (broadcaster)|Jack Elliott]], [[Steve Hodson]], David Holt, [[Peter Kenny]], Richard Mapletoft, [[Matthew Marsh (actor)|Matthew Marsh]], [[Colin McFarlane]], Don McCorkindale, [[Gavin Muir (British actor)|Gavin Muir]], Paul Panting, and Andrew Wincott.<ref name=Creds/>

Cecil was the game's director and writer, [[Tony Warriner]] and David Sykes the designer-programmers, and Noirin Carmody the executive producer.<ref name=Creds>{{cite video game|title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars|developer=Revolution Software|date=September 1996|platform=PC|scene=Credits}}</ref> The game uses the [[Virtual Theatre]] engine,<ref name=Creds/> as do ''Lure of the Temptress'' and ''Beneath a Steel Sky''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Erik-André |last=Vik Mamen |date=January 29, 2007 |url=http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/reviews/228/ |title=Beneath a Steel Sky |work=Adventure Classic Gaming |access-date=March 16, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224071359/http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/reviews/228/ |archive-date=February 24, 2012 }}</ref> The game's final cost was one million [[Pound (currency)|pounds]]. It received a [[Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars (Game Boy Advance video game)|Game Boy Advance port]] in 2002, and it was later ported to [[Palm OS]] and [[Windows Mobile]] in 2006.<ref name=MakingEDGE/><ref name=MakingRETRO/>

In March 2009, [[Ubisoft]] released a [[director's cut]] of ''The Shadow of the Templars'' entitled ''[[Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars – Director's Cut]]'' for the Wii and Nintendo DS.<ref name=GameSpotSpecial>{{cite web|date=March 2, 2009|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYJbvgUYNTw|title=Start/Select Broken Sword Special|work=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]. [[YouTube]]|access-date=February 15, 2012|archive-date=May 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160520122254/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYJbvgUYNTw|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Dave Gibbons]], with whom Revolution worked on ''Beneath a Steel Sky'', created additional artwork for the game.<ref name=GameSpotSpecial/> Due to the platform's size limits, the DS version contains no spoken dialogue, only subtitles.<ref>{{cite web|first=Matt |last=Wales |title=Broken Sword: The Director's Cut First Look |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=CBS Interactive |date=February 20, 2009 |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/955/955773p1.html |access-date=February 15, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207055440/http://wii.ign.com/articles/955/955773p1.html |archive-date=February 7, 2012 }}</ref> A version of the ''Director's Cut'' for [[iPhone]] and [[iPod Touch]] was released on January 20, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/app/broken-sword-directors-cut/id350353259?mt=8|title=Broken Sword: Director's Cut|work=[[App Store (iOS)|App Store]]|publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]|access-date=February 15, 2012|archive-date=November 25, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125035139/http://itunes.apple.com/app/broken-sword-directors-cut/id350353259?mt=8|url-status=live}}</ref> In May, a version in high definition was released for the [[iPad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/broken-sword-directors-cut-hd/id371669042?mt=8 |title=Broken Sword: Director's Cut HD |work=App Store |publisher=Apple |access-date=February 15, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217123905/http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/broken-sword-directors-cut-hd/id371669042?mt=8 |archive-date=February 17, 2012 }}</ref> Versions for Windows and [[Mac OS X]] were released on September 2 on digital-distribution services.<ref name=gog>{{cite web|url=http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/broken_sword_directors_cut |title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars – Directors Cut + The Original Game |work=[[Good Old Games]] |publisher=[[CD Projekt Red]] |access-date=February 15, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208101425/http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/broken_sword_directors_cut |archive-date=February 8, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/57640/ |title=Broken Sword: Director's Cut |work=[[Steam (service)|Steam]] |publisher=[[Valve Corporation|Valve]] |access-date=February 15, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229051454/http://store.steampowered.com/app/57640 |archive-date=February 29, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/broken-sword-shadow-templars/id417207301?mt=12 |title=Broken Sword: Director's Cut |work=[[Mac App Store]] |date=27 November 2011 |publisher=Apple |access-date=February 15, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150628072654/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/broken-sword-shadow-templars/id417207301?mt=12 |archive-date=June 28, 2015 }}</ref> An Android version was released on [[Google Play]] in June 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.revolution.bs1dc&hl=sl |title=Broken Sword: Director's Cut |work=[[Google Play]] |access-date=September 18, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004071712/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.revolution.bs1dc&hl=sl |archive-date=October 4, 2012 }}</ref> The original version of the game is available from Sold-Out Software and [[GOG.com]] with ''Director's Cut'' purchases,<ref name=gog/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://revolution.co.uk/store/bs1dc/ |title=Store – Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars – Director's Cut |publisher=Revolution Software |access-date=September 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505043134/http://revolution.co.uk/store/bs1dc/ |archive-date=May 5, 2013}}</ref> and from Steam as free DLC for ''Director's Cut'' owners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/580430/Broken_Sword_1_Original_Version/|title=Broken Sword 1: Original Version on Steam|website=store.steampowered.com|language=en|access-date=2019-07-22|archive-date=2019-07-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190722211209/https://store.steampowered.com/app/580430/Broken_Sword_1_Original_Version/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Sales===
''Broken Sword'' was a commercial success, and marked the first time that Revolution Software received [[royalty payments]] on a game.<ref name=retrogamer>{{cite journal | author=Staff | title=Join the Revolution | issue=6 | date=October 2004 | journal=[[Retro Gamer]] | pages=97–101 }}</ref> By August 2000, it had achieved sales of 825,000 copies, of which 480,000 were sold at full price.<ref>{{cite web | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000818063517/http://www.revolution.co.uk/noflash/corporate.htm | url=http://www.revolution.co.uk/noflash/corporate.htm | title=Revolution Software - Company Profile | date=August 2000 | publisher=[[Revolution Software]] | archive-date=August 18, 2000 | url-status=dead }}</ref> It was particularly a hit on the PlayStation, despite low sales expectations. Tony Warriner noted in 2004 that the publisher anticipated "60,000 copies and it went on to do nearly 300,000".<ref name=retrogamer /> As of April 2001, combined sales of ''Broken Sword''{{'}}s computer and PlayStation releases had surpassed one million units, according to Revolution Software.<ref>{{cite press release | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011108165828/http://www.revolution.co.uk/press/GBA_BSI_press.htm | url=http://www.revolution.co.uk:80/press/GBA_BSI_press.htm | title=Revolution Confirms ''Broken Sword'' on Game Boy Advance | date=April 26, 2001 | archive-date=November 8, 2001 | publisher=[[Revolution Software]] | url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2015, Charles Cecil stated that the PlayStation release alone accounted for 500,000 sales.<ref>{{cite web | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150305100613/http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/03/02/the-past-present-and-future-of-adventure-games?page=2 | url=http://www.ign.com:80/articles/2015/03/02/the-past-present-and-future-of-adventure-games?page=2 | title=The Past, Present and Future of Adventure Games | date=March 1, 2015 | work=[[IGN]] | author=Andreadis, Kosta | page=2 | archive-date=March 5, 2015 | url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars – Director's Cut'' also sold well – particularly the iOS version, which, along with ''The Smoking Mirror''{{'}}s remastered edition, was downloaded by over four million people in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revolution.co.uk/?m=201112 |title=Happy New Year |publisher=Revolution Software |access-date=March 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315112531/http://revolution.co.uk/?m=201112 |archive-date=March 15, 2012}}</ref> According to Cecil, the [[Video game remake|remake]]'s sales were higher than those of ''[[Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon|The Sleeping Dragon]]'' and ''[[Broken Sword: The Angel of Death|The Angel of Death]]''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Charles |last=Cecil |title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars sold around 1,000,000 copies |work=Adventure-Treff.de |publisher=YouTube |date=May 28, 2011 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm1Ba_rdPHI#t=106s |access-date=March 16, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801114640/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm1Ba_rdPHI |archive-date=August 1, 2013}}</ref>

===Critical reviews===
{{Video game reviews
| GR = 81% (PS)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/196824-broken-sword-the-shadow-of-the-templars/index.html |title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars for PlayStation |website=[[GameRankings]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=September 27, 2018 |archive-date=February 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213124021/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/196824-broken-sword-the-shadow-of-the-templars/index.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>
| MC = 80/100 (PC)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/broken-sword-the-shadow-of-the-templars/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Circle of Blood for PC Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=September 27, 2018 |archive-date=July 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722062525/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/circle-of-blood |url-status=live }}</ref>
| AdvGamers = {{rating|5|5}}<ref name=adventuregamers>{{cite web|date=May 19, 2002|url=http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/17503|title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars Review|publisher=[[Adventure Gamers]]|access-date=February 13, 2012|archive-date=October 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012193021/http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/17503|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Edge = 9/10<ref name=EDGE>{{cite magazine | magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] | publisher=Future Publishing | title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars review | date=October 1996 | issue=37}}</ref>
| EGM = 7/10 (PS)<ref name=EGMPS>{{cite magazine |title=Review Crew: Broken Sword |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|issue=103|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|date=February 1998|page=114}}</ref>
| GSpot = 9.2/10 (PC)<ref name=gamespotpc>{{cite web|first=Rebecca |last=B. Anderson |date=October 3, 1996 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/broken-sword-shadow-of-the-templars-the-director/reviews/circle-of-blood-review-2538410/ |title=Circle of Blood Review |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=February 19, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222155733/http://www.gamespot.com/broken-sword-shadow-of-the-templars-the-director/reviews/circle-of-blood-review-2538410/ |archive-date=February 22, 2012 }}</ref> 5.8/10 (PS)<ref name=gamespotps>{{cite web|first=Moira |last=Muldoon |date=May 6, 1998 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/broken-sword-shadow-of-the-templars-the-director/reviews/broken-sword-shadow-of-the-templar-review-2546882/ |title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars Review |work=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=March 6, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222034043/http://www.gamespot.com/broken-sword-shadow-of-the-templars-the-director/reviews/broken-sword-shadow-of-the-templar-review-2546882 |archive-date=December 22, 2011 }}</ref>
| NGen = {{rating|4|5}} (PC)<ref name=NGen24rev>{{cite magazine |title=Circle of Blood|magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|issue=24 |publisher=[[Imagine Media]]|date=December 1996|page=266}}</ref> {{rating|3|5}} (MAC)<ref name=NG/>
| PCGUS = 80%<ref name=pcgamer>{{cite web|first=Mike|last=Wolf|date=January 1997|archive-date=December 5, 1999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991205111210/http://www.pcgamer.com/reviews/251.html|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/reviews/251.html|title=Circle of Blood|work=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=Future Publishing|access-date=February 19, 2012}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''Adventure Classic Gaming''
| rev1Score = {{rating|5|5}}<ref name=adventureclassicgaming>{{cite web|first=Joe|last=Antol|date=November 24, 1997|url=http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/reviews/43/|title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars review|work=[[Adventure Classic Gaming]]|access-date=February 13, 2012|archive-date=February 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212125336/http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/reviews/43/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[Computer Games Magazine]]''
| rev2Score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name=cgm>{{cite web|first=Tim|last=Royal|archive-date=May 23, 2003|year=1997|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030523222219/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/004/112/circle_of_blood_review.html|url=http://www.cdmag.com/articles/004/112/circle_of_blood_review.html|title=Circle of Blood|work=[[Computer Games Magazine]]|publisher=Chips 'n Bits|access-date=February 22, 2012}}</ref>
| rev5 = ''Generation 4''
| rev5Score = 5/5<ref name=video>{{Cite video|year=1997|title=Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror ''trailer''|publisher=Revolution Software}}</ref>
| rev6 = ''PC Games''
| rev6Score = A<ref name=pcgamesrev>{{cite magazine | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970207061333/http://www.pcgamesmag.com/games/Dec96/circofblood.html | url=http://www.pcgamesmag.com:80/games/Dec96/circofblood.html | title=''Circle of Blood'' | magazine=PC Games | author=Olafson, Peter | date=December 1996 | archive-date=February 7, 1997 | url-status=dead}}</ref>

| award1Pub = ''Génération 4''
| award1 = Best Adventure 1997<ref name=tedx>{{cite web|first=Charles |last=Cecil |date=July 18, 2011 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUcl23D7mA |title=TEDx — Charles Cecil — Revolution Games |work=[[TED (conference)|TEDx]] |publisher=YouTube |access-date=February 22, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217015330/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUcl23D7mA |archive-date=December 17, 2013 }}</ref>
| award2Pub = ''Quest''
| award2 = Best Quest<ref name=tedx/>
}}

''Broken Sword'' was acclaimed by critics, who praised the game's story, art direction, musical score, voice acting, and writing. ''[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]'' stated that ''Broken Sword'' was superior to LucasArts' adventure games, such as ''Monkey Island'' and ''[[The Dig (video game)|The Dig]]'', and believed it to be an "adventure gaming milestone" and the "best graphic adventure to date."<ref name=EDGE/>

[[Adventure Gamers]]' Angella Mooney commented that the game's "deep and mysterious plot is designed to be thought-provoking and highly entertaining at the same time."<ref name=adventuregamers/> [[GameSpot]]'s Rebecca B. Anderson found that the game's combination of real history and "highly-creative" storytelling "add[s] spice to an already-entertaining adventure."<ref name=gamespotpc/> Joe Antol of ''Adventure Classic Gaming'' wrote that the involvement of the Knights Templar generated a "unique experience of creative storytelling."<ref name=adventureclassicgaming/> A writer for ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]'' magazine stated that the story is "rich in mystery and intrigue, with plenty of puzzles and locations to explore".<ref name=nextgen>{{cite web|archive-date=June 6, 1997|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970606041729/http://www.next-generation.com/reviews/pc/circleblood.chtml|url=http://www.next-generation.com/reviews/pc/circleblood.chtml|title=Review: Circle of Blood|work=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|publisher=Imagine Publishing|access-date=February 22, 2012}}</ref> ''Edge''{{'}}s reviewer praised the game's use of "legend and modern-day intrigue", and believed that "Revolution Software finally escaped the shadow of ''Monkey Island'' ''et al.'' and [have] taken the graphic adventure to new levels in terms of both story and spectacle." The writer commented that, by weaving its "trans-European plot around the legends of the Knights Templar", the game "succeeds in appearing weighty and complex without ever losing its sense of place".<ref name=EDGE/>

Mark Wolf of ''[[PC Gamer US]]'' called the game "visually stunning", praising the animated graphics as "crisp and clear" and the artwork as "simply beautiful". He also wrote, "At the highest setting, the background and foreground scroll separately, delivering a sense of depth you don't see in many graphic adventures. Even the atmosphere of each of the areas you explore fit the locale."<ref name=pcgamer/> Mooney called the animation "extremely colorful and well-executed" and noted that the art team "have taken this style of animation and really made an elegant, mature game with it." The writer also noted that the environments are "detailed and inviting".<ref name=adventuregamers/> Anderson called the game a "visual treat" and a "work of art," noting that "every scene is filled with rich, lush, illustrative detail that rivals any animated feature film."<ref name=gamespotpc/> ''Next Generation'' called the character movements "fantastic" and the [[cutscene]]s "a joy to watch."<ref name=NGen24rev/><ref name=nextgen/> The writer for ''Edge'' praised its art direction, in which "every visual element is polished to the 'nth' degree". The reviewer believed that "the [[Super video graphics array|SVGA]] artwork by far exceeds the competition in this genre."<ref name=EDGE/>

''Edge'' complimented its musical score for "play[ing] a large part in mood enhancement", noting that "it's beautifully orchestrated and adds immeasurable atmosphere."<ref name=EDGE/> Mooney also praised the score, calling it "ambitious and beautiful" and saying it adds a very "cinematic feel" to the experience. Mooney said that the game's voice acting is "of supreme quality" with "delightful dialogue", but noted that long conversations might "turn some players off".<ref name=adventuregamers/> Wolf was more critical of the voice acting, calling it "not too professional" and "the worst thing in the game".<ref name=pcgamer/>

''Next Generation'' reviewed the Macintosh version of the game, and stated that "despite the ambitious storyline and animation [...] we might have felt grateful for a month's delay, given the poor quality of the port." They cited the difficult installation which causes conflicts with standard [[Extension (Mac OS)|extensions]] and the slow speed even on high-end computers.<ref name=NG>{{cite magazine|title=Finals|magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|issue=34|publisher=[[Imagine Media]]|date=October 1997|page=182}}</ref>

Mooney stated that the game's puzzles are well integrated into the plot and are moderately challenging. Wolf called the puzzles inventive and challenging, but believed that some require "too much pixel-hunting".<ref name=pcgamer/> ''Next Generation'' said that almost all of the puzzles are simplistic, requiring no more than to find an object and use it on something else.<ref name=NGen24rev/><ref name=nextgen/> Despite acclaiming the Windows version, ''GameSpot'' deemed the PlayStation version mediocre, criticizing technical deficiencies, such as lengthy load times and muddy graphics.<ref name=gamespotps/> ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]''{{'}}s four reviewers acknowledged that the frequent load times are annoying but were highly positive about the PlayStation conversion, gushing over the beautifully animated cutscenes that blend seamlessly with the game, its support for the [[PlayStation Mouse]], and most especially the story, with its "complex and twisting plot", quirky humor, and compelling characters.<ref name=EGMPS/> Cecil later cited the PlayStation version as his "one big regret" regarding the game. He believed that the team should have introduced direct control over the player character in this version, instead of mouse-driven point-and-click interaction.<ref name=MakingRETRO/>

===Awards and nominations===
''Génération 4'' awarded it "Best Adventure 1997",<ref name=tedx/> and it received the award for "Best Quest" from the magazine ''Quest''.<ref name=tedx/> The [[BBC]] magazine program ''[[Live & Kicking]]'' awarded it "Best PC Game of 1996".<ref>{{cite web |archive-date=August 18, 2000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000818063517/http://www.revolution.co.uk/noflash/corporate.htm|url=http://www.revolution.co.uk/noflash/corporate.htm|title=August 2000|publisher=Revolution Software|access-date=April 24, 2013}}</ref> The game was nominated for ''[[Computer Gaming World]]''{{'}}s 1996 "Adventure Game of the Year" award,<ref>{{cite magazine | author=Staff | magazine=[[Computer Gaming World]] | title=Best of the Bunch; Finalists Named for ''CGW'' Premier Awards |date=April 1997 | issue=153 | pages=28, 32 }}</ref> which ultimately went to ''[[The Pandora Directive]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine | author=Staff | magazine=[[Computer Gaming World]] | title=The ''Computer Gaming World'' 1997 Premier Awards |date=May 1997 | issue=154 | pages=68–70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80}}</ref> It was also a finalist for the [[Computer Game Developers Conference]]'s 1996 "Best Adventure Game/RPG" [[Spotlight Awards|Spotlight Award]],<ref>{{cite web | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970605172050/http://www.next-generation.com/news/041597e.chtml | url=http://www.next-generation.com:80/news/041597e.chtml | title=And the Nominees Are... | date=April 15, 1997 | author=Staff | work=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]] | archive-date=June 5, 1997 | url-status=dead}}</ref> but lost the prize to ''[[The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall]]''.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/spotlight_1997.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110703083042/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/spotlight_1997.html | archive-date=July 3, 2011 | title=Spotlight Awards Winners Announced for Best Computer Games of 1996 | publisher=[[Game Developers Conference]] | url-status=live | location=[[Santa Clara, California]] | date=April 28, 1997}}</ref>

The ''Director's Cut'' was nominated for the "Best Story" award at the 2009 [[6th British Academy Video Games Awards|British Academy Video Games Awards]],<ref>{{cite web |date=February 16, 2010 |url=http://www.bafta.org/awards/video-games/nominations-in-2010,1017,BA.html |title=''Video Games Awards'' 2010 |publisher=[[British Academy of Film and Television Arts|BAFTA]] |access-date=February 15, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110503202053/http://www.bafta.org/awards/video-games/nominations-in-2010,1017,BA.html |archive-date=May 3, 2011}}</ref> and ''Pocket Gamer'' awarded the DS version the "Pocket Gamer Silver" award in 2009 and the iPhone version the "Pocket Gamer Gold Award" in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|date=June 28, 2012 |url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/Broken+Sword%3A+Director%27s+Cut/news.asp?c=42432 |title=Classic point-and-click title ''Broken Sword: The Director's Cut'' makes its way onto Android |work=Pocket Gamer |publisher=Steel Media |access-date=June 30, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629113530/http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/Broken%2BSword%3A%2BDirector%27s%2BCut/news.asp?c=42432 |archive-date=June 29, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=March 28, 2009 |url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/DS/Broken+Sword%3A+Shadow+of+the+Templars+-+Director's+Cut/review.asp?c=12453 |title=Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut |work=Pocket Gamer |publisher=Steel Media |access-date=April 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019065525/http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/DS/Broken%2BSword%3A%2BShadow%2Bof%2Bthe%2BTemplars%2B-%2BDirector%27s%2BCut/review.asp?c=12453 |archive-date=October 19, 2012 }}</ref> The Wii and DS versions were nominated for the "Best Port/Updated Re-release" award at [[Adventure Gamers]]' 2010 [[Aggie Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|date=February 5, 2010 |url=http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,1124/p,2 |title=''Adventure Gamers'': 2009 Aggie Award nominees |publisher=[[Adventure Gamers]] |access-date=April 18, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100209191943/http://adventuregamers.com/article/id%2C1124/p%2C2 |archive-date=February 9, 2010 }}</ref> The iPhone version was nominated for the "Best Adventure/RPG Game" award at the 2011 [[Pocket Gamer#Awards|Pocket Gamer Awards]]. The Wii version won the award for "Best European Adventure" at the 2011 [[GamesCon|European Games Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |year=2010 |url=http://european-games-award.com/ |title=''European Games Awards'' 2011 Winners |publisher=[[GamesCon|European Games Awards]] |access-date=April 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415092901/http://www.european-games-award.com/ |archive-date=April 15, 2012 }}</ref>

==Legacy==

===Listings===
Adventure Gamers ranked ''Broken Sword'' fourth on its lists of "Top 20 Adventure Games of All-Time" in 2004<ref>{{cite web|date=April 2, 2004 |first=Evan |last=Dickens |url=http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/17572 |title=Top 20 Adventure Games of All-Time |publisher=Adventure Gamers |access-date=March 16, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813175243/http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/17572 |archive-date=August 13, 2014 }}</ref> and "Top 100 All-Time Adventures" in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 30, 2011 |url=http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,1401/p,22 |title=Top 100 All-Time Adventures |publisher=Adventure Gamers |access-date=March 16, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315075113/http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id%2C1401/p%2C22 |archive-date=March 15, 2012 }}</ref> In 2006, Adventure Classic Gaming put the game in third place on its list of the "Top 10 retro graphic adventure games of all time from PC to consoles".<ref>{{cite web|first=Tom |last=Lenting |date=December 23, 2006 |url=http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/features/230/ |title=Top 10 retro graphic adventure games of all time from PC to consoles |work=Adventure Classic Gaming |access-date=February 17, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119081422/http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/features/230 |archive-date=January 19, 2012 }}</ref> It was listed on [[Bright Hub]]'s "Best Windows Mobile Games Software" in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 31, 2008 |first=J. F. |last=Amprimoz |url=http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/1346.aspx |title=Best Windows Mobile Games Software |publisher=[[Bright Hub]] |access-date=June 30, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610005624/http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/1346.aspx |archive-date=June 10, 2012 }}</ref> In 2010, ''[[Retro Gamer]]'' placed it in second on its list of the "Top 20 Adventure Games of All-Time ... not by LucasArts",<ref>{{cite journal | journal=Retro Gamer | publisher=Imagine Publishing | title=Top 20 Adventure Games of All-Time ... not by LucasArts | date=December 2010 | issue=84}}</ref> and was included in Universe Publishing's ''[[1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die]]'', a book by video game designer and programmer [[Peter Molyneux]] and longtime ''Edge'' editor Tony Mott published in 2010.<ref>{{cite book|title=1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die|first=Peter|last=Molyneux|author-link=Peter Molyneux|editor-first=Tony|editor-last=Mott|publisher=Universe Publishing|year=2010}}</ref> NowGamer listed it on its 2011 feature, "Greatest Point-And-Click Games (Not By LucasArts)".<ref>{{cite web|date=August 8, 2011 |first=Ashley |last=Day |url=http://www.nowgamer.com/features/1008447/greatest_pointandclick_games_not_by_lucasarts.html |title=Greatest Point-And-Click Games (Not By LucasArts) |work=NowGamer |publisher=Imagine Publishing |access-date=April 17, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316140333/http://www.nowgamer.com/features/1008447/greatest_pointandclick_games_not_by_lucasarts.html |archive-date=March 16, 2012 }}</ref> In 2012, it ranked eighth on [[GamesRadar]]'s "Best point-and-click adventure games".<ref>{{cite web|date=April 10, 2012 |first=Sophia |last=Tong |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/best-point-and-click-adventure-games/ |title=Best point-and-click adventure games |work=[[GamesRadar]] |publisher=Future Publishing |access-date=April 17, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712075923/http://www.gamesradar.com/best-point-and-click-adventure-games/ |archive-date=July 12, 2014 }}</ref> ''Broken Sword'' and its remake are listed on Adventure Gamers' "Top Adventure Games" recommendations list.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adventuregamers.com/redirect/article/84|title=Top Adventure Games|date=19 May 2002|publisher=Adventure Gamers|access-date=April 17, 2012|archive-date=November 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121120722/https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/17503|url-status=live}}</ref> It is currently the third best-reviewed adventure game on GameSpot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/games.html?type=top_rated&category=Adventure+Games&mode=top&sort=score&dlx_type=all&date_filter=all&sortdir=asc&official=all|title=Best Games by Rating|work=GameSpot|publisher=CBS Interactive|access-date=April 24, 2013|archive-date=November 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121120722/https://www.gamespot.com/new-games/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The game's [[The Goat Puzzle|Goat Puzzle]] appeared on ''[[Computer and Video Games]]''{{'}} 2011 feature, "Gaming's hardest puzzles".<ref>{{cite web|author=[[PSM3]] |title=Gaming's hardest puzzles |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/319736/features/gamings-hardest-puzzles/ |work=[[Computer and Video Games]] |publisher=Future Publishing |date=September 24, 2011 |access-date=September 8, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925105933/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/319736/features/gamings-hardest-puzzles/ |archive-date=September 25, 2011 }}</ref> In 2012, it was listed on [[GameFront]]'s "5 Crazy Difficult and Intricate Video Game Puzzles".<ref>{{cite web|first=Phil |last=Hornshaw |title=5 Crazy Difficult and Intricate Video Game Puzzles |url=http://www.gamefront.com/5-crazy-difficult-and-intricate-video-game-puzzles/ |work=[[GameFront]] |publisher=[[Break Media]] |date=April 26, 2012 |access-date=September 8, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909211232/http://www.gamefront.com/5-crazy-difficult-and-intricate-video-game-puzzles |archive-date=September 9, 2012}}</ref> ''Computer and Video Games'' also ranked Barrington's original intro theme 21st on its 2012 "Video game soundtracks: The 100 best themes of all time" list.<ref>{{cite web|first=Andy |last=Kelly |title=Video game soundtracks: The 100 best themes of all time (Part 1) |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345195/features/video-game-soundtracks-the-100-best-themes-of-all-time-part-1/?page=3#top_banner |work=Computer and Video Games |publisher=Future Publishing |date=April 28, 2012 |access-date=November 19, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120623021648/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345195/features/video-game-soundtracks-the-100-best-themes-of-all-time-part-1/?page=3 |archive-date=June 23, 2012 }}</ref> ''[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]'' listed Khan as one of "The 10 best video game assassins",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/Picture-galleries/8890671/The-10-best-video-game-assassins.html?image=2 |title=Khan (Broken Sword) - The 10 best video game assassins |work=[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]] |date=15 November 2011 |publisher=[[Telegraph Media Group]] |access-date=November 26, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111220073005/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/Picture-galleries/8890671/The-10-best-video-game-assassins.html?image=2 |archive-date=December 20, 2011 }}</ref> while in 2013, [[Kotaku]] listed him as one of "The Scariest Clowns And Jesters In Video Games".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5987796/the-scariest-clowns-and-jesters-in-video-games |title=The Scariest Clowns And Jesters In Video Games |first=Gergo |last=Vas |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[Gawker Media]] |date=March 1, 2013 |access-date=March 2, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130305145629/http://kotaku.com/5987796/the-scariest-clowns-and-jesters-in-video-games |archive-date=March 5, 2013}}</ref> The ''Director's Cut'' has been placed on top lists as well, particularly the iOS versions.<ref>{{cite web|date=April 3, 2010 |first=Ryan |last=Rigney |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/193353/25_best_ipad_games.html |title=25 Best iPad Games |work=[[PCWorld (magazine)|PCWorld]] |publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]] |access-date=April 17, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405135459/http://www.pcworld.com/article/193353/25_best_ipad_games.html |archive-date=April 5, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=July 7, 2010 |first=Mark |last=Brown |url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Multiformat/Top+10+iPhone+charts/feature.asp?c=22013 |title=Top 10 point-and-click adventure games on iPhone and iPad |work=[[Pocket Gamer]] |publisher=Steel Media |access-date=June 14, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511214723/http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Multiformat/Top%2B10%2BiPhone%2Bcharts/feature.asp?c=22013 |archive-date=May 11, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=September 9, 2011 |first=Mark |last=Brown |url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Top+10+iPad+charts/feature.asp?c=33249 |title=Top 10 point-and-click adventures for iPad |work=Pocket Gamer |publisher=Steel Media |access-date=June 30, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111111114312/http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Top%2B10%2BiPad%2Bcharts/feature.asp?c=33249 |archive-date=November 11, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=October 24, 2011 |first=Anthony |last=Usher |url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Multiformat/Top+10+iPhone+charts/feature.asp?c=34588 |title=Top 10 iOS games with Game Center |work=Pocket Gamer |publisher=Steel Media |access-date=June 30, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111226114522/http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Multiformat/Top%2B10%2BiPhone%2Bcharts/feature.asp?c=34588 |archive-date=December 26, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=December 21, 2010 |first=Jason |last=Dietz |url=http://www.metacritic.com/feature/best-iphone-and-ipad-games-of-2010 |title=25 Best iPhone and iPad Games of 2010 |work=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=April 17, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419102458/http://www.metacritic.com/feature/best-iphone-and-ipad-games-of-2010 |archive-date=April 19, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=August 18, 2011 |first=Andrew |last=Williams |url=http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/100-best-iphone-games-ever-part-four-40-21 |title=Top 100 Best iPhone Games Ever |work=Trusted Reviews |publisher=[[IPC Media]] |access-date=April 17, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616160917/http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/100-best-iphone-games-ever-part-four-40-21 |archive-date=June 16, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/top-games/wii-adventure-games-all-time/ |title=Top Wii Adventure Games of All Time |work=VideoGamer.com |publisher=Pro-G Media Ltd |access-date=April 17, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111129011557/http://www.videogamer.com/top-games/wii-adventure-games-all-time/ |archive-date=November 29, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/top-games/ds-adventure-games-all-time/ |title=Top DS Adventure Games of All Time |work=VideoGamer.com |publisher=Pro-G Media Ltd |access-date=April 17, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419051634/http://www.videogamer.com/top-games/ds-adventure-games-all-time/ |archive-date=April 19, 2012 }}</ref>

===Influence===
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| style="text-align: left;" | "In terms of loving adventure games, Charles Cecil – and in particular ''Broken Sword'' – is a big influence for me. I love the classic, older-style adventure games too, but ''Broken Sword'' is the pinnacle for me in terms of puzzles rooted in real-world logic, a fantastic, character-driven story etc."
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| style="text-align: left;" | — ''Telegraph'' writer and ''Richard & Alice'' co-creator Ashton Raze on his creative influences.<ref name=RichardAlice/>
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In his book ''Game Plan: Great Designs that Changed the Face of Computer Gaming'', British [[video game journalism|video game journalist]] [[Ste Curran]] wrote that ''Broken Sword'' influenced the adventure games ''[[Toonstruck]]'', in which Cecil has a "Special Thanks" credit, and ''[[Escape from Monkey Island]]'', which features a puzzle that involves a broken sword.<ref>{{cite book|first=Ste|last=Curran|author-link=Ste Curran|title=Game Plan: Great Designs that Changed the Face of Computer Gaming|year=2004|publisher=Rotovision |pages=78–79|isbn=2880466962}}</ref> Kevin Bruner, co-founder of [[Telltale Games]], has said that he is a ''Broken Sword'' fan.<ref>{{cite web|first=Charles |last=Cecil |url=http://www.revolution.co.uk/news/2013/04/03/developer-diary-3/ |title=Developer Diary #3 |publisher=Revolution Software |date=April 3, 2013 |access-date=April 26, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523192904/https://revolution.co.uk/news/2013/04/03/developer-diary-3/ |archive-date=May 23, 2013}}</ref> Ashton Raze, a writer for [[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]] and the co-creator of the 2013 adventure game ''[[Richard & Alice]]'', said that ''Broken Sword'' is his biggest influence.<ref name=RichardAlice>{{cite web|url=http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/22071/page2 |title=Richard & Alice Preview |first=Jack |last=Allin |publisher=Adventure Gamers |date=July 25, 2012 |access-date=November 20, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028141715/http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/22071/page2 |archive-date=October 28, 2014 }}</ref> In his review of the 2010 adventure game ''Deponia'', Declan Skews of Video Games Interactive said that the game drew inspiration from ''Broken Sword''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamesinteractive.com/2012/09/review-deponia.html |title=Richard & Alice preview |first=Declan |last=Skews |publisher=Video Games Interactive |access-date=November 20, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025064015/http://www.videogamesinteractive.com/2012/09/review-deponia.html |archive-date=October 25, 2012 }}</ref>

====''The Da Vinci Code''====
Cecil has said that the game's fanbase believes [[Dan Brown]] to have been influenced by ''Broken Sword'' when writing his novel, ''[[The Da Vinci Code]]'', because of the parallels between the two works.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowgamer.com/features/1575866/charles_cecil_interview_broken_sword_kickstarter_dan_brown.html |title=Charles Cecil Interview: Broken Sword, Kickstarter & Dan Brown |work=[[GamesTM]]. NowGamer |publisher=Imagine Publishing |date=September 6, 2012 |access-date=November 20, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021142840/http://www.nowgamer.com/features/1575866/charles_cecil_interview_broken_sword_kickstarter_dan_brown.html |archive-date=October 21, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowgamer.com/news/1575864/broken_sword_influenced_the_da_vinci_code_charles_cecil.html |title=Broken Sword 'Influenced The Da Vinci Code' - Charles Cecil |first=David |last=Lynch |work=NowGamer |publisher=Imagine Publishing |date=September 6, 2012 |access-date=November 20, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021162234/http://www.nowgamer.com/news/1575864/broken_sword_influenced_the_da_vinci_code_charles_cecil.html |archive-date=October 21, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/how-broken-sword-broke-the-da-vinci-code-code-6339038 |title=How Broken Sword broke the Da Vinci Code code |first=Brendan |last=Sinclair |work=GameSpot |publisher=Future Publishing |date=October 10, 2011 |access-date=November 20, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123212534/http://www.gamespot.com/news/how-broken-sword-broke-the-da-vinci-code-code-6339038 |archive-date=November 23, 2012}}</ref> Cecil claimed that he is flattered by this sentiment, but that he would never claim so himself due to the threat of Brown's "very serious" lawyers.<ref name=MakingRETRO/> Joao Diniz Sanches of ''Pocket Gamer'' said ''Broken Sword''{{'s}} story is a "tale, some would argue, that effortlessly outclasses Dan Brown's similarly themed and tricksy novel."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/GameBoy/Broken+Sword%3A+The+Shadow+of+the+Templars/review.asp?c=387 |title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars |first=Joao Diniz |last=Sanches |work=Pocket Gamer |publisher=Steel Media |date=October 21, 2005 |access-date=November 20, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151101100325/http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/GameBoy/Broken%2BSword%3A%2BThe%2BShadow%2Bof%2Bthe%2BTemplars/review.asp?c=387 |archive-date=November 1, 2015 }}</ref> In an article about ''Broken Sword'', ''Computer and Video Games'' described the Knights Templar legend as a "great mythology to base a game on", and noted that ''Broken Sword'' "came out years before the ''Da Vinci Code'' made that sort of thing popular."<ref>{{cite web|author=PSM3 |title=Broken Sword: Why it's the thinking man's epic |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/316430/features/broken-sword-why-its-the-thinking-mans-epic/ |work=Computer and Video Games |publisher=Future Publishing |date=August 25, 2011 |access-date=November 20, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130121034526/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/316430/features/broken-sword-why-its-the-thinking-mans-epic/ |archive-date=January 21, 2013}}</ref>

===Sequels and re-releases===
''Broken Sword''{{'}}s success led to it creating a series that would spawn four sequels. ''[[Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror]]'' was released in 1997,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revolution.co.uk/bs2 |title=Broken II: The Smoking Mirror |publisher=Revolution Software |access-date=October 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120727022002/http://revolution.co.uk/bs2 |archive-date=July 27, 2012}}</ref> and retained the same [[game engine|engine]], while expanding gameplay by allowing players to control both George and Nicole to solve puzzles. In 2003, Revolution released ''[[Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon]]'', which moved towards [[3D computer graphics|3D graphics]] via the [[RenderWare]] engine and incorporating a direct-control mechanism for its gameplay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revolution.co.uk/bs3 |title=Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon |publisher=Revolution Software |access-date=March 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120608072641/http://www.revolution.co.uk/bs3 |archive-date=June 8, 2012}}</ref>

In 2006, the company released ''Broken Sword: The Angel of Death'' (known as ''Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game'' in North America), which returned to the point-and-click system used in the first two games. The game was designed to use [[Sumo Digital]]'s game engine, but released only for home computer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revolution.co.uk/bs4 |title=Broken Sword: The Angel of Death |publisher=Revolution Software |access-date=March 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120608105848/http://www.revolution.co.uk/bs4 |archive-date=June 8, 2012}}</ref> After the fourth title, Revolution initiated a [[Kickstarter]] project in August 2012 to raise capital for creating a fifth installment under the title ''[[Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse]]'', releasing it in two episodes in 2013 and 2014. The game returned the series to 2D graphics,<ref>{{cite web|first=Wesley |last=Yin-Poole |date=August 23, 2012 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-23-revolution-announces-broken-sword-5-kickstarter |title=Revolution announces Broken Sword 5 Kickstarter |work=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=Eurogamer Network |access-date=August 23, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825233547/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-23-revolution-announces-broken-sword-5-kickstarter |archive-date=August 25, 2012 }}</ref> and it was released in September 2013.<ref>{{cite web|first=Charles |last=Cecil |url=http://www.revolution.co.uk/news/2013/02/05/developer-diary-2/ |title=Developer Diary #2 |publisher=Revolution Software |date=February 5, 2013 |access-date=April 26, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001075716/http://revolution.co.uk/news/2013/02/05/developer-diary-2/ |archive-date=October 1, 2013}}</ref> and a new game engine based on the original system used for ''The Shadow of the Templars''.

In 2009, Cecil decided to remake the original title for more updated platforms, such as [[Wii]] and [[Nintendo DS]], and released between 2009 and 2012 ''[[Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – The Director's Cut]]''. The extended version created several new puzzles, reimagined the presentation with comic book styled approach for text and conversation, and incorporated new story elements concerning Nicole Collard's involvement in the original plot, while changing several puzzles and removing "death" sequences. After releasing the ''Director's Cut'' version of ''Broken Sword'', Revolution released a [[remaster]]ed edition of the second game, titled ''Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror – Remastered'', in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revolution.co.uk/bs2r |title=Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror – Remastered |publisher=Revolution Software |access-date=March 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120608072636/http://www.revolution.co.uk/bs2r |archive-date=June 8, 2012}}</ref>

===Retrospectives===
In June 2020, comedian [[Jason Manford]] conducted a lengthy retrospective interview with Charles Cecil and Rolf Saxon about the game's development and legacy. This followed Manford's live playthrough of the entire game over the course of several weeks on [[YouTube]], during the first UK [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom|COVID-19 lockdown]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Live Interview with Broken Sword creator Charles Cecil and voice of George Stobbart: Rolf Saxon. |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_zE6ZOGuhM | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211114/W_zE6ZOGuhM| archive-date=2021-11-14 | url-status=live|website=youtube.com |access-date=3 February 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

===Film===
In May 2007, [[ComingSoon.net]] reported that Cecil, encouraged by the success of ''The Angel of Death'', had begun work on a ''Broken Sword'' theatrical film adaptation. According to the website, producers Jay Douglas and Nav Guptatheir and their CastleBright Studios production company were involved. Justin Kaplan introduced Cecil to the company and was set to be one of the producers. Conversations had begun with directors and screenwriters from films such as ''[[Harry Potter (film series)|Harry Potter]]'', ''[[Casino Royale (2006 film)|Casino Royale]]'' and ''[[X-Men (film series)|X-Men]]''.<ref>{{cite web|date=May 21, 2007 |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=20540 |title=Broken Sword Movie Begins |work=[[ComingSoon.net]] |publisher=[[CraveOnline]] |access-date=June 28, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001064711/http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=20540 |archive-date=October 1, 2012 }}</ref>

In July 2008, Cecil said he was conversing with small studios from Los Angeles. Although he was interested in making a film, he believed that it was not necessary, since the series was already successful and a bad film could only "damage" its reputation. Cecil said that he was not prepared to "give somebody [he doesn]'t know the editorial control", and that, should the film be created, he would write it himself. He wanted any adaptation to be true to the source material, a film that "enhances [the game] rather than cashes in on it".<ref>{{cite web|date=July 8, 2008 |url=http://www.videogamer.com/pc/broken_sword/features/article/broken_sword_legend_speaks.html?page=3 |title=Broken Sword legend speaks! |work=VideoGamer.com |publisher=Pro-G Media Ltd |access-date=November 19, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017231717/http://www.videogamer.com/pc/broken_sword/features/article/broken_sword_legend_speaks.html?page=3 |archive-date=October 17, 2012}}</ref> In May 2009, Cecil stated that he was in discussion with the production company [[Radar Pictures]], known for films such as ''[[The Last Samurai]]'' and ''[[The Chronicles of Riddick]]'', and that he was re-writing the game into a film.<ref>{{cite web |first=JC |last=Fletcher |url=http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/04/broken-sword-creator-working-on-potential-movie-version/ |title=Broken Sword creator working on potential movie version |work=[[Joystiq]] |publisher=[[AOL]] |date=May 4, 2009 |access-date=November 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718132056/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/04/broken-sword-creator-working-on-potential-movie-version/ |archive-date=July 18, 2012 }}</ref>

In August 2012, Cecil said that he and Revolution were trying to "find the right partner" to create the film. Cecil believed that "a lot of film makers now in their early 30s played ''Broken Sword'' the first time around, so they have a lot of affection, and a number of them know a lot about the brand as well." However, he restated his opinion that it "would be much better not to have a movie at all, than to have a bad movie." While Cecil said that Revolution's main focus was the upcoming ''Broken Sword: The Serpent's Curse'', he added that he was "sure there [would] be a film at some point". He also said that he was "sure it will be really good, because we'll do our utmost to make sure that it is."<ref>{{cite web|first=John |last=Walker |url=http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/08/29/charles-cecil-on-broken-sword-5-ancient-myths-movies/ |title=Charles Cecil On Broken Sword 5, Ancient Myths & Movies |publisher=[[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]] |date=August 29, 2012 |access-date=November 19, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113083230/http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/08/29/charles-cecil-on-broken-sword-5-ancient-myths-movies/ |archive-date=November 13, 2012 }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*{{MobyGames|id=/circle-of-blood|name=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars}} as ''Circle of Blood''
*[https://archive.org/details/pcworld153unse/page/252/mode/2up Review] in [[PC World]]

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Strangers (1992 film)

2024-02-21T09:32:01Z

73.189.4.13: added runtime and fixed IMDB link

{{Short description|1992 American TV miniseries}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Strangers (1992 film).jpg
| image_upright = 1.0
| image_alt =
| caption =
| genre =
| creator =
| based_on =
| writer = [[Ed Redlich]] Sarah Timberman Nevin Schreiner Judith Rascoe
| screenplay =
| story =
| director = Daniel Vigne [[Wayne Wang]] [[Joan Tewkesbury]]
| starring = [[Linda Fiorentino]] [[Joan Chen]] [[Timothy Hutton]]
| narrated =
| music = [[Maurice Jarre]]
| country =
| language = English
| num_episodes =
| producer =
| editor = Thierry Simonet
| cinematography = [[Robert Fraisse (cinematographer)|Robert Fraisse]]
| runtime = 85 minutes
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| released = {{Film date|1992}}
}}
'''''Strangers''''' is a 1992 American [[erotic film|erotic]] [[drama film|drama]] anthology television miniseries directed by Daniel Vigne, [[Joan Tewkesbury]] and [[Wayne Wang]] and starring [[Linda Fiorentino]], [[Joan Chen]] and [[Timothy Hutton]]. It was broadcast in three parts on [[HBO]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Ken Tucker|title=Strangers|url=http://www.ew.com/article/1992/05/01/strangers|access-date=17 January 2016|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=May 1, 1992}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Van Gordon Sauter|author-link=Van Gordon Sauter|title=Review: 'Strangers: The Last Game'|url=https://variety.com/1992/tv/reviews/strangers-the-last-game-1200429801/|access-date=17 January 2016|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=May 1, 1992}}</ref>

==Plot==
{{No plot|date=January 2016}}

== Cast ==

* [[Linda Fiorentino]] as Helen
* [[Joan Chen]] as The Girl
* [[Timothy Hutton]] as Tom
* [[James Remar]] as Bernard
* [[Lambert Wilson]] as The Guy
* [[Alexandra Vandernoot]] as The Woman
* François Montagut as The Frenchman

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|0102992}}

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Love in Taipei

2024-02-13T06:42:54Z

73.189.4.13: added runtime

{{short description|American film directed by Arvin Chen}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Love in Taipei
| image = Love in Taipei poster.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[Arvin Chen]]
| producer = [[Matt Kaplan]]
| writer = {{Plainlist|
* Mackenzie Dohr
* Charlie Oh
}}
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Loveboat, Taipei]]''|[[Abigail Hing Wen]]}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Ross Butler (actor)|Ross Butler]]
* [[Ashley Liao]]
* [[Nico Hiraga]]
}}
| music =
Roger Suen
| cinematography = Jake Pollock
| editing = Michelle Harrison
| studio =
| distributor = [[Paramount+]]
| released = {{Film date|2023|08|10}} (United States and Canada)
| runtime = 95 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Love in Taipei''''' is a 2023 American [[romantic film|romantic]] [[comedy film|comedy]] film directed by [[Arvin Chen]], starring [[Ross Butler (actor)|Ross Butler]], [[Ashley Liao]] and Nico Hiraga. The film is based on [[Abigail Hing Wen]]'s 2020 novel ''[[Loveboat, Taipei]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.harpercollins.com/products/loveboat-taipei-abigail-hing-wen?variant=32987888582690|title=Loveboat, Taipei|website=[[HarperCollins]]}}</ref> and was released by [[Paramount+]] on August 10, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|last=Humphrey|first=Julia|url=https://collider.com/love-in-taipei-trailer/|title=Ashley Liao's Heart Is Stuck in the Middle in First 'Love in Taipei' Trailer|date=26 July 2023|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Grobar|first=Matt|url=https://deadline.com/2023/06/love-in-taipei-premiere-date-ashley-liao-ya-romance-paramount-plus-1235399352/|title=‘Love In Taipei’: Paramount+ Unveils First Look Photos For YA Romance – Update|date=28 June 2023|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Ross Butler (actor)|Ross Butler]] as Rick Woo
* [[Ashley Liao]] as Ever Wong
* [[Nico Hiraga]] as Xavier Yeh
* [[Chelsea Zhang]] as Sophie Ha
* [[Cindy Cheung (actress)|Cindy Cheung]] as Auntie Shu

== Release ==
''Love in Taipei'' was released by [[Paramount+]] on August 10, 2023, in the United States and Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202307290007|title='Love in Taipei' film to premiere in U.S. and Canada in August|date=29 July 2023|website=[[Focus Taiwan]]|access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Wang|first=Jessica|url=https://ew.com/movies/love-in-taipei-first-look-photos-ashley-liao-ross-butler-nico-hiraga/|title=Ashley Liao falls for Ross Butler and Nico Hiraga in Love in Taipei first-look photos|date=28 June 2023|website=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|11947100}}

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UFC rankings

2023-12-14T06:25:43Z

73.189.4.13: /* Women's pound for pound */ Viera back to 4 after Bueno Silva return to ranks

{{short description|Overview of UFC athletic rankings}}
'''Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) rankings''', which were introduced in February 2013, are generated by a voting panel made up of media members. These media members are asked to vote for whom they feel are the top fighters in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] by [[Mixed martial arts weight classes|weight class]] and [[Pound for pound|pound-for-pound]]. A fighter is only eligible to be voted on if they are of active status in the UFC. A fighter can appear in more than one weight division at a time. The champion and interim champion are considered to be in top positions of their respective divisions and therefore are not eligible for voting by weight class. However, the champions can be voted on for the pound-for-pound rankings.

==Legend==
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==Men's pound for pound==
Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings">{{cite web|title=Rankings|url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings|website=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]|access-date=12 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209170823/https://www.ufc.com/rankings|archive-date=9 December 2023|date=5 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

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! rowspan=2 width=3%| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
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| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Islam Makhachev]]
| align=center| 25–1
| align=center| 13
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| [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Lightweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Lightweight Championship|{{small|Lightweight Champion}}]]
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! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jon Jones]]
| align=center| 27–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| 5
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| [[List of UFC champions#Heavyweight Championship|{{small|Heavyweight Champion}}]]
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! 3
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| align=center| 26–3
| align=center| 0
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| [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Featherweight Championship|{{small|Featherweight Champion}}]]
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Ilia Topuria]]
| <ref name="2024 titles">{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti|first=Shaun|date=2023-11-06 |title=Dana White announces upcoming title fights for UFC 297, UFC 298, UFC 299 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/11/6/23949367/dana-white-announces-upcoming-title-fights-for-ufc-297-ufc-298-ufc-299 |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
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! 4
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Leon Edwards]]
| align=center| 21–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| 3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Welterweight Championship|{{small|Welterweight Champion}}]]
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Colby Covington]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles">{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/20/23883410/leon-edwards-vs-colby-covington-alexandre-pantoja-vs-brandon-royval-2-set-to-headline-ufc-296|title=Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval 2 set to headline UFC 296|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-09-20|access-date=2023-09-20}}</ref>
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Alex Pereira]]
| align=center| 9–2
| align=center| 2
| align=center| {{steady}}
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| [[List of UFC champions#Light heavyweight Championship|{{small|Light heavyweight Champion}}]]
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! 6
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Charles Oliveira]]
| align=center| 34–9 (1 NC)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]]
| {{small|#1 in lightweight rankings}}
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! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| align=center| 17–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| 2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Bantamweight Championship|{{small|Bantamweight Champion}}]]
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Marlon Vera]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Sean Strickland]]
| align=center| 28–5
| align=center| 3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Middleweight Championship|{{small|Middleweight Champion}}]]
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Dricus du Plessis]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|NGA}}
| [[Israel Adesanya]]
| align=center| 24–3
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]]
| {{small|#1 in middleweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| align=center| 26–5
| align=center| 4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Flyweight Championship|{{small|Flyweight Champion}}]]
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Brandon Royval]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles"/>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Aljamain Sterling]]
| align=center| 23–4
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| {{small|#1 in bantamweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Tom Aspinall]]
| align=center| 14–3
| align=center| 2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Heavyweight Championship|{{small|Interim Heavyweight Champion}}]]
|
|
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Max Holloway]]
| align=center| 25–7
| align=center| 2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]]
| {{small|#1 in featherweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|NGA}}
| [[Kamaru Usman]]
| align=center| 20–4
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]]
| {{small|#1 in welterweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|CZE}}
| [[Jiří Procházka]]
| align=center| 29–4–1
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|Light heavyweight]]
| {{small|#2 in light heavyweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
|}

==Women's pound for pound==
Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! rowspan=2 width=3%| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Weight class
! rowspan=2| Status
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Alexa Grasso]]
| align=center| 16–3–1
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Flyweight Championship|{{small|Flyweight Champion}}]]
|
|
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Zhang Weili]]
| align=center| 24–3
| align=center| 3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Strawweight Championship|{{small|Strawweight Champion}}]]
|
|
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|KGZ}}
| [[Valentina Shevchenko]]
| align=center| 23–4–1
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]
| {{small|#1 in flyweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Julianna Peña]]
| align=center| 11–5
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| {{small|#1 in bantamweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Erin Blanchfield]]
| align=center| 12–1
| align=center| 9
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]
| {{small|#2 in flyweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|FRA}}
| [[Manon Fiorot]]
| align=center| 11–1
| align=center| 11
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]
| {{small|#3 in flyweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Rose Namajunas]]
| align=center| 11–6
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]
|
|
|
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Carla Esparza]]
| align=center| 19–7
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| {{small|#1 in strawweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Yan Xiaonan]]
| align=center| 17–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| 2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| {{small|#2 in strawweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Tatiana Suarez]]
| align=center| 10–0
| align=center| 10
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| {{small|#3 in strawweight rankings}}
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Amanda Lemos]]
| <ref name="Suarez vs. Lemos">{{Cite web|author=MMA Junkie Staff|title=Tatiana Suarez vs. Amanda Lemos added to UFC 298 in February|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/ufc-298-tatiana-suarez-vs-amanda-lemos-booked|website=MMA Junkie|date=2023-12-12|access-date=2023-12-12|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| align=center| 25–12
| align=center| 1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]] [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| {{small|#5 in flyweight rankings}} {{small|#5 in strawweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Raquel Pennington]]
| align=center| 15–8
| align=center| 5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| {{small|#2 in bantamweight rankings}}
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Mayra Bueno Silva]]
| <ref name="Raquel vs. Mayra">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/.amp/news/ufc-pennington-mayra-bueno-silva-booked-vacant-title|title=UFC 297: Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva Booked For Vacant UFC Bantamweight Title|publisher=mmanews.com|author=Curtis Calhoun|date=2023-11-03|access-date=2023-11-04}}</ref>
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Amanda Lemos]]
| align=center| 13–3–1
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| {{small|#4 in strawweight rankings}}
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Tatiana Suarez]]
| <ref name="Suarez vs. Lemos">{{Cite web|author=MMA Junkie Staff|title=Tatiana Suarez vs. Amanda Lemos added to UFC 298 in February|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/ufc-298-tatiana-suarez-vs-amanda-lemos-booked|website=MMA Junkie|date=2023-12-12|access-date=2023-12-12|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Ketlen Vieira]]
| align=center| 14–3
| align=center| 1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Bantamweight]]
| {{small|#4 in bantamweight rankings}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Macy Chiasson]]
| <ref name="Ketlen vs. Macy">{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Macy Chiasson, Ketlen Vieira to Clash at UFC Fight Night on Jan. 13 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Macy-Chiasson-Ketlen-Vieira-to-Clash-at-UFC-Fight-Night-on-Jan-13-191409 |access-date=2023-10-16 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Irene Aldana]]
| align=center| 14–7
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| {{small|#5 in bantamweight rankings}}
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Karol Rosa]]
| <ref name="Aldana vs. Rosa">{{Cite news |title=Irene Aldana Booked For UFC Return After Title Loss To Amanda Nunes, Opponent Revealed |language=en-us |work=MMA News {{!}} UFC News, Results & Interviews |url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/irene-aldana-booked-ufc-return-after-loss-amanda-nunes |access-date=2023-09-28}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Heavyweight==
{{see also|Heavyweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (206 to 265 lb; 93 kg to 120 kg)

Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jon Jones]]
| align=center| 27–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 5 (0 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 285]]
| [[Ciryl Gane]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Ballentine|first=Alex|date=2023-03-05|title=Jon Jones Wins UFC Heavyweight Title with 1st-Round Choke Submission of Ciryl Gane|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10067589-jon-jones-wins-ufc-heavyweight-title-with-1st-round-choke-submission-of-ciryl-gane|access-date=2023-03-05|website=Bleacher Report|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305061723/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10067589-jon-jones-wins-ufc-heavyweight-title-with-1st-round-choke-submission-of-ciryl-gane|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|IC|Interim Champion}}
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Tom Aspinall]]
| align=center| 14–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Sergei Pavlovich]]
| <ref name="Pavlo vs. Aspinall">{{Cite web |last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-11-11 |title=UFC 295 Results: Tom Aspinall Puts Sergei Pavlovich to Sleep Early for Interim Gold|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/11/ufc-295-tom-aspinall-sergei-pavlovich/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Cageside Press |language=en}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|FRA}}
| [[Ciryl Gane]]
| align=center| 12–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 226]]
| [[Serghei Spivac]]
| <ref name="Gane vs. Spivak">{{Cite web|last=Morehouse|first=Cade|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/02/ufc-paris-ciryl-gane-vs-serghei-spivac/|title=UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane Lights Up Serghei Spivac For Second-Round Stoppage|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-09-02|access-date=2023-09-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Sergei Pavlovich]]
| align=center| 18–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Tom Aspinall]]
| <ref name="Pavlo vs. Aspinall"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Stipe Miocic]]
| align=center| 20–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 260]]
| [[Francis Ngannou]]
| <ref name="Stipe vs. Francis">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-03-28|title=UFC 260 Results: Improved, Patient Francis Ngannou Knocks Out Stipe Miocic, Claims Title|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/03/28/ufc-260-results-stipe-miocic-vs-francis-ngannou/|access-date=2022-01-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-01-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104005445/https://cagesidepress.com/2021/03/28/ufc-260-results-stipe-miocic-vs-francis-ngannou/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Curtis Blaydes]]
| align=center| 17–4 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 222]]
| [[Sergei Pavlovich]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/4/22/23694431/sergei-pavlovich-shouts-wheres-my-belt-flattening-curtis-blaydes-knockout-in-ufc-vegas-71-main-event|title=Sergei Pavlovich shouts ‘where’s my belt’ after flattening Curtis Blaydes by knockout at UFC Vegas 71|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-04-22|access-date=2023-04-23|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Jailton Almeida]]
| <ref name="Blaydes vs. Almeida">{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/12/23998755/jailton-almeida-vs-curtis-blaydes-rebooked-for-ufc-299-in-march|title=Jailton Almeida vs. Curtis Blaydes rebooked for UFC 299 in March|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-12-12|access-date=2023-12-12|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]]
| align=center| 37–10
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 293]]
| [[Tai Tuivasa]]
| <ref name="Tai vs. Volkov">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/09/ufc-293-alexander-volkov-vs-tai-tuivasa/|title=UFC 293: Alexander Volkov Breaks Out Rarely Seen Ezekiel Choke, Subs Tai Tuivasa|publisher=Cageside Press|date=2023-09-09|access-date=2023-09-09}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Jailton Almeida]]
| align=center| 20–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 15
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 231]]
| [[Derrick Lewis]]
| <ref name="Jailton vs. Lewis">{{cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/05/ufc-sao-paulo-jailton-almeida-derrick-lewis/|title=UFC Sao Paulo: Jailton Almeida Outgrapples Derrick Lewis for Five Rounds|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-11-05|access-date=2023-11-05}}</ref>
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Curtis Blaydes]]
| <ref name="Blaydes vs. Almeida">{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/12/23998755/jailton-almeida-vs-curtis-blaydes-rebooked-for-ufc-299-in-march|title=Jailton Almeida vs. Curtis Blaydes rebooked for UFC 299 in March|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-12-12|access-date=2023-12-12|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|MDA}}
| [[Serghei Spivac]]
| align=center| 16–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 226]]
| [[Ciryl Gane]]
| <ref name="Gane vs. Spivak"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Tai Tuivasa]]
| align=center| 14–6
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 293]]
| [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]]
| <ref name="Tai vs. Volkov" />
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Marcin Tybura]]
| <ref name="Tuivasa vs. Tybura">{{cite web|last=Hannoun|first=Farah|title=Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura joins UFC 298 lineup in February|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/ufc-298-anaheim-tai-tuivasa-vs-marcin-tybura-heavyweight-mma-fight-booking-matchup-announcement|website=MMA Junkie|date=2023-12-12|access-date=2023-12-12}}</ref>
|-
! 10 (T)
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Derrick Lewis]]
| align=center| 27–12 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 231]]
| [[Jailton Almeida]]
| <ref name="Jailton vs. Lewis"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10 (T)
| {{flagicon|POL}}
| [[Marcin Tybura]]
| align=center| 24–8
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 224]]
| [[Tom Aspinall]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2023-07-22|title=Tom Aspinall runs over Marcin Tybura in 73 seconds for thunderous return at UFC London|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/7/22/23804356/tom-aspinall-runs-over-marcin-tybura-in-73-seconds-for-thunderous-return-at-ufc-london|access-date=2023-07-22|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Tai Tuivasa]]
| <ref name="Tuivasa vs. Tybura"/>
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|SUR}}
| [[Jairzinho Rozenstruik]]
| align=center| 13–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 4]]
| [[Jailton Almeida]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2023-05-13|title=Jailton Almeida makes quick work of Jairzinho Rozenstruik with rear-naked choke at UFC Charlotte|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/13/23722696/jailton-almeida-makes-quick-work-jairzinho-rozenstruik-rear-naked-choke-in-ufc-charlotte-main-event|access-date=2023-05-14|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|MDA}}
| [[Alexander Romanov (fighter)|Alexander Romanov]]
| align=center| 17–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 48]]
| [[Blagoy Ivanov]]
| <ref>{{cite web|last=Theodosi|first=Jamie|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/01/ufc-vegas-76-alexandr-romanov-returns-to-the-win-column-with-dominant-display-over-ivanov/|title=UFC Vegas 76: Alexandr Romanov Returns To The Win Column With Dominant Display Over Ivanov|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-07-01|access-date=2023-07-01}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Rodrigo Nascimento]]
| align=center| 11–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 231]]
| [[Don'Tale Mayes]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-11-04 |title=UFC Sao Paulo: Rodrigo Nascimento Starts Hot, Wins Decision Over Don’Tale Mayes |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/04/ufc-sao-paulo-rodrigo-nascimento-starts-hot-wins-decision-over-dontale-mayes/ |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Marcos Rogério de Lima]]
| align=center| 21–9–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 291]]
| [[Derrick Lewis]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-07-29 |title=UFC 291: Derrick Lewis Stuns Marcos Rogério de Lima with Flying Knee |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/29/ufc-291-derrick-lewis-vs-marcos-rogerio-de-lima/ |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Justin Tafa]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2023-11-21 |title=Justin Tafa vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima added to UFC 298|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/11/21/23970654/justin-tafa-marcos-rogerio-de-lima-added-ufc-298 |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Light Heavyweight==
{{see also|Light heavyweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (186 to 205 lbs; 84 to 93 kg)

Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Alex Pereira]]
| align=center| 9–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2 (0 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Jiří Procházka]]
| <ref name="Poa vs. Jiri">{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/12/ufc-295-alex-pereira-finishes-jiri-prochazka-in-main-event-stoppage-questioned/|title=UFC 295: Alex Pereira Finishes Jiri Prochazka in Main Event, Stoppage Questioned|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-11-12|access-date=2023-11-12}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jamahal Hill]]
| align=center| 12–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 283]]
| [[Glover Teixeira]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2023-01-22|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/22/23566115/jamahal-hill-claims-light-heavyweight-title-punishing-win-glover-teixeira-retires-ufc-283-main-event|title=Jamahal Hill claims light heavyweight title with punishing win, Glover Teixeira retires following UFC 283 main event|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2023-01-22|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-01-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122064107/https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/22/23566115/jamahal-hill-claims-light-heavyweight-title-punishing-win-glover-teixeira-retires-ufc-283-main-event|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|CZE}}
| [[Jiří Procházka]]
| align=center| 29–4–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Alex Pereira]]
| <ref name="Poa vs. Jiri"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Magomed Ankalaev]]
| align=center| 17–1–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|blue|'''NC'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Johnny Walker (fighter)|Johnny Walker]]
| <ref name="Ankalaev vs. Walker">{{cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-10-21 |title=UFC 294: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker Ends in Controversial No-Contest|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/21/ufc-294-magomed-ankalaev-vs-johnny-walker-ends-in-controversial-no-contest-after-grounded-knee/|access-date=2023-10-21 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Johnny Walker (fighter)|Johnny Walker]]
| <ref name="Walker vs. Magomed">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-13 |title=UFC booking the rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker for January |url=https://empiresportsmedia.com/mma/ufc-booking-the-rematch-between-magomed-ankalaev-and-johnny-walker-for-january/ |access-date=2023-11-13 |website=empiresportsmedia.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|POL}}
| [[Jan Błachowicz]]
| align=center| 29–10–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 291]]
| [[Alex Pereira]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/30/ufc-291-alex-pereira-defeats-jan-blachowicz-close-split-decision/|title=UFC 291: Alex Pereira Defeats Jan Błachowicz In Close Split Decision|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-07-30|access-date=2023-07-30|lang=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|AUT}}
| [[Aleksandar Rakić]]
| align=center| 14–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 36]]
| [[Jan Błachowicz]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2022-05-15|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/05/15/ufc-vegas-54-jan-blachowicz-aleksandar-rakic/|title=UFC Vegas 54: Aleksandar Rakic Injures Knee, Falls to Jan Blachowicz|website=Cageside Press|access-date=2022-05-15|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-05-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515045239/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/05/15/ufc-vegas-54-jan-blachowicz-aleksandar-rakic/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[TBA]]
| <ref name="Jan vs. Rakic 2">{{Cite web|last=King|first=Nolan|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/ufc-297-jan-blachowicz-shoulder-surgery-withdrawal-aleksandar-rakic|title=Jan Blachowicz announces surgery, issues emotional statement on UFC 297 withdrawal|website=MMA Junkie|date=2023-12-07|access-date=2023-12-07}}</ref>
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Johnny Walker (fighter)|Johnny Walker]]
| align=center| 21–7 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{fluc|+1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|blue|'''NC'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Magomed Ankalaev]]
| <ref name="Ankalaev vs. Walker"/>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Magomed Ankalaev]]
| <ref name="Walker vs. Magomed">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-13 |title=UFC booking the rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker for January |url=https://empiresportsmedia.com/mma/ufc-booking-the-rematch-between-magomed-ankalaev-and-johnny-walker-for-january/ |access-date=2023-11-13 |website=empiresportsmedia.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 7

| {{flagicon|}}
| [[Nikita Krylov]]
| align=center| 30–9
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 221]]
| [[Ryan Spann]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/11/ufc-las-vegas-nikita-krylov-submits-ryan-spann-in-chaotic-scramblefest-with-triangle-choke/|title=UFC Las Vegas: Nikita Krylov Submits Ryan Spann with Triangle Choke In Chaotic Scramblefest|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-03-11|access-date=2023-03-12|archive-date=2023-03-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312005919/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/11/ufc-las-vegas-nikita-krylov-submits-ryan-spann-in-chaotic-scramblefest-with-triangle-choke/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Khalil Rountree Jr.]]
| align=center| 13–5 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{fluc|+3}}
| align=center| 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 233]]
| [[Anthony Smith (fighter)|Anthony Smith]]
| <ref name="Smith vs. Rountree">{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-12-10 |title=UFC Vegas 83: Khalil Rountree Jr. Punctuates Striking Dominance With KO Combo vs Anthony Smith|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/10/ufc-vegas-83-khalil-rountree-jr-punctuates-striking-dominance-with-ko-combo-vs-anthony-smith/ |access-date=2023-12-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|CHE}}
| [[Volkan Oezdemir]]
| align=center| 19–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 226]]
| Bogdan Guskov
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/2/23856911/ufc-paris-video-volkan-oezdemir-overwhelms-bogdan-guskov-for-rare-submission-win|title=UFC Paris video: Volkan Oezdemir overwhelms Bogdan Guskov for rare submission win|publisher=SB Nation|website=MMA Fighting|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2023-09-02|access-date=2023-09-02}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Anthony Smith (fighter)|Anthony Smith]]
| align=center| 37–19
| align=center| {{fluc|-2}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 233]]
| [[Khalil Rountree Jr.]]
| <ref name="Smith vs. Rountree"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Ryan Spann]]
| align=center| 21–9
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 225]]
| [[Anthony Smith (fighter)|Anthony Smith]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-08-26 |title=Anthony Smith Survives Knockdown, Eye Damage from Ryan Spann, Edges Split Decision |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/26/ufc-singapore-anthony-smith-survives-knockdown-from-ryan-spann-edges-split-decision/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Azamat Murzakanov]]
| align=center| 13–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 13
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 44]]
| [[Dustin Jacoby]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Rush|first=Dylan|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/15/ufc-kansas-city-dustin-jacoby-vs-azamat-murzakanov/|title=UFC Kansas City: Azamat Murzakanov Maintains Perfect Record Against Dustin Jacoby|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-04-15|access-date=2023-04-16|lang=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Dominick Reyes]]
| align=center| 12–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 281]]
| [[Ryan Spann]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2022-11-12|title=UFC 281: Ryan Spann Makes Short Work of Returning Dominick Reyes|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-dominick-reyes-vs-ryan-spann/|access-date=2022-11-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113023404/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-dominick-reyes-vs-ryan-spann/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Carlos Ulberg]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Calhoun|first=Curtis|date=2023-11-11 |title=Dominick Reyes' Return Booked For UFC 297, Opponent Revealed |url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/dominick-reyes-ufc-return-opponent-revealed |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=MMA News {{!}} UFC News, Results and Interviews |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Alonzo Menifield]]
| align=center| 14–3–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Jimmy Crute]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Rush|first=Dylan|date=2023-07-08|title=UFC 290: Alonzo Menifield Subs Jimmy Crute in Rematch|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/08/ufc-290-jimmy-crute-vs-alonzo-menifield/|access-date=2023-07-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Dustin Jacoby]]
|<ref name="Dustin vs. Alonzo">{{Cite web |last=Shaun |first=Al-Shatti |date=2023-10-12 |title=Dustin Jacoby vs. Alonzo Menifield set for UFC 296 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2023/10/12/23914700/dustin-jacoby-vs-alonzo-menifield-set-for-ufc-296 |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>

|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Dustin Jacoby]]
| align=center| 19–7–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 50]]
| [[Kennedy Nzechukwu]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-08-05|title=Dustin Jacoby Drops Nzechukwu with Counter Right Hand, Earns First Round TKO|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/05/ufc-nashville-dustin-jacoby-drops-kennedy-nzechukwu-with-counter-right-hand-earns-first-round-tko/|access-date=2023-08-05|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Alonzo Menifield]]
|<ref name ="Dustin vs. Alonzo">{{Cite web |last=Shaun |first=Al-Shatti |date=2023-10-12 |title=Dustin Jacoby vs. Alonzo Menifield set for UFC 296 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2023/10/12/23914700/dustin-jacoby-vs-alonzo-menifield-set-for-ufc-296 |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>

|-
|}

==Middleweight==
{{see also|Middleweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (171 to 185 lb; 77 to 84 kg)

Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Sean Strickland]]
| align=center| 28–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 293]]
| [[Israel Adesanya]]
| <ref name="Adesanya vs. Strickland">{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2023-09-10|title=UFC 293: Sean Strickland Stuns Israel Adesanya with Masterful Performance|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/10/ufc-293-israel-adesanya-vs-sean-strickland/|access-date=2023-09-10|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Dricus du Plessis]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|NGA}}
| [[Israel Adesanya]]
| align=center| 24–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 293]]
| [[Sean Strickland]]
| <ref name="Adesanya vs. Strickland" />
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|ZAF}}
| [[Dricus du Plessis]]
| align=center| 20–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 8
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]]
| <ref name="Whittaker vs. Dricus">{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-07-08|title=UFC 290: Dricus Du Plessis Stuns the World, TKOs Robert Whittaker|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/08/ufc-290-dricus-du-plessis-stuns-the-world-tkos-robert-whittaker/|access-date=2023-07-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Sean Strickland]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]]
| align=center| 24–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Dricus du Plessis]]
| <ref name="Whittaker vs. Dricus" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jared Cannonier]]
| align=center| 17–6
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 47]]
| [[Marvin Vettori]]
| <ref name="Marvin vs. Jared">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-06-18|title=UFC Vegas 75: Jared Cannonier Bloodies Marvin Vettori, Who Refuses to Be Put Away|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/18/ufc-vegas-75-marvin-vettori-vs-jared-cannonier/|access-date=2023-06-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|ITA}}
| [[Marvin Vettori]]
| align=center| {{nowrap|19–7–1}}
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 47]]
| [[Jared Cannonier]]
| <ref name="Marvin vs. Jared" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Paulo Costa]]
| align=center| 14–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 278]]
| [[Luke Rockhold]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2022-08-21|title=UFC 278 results: Luke Rockhold retires from MMA after losing decision in a slugfest with Paulo Costa|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/8/21/23314855/ufc-278-results-luke-rockhold-retires-from-mma-after-losing-decision-in-a-slugfest-with-paulo-costa|access-date=2022-08-21|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-09-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903043757/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/8/21/23314855/ufc-278-results-luke-rockhold-retires-from-mma-after-losing-decision-in-a-slugfest-with-paulo-costa|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|GEO}}
| [[Roman Dolidze]]
| align=center| 12–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 286]]
| [[Marvin Vettori]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Rush|first=Dylan|date=2023-03-18|title=UFC 286: Marvin Vettori Captures Decision Against Hard-Hitting Roman Dolidze|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-marvin-vettori-vs-roman-dolidze/|access-date=2023-03-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-03-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319104936/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-marvin-vettori-vs-roman-dolidze/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 235]]
| [[Nassourdine Imavov]]
| <ref name="Dolidze vs. Imavov">{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-11-19 |title=Dolidze vs Imavov Main Event Set for UFC on February 3 |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/dolidze-vs-imavov-main-event-set-for-ufc-on-february-3/ |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Brendan Allen]]
| align=center| 23–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 6
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 232]]
| [[Paul Craig]]
| <ref name="Allen vs. Craig">{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/18/ufc-vegas-82-brendan-allen-dominates-paul-craig/|title=Brendan Allen Dominates UFC Vegas 82 Main Event, Submits Submission Specialist Paul Craig|publisher=Cageside Press|date=2023-11-18|access-date=2023-11-18}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|UAE}}
| [[Khamzat Chimaev]]
| align=center| 13–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 13
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Kamaru Usman]]
| <ref name="Usman vs. Chimaev">{{Cite web|date=2023-10-21|title=UFC 294: Khamzat Chimaev Starts Strong, Wins Majority Decision Over Kamaru Usman|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/21/ufc-294-kamaru-usman-vs-khamzat-chimaev/|access-date=2023-10-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|NOR}}
| [[Jack Hermansson]]
| align=center| 23–8
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 42]]
| [[Roman Dolidze]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-12-03|title=UFC Orlando: Creativity On Display as Roman Dolidze Finishes Jack Hermansson|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/03/ufc-orlando-jack-hermansson-vs-roman-dolidze/|access-date=2022-12-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-12-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204043702/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/03/ufc-orlando-jack-hermansson-vs-roman-dolidze/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 236]]
| Joe Pyfer
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2023-11-23|title=Dana White reveals UFC 298 location, Jack Hermansson vs. Joe Pyfer headliner for Feb. 10 Fight Night event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/11/23/23974017/dana-white-reveals-ufc-298-location-jack-hermansson-vs-joe-pyfer-headliner-fight-night-event|access-date=2023-11-24|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|FRA}}
| [[Nassourdine Imavov]]
| align=center| 12–4 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|blue|'''NC'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| [[Chris Curtis (fighter)|Chris Curtis]]
| <ref name="Imavov vs. Curtis">{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2023-06-10|title=Accidental Head Clash Stops Imavov vs. Curtis, Ruled No Contest|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/10/ufc-289-nassourdine-imavov-vs-chris-curtis/|access-date=2023-06-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 235]]
| [[Roman Dolidze]]
| <ref name="Dolidze vs. Imavov"/>
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| [[Paul Craig]]
| align=center| 17–7–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 232]]
| [[Brendan Allen]]
| <ref name="Allen vs. Craig" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Chris Curtis (fighter)|Chris Curtis]]
| align=center| 30–10 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|blue|'''NC'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| [[Nassourdine Imavov]]
| <ref name="Imavov vs. Curtis" />
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Marc-Andre Barriault]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-10-12 |title="Told You I Owed You One Canada" — Chris Curtis vs. Marc-Andre Barriault Set for UFC 297|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/12/chris-curtis-vs-marc-andre-barriault-set-ufc-297/|access-date=2023-10-12|website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Kelvin Gastelum]]
| align=center| 17–9 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Sean Brady (fighter)|Sean Brady]]
| <ref name="Brady vs. Kelvin">{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-12-02|title=UFC Austin: Sean Brady Punctuates Grappling Dominance With Rare Kimura Sub of Kelvin Gastelum|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/02/ufc-austin-sean-brady-kelvin-gastelum/|access-date=2023-12-02|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Anthony Hernandez (fighter)|Anthony Hernandez]]
| align=center| 11–2 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 223]]
| [[Edmen Shahbazyan]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2023-05-20 |title=UFC Vegas 73 video: Anthony Hernandez mauls Edmen Shahbazyan for third-round TKO |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/20/23731515/ufc-vegas-73-video-anthony-hernandez-mauls-edmen-shahbazyan-for-third-round-tko |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Ikram Aliskerov]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti |first=Shaun |date=2023-12-01 |title=Anthony Hernandez vs. Ikram Aliskerov set for UFC 298 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/1/23984826/anthony-hernandez-vs-ikram-aliskerov-set-for-ufc-298 |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Welterweight==
{{see also|Welterweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (156 to 170 lb; 71 to 77 kg)

Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Leon Edwards]]
| align=center| 21–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3 (1 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 286]]
| [[Kamaru Usman]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-03-18|title=UFC 286: Leon Edwards Overcomes Point Deduction, Defends Welterweight Title Against Kamaru Usman|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-leon-edwards-vs-kamaru-usman/|access-date=2023-03-19|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-03-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319094708/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-leon-edwards-vs-kamaru-usman/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Colby Covington]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles"/>
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|NGA}}
| [[Kamaru Usman]]
| align=center| 20–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Khamzat Chimaev]]
| <ref name="Usman vs. Chimaev"/>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Belal Muhammad]]
| align=center| 23–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| [[Gilbert Burns]]
| <ref name="Belal vs. Gilbert">{{Cite web|last=Rush|first=Dylan|date=2023-05-07|title=UFC 288: Belal Muhammad Earns Decision, Title Shot Against Injured Gilbert Burns|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/07/ufc-288-belal-muhammad-vs-gilbert-burns/|access-date=2023-05-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Colby Covington]]
| align=center| 17–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 272]]
| [[Jorge Masvidal]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-03-06|title=Colby Covington dominates Jorge Masvidal in grudge match at UFC 272|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33433962/colby-covington-dominates-jorge-masvidal-grudge-match-ufc-272|access-date=2022-03-06|website=ESPN|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-03-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306062047/https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33433962/colby-covington-dominates-jorge-masvidal-grudge-match-ufc-272|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Leon Edwards]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles"/>
|-

! 4
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Gilbert Burns]]
| align=center| 22–6
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| [[Belal Muhammad]]
| <ref name="Belal vs. Gilbert" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|KAZ}}
| [[Shavkat Rakhmonov]]
| align=center| 17–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 17
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 285]]
| [[Geoff Neal]]
| <ref name="Geoff vs. Shavkat">{{Cite web|last=Rush|first=Dylan|date=2023-03-04|title=UFC 285: Shavkat Rakhmonov Batters, Chokes Out Game Geoff Neal in Toughest Test Yet|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/04/ufc-285-geoff-neal-vs-shavkat-rakhmonov/|access-date=2023-03-05|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305044532/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/04/ufc-285-geoff-neal-vs-shavkat-rakhmonov/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]]
| <ref name="Thompson vs. Shavkat" />
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]]
| align=center| 17–6–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 42]]
| [[Kevin Holland]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2022-12-04|title=UFC Orlando: Stephen Thompson Delivers Career Performance Against Kevin Holand|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/04/ufc-orlando-stephen-thompson-kevin-holland/|access-date=2022-12-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-12-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204064032/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/04/ufc-orlando-stephen-thompson-kevin-holland/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Shavkat Rakhmonov]]
| <ref name="Thompson vs. Shavkat">{{Cite web |date=2023-09-22 |title=Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson announced for UFC 296|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/ufc-296-news-shavkat-rakhmonov-vs-stephen-thompson-welterweight-bout-announced-december-16-las-vegas|access-date=2023-09-23 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Sean Brady (fighter)|Sean Brady]]
| align=center| 16–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Kelvin Gastelum]]
| <ref name="Brady vs. Kelvin"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Geoff Neal]]
| align=center| 15–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 285]]
| [[Shavkat Rakhmonov]]
| <ref name="Geoff vs. Shavkat" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Vicente Luque]]
| align=center| {{nowrap|22–9–1}}
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 51]]
| [[Rafael dos Anjos]]
| <ref name="RDA vs. Luque">{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-08-12 |title=UFC Vegas 78: Gruelling Fight with Rafael dos Anjos Sees Vicente Luque Take Decision|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/12/ufc-vegas-78-vicente-luque-vs-rafael-dos-anjos/ |access-date=2023-08-12 |website=Cageside press |language=en}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[TBA]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Bohn|first=Mike |date=2023-12-13 |title=Ian Garry out of UFC 296 fight vs. Vicente Luque with pneumonia|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/ufc-296-dana-white-announces-ian-garry-out-fight-vs-vicente-luque-pneumonia|access-date=2023-12-13 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|IRL}}
| [[Ian Machado Garry]]
| align=center| 13–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 13
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Neil Magny]]
| <ref name="Machado vs. Magny">{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/19/ufc-292-ian-machado-garry-hurts-neil-magny-with-leg-kicks/|title=UFC 292: Ian Machado Garry Hurts Neil Magny With Leg Kicks, Wins Dominant Decision|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-08-19|access-date=2023-08-19}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Jack Della Maddalena]]
| align=center| 16–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 16
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 227]]
| [[Kevin Holland]]
| <ref name="Holland vs. Maddalena">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/17/noche-ufc-kevin-holland-vs-jack-della-maddalena/|title=Noche UFC: Jack Della Maddalena Wins Split Over Kevin Holland in Active Fight|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-09-17|access-date=2023-09-17}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Kevin Holland]]
| align=center| 25–10 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 227]]
| [[Jack Della Maddalena]]
| <ref name="Holland vs. Maddalena"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Neil Magny]]
| align=center| 28–11
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Ian Machado Garry]]
| <ref name="Machado vs. Magny" />
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Mike Malott]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-10-19 |title=Canadian Mike Malott Lands Neil Magny for UFC 297 Welterweight Scrap|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/19/canadian-mike-malott-lands-neil-magny-for-ufc-297-welterweight-scrap/|website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Michael Chiesa]]
| align=center| 18–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 291]]
| [[Kevin Holland]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/29/ufc-291-kevin-holland-wrestling-defense-holds-submits-michael-chiesa-early/|title=UFC 291: Kevin Holland’s Wrestling Defense Holds, Submits Michael Chiesa Early|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-07-29|access-date=2023-07-29}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Rinat Fakhretdinov]]
| align=center| 21–1–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|grey|'''Draw'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 231]]
| [[Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-11-04 |title=UFC Sao Paulo: Rinat Fakhretdinov Draws With Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in Back and Forth War|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/04/ufc-sao-paulo-rinat-fakhretdinov-elizeu-zaleski-dos-santos/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Lightweight==
{{see also|Lightweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (146 to 155 lb; 66 to 70 kg)

Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Islam Makhachev]]
| align=center| 25–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 13 (2 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| <ref name="Islam vs. Volk 2">{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/21/ufc-294-islam-makhachev-vs-alexander-volkanovski/|title=Islam Makhachev Caps Off UFC 294 with Head Kick Finish of Alexander Volkanovski|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-10-21|access-date=2023-10-21}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Charles Oliveira]]
| align=center| 34–9 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| [[Beneil Dariush]]
| <ref name="Charles vs. Beneil">{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|date=2023-06-11|title=UFC 289: Charles Oliveira Makes Statement, Stops Dariush Via First Round TKO|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/11/ufc-289-charles-oliveira-vs-beneil-dariush/|access-date=2023-06-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Justin Gaethje]]
| align=center| 25–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 291]]
| [[Dustin Poirier]]
| <ref name="Justin vs. Dustin 2">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-07-30|title=UFC 291: Justin Gaethje Exacts Revenge, Claims BMF Title with Head Kick KO of Dustin Poirier|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/30/ufc-291-dustin-poirier-vs-justin-gaethje/|access-date=2023-07-30|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Dustin Poirier]]
| align=center| 29–8 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 291]]
| [[Justin Gaethje]]
| <ref name="Justin vs. Dustin 2" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|ARM}}
| [[Arman Tsarukyan]]
| align="center" | 21–3
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Beneil Dariush]]
| <ref name="Beneil vs. Arman">{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/02/arman-tsarukyan-flattens-beneil-dariush-with-stunning-finish-to-ufc-austin/|title=Arman Tsarukyan Flattens Beneil Dariush with Stunning Finish to UFC Austin|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-12-02|access-date=2023-12-02}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Michael Chandler]]
| align="center" | 23–8
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 281]]
| [[Dustin Poirier]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-11-12|title=UFC 281: Dustin Poirier Overcomes Early Adversity, Subs Michael Chandler in Wild Fight|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-michael-chandler-vs-dustin-poirier/|access-date=2022-11-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113044139/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-michael-chandler-vs-dustin-poirier/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|POL}}
| [[Mateusz Gamrot]]
| align="center" | 23–2 (1 NC)
| align="center" | {{fluc|-1}}
| align="center" | 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Rafael Fiziev]]
| <ref name="Fiziev vs. Gamrot">{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-09-23 |title=Rafael Fiziev Knee Injury Ends UFC Vegas 79 Main Event Early, Mateusz Gamrot Awarded TKO Victory |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/23/ufc-vegas-79-rafael-fiziev-vs-mateusz-gamrot/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Rafael Dos Anjos]]
| <ref name="Rafael vs. Gamrot">{{Cite web |last=Baldwin |first=Nick |date=2023-12-12 |title=Gamrot, Dos Anjos to meet in lightweight bout at UFC 299|url=https://www.thescore.com/mma/news/2792134|access-date=2023-12-12 |website=The Score|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Beneil Dariush]]
| align="center" | 22–6–1
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Arman Tsarukyan]]
| <ref name="Beneil vs. Arman"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|AZE}}
| [[Rafael Fiziev]]
| align="center" | 12–3
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Mateusz Gamrot]]
| <ref name="Fiziev vs. Gamrot"/>
| colspan="2" | TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|NZL}}
| [[Dan Hooker]]
| align="center" | 23–12
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Jalin Turner]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/08/ufc-290-jalin-turner-vs-dan-hooker/|title=UFC 290: Bloodied Dan Hooker Emerges Victorious Following Three-Round War with Jalin Turner|website=Cageside Press|author=Cade Morehouse|date=2023-07-08|access-date=2023-07-09}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jalin Turner]]
| align="center" | 14–7
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Bobby Green]]
| <ref name="Jalin vs. Bobby">{{cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/02/ufc-austin-referee-controversy-jalin-turner-sleeps-bobby-green/|title=UFC Austin: Referee Controversy Ensues After Jalin Turner Sleeps Bobby Green|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-12-02|access-date=2023-12-02}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Rafael dos Anjos]]
| align="center" | 32–15
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 51]]
| [[Vicente Luque]]
| <ref name="RDA vs. Luque" />
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Mateusz Gamrot]]
| <ref name="Rafael vs. Gamrot">{{Cite web |last=Baldwin |first=Nick |date=2023-12-12 |title=Gamrot, Dos Anjos to meet in lightweight bout at UFC 299|url=https://www.thescore.com/mma/news/2792134|access-date=2023-12-12 |website=The Score|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|FRA}}
| [[Benoît Saint-Denis]]
| align="center" | 13–1 (1 NC)
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Matt Frevola]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-11-11 |title=UFC 295: Benoit Saint-Denis Shocks Matt Frevola with Head Kick |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/11/ufc-295-benoit-saint-denis-shocks-matt-frevola-with-head-kick/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan="2" | TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Renato Moicano]]
| align="center" | 17–5–1
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 281]]
| [[Brad Riddell]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-11-12|title=UFC 281: Renato Moicano Dominates Brad Riddell in All Areas, Locks Up Sub|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-brad-riddell-vs-renato-moicano/|access-date=2022-11-15|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113025500/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-brad-riddell-vs-renato-moicano/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 235]]
| [[Drew Dober]]
| <ref name="Moicano vs. Dober">{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2023-12-09|title=Renato Moicano vs. Drew Dober booked for UFC event on Feb. 3|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/9/23994873/renato-moicano-vs-drew-dober-booked-for-ufc-event-on-feb-3|access-date=2022-12-09|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Bobby Green]]
| align="center" | {{nowrap|31–15–1}} (1 NC)
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Jalin Turner]]
| <ref name="Jalin vs. Bobby"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Drew Dober]]
| align="center" | 27–12 (1 NC)
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 229]]
| [[Ricky Glenn]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-08 |title=UFC Fight Night 229 results: Drew Dober lights up Ricky Glenn in first to set lightweight knockout record |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/ufc-fight-night-229-results-drew-dober-lights-up-ricky-glenn-in-first-to-set-lightweight-knockout-record |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 235]]
| [[Renato Moicano]]
| <ref name="Moicano vs. Dober"/>
|-
|}

==Featherweight==
{{see also|Featherweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (136 to 145 lb; 60 to 66 kg)

Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| align=center| 26–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0 (5 def)
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Islam Makhachev]]
| <ref name="Islam vs. Volk 2"/>
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Ilia Topuria]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Max Holloway]]
| align=center| 25–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 225]]
| [[The Korean Zombie|Jung Chan-sung]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-08-26 |title=Max Holloway Knocks Out Retiring Korean Zombie |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/26/ufc-singapore-max-holloway-knocks-out-retiring-korean-zombie/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Yair Rodríguez]]
| align=center| 15–4 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-07-09 |title=UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski Stops Yair Rodriguez in Third, Retains Featherweight Title|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/09/ufc-290-alexander-volkanovski-vs-yair-rodriguez/ |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=Cageside Press |language=en}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Brian Ortega]]
| align=center| 15–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 3]]
| [[Yair Rodríguez]]
| <ref name="Ortega vs. Yair">{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|title=UFC Long Island: Main Event Fizzles Due to Ortega Injury, Yair Rodriguez Claims TKO Win|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/16/ufc-long-island-brian-ortega-vs-yair-rodriguez/|website=Cageside Press|date=2022-07-16|access-date=2022-07-16|archive-date=2022-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716210630/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/16/ufc-long-island-brian-ortega-vs-yair-rodriguez/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Arnold Allen]]
| align=center| 19–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 44]]
| [[Max Holloway]]
| <ref>{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|title=UFC Kansas City: Max Holloway Puts On Another Classic Performance Against Game Arnold Allen|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/15/ufc-kansas-city-max-holloway-vs-arnold-allen/|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-04-15|access-date=2023-04-16|lang=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Movsar Evloev]]
| <ref name="Allen vs. Evloev">{{Cite news |title=Arnold Allen's Return Set For UFC 297 Against Surging Featherweight Contender |language=en-us |work=MMA News {{!}} UFC News, Results & Interviews |url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/arnold-allen-ufc-return-ufc-297|access-date=2023-10-04}}</ref>
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|GEO}}
| [[Ilia Topuria]]
| align=center| 14–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 14
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 5]]
| [[Josh Emmett]]
| <ref name="Emmett vs. Topuria">{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/24/23772718/ufc-jacksonville-results-ilia-topuria-puts-on-complete-performance-to-dominate-gutsy-josh-emmett|title=UFC Jacksonville results: Ilia Topuria puts on complete performance to dominate gutsy Josh Emmett|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-06-24|access-date=2023-06-24}}</ref>
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Josh Emmett]]
| align=center| 18–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 5]]
| [[Ilia Topuria]]
| <ref name="Emmett vs. Topuria" />
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Bryce Mitchell]]
| <ref name="Emmett vs. Mitchell">{{Cite web|last=King|first=Nolan|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/ufc-296-bryce-mitchell-vs-josh-emmett-giga-chikadze|title=Bryce Mitchell steps into UFC 296 vs. Josh Emmett on short notice|website=MMA Junkie|date=2023-12-06|access-date=2023-12-07}}
</ref>
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Calvin Kattar]]
| align=center| 23–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 213]]
| [[Arnold Allen]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-10-29|title=UFC Vegas 63: Arnold Allen Picks Up TKO as Calvin Kattar's Knee Gives Out|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/29/ufc-vegas-63-calvin-kattar-arnold-allen/|access-date=2022-10-30|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-10-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030012921/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/29/ufc-vegas-63-calvin-kattar-arnold-allen/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|GEO}}
| [[Giga Chikadze]]
| align=center| 15–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 225]]
| [[Alex Caceres]]
| <ref name="Giga vs Caceres">{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/26/ufc-singapore-giga-chikadze-vs-alex-caceres/|title=Giga Chikadze Declares The Return Of The “Giga Show”, Earns Decision Victory Over Caceres|website=Cageside Press|author=Eddie Law|date=2023-08-26|access-date=2023-08-26}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Movsar Evloev]]
| align=center| 17–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 17
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| Diego Lopes
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/06/ufc-288-movsar-evloev-vs-diego-lopes/|title=UFC 288: Movsar Evloev Wins Decision Over Game Diego Lopes|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-05-06|access-date=2023-05-07}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Arnold Allen]]
| <ref name="Allen vs. Evloev"/>
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Bryce Mitchell]]
| align=center| 16–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Dan Ige]]
| <ref name="Mitchell vs. Ige">{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-09-23 |title=UFC Vegas 79: Bryce Mitchell's Grappling Carries Him Over Dan Ige, Donates $5k To Hawaii |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/23/ufc-vegas-79-bryce-mitchell-dan-ige/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Josh Emmett]]
|<ref name="Emmett vs. Mitchell"/>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Edson Barboza]]
| align=center| 24–11
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 230]]
| [[Sodiq Yusuff]]
| <ref name="Barboza vs Sodiq">{{cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/14/ufc-vegas-81-edson-barboza-comes-from-near-defeat-wins-four-rounds-in-decision-vs-sodiq-yusuff/|title=UFC Vegas 81: Edson Barboza Survives Near-Finish; Wins Decision Versus Sodiq Yusuff|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-10-14|access-date=2023-10-15}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|NGR}}
| [[Sodiq Yusuff]]
| align=center| 13–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 230]]
| [[Edson Barboza]]
| <ref name="Barboza vs Sodiq"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Dan Ige]]
| align=center| 17–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Bryce Mitchell]]
| <ref name="Mitchell vs. Ige"/>
| [[UFC Fight Night 236]]
| [[Lerone Murphy]]
|<ref name="Ige vs. Murphy">{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-12-07 |title=Dan Ige vs Lerone Murphy Reported for UFC Vegas 86 in February |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/dan-ige-vs-lerone-murphy-reported-for-ufc-vegas-86-event/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Alex Caceres]]
| align=center| 21–14 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{fluc|+1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 225]]
| [[Giga Chikadze]]
| <ref name="Giga vs Caceres" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Lerone Murphy]]
| align=center| {{nowrap|13–0–1}}
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| align=center| 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 224]]
| [[Joshua Culibao]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doherty |first=Dan |date=2023-07-22 |title=UFC London: Lerone Murphy Finishes Strong Against Joshua Culibao |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/22/ufc-london-lerone-murphy-vs-joshua-culibao/ |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 236]]
| [[Dan Ige]]
|<ref name="Ige vs. Murphy">{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-12-07 |title=Dan Ige vs Lerone Murphy Reported for UFC Vegas 86 in February |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/dan-ige-vs-lerone-murphy-reported-for-ufc-vegas-86-event/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Bantamweight==
{{see also|Bantamweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (126 to 135 lb; 57 to 61 kg)

Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| align=center| 17–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2 (0 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Aljamain Sterling]]
| <ref name="Aljo vs. Suga">{{Cite web |last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-08-20 |title=UFC 292: Sean O’Malley Defends Takedowns, Knocks Out Aljamain Sterling|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/20/ufc-292-sean-omalley-defends-takedowns-knocks-out-aljamain-sterling-in-round-two/|access-date=2023-08-20 |website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Marlon Vera]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Aljamain Sterling]]
| align=center| 23–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| <ref name="Aljo vs. Suga" />
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|GEO}}
| [[Merab Dvalishvili]]
| align=center| 16–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 9
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 221]]
| [[Petr Yan]]
| <ref name="Petr vs. Merab">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/11/ufc-las-vegas-petr-yan-vs-merab-dvalishvili/|title=UFC Las Vegas: Merab Dvalishvili Dominates Ex-Champ Petr Yan in Standout Performance|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-03-11|access-date=2023-03-12|archive-date=2023-03-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312020405/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/11/ufc-las-vegas-petr-yan-vs-merab-dvalishvili/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Henry Cejudo]]
| <ref name="Merab vs. Cejudo">{{Cite web|last=Critchfield|first=Tristen|date=2023-12-10|title=UFC 298 Update: Henry Cejudo to Face Merab Dvalishvili in Anaheim on Feb. 17|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-298-Update-Henry-Cejudo-to-Face-Merab-Dvalishvili-in-Anaheim-on-Feb-17-191996|access-date=2023-12-10|website=Sherdog|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Henry Cejudo]]
| align=center| 16–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| [[Aljamain Sterling]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-05-07|title=UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling Retains Against Henry Cejudo, Bad Blood Boils Over with O’Malley|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/07/ufc-288-aljamain-sterling-vs-henry-cejudo/|access-date=2023-05-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Merab Dvalishvili]]
| <ref name="Merab vs. Cejudo" />
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Cory Sandhagen]]
| align=center| 17–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 50]]
| [[Rob Font]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/06/ufc-nashville-cory-sandhagen-dominates-rob-font-with-wrestling-after-early-torn-tricep-injury/|title=UFC Nashville: Cory Sandhagen Dominates Font with Wrestling After Early Torn Tricep Injury|website=Cageside Press|author=Val Dewar|date=2023-08-06|access-date=2023-08-06}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Petr Yan]]
| align=center| 16–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 221]]
| [[Merab Dvalishvili]]
| <ref name="Petr vs. Merab" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|ECU}}
| [[Marlon Vera]]
| align=center| 21–8–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Pedro Munhoz]]
| <ref name="Vera vs. Munhoz">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-08-19|title=UFC 292: Marlon Vera Bloodies Pedro Munhoz, Claims Decision Win|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/19/ufc-292-marlon-vera-vs-pedro-munhoz/|access-date=2023-08-19|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Song Yadong]]
| align=center| 21–6–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 233]]
| [[Chris Gutiérrez]]
| <ref name="Song vs. Gutiérrez">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/10/ufc-vegas-83-song-yadong-cruises-to-five-round-decision-over-chris-gutierrez/|title=UFC Vegas 83: Song Yadong Cruises to Five-Round Decision Over Chris Gutiérrez|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-12-10|access-date=2023-12-10}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Deiveson Figueiredo]]
| align=center| 22–3–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Rob Font]]
| <ref name="Font vs. Figgy">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/02/deiveson-figueiredo-successful-in-135lb-debut-gets-past-rob-font-at-ufc-austin/|title=Deiveson Figueiredo Successful in 135lb Debut, Gets Past Rob Font at UFC Austin|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-12-02|access-date=2023-12-02}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Rob Font]]
| align=center| 20–8
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Deiveson Figueiredo]]
| <ref name="Font vs. Figgy"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Dominick Cruz]]
| align=center| 24–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 41]]
| [[Marlon Vera]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2022-08-13|title=UFC San Diego: Marlon Vera Puts Down Dominick Cruz with Blistering Head Kick|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/08/13/ufc-san-diego-marlon-vera-vs-dominick-cruz/|access-date=2022-08-14|website=Cageside Press|language=en|archive-date=2022-08-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814022307/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/08/13/ufc-san-diego-marlon-vera-vs-dominick-cruz/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Pedro Munhoz]]
| align=center| 20–8 (2 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Marlon Vera]]
| <ref name="Vera vs. Munhoz" />
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Kyler Phillips]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Pettry|first=Jay |title=Pedro Munhoz, Kyler Phillips Collide at 135 Pounds on UFC 299 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Pedro-Munhoz-Kyler-Phillips-Collide-at-135-Pounds-on-UFC-299-191825 |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jonathan Martinez]]
| align=center| 19–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 6
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 230]]
| [[Adrian Yanez]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/14/ufc-vegas-81-jonathan-martinez-vs-adrian-yanez/|title=UFC Vegas 81: Jonathan Martinez Chops Down Adrian Yanez, Wins Via Leg Kick TKO|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-10-14|access-date=2023-10-14|lang=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Ricky Simón]]
| align=center| 20–4
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 45]]
| [[Song Yadong]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/29/ufc-vegas-72-song-yadong-vs-ricky-simon/|title=UFC Vegas 72: Song Yadong Knocks Out Ricky Simon in Fifth Round|publisher=Cageside Press|date=2023-04-29|access-date=2023-04-30}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Mario Bautista]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-08 |title=UFC adds Mario Bautista vs. Ricky Simon to first 2024 event |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/ufc-news-mario-bautista-vs-ricky-simon-2024 |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Umar Nurmagomedov]]
| align=center| 16–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 16
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 217]]
| [[Raoni Barcelos]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/14/ufc-vegas-67-umar-nurmagomedov-vs-raoni-barcelos/|title=UFC Vegas 67: Umar Nurmagomedov Scores Smoking KO of Raoni Barcelos|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-01-14|access-date=2023-01-14|archive-date=2023-01-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115002210/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/14/ufc-vegas-67-umar-nurmagomedov-vs-raoni-barcelos/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Chris Gutiérrez]]
| align=center| 20–6–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 233]]
| [[Song Yadong]]
| <ref name="Song vs. Gutiérrez"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Flyweight==
{{see also|Flyweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (116 to 125 lb; 53 to 57 kg)

Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| align=center| 26–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4 (0 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Brandon Moreno]]
| <ref name="Moreno vs. Pantoja 2">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-07-09|title=UFC 290: Alexandre Pantoja Defeats Brandon Moreno Once Again, Claims Flyweight Gold|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/09/ufc-290-brandon-moreno-vs-alexandre-pantoja/|access-date=2023-07-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Brandon Royval]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles"/>
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Brandon Moreno]]
| align=center| 21–7–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| <ref name="Moreno vs. Pantoja 2" />
| [[UFC Fight Night 237]]
| [[Amir Albazi]]
| <ref name="Moreno vs. Amir">{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2023-12-02|title=Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi set for five rounds at UFC’s targeted return to Mexico City|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/2/23985832/brandon-moreno-vs-amir-albazi-set-for-five-rounds-at-ufcs-targeted-return-to-mexico-city|access-date=2023-12-02|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 2 (T)
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Brandon Royval]]
| align="center" | 15–6
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 44]]
| [[Matheus Nicolau]]
| <ref name="Nicolau vs. Royval">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-04-15|title=UFC Kansas City: Brandon Royval Floors Matheus Nicolau, Calls for Title Shot|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/15/ufc-kansas-city-brandon-royval-vs-matheus-nicolau/|access-date=2023-04-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles" />
|-
! 2 (T)
| {{flagicon|IRQ}}
| [[Amir Albazi]]
| align="center" | 17–1
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 6
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 46]]
| [[Kai Kara-France]]
| <ref name="Kai vs. Amir">{{Cite web|last=Morehouse|first=Cade|date=2023-06-04|title=UFC Vegas 74: Amir Albazi Secures Fifth UFC Win Via Split Decision Against Kai Kara-France|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/04/ufc-vegas-74-kai-kara-france-vs-amir-albazi/|access-date=2023-06-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 237]]
| [[Brandon Moreno]]
| <ref name="Moreno vs. Amir" />
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|NZL}}
| [[Kai Kara-France]]
| align=center| 24–11 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 46]]
| [[Amir Albazi]]
| <ref name="Kai vs. Amir" />
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Matheus Nicolau]]
| align=center| 19–3–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 44]]
| [[Brandon Royval]]
| <ref name="Nicolau vs. Royval" />
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Manel Kape]]
| <ref name="Nicolau vs. Kape 2">{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-11-08 |title=Matheus Nicolau vs Manel Kape Rematch Reported for UFC Vegas 83 |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/matheus-nicolau-vs-manel-kape-rematch-reported-for-ufc-vegas-83/ |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|POR}}
| [[Manel Kape]]
| align=center| 19–6
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 293]]
| Felipe dos Santos
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/09/ufc-293-manel-kape-vs-felipe-dos-santos/|title=UFC 293: Manel Kape Defeats Felipe dos Santos in Memorable Scrap|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-09-09|access-date=2023-09-09}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Matheus Nicolau]]
| <ref name="Nicolau vs. Kape 2"/>
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Alex Perez (fighter)|Alex Perez]]
| align=center| 24–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 277]]
| [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| <ref name="Pantoja vs. Perez">{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2022-06-09|title=With Askar Askarov out, Alex Perez shifts to UFC 277 to face interim championship backup fighter Alexandre Pantoja|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/6/9/23161122/with-askar-askarov-out-alex-perez-shifts-to-ufc-277-to-face-championship-backup-alexandre-pantoja|access-date=2022-06-09|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813225347/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/6/9/23161122/with-askar-askarov-out-alex-perez-shifts-to-ufc-277-to-face-championship-backup-alexandre-pantoja|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 238]]
| [[Muhammad Mokaev]]
| <ref name="Mokaev .vs Perez">{{Cite web|last=Cunningham|first=John|url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/muhammad-mokaev-return-ufc-saudi-arabia-faces-former-title-challenger|title=Muhammad Mokaev Booked To Return At UFC Saudi Arabia On March 2, Faces Former Title Challenger|website=MMA News|date=2023-12-06|access-date=2023-12-06}}</ref>
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Muhammad Mokaev]]
| align=center| 11–0 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 6
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Tim Elliott]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/21/ufc-294-tim-elliot-vs-muhammad-mokaev/|title=UFC 294: Muhammad Mokaev Arrives As Contender, Submits Ex-Title Challenger Tim Elliot|website=Cageside Press|author=Jay Anderson|date=2023-10-21|access-date=2023-10-21}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 238]]
| [[Alex Perez (fighter)|Alex Perez]]
| <ref name="Mokaev .vs Perez">{{Cite web|last=Cunningham|first=John|url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/muhammad-mokaev-return-ufc-saudi-arabia-faces-former-title-challenger|title=Muhammad Mokaev Booked To Return At UFC Saudi Arabia On March 2, Faces Former Title Challenger|website=MMA News|date=2023-12-06|access-date=2023-12-06}}</ref>
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Matt Schnell]]
| align=center| 16–7 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 42]]
| [[Matheus Nicolau]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-12-04|title=UFC Orlando: Matheus Nicolau Scores Multiple Knockdowns, Finishes Matt Schnell|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/04/ufc-orlando-matheus-nicolau-vs-matt-schnell/|access-date=2022-12-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-12-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204050851/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/04/ufc-orlando-matheus-nicolau-vs-matt-schnell/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Tim Elliott]]
| align=center| {{nowrap|20–13–1}}
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 233]]
| [[Su Mudaerji]]
|<ref name="Su vs. Elliott">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/09/ufc-vegas-83-tim-elliott-chokes-out-bloodied-su-mudaerji/|title=UFC Vegas 83: Tim Elliott Chokes Out Bloodied Su Mudaerji|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-12-09|access-date=2023-12-10}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| Steve Erceg
| align=center| 11–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 10
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| Alessandro Costa
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-11-11 |title=UFC 295: Steve Erceg Closes Out Prelims with Decision Over Alessandro Costa|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/11/ufc-295-steve-erceg-closes-out-prelims-with-decision-over-alessandro-costa/|access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Tagir Ulanbekov]]
| align=center| 14–2
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 214]]
| [[Nate Maness]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-fight-night-214-video-tagir-ulanbekov-spoils-nate-maness-flyweight-debut-standing-choke|title=UFC Fight Night 214 video: Tagir Ulanbekov spoils Nate Maness' flyweight debut with standing choke|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2022-11-05|access-date=2022-11-08|archive-date=2022-11-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107210142/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-fight-night-214-video-tagir-ulanbekov-spoils-nate-maness-flyweight-debut-standing-choke|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Cody Durden]]
| <ref name="Tagir vs. Cody">{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-09-24 |title=Tagir Ulanbekov vs Cody Durden Set for UFC 296 PPV |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/tagir-ulanbekov-vs-cody-durden-set-for-ufc-296-ppv/ |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Su Mudaerji]]
| align=center| 14–6
| align=center| {{fluc|-2}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 233]]
| [[Tim Elliott]]
| <ref name="Su vs. Elliott"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|CZE}}
| [[David Dvořák]]
| align=center| 20–6
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| Steve Erceg
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/10/ufc-289-steve-erceg-pulls-off-upset-win-in-late-notice-debut/|title=UFC 289: Steve Erceg Pulls Off Upset Win In Late Notice Debut|publisher=Cageside Press|author=Jamie Theodossi|date=2023-06-10|access-date=2023-06-11}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
|{{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Cody Durden]]
| align=center| 16–4–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 50]]
| Jake Hadley
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Morehouse |first=Cade |date=2023-08-05 |title=Cody Durden Takes Decision Over Hadley In Gritty Fight |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/05/ufc-nashville-cody-durden-vs-jake-hadley/ |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Tagir Ulanbekov]]
| <ref name="Tagir vs. Cody"/>
|-
|}

==Women's Bantamweight==
{{see also|Bantamweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (126 to 135 lb; 57 to 61 kg)

Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
|
| ''Vacant''
| align=center|
| align=center|
| align=center|
|
|
|
|
| colspan=2|
|
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Julianna Peña]]
| align=center| 11–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 277]]
| [[Amanda Nunes]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-07-31 |title=UFC 277: Amanda Nunes Leaves Julianna Pena Bloodied, Reclaims Bantamweight Title |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/31/ufc-277-julianna-pena-vs-amanda-nunes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731044851/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/31/ufc-277-julianna-pena-vs-amanda-nunes/ |archive-date=2022-07-31 |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Raquel Pennington]]
| align=center| 15–8
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 217]]
| [[Ketlen Vieira]]
| <ref name="Ketlen v. Raquel">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/14/ufc-vegas-67-ketlen-vieira-vs-raquel-pennington/|title=UFC Vegas 67: Razor-Close Fight Sees Raquel Pennington Come Out Ahead of Ketlen Vieira|publisher=Cageside Press|date=2023-01-14|access-date=2023-01-14|archive-date=2023-01-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115010124/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/14/ufc-vegas-67-ketlen-vieira-vs-raquel-pennington/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Mayra Bueno Silva]]
| <ref name="Raquel vs. Mayra"/>
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Mayra Bueno Silva]]
| align=center| 10–2–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|blue|'''NC'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 49]]
| [[Holly Holm]]
| <ref name="Holm vs. Silva overturned">{{Cite web|last=Al-Shatti|first=Shaun|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/10/17/23921226/mayra-bueno-silva-suspended-by-nac-holly-holm-win-overturned-to-no-contest|title=Mayra Bueno Silva suspended by NAC, Holly Holm win overturned to no-contest|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-10-17|access-date=2023-10-17}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Raquel Pennington]]
| <ref name="Raquel vs. Mayra"/>
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Ketlen Vieira]]
| align=center| 14–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 224]]
| [[Pannie Kianzad]]
| <ref name="Ketlen vs. Pannie">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-07-22|title=UFC London: Ketlen Vieira’s Ground Game Too Much for Pannie Kianzad|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/22/ufc-london-ketlen-vieira-vs-pannie-kianzad/|access-date=2023-07-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Macy Chiasson]]
| <ref name="Ketlen vs. Macy"/>
|-
! 5 (T)
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Irene Aldana]]
| align=center| 14–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| [[Amanda Nunes]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti |first=Shaun |date=2023-06-11 |title=Amanda Nunes retires after blowout win over Irene Aldana at UFC 289|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/11/23756818/amanda-nunes-retires-after-blowout-win-over-irene-aldana-at-ufc-289 |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Karol Rosa]]
| <ref name="Aldana vs. Rosa"/>
|-
! 5 (T)
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Holly Holm]]
| align=center| 15–6 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|blue|'''NC'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 49]]
| [[Mayra Bueno Silva]]
| <ref name="Holm vs. Silva overturned"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|SWE}}
| [[Pannie Kianzad]]
| align=center| 16–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 224]]
| [[Ketlen Vieira]]
| <ref name="Ketlen vs. Pannie" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Yana Santos]]
| align=center| 14–8 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 48]]
| [[Karol Rosa]]
| <ref name="Yana vs. Karol">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/01/ufc-vegas-76-yana-santos-vs-karol-rosa/|title=UFC Vegas 76: Karol Rosa Takes Split Decision Over Yana Santos in Rare Women’s Featherweight Fight|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-07-01|access-date=2023-07-01}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Norma Dumont]]
| <ref name="Yana vs. Norma">{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/10/4/23902992/norma-dumont-bantamweight-fight-yana-santos-ufc-card-2024|title=Norma Dumont moves down to bantamweight, fights Yana Santos on first UFC card of 2024|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-10-04|access-date=2023-10-04}}</ref>
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Karol Rosa]]
| align=center| 17–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 48]]
| [[Yana Santos]]
| <ref name="Yana vs. Karol" />
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Irene Aldana]]
| <ref name="Aldana vs. Rosa"/>
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Macy Chiasson]]
| align=center| 8–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 279]]
| [[Irene Aldana]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2022-09-10|title=UFC 279: Grounded Irene Aldana Scores Unlikely TKO Over Macy Chiasson|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/09/10/ufc-279-irene-aldana-vs-macy-chiasson/|access-date=2022-09-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-09-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911030537/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/09/10/ufc-279-irene-aldana-vs-macy-chiasson/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Ketlen Vieira]]
| <ref name="Ketlen vs. Macy">{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Macy Chiasson, Ketlen Vieira to Clash at UFC Fight Night on Jan. 13 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Macy-Chiasson-Ketlen-Vieira-to-Clash-at-UFC-Fight-Night-on-Jan-13-191409 |access-date=2023-10-16 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Miesha Tate]]
| align=center| 20–9
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Julia Avila]]
| <ref name="Miesha vs. Julia">{{Cite web |last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-12-02 |title=UFC Austin: Miesha Tate Dominates, Submits Julia Avila|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/02/ufc-austin-miesha-tate-dominates-submits-julia-avila/ |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Norma Dumont]]
| align=center| 10–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 49]]
| [[Chelsea Chandler]]
| <ref name="Norma vs. Chelsea">{{Cite web |last=Anderson| first=Jay |date=2023-07-15 |title=UFC Vegas 77: Norma Dumont Dominant In All Areas Against Chelsea Chandler|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/15/ufc-vegas-77-norma-dumont-vs-chelsea-chandler/ |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Yana Santos]]
| <ref name="Yana vs. Norma"/>
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Julia Avila]]
| align=center| 9–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Miesha Tate]]
| <ref name="Miesha vs. Julia"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| Josiane Nunes
| align=center| 10–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 9
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 283]]
| [[Zarah Fairn Dos Santos]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-01-21|title=UFC 283: Josiane Nunes Takes Decision Over Zarah Fairn in Firefight|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/21/ufc-283-zarah-fairn-vs-josiane-nunes/|access-date=2023-01-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-01-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122000313/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/21/ufc-283-zarah-fairn-vs-josiane-nunes/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Chelsea Chandler]]
| align=center| 5–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 49]]
| [[Norma Dumont]]
| <ref name="Norma vs. Chelsea" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Women's Flyweight==
{{see also|Flyweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (116 to 125 lb; 53 to 57 kg)

Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Alexa Grasso]]
| align=center| 16–3–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0 {{nowrap|(1 def)}}
| {{color|gray|'''Draw'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 227]]
| [[Valentina Shevchenko]]
| <ref name="Alexa vs. Val 2">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|title=Noche UFC: Nail-biter Sees Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko Ruled a Draw|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/17/noche-ufc-alexa-grasso-vs-valentina-shevchenko/|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-09-17|access-date=2023-09-17|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|KGZ}}
| [[Valentina Shevchenko]]
| align=center| {{nowrap|23–4–1}}
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|gray|'''Draw'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 227]]
| [[Alexa Grasso]]
| <ref name="Alexa vs. Val 2" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Erin Blanchfield]]
| align=center| 12–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 9
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 225]]
| [[Taila Santos]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-26 |last=Martin|first=Damon|title=Taila Santos vs. Erin Blanchfield Rebooked For UFC Singapore On August 26|url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/erin-blanchfield-vs-taila-santos-rebooked-ufc-singapore-august-26 |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|FRA}}
| [[Manon Fiorot]]
| align=center| 11–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 11
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 226]]
| [[Rose Namajunas]]
| <ref name="Rose vs. Manon">{{Cite web |date=2023-09-02 |last=Anderson|first=Jay|title=UFC Paris: Manon Fiorot Suffers Nasty Cut Off Head Clash, Still Defeats Ex-Champ Rose Namajunas |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/02/ufc-paris-manon-fiorot-vs-rose-namajunas/ |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-

! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Katlyn Chookagian]]
| align=center| 18–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 280]]
| [[Manon Fiorot]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/22/ufc-280-manon-fiorot-wins-unanimous-decision-over-katlyn-chookagian/|title=UFC 280: Manon Fiorot Captures Unanimous Decision Over Katlyn Chookagian|website=Cageside Press|date=2022-10-22|access-date=2022-10-23|archive-date=2022-10-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023022110/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/22/ufc-280-manon-fiorot-wins-unanimous-decision-over-katlyn-chookagian/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Maycee Barber]]
| <ref name="Katlyn vs. Maycee">{{Cite web |last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2023-12-07|title=Katlyn Chookagian vs. Maycee Barber set for UFC 299|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/7/23991973/katlyn-chookagian-vs-maycee-barber-set-for-ufc-299 |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| align=center| 25–12
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Mackenzie Dern]]
| <ref name="Dern vs. Andrade">{{Cite web |last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-11-11|title=UFC 295: Jessica Andrade Knocks Down Mackenzie Dern Four Times in TKO Victory|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/11/ufc-295-jessica-andrade-mackenzie-dern/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Lauren Murphy]]
| align=center| 16–6
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 283]]
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2023-01-21|title=UFC 283 results: Jessica Andrade unleashes savage offensive onslaught to win lopsided decision over Lauren Murphy|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/21/23566009/ufc-283-results-jessica-andrade-unleashes-savage-onslaught-to-win-lopsided-decision-lauren-murphy|access-date=2023-01-22|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-01-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122042340/https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/21/23566009/ufc-283-results-jessica-andrade-unleashes-savage-onslaught-to-win-lopsided-decision-lauren-murphy|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Karine Silva]]
| <ref name="Murphy vs. Silva">{{Cite web |last=Riggs|first=Drake|date=2023-12-12 |title=Tatiana Suarez and Mateusz Gamrot set to return in big fights at UFC 298 and UFC 299|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2023/12/12/23999003/tatiana-suarez-and-mateusz-gamrot-set-to-return-in-big-fights-at-ufc-298-and-ufc-299-mma|website=MMAmania|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Maycee Barber]]
| align=center| 13–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 5]]
| [[Amanda Ribas]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/24/23772692/ufc-jacksonville-results-maycee-barber-scores-second-round-knockout-of-amanda-ribas-in-bloody-battle|title=UFC Jacksonville results: Maycee Barber scores second-round knockout of Amanda Ribas in bloody battle|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-06-24|access-date=2023-06-24}}</ref>
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Katlyn Chookagian]]
| <ref name="Katlyn vs. Maycee"/>
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Viviane Araújo (fighter)|Viviane Araújo]]
| align=center| 12–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 230]]
| [[Jennifer Maia]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/14/ufc-vegas-81-jennifer-maia-vs-viviane-araujo/|title=UFC Vegas 81: Viviane Araujo Claims Two Rounds, Wins Decision Over Jennifer Maia|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-10-14|access-date=2023-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 235]]
| [[Natália Silva (fighter)|Natália Silva]]
| <ref name="Viv vs. Natalia Silva">{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-11-14 |title=Viviane Araújo vs Natália Silva Reported for UFC February 3 Event |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/viviane-araujo-vs-natalia-silva-reported-ufc-february-3/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Amanda Ribas]]
| align=center| 13–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 232]]
| [[Luana Pinheiro]]
| <ref name="Ribas vs. Luana">{{Cite web |last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-11-18 |title=UFC Vegas 82: Amanda Ribas Stages Gritty Comeback After First-Round Pummeling, Finishes Luana Pinheiro|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/18/ufc-vegas-82-amanda-ribas-stages-gritty-comeback-after-first-round-pummeling-finishes-luana-pinheiro/ |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Tracy Cortez]]
| align=center| 11–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 11
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 227]]
| Jasmine Jasudavicius
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-09-16|title=Noche UFC: Tracy Cortez Wins Decision Over Jasmine Jasudavicius in Heated Scrap|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/16/noche-ufc-tracy-cortez-vs-jasmine-jasudavicius/|access-date=2023-09-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Natália Silva (fighter)|Natália Silva]]
| align=center| 16–5–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 10
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Andrea Lee (fighter)|Andrea Lee]]
| <ref name="Lee vs. Silva">{{Cite web |last=Theodosi |first=Jamie|date=2023-08-19 |title=UFC 292: Natalia Silva Continues To Impress, Dominates Andrea Lee Over Three Rounds|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/19/ufc-292-natalia-silva-continues-to-impress-and-dominates-andrea-lee-over-three-rounds/ |access-date=2023-08-19 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 235]]
| [[Viviane Araújo (fighter)|Viviane Araújo]]
| <ref name="Viv vs. Natalia Silva"/>
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Casey O'Neill]]
| align=center| 9–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 286]]
| [[Jennifer Maia]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-jennifer-maia-vs-casey-oneill/|title=UFC 286: Jennifer Maia Turns Back Casey O'Neill, Serves Up Prospect's First Loss|website=Cageside Press|author=Jay Anderson|date=2023-03-18|access-date=2023-03-18}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Ariane Lipski]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Segura |first=Danny |date=2023-09-28 |title=Ariane Lipski vs. Casey O’Neill booked for UFC 296|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/ufc-296-news-ariane-lipski-vs-casey-oneill-women-mma-fight-booking-matchup-announcement |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Karine Silva]]
| align=center| 17–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 8
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Maryna Moroz]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-08-19 |title=UFC 292: Karine Silva Locks Up Guillotine, Submits Maryna Moroz for Third UFC Win |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/19/ufc-292-karine-silva-vs-maryna-moroz/ |access-date=2023-08-22|website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Lauren Murphy]]
| <ref name="Murphy vs. Silva">{{Cite web |last=Riggs|first=Drake|date=2023-12-12 |title=Tatiana Suarez and Mateusz Gamrot set to return in big fights at UFC 298 and UFC 299|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2023/12/12/23999003/tatiana-suarez-and-mateusz-gamrot-set-to-return-in-big-fights-at-ufc-298-and-ufc-299-mma|website=MMAmania|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Andrea Lee (fighter)|Andrea Lee]]
| align=center| 13–8
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Natália Silva (fighter)|Natália Silva]]
| <ref name="Lee vs. Silva"/>
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Miranda Maverick]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Meshew |first=Jed |date=2023-12-01 |title=Andrea Lee faces Miranda Maverick at UFC 298|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/1/23984764/andrea-lee-faces-miranda-maverick-at-ufc-298 |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| [[Joanne Wood]]
| align=center| 16–8
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 286]]
| [[Luana Carolina]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-03-18 |title=UFC 286: Joanne Wood Returns to Win Column in Close Fight with Luana Carolina |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-joanne-wood-vs-luana-carolina/ |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Women's Strawweight==
{{see also|Strawweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (106 to 115 lb; 48 to 52 kg)

Rankings updated on December 12, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Zhang Weili]]
| align=center| 24–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3 (1 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Amanda Lemos]]
| <ref name="Zhang vs. Lemos">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-08-20|title=UFC 292: Weili Zhang Dominates Out-Matched Amanda Lemos, Retains Strawweight Title|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/20/ufc-292-zhang-weili-vs-amanda-lemos/|access-date=2023-08-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Carla Esparza]]
| align=center| 19–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 281]]
| [[Zhang Weili]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2022-11-13|title=UFC 281: Zhang Weili Impresses, Regains Title by Submitting Carla Esparza|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/13/ufc-281-zhang-weili-regains-title-by-choking-out-carla-esparza/|access-date=2022-11-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113061341/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/13/ufc-281-zhang-weili-regains-title-by-choking-out-carla-esparza/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Yan Xiaonan]]
| align=center| 17–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| <ref name="Yan vs. Andrade">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/06/ufc-288-jessica-andrade-vs-yan-xiaonan/|title=UFC 288: Yan Xiaonan Impresses with Finish of Jessica Andrade|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-05-06|access-date=2023-05-07|lang=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Tatiana Suarez]]
| align=center| 10–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 10
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 50]]
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|title=Tatiana Suarez Defeats Another Former Champion, Submits Andrade|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/05/ufc-nashville-jessica-andrade-vs-tatiana-suarez/|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-08-05|access-date=2023-08-05|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Amanda Lemos]]
| <ref name="Suarez vs. Lemos">{{Cite web|author=MMA Junkie Staff|title=Tatiana Suarez vs. Amanda Lemos added to UFC 298 in February|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/ufc-298-tatiana-suarez-vs-amanda-lemos-booked|website=MMA Junkie|date=2023-12-12|access-date=2023-12-12|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Amanda Lemos]]
| align=center| 13–3–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Zhang Weili]]
| <ref name="Zhang vs. Lemos" />
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Tatiana Suarez]]
| <ref name="Suarez vs. Lemos">{{Cite web|author=MMA Junkie Staff|title=Tatiana Suarez vs. Amanda Lemos added to UFC 298 in February|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/ufc-298-tatiana-suarez-vs-amanda-lemos-booked|website=MMA Junkie|date=2023-12-12|access-date=2023-12-12|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| align=center| 25–12
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Mackenzie Dern]]
| <ref name="Dern vs. Andrade" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Virna Jandiroba]]
| align=center| 19–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| [[Marina Rodriguez]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|title=UFC 288: Virna Jandiroba Smothers Marina Rodriguez with Wrestling|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/06/ufc-288-marina-rodriguez-vs-virna-jandiroba/|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-05-06|access-date=2023-05-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 239]]
| [[Loopy Godinez]]
| <ref name="Virna vs. Loopy">{{Cite web |last=Hannoun |first=Farah |date=2023-11-29 |title=Loopy Godinez vs. Virna Jandiroba joins UFC's March 30 lineup |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/11/ufc-news-loopy-godinez-vs-virna-jandiroba-joins-march-30-lineup-strawweight |access-date=2023-11-29 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Marina Rodriguez]]
| align=center| 17–3–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Michelle Waterson-Gomez]]
| <ref name="Marina vs. Michelle 2">{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-09-23 |title=UFC Vegas 79: Marina Rodriguez Batters, Bloodies Tough-As-Nails Michelle Waterson-Gomez |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/23/ufc-vegas-79-marina-rodriguez-vs-michelle-waterson-gomez/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Mackenzie Dern]]
| align=center| 13–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| <ref name="Dern vs. Andrade" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Amanda Ribas]]
| align=center| 13–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 232]]
| [[Luana Pinheiro]]
| <ref name="Ribas vs. Luana"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Luana Pinheiro]]
| align=center| 11–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 232]]
| [[Amanda Ribas]]
| <ref name="Ribas vs. Luana"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Loopy Godinez]]
| align=center| 12–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Tabatha Ricci]]
| <ref name="Loopy vs. Tabatha">{{Cite web |last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-11-11 |title=UFC 295: Loopy Godinez Sets Another Record in Win Over Tabatha Ricci|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/11/ufc-295-loopy-godinez-sets-another-record-in-win-over-tabatha-ricci/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Cageside Press |language=en}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 239]]
| [[Virna Jandiroba]]
| <ref name="Virna vs. Loopy"/>
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Tabatha Ricci]]
| align=center| 9–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Loopy Godinez]]
| <ref name="Loopy vs. Tabatha"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Angela Hill]]
| align=center| 16–13
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 231]]
| [[Denise Gomes]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson|first=Jay |date=2023-11-04 |title=UFC Sao Paulo: Angela Hill Uses Pace, Clinch Work to Defeat Denise Gomes |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/04/ufc-sao-paulo-angela-hill-uses-pace-clinch-work-to-defeat-denise-gomes/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|POL}}
| [[Karolina Kowalkiewicz]]
| align=center| 16–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 229]]
| [[Diana Belbiţă]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-10-07 |title=UFC Vegas 80: Karolina Kowalkiewicz Fends Off Game Diana Belbita in Active Fight|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/07/ufc-vegas-80-karolina-kowalkiewicz-vs-diana-belbita/ |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Michelle Waterson-Gomez]]
| align=center| 18–12
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Marina Rodriguez]]
| <ref name="Marina vs. Michelle 2" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==See also==
* [[List of undefeated mixed martial artists]]
* [[List of current UFC fighters]]
* [[List of UFC champions]]
* [[Bellator MMA Rankings]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official|http://www.ufc.com/rankings}}

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UFC rankings

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{{short description|Overview of UFC athletic rankings}}
'''Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) rankings''', which were introduced in February 2013, are generated by a voting panel made up of media members. These media members are asked to vote for whom they feel are the top fighters in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] by [[Mixed martial arts weight classes|weight class]] and [[Pound for pound|pound-for-pound]]. A fighter is only eligible to be voted on if they are of active status in the UFC. A fighter can appear in more than one weight division at a time. The champion and interim champion are considered to be in top positions of their respective divisions and therefore are not eligible for voting by weight class. However, the champions can be voted on for the pound-for-pound rankings.

==Legend==
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan=2| Legend
|-
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| Move Up
|-
| align=center| {{steady}}
| No Change
|-
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| Move Down
|-
| align=center| {{new entry}}
| Not Previously Ranked
|}

==Men's pound for pound==
Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings">{{cite web|title=Rankings|url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings|website=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]|access-date=7 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024125112/https://www.ufc.com/rankings|archive-date=24 October 2023|date=24 October 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! rowspan=2 width=3%| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Weight class
! rowspan=2| Status
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Islam Makhachev]]
| align=center| 25–1
| align=center| 13
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Lightweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Lightweight Championship|{{small|Lightweight Champion}}]]
|
|
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jon Jones]]
| align=center| 27–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| 5
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Heavyweight Championship|{{small|Heavyweight Champion}}]]
|
|
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| align=center| 26–3
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Featherweight Championship|{{small|Featherweight Champion}}]]
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Ilia Topuria]]
| <ref name="2024 titles">{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti|first=Shaun|date=2023-11-06 |title=Dana White announces upcoming title fights for UFC 297, UFC 298, UFC 299 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/11/6/23949367/dana-white-announces-upcoming-title-fights-for-ufc-297-ufc-298-ufc-299 |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Leon Edwards]]
| align=center| 21–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| 3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Welterweight Championship|{{small|Welterweight Champion}}]]
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Colby Covington]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles">{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/20/23883410/leon-edwards-vs-colby-covington-alexandre-pantoja-vs-brandon-royval-2-set-to-headline-ufc-296|title=Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval 2 set to headline UFC 296|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-09-20|access-date=2023-09-20}}</ref>
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Charles Oliveira]]
| align=center| 34–9 (1 NC)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]]
| {{small|#1 in lightweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| align=center| 17–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| 2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Bantamweight Championship|{{small|Bantamweight Champion}}]]
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Marlon Vera]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Sean Strickland]]
| align=center| 28–5
| align=center| 3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Middleweight Championship|{{small|Middleweight Champion}}]]
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Dricus du Plessis]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|NGA}}
| [[Israel Adesanya]]
| align=center| 24–3
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]]
| {{small|#1 in middleweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| align=center| 26–5
| align=center| 4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Flyweight Championship|{{small|Flyweight Champion}}]]
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Brandon Royval]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles"/>
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Alex Pereira]]
| align=center| 8–2
| align=center| 1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|Light heavyweight]]
| {{small|#3 in light heavyweight rankings}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Jiří Procházka]]
| <ref name="Poa vs. Jiri">{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/20/23883402/jiri-prochazka-vs-alex-pereira-set-for-vacant-light-heavyweight-title-fight-as-ufc-295-co-main-event|title=Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira set for vacant light heavyweight title fight as UFC 295 co-main event|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-09-20|access-date=2023-09-20}}</ref>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Aljamain Sterling]]
| align=center| 23–4
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| {{small|#1 in bantamweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Max Holloway]]
| align=center| 25–7
| align=center| 2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]]
| {{small|#1 in featherweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|CZE}}
| [[Jiří Procházka]]
| align=center| {{nowrap|29–3–1}}
| align=center| 13
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|Light heavyweight]]
| {{small|#1 in light heavyweight rankings}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Alex Pereira]]
| <ref name="Poa vs. Jiri"/>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|NGA}}
| [[Kamaru Usman]]
| align=center| 20–4
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]]
| {{small|#1 in welterweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jamahal Hill]]
| align=center| 12–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| 4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|Light heavyweight]]
|
|
|
|
|-
|}

==Women's pound for pound==
Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! rowspan=2 width=3%| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Weight class
! rowspan=2| Status
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Alexa Grasso]]
| align=center| 16–3–1
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Flyweight Championship|{{small|Flyweight Champion}}]]
|
|
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Zhang Weili]]
| align=center| 24–3
| align=center| 3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Strawweight Championship|{{small|Strawweight Champion}}]]
|
|
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|KGZ}}
| [[Valentina Shevchenko]]
| align=center| 23–4–1
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]
| {{small|#1 in flyweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Julianna Peña]]
| align=center| 11–5
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| {{small|#1 in bantamweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Erin Blanchfield]]
| align=center| 12–1
| align=center| 9
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]
| {{small|#2 in flyweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|FRA}}
| [[Manon Fiorot]]
| align=center| 11–1
| align=center| 11
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]
| {{small|#3 in flyweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Carla Esparza]]
| align=center| 19–7
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| {{small|#1 in strawweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Rose Namajunas]]
| align=center| 11–6
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
|
|
|
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Yan Xiaonan]]
| align=center| 17–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| 2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| {{small|#2 in strawweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Tatiana Suarez]]
| align=center| 10–0
| align=center| 10
| align=center| {{steady}}
| [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| {{small|#3 in strawweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| align=center| 24–12
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]] [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| {{small|#5 in flyweight rankings}} {{small|#5 in strawweight rankings}}
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Mackenzie Dern]]
| <ref name="Dern vs. Andrade">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-20 |author=MMA Fighting Newswire|title=Mackenzie Dern vs. Jessica Andrade set for UFC 295|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/8/20/23839361/mackenzie-dern-vs-jessica-andrade-set-for-ufc-295 |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Raquel Pennington]]
| align=center| 15–8
| align=center| 5
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| {{small|#2 in bantamweight rankings}}
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Mayra Bueno Silva]]
| <ref name="Raquel vs. Mayra">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/.amp/news/ufc-pennington-mayra-bueno-silva-booked-vacant-title|title=UFC 297: Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva Booked For Vacant UFC Bantamweight Title|publisher=mmanews.com|author=Curtis Calhoun|date=2023-11-03|access-date=2023-11-04}}</ref>
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Amanda Lemos]]
| align=center| 13–3–1
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| [[Strawweight (MMA)|Strawweight]]
| {{small|#4 in strawweight rankings}}
|
|
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Ketlen Vieira]]
| align=center| 14–3
| align=center| 1
| align=center| {{new}}
| [[Bantamweight]]
| {{small|#3 in bantamweight rankings}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Macy Chiasson]]
| <ref name="Ketlen vs. Macy">{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Macy Chiasson, Ketlen Vieira to Clash at UFC Fight Night on Jan. 13 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Macy-Chiasson-Ketlen-Vieira-to-Clash-at-UFC-Fight-Night-on-Jan-13-191409 |access-date=2023-10-16 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Irene Aldana]]
| align=center| 14–7
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{new}}
| [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| {{small|#5 in bantamweight rankings}}
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Karol Rosa]]
| <ref name="Aldana vs. Rosa">{{Cite news |title=Irene Aldana Booked For UFC Return After Title Loss To Amanda Nunes, Opponent Revealed |language=en-us |work=MMA News {{!}} UFC News, Results & Interviews |url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/irene-aldana-booked-ufc-return-after-loss-amanda-nunes |access-date=2023-09-28}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Heavyweight==
{{see also|Heavyweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (206 to 265 lb; 93 kg to 120 kg)

Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jon Jones]]
| align=center| 27–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 5 (0 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 285]]
| [[Ciryl Gane]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Ballentine|first=Alex|date=2023-03-05|title=Jon Jones Wins UFC Heavyweight Title with 1st-Round Choke Submission of Ciryl Gane|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10067589-jon-jones-wins-ufc-heavyweight-title-with-1st-round-choke-submission-of-ciryl-gane|access-date=2023-03-05|website=Bleacher Report|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305061723/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10067589-jon-jones-wins-ufc-heavyweight-title-with-1st-round-choke-submission-of-ciryl-gane|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|FRA}}
| [[Ciryl Gane]]
| align=center| 12–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 226]]
| [[Sergey Spivak]]
| <ref name="Gane vs. Spivak">{{Cite web|last=Morehouse|first=Cade|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/02/ufc-paris-ciryl-gane-vs-serghei-spivac/|title=UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane Lights Up Serghei Spivac For Second-Round Stoppage|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-09-02|access-date=2023-09-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Sergei Pavlovich]]
| align=center| 18–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 6
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 222]]
| [[Curtis Blaydes]]
| <ref name="Pavlo vs. Curtis">{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/4/22/23694431/sergei-pavlovich-shouts-wheres-my-belt-flattening-curtis-blaydes-knockout-in-ufc-vegas-71-main-event|title=Sergei Pavlovich shouts ‘where’s my belt’ after flattening Curtis Blaydes by knockout at UFC Vegas 71|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-04-22|access-date=2023-04-23|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Tom Aspinall]]
| <ref name="Pavlo vs. Aspinall">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-25 |title=BREAKING: UFC rocked by another injury bombshell as Jon Jones out of huge UFC 295 title fight |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/ufc/breaking-ufc-rocked-by-another-injury-bombshell-as-jon-jones-out-from-title-fight/news-story/f736f6ac29a4674140cc6a9983705153 |access-date=2023-10-25 |website=Fox Sports |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Stipe Miocic]]
| align=center| 20–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 260]]
| [[Francis Ngannou]]
| <ref name="Stipe vs. Francis">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-03-28|title=UFC 260 Results: Improved, Patient Francis Ngannou Knocks Out Stipe Miocic, Claims Title|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/03/28/ufc-260-results-stipe-miocic-vs-francis-ngannou/|access-date=2022-01-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-01-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104005445/https://cagesidepress.com/2021/03/28/ufc-260-results-stipe-miocic-vs-francis-ngannou/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Tom Aspinall]]
| align=center| 13–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 224]]
| [[Marcin Tybura]]
| <ref name="Tom vs. Marcin">{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2023-07-22|title=Tom Aspinall runs over Marcin Tybura in 73 seconds for thunderous return at UFC London|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/7/22/23804356/tom-aspinall-runs-over-marcin-tybura-in-73-seconds-for-thunderous-return-at-ufc-london|access-date=2023-07-22|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Sergei Pavlovich]]
| <ref name="Pavlo vs. Aspinall"/>
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Curtis Blaydes]]
| align=center| 17–4 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 222]]
| [[Sergei Pavlovich]]
| <ref name="Pavlo vs. Curtis" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]]
| align=center| 37–10
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 293]]
| [[Tai Tuivasa]]
| <ref name="Tai vs. Volkov">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/09/ufc-293-alexander-volkov-vs-tai-tuivasa/|title=UFC 293: Alexander Volkov Breaks Out Rarely Seen Ezekiel Choke, Subs Tai Tuivasa|publisher=Cageside Press|date=2023-09-09|access-date=2023-09-09}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Jailton Almeida]]
| align=center| 20–2
| align=center| {{fluc|2}}
| align=center| 15
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 231]]
| [[Derrick Lewis]]
| <ref name="Jailton vs. Lewis">{{cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/05/ufc-sao-paulo-jailton-almeida-derrick-lewis/|title=UFC Sao Paulo: Jailton Almeida Outgrapples Derrick Lewis for Five Rounds|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-11-05|access-date=2023-11-05}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|MDA}}
| [[Sergey Spivak]]
| align=center| 16–4
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 226]]
| [[Ciryl Gane]]
| <ref name="Gane vs. Spivak"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Tai Tuivasa]]
| align=center| 14–6
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 293]]
| [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]]
| <ref name="Tai vs. Volkov" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10 (T)
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Derrick Lewis]]
| align=center| 27–12 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 231]]
| [[Jailton Almeida]]
| <ref name="Jailton vs. Lewis"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10 (T)
| {{flagicon|POL}}
| [[Marcin Tybura]]
| align=center| 24–8
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 224]]
| [[Tom Aspinall]]
| <ref name="Tom vs. Marcin" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|SUR}}
| [[Jairzinho Rozenstruik]]
| align=center| 13–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 4]]
| [[Jailton Almeida]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2023-05-13|title=Jailton Almeida makes quick work of Jairzinho Rozenstruik with rear-naked choke at UFC Charlotte|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/13/23722696/jailton-almeida-makes-quick-work-jairzinho-rozenstruik-rear-naked-choke-in-ufc-charlotte-main-event|access-date=2023-05-14|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|MDA}}
| [[Alexander Romanov (fighter)|Alexander Romanov]]
| align=center| 17–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 48]]
| [[Blagoy Ivanov]]
| <ref>{{cite web|last=Theodosi|first=Jamie|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/01/ufc-vegas-76-alexandr-romanov-returns-to-the-win-column-with-dominant-display-over-ivanov/|title=UFC Vegas 76: Alexandr Romanov Returns To The Win Column With Dominant Display Over Ivanov|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-07-01|access-date=2023-07-01}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Marcos Rogério de Lima]]
| align=center| 21–9–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 291]]
| [[Derrick Lewis]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-07-29 |title=UFC 291: Derrick Lewis Stuns Marcos Rogério de Lima with Flying Knee |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/29/ufc-291-derrick-lewis-vs-marcos-rogerio-de-lima/ |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Rodrigo Nascimento]]
| align=center| 11–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{new}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 231]]
| [[Don'Tale Mayes]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-11-04 |title=UFC Sao Paulo: Rodrigo Nascimento Starts Hot, Wins Decision Over Don’Tale Mayes |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/04/ufc-sao-paulo-rodrigo-nascimento-starts-hot-wins-decision-over-dontale-mayes/ |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Light Heavyweight==
{{see also|Light heavyweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (186 to 205 lbs; 84 to 93 kg)

Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jamahal Hill]]
| align=center| 12–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4 (0 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 283]]
| [[Glover Teixeira]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2023-01-22|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/22/23566115/jamahal-hill-claims-light-heavyweight-title-punishing-win-glover-teixeira-retires-ufc-283-main-event|title=Jamahal Hill claims light heavyweight title with punishing win, Glover Teixeira retires following UFC 283 main event|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2023-01-22|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-01-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122064107/https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/22/23566115/jamahal-hill-claims-light-heavyweight-title-punishing-win-glover-teixeira-retires-ufc-283-main-event|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| ''Vacated title on July 14, 2023''
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/7/14/23791259/jamahal-hill-relinquishes-ufc-light-heavyweight-title-suffering-ruptured-achilles-tendon-basketball|title=Jamahal Hill relinquishes UFC title after suffering ruptured Achilles in basketball game|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-07-14|access-date=2023-07-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|CZE}}
| [[Jiří Procházka]]
| align=center| 29–3–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 13
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 275]]
| [[Glover Teixeira]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/6/12/23164358/jiri-prochazka-pulls-stunning-submission-finish-glover-teixeira-instant-classic-ufc-275-main-event|title=Jiri Prochazka pulls off stunning submission to finish Glover Teixeira in instant classic in UFC 275 main event|website=MMA Fighting|date=2022-06-12|access-date=2022-06-12|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-06-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612053312/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/6/12/23164358/jiri-prochazka-pulls-stunning-submission-finish-glover-teixeira-instant-classic-ufc-275-main-event|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Alex Pereira]]
| <ref name="Poa vs. Jiri"/>
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Magomed Ankalaev]]
| align=center| 17–1–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|blue|'''NC'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Johnny Walker (fighter)|Johnny Walker]]
| <ref name="Ankalaev vs. Walker">{{cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-10-21 |title=UFC 294: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker Ends in Controversial No-Contest|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/21/ufc-294-magomed-ankalaev-vs-johnny-walker-ends-in-controversial-no-contest-after-grounded-knee/|access-date=2023-10-21 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Alex Pereira]]
| align=center| 8–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 291]]
| [[Jan Błachowicz]]
| <ref name="Jan vs. Poa">{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/30/ufc-291-alex-pereira-defeats-jan-blachowicz-close-split-decision/|title=UFC 291: Alex Pereira Defeats Jan Błachowicz In Close Split Decision|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-07-30|access-date=2023-07-30|lang=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Jiří Procházka]]
| <ref name="Poa vs. Jiri"/>
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|POL}}
| [[Jan Błachowicz]]
| align=center| 29–10–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 291]]
| [[Alex Pereira]]
| <ref name="Jan vs. Poa" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|AUT}}
| [[Aleksandar Rakić]]
| align=center| 14–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 36]]
| [[Jan Błachowicz]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2022-05-15|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/05/15/ufc-vegas-54-jan-blachowicz-aleksandar-rakic/|title=UFC Vegas 54: Aleksandar Rakic Injures Knee, Falls to Jan Blachowicz|website=Cageside Press|access-date=2022-05-15|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-05-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515045239/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/05/15/ufc-vegas-54-jan-blachowicz-aleksandar-rakic/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 6

| {{flagicon|}}
| [[Nikita Krylov]]
| align=center| 30–9
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 221]]
| [[Ryan Spann]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/11/ufc-las-vegas-nikita-krylov-submits-ryan-spann-in-chaotic-scramblefest-with-triangle-choke/|title=UFC Las Vegas: Nikita Krylov Submits Ryan Spann with Triangle Choke In Chaotic Scramblefest|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-03-11|access-date=2023-03-12|archive-date=2023-03-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312005919/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/11/ufc-las-vegas-nikita-krylov-submits-ryan-spann-in-chaotic-scramblefest-with-triangle-choke/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Johnny Walker (fighter)|Johnny Walker]]
| align=center| 21–7 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|blue|'''NC'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Magomed Ankalaev]]
| <ref name="Ankalaev vs. Walker"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Anthony Smith (fighter)|Anthony Smith]]
| align=center| 37–18
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 225]]
| [[Ryan Spann]]
| <ref name="Smith vs. Spann 2">{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-08-26 |title=Anthony Smith Survives Knockdown, Eye Damage from Ryan Spann, Edges Split Decision |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/26/ufc-singapore-anthony-smith-survives-knockdown-from-ryan-spann-edges-split-decision/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|CHE}}
| [[Volkan Oezdemir]]
| align=center| 19–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 226]]
| Bogdan Guskov
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/2/23856911/ufc-paris-video-volkan-oezdemir-overwhelms-bogdan-guskov-for-rare-submission-win|title=UFC Paris video: Volkan Oezdemir overwhelms Bogdan Guskov for rare submission win|publisher=SB Nation|website=MMA Fighting|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2023-09-02|access-date=2023-09-02}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Ryan Spann]]
| align=center| 21–9
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 225]]
| [[Anthony Smith (fighter)|Anthony Smith]]
| <ref name="Smith vs. Spann 2" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Khalil Rountree Jr.]]
| align=center| 12–5 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 51]]
| [[Chris Daukaus]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/12/ufc-vegas-78-khalil-rountree-jr-vs-chris-daukaus/|title=Khalil Rountree Jr Lands Massive Left Hand, Finishes Daukaus In First Round|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-08-12|access-date=2023-08-12}}</ref>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Azamat Murzakanov]]
|<ref name="Rountree vs. Azamat">{{Cite web |last=ITN News Desk|date=2023-09-22 |title=Azamat Murzakanov vs Khalil Rountree Jr Set for Dec 2 UFC Event|url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/azamat-murzakanov-vs-khalil-rountree-dec-2-ufc/|access-date=2023-09-23 |website=ITNWWE |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Azamat Murzakanov]]
| align=center| 13–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 13
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 44]]
| [[Dustin Jacoby]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Rush|first=Dylan|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/15/ufc-kansas-city-dustin-jacoby-vs-azamat-murzakanov/|title=UFC Kansas City: Azamat Murzakanov Maintains Perfect Record Against Dustin Jacoby|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-04-15|access-date=2023-04-16|lang=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Khalil Rountree Jr.]]
|<ref name="Rountree vs. Azamat" />
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Dominick Reyes]]
| align=center| 12–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 281]]
| [[Ryan Spann]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2022-11-12|title=UFC 281: Ryan Spann Makes Short Work of Returning Dominick Reyes|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-dominick-reyes-vs-ryan-spann/|access-date=2022-11-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113023404/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-dominick-reyes-vs-ryan-spann/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Alonzo Menifield]]
| align=center| 14–3–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Jimmy Crute]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Rush|first=Dylan|date=2023-07-08|title=UFC 290: Alonzo Menifield Subs Jimmy Crute in Rematch|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/08/ufc-290-jimmy-crute-vs-alonzo-menifield/|access-date=2023-07-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Dustin Jacoby]]
|<ref name="Dustin vs. Alonzo">{{Cite web |last=Shaun |first=Al-Shatti |date=2023-10-12 |title=Dustin Jacoby vs. Alonzo Menifield set for UFC 296 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2023/10/12/23914700/dustin-jacoby-vs-alonzo-menifield-set-for-ufc-296 |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>

|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Dustin Jacoby]]
| align=center| 19–7–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 50]]
| [[Kennedy Nzechukwu]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-08-05|title=Dustin Jacoby Drops Nzechukwu with Counter Right Hand, Earns First Round TKO|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/05/ufc-nashville-dustin-jacoby-drops-kennedy-nzechukwu-with-counter-right-hand-earns-first-round-tko/|access-date=2023-08-05|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Alonzo Menifield]]
|<ref name ="Dustin vs. Alonzo">{{Cite web |last=Shaun |first=Al-Shatti |date=2023-10-12 |title=Dustin Jacoby vs. Alonzo Menifield set for UFC 296 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2023/10/12/23914700/dustin-jacoby-vs-alonzo-menifield-set-for-ufc-296 |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>

|-
|}

==Middleweight==
{{see also|Middleweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (171 to 185 lb; 77 to 84 kg)

Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Sean Strickland]]
| align=center| 28–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 293]]
| [[Israel Adesanya]]
| <ref name="Adesanya vs. Strickland">{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2023-09-10|title=UFC 293: Sean Strickland Stuns Israel Adesanya with Masterful Performance|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/10/ufc-293-israel-adesanya-vs-sean-strickland/|access-date=2023-09-10|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Dricus du Plessis]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|NGA}}
| [[Israel Adesanya]]
| align=center| 24–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 293]]
| [[Sean Strickland]]
| <ref name="Adesanya vs. Strickland" />
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|ZAF}}
| [[Dricus du Plessis]]
| align=center| 20–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 8
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]]
| <ref name="Whittaker vs. Dricus">{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-07-08|title=UFC 290: Dricus Du Plessis Stuns the World, TKOs Robert Whittaker|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/08/ufc-290-dricus-du-plessis-stuns-the-world-tkos-robert-whittaker/|access-date=2023-07-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Sean Strickland]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]]
| align=center| 24–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Dricus du Plessis]]
| <ref name="Whittaker vs. Dricus" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jared Cannonier]]
| align=center| 17–6
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 47]]
| [[Marvin Vettori]]
| <ref name="Marvin vs. Jared">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-06-18|title=UFC Vegas 75: Jared Cannonier Bloodies Marvin Vettori, Who Refuses to Be Put Away|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/18/ufc-vegas-75-marvin-vettori-vs-jared-cannonier/|access-date=2023-06-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|ITA}}
| [[Marvin Vettori]]
| align=center| {{nowrap|19–7–1}}
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 47]]
| [[Jared Cannonier]]
| <ref name="Marvin vs. Jared" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Paulo Costa]]
| align=center| 14–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 278]]
| [[Luke Rockhold]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2022-08-21|title=UFC 278 results: Luke Rockhold retires from MMA after losing decision in a slugfest with Paulo Costa|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/8/21/23314855/ufc-278-results-luke-rockhold-retires-from-mma-after-losing-decision-in-a-slugfest-with-paulo-costa|access-date=2022-08-21|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-09-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903043757/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/8/21/23314855/ufc-278-results-luke-rockhold-retires-from-mma-after-losing-decision-in-a-slugfest-with-paulo-costa|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|GEO}}
| [[Roman Dolidze]]
| align=center| 12–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 286]]
| [[Marvin Vettori]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Rush|first=Dylan|date=2023-03-18|title=UFC 286: Marvin Vettori Captures Decision Against Hard-Hitting Roman Dolidze|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-marvin-vettori-vs-roman-dolidze/|access-date=2023-03-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-03-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319104936/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-marvin-vettori-vs-roman-dolidze/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[To be announced|TBA]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/10/23/23928510/jared-cannonier-injury-prevented-him-fighting-khamzat-chimaev-ufc-294-roman-dolidze-fight-cancelled|title=Jared Cannonier explains injury that prevented him from fighting Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-10-23|access-date=2023-10-23}}</ref>
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|UAE}}
| [[Khamzat Chimaev]]
| align=center| 13–0
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 13
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Kamaru Usman]]
| <ref name="Usman vs. Chimaev">{{Cite web|date=2023-10-21|title=UFC 294: Khamzat Chimaev Starts Strong, Wins Majority Decision Over Kamaru Usman|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/21/ufc-294-kamaru-usman-vs-khamzat-chimaev/|access-date=2023-10-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|NOR}}
| [[Jack Hermansson]]
| align=center| 23–8
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 42]]
| [[Roman Dolidze]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-12-03|title=UFC Orlando: Creativity On Display as Roman Dolidze Finishes Jack Hermansson|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/03/ufc-orlando-jack-hermansson-vs-roman-dolidze/|access-date=2022-12-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-12-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204043702/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/03/ufc-orlando-jack-hermansson-vs-roman-dolidze/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Brendan Allen]]
| align=center| 22–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 5]]
| [[Bruno Silva (fighter)|Bruno Silva]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/24/23772640/ufc-jacksonville-video-brendan-allen-chokes-out-bruno-silva-end-slugfest-calls-out-israel-adesanya|title=UFC Jacksonville video: Brendan Allen chokes out Bruno Silva to end slugfest, calls out Israel Adesanya for future fight|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-06-24|access-date=2023-06-24}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 232]]
| [[Paul Craig]]
| <ref name="Allen vs. Craig">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/08/ufc-news-brendan-allen-vs-paul-craig-main-event-november-18-las-vegas-mma-fight-booking-matchup-announcement|title=Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig headlines UFC's Nov. 18 show in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Staff|date=2023-08-29|access-date=2023-08-29}}</ref>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Kelvin Gastelum]]
| align=center| 17–8 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 287]]
| [[Chris Curtis (fighter)|Chris Curtis]]
| <ref name="Kelvin vs. Curtis">{{Cite web|last=Rush|first=Dylan|date=2023-04-08|title=UFC 287: Kelvin Gastelum Storms Back to Prominence with Thriller Against Chris Curtis|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/08/ufc-287-kelvin-gastelum-vs-chris-curtis/|access-date=2023-04-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-04-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409020955/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/08/ufc-287-kelvin-gastelum-vs-chris-curtis/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Sean Brady (fighter)|Sean Brady]]
| <ref name="Brady vs. Kelvin">{{Cite web|last=Al-Shatti|first=Shaun|date=2023-09-24|title=Sean Brady vs. Kelvin Gastelum targeted for Dec. 2 UFC event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/24/23888209/sean-brady-vs-kelvin-gastelum-targeted-for-dec-2-ufc-event|access-date=2023-09-24|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|FRA}}
| [[Nassourdine Imavov]]
| align=center| 12–4 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|blue|'''NC'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| [[Chris Curtis (fighter)|Chris Curtis]]
| <ref name="Imavov vs. Curtis">{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2023-06-10|title=Accidental Head Clash Stops Imavov vs. Curtis, Ruled No Contest|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/10/ufc-289-nassourdine-imavov-vs-chris-curtis/|access-date=2023-06-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| [[Paul Craig]]
| align=center| 17–6–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 224]]
| [[André Muniz]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2023-07-22 |title=UFC London video: Paul Craig demolishes Andre Muniz to win middleweight debut|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/7/22/23804298/ufc-london-video-paul-craig-demolishes-andre-muniz-to-win-middleweight-debut |access-date=2023-07-22 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en-us}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 232]]
| [[Brendan Allen]]
| <ref name="Allen vs. Craig" />
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Chris Curtis (fighter)|Chris Curtis]]
| align=center| 30–10 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|blue|'''NC'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| [[Nassourdine Imavov]]
| <ref name="Imavov vs. Curtis" />
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Marc-Andre Barriault]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-10-12 |title="Told You I Owed You One Canada" — Chris Curtis vs. Marc-Andre Barriault Set for UFC 297|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/12/chris-curtis-vs-marc-andre-barriault-set-ufc-297/|access-date=2023-10-12|website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Anthony Hernandez (fighter)|Anthony Hernandez]]
| align=center| 11–2 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 223]]
| [[Edmen Shahbazyan]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2023-05-20 |title=UFC Vegas 73 video: Anthony Hernandez mauls Edmen Shahbazyan for third-round TKO |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/20/23731515/ufc-vegas-73-video-anthony-hernandez-mauls-edmen-shahbazyan-for-third-round-tko |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Welterweight==
{{see also|Welterweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (156 to 170 lb; 71 to 77 kg)

Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Leon Edwards]]
| align=center| 21–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3 (1 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 286]]
| [[Kamaru Usman]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-03-18|title=UFC 286: Leon Edwards Overcomes Point Deduction, Defends Welterweight Title Against Kamaru Usman|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-leon-edwards-vs-kamaru-usman/|access-date=2023-03-19|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-03-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319094708/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-leon-edwards-vs-kamaru-usman/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Colby Covington]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles"/>
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|NGA}}
| [[Kamaru Usman]]
| align=center| 20–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Khamzat Chimaev]]
| <ref name="Usman vs. Chimaev"/>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Belal Muhammad]]
| align=center| 23–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| [[Gilbert Burns]]
| <ref name="Belal vs. Gilbert">{{Cite web|last=Rush|first=Dylan|date=2023-05-07|title=UFC 288: Belal Muhammad Earns Decision, Title Shot Against Injured Gilbert Burns|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/07/ufc-288-belal-muhammad-vs-gilbert-burns/|access-date=2023-05-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Colby Covington]]
| align=center| 17–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 272]]
| [[Jorge Masvidal]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-03-06|title=Colby Covington dominates Jorge Masvidal in grudge match at UFC 272|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33433962/colby-covington-dominates-jorge-masvidal-grudge-match-ufc-272|access-date=2022-03-06|website=ESPN|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-03-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306062047/https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33433962/colby-covington-dominates-jorge-masvidal-grudge-match-ufc-272|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Leon Edwards]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles"/>
|-

! 4
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Gilbert Burns]]
| align=center| 22–6
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| [[Belal Muhammad]]
| <ref name="Belal vs. Gilbert" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|KAZ}}
| [[Shavkat Rakhmonov]]
| align=center| 17–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 17
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 285]]
| [[Geoff Neal]]
| <ref name="Geoff vs. Shavkat">{{Cite web|last=Rush|first=Dylan|date=2023-03-04|title=UFC 285: Shavkat Rakhmonov Batters, Chokes Out Game Geoff Neal in Toughest Test Yet|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/04/ufc-285-geoff-neal-vs-shavkat-rakhmonov/|access-date=2023-03-05|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305044532/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/04/ufc-285-geoff-neal-vs-shavkat-rakhmonov/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]]
| <ref name="Thompson vs. Shavkat" />
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]]
| align=center| 17–6–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 42]]
| [[Kevin Holland]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2022-12-04|title=UFC Orlando: Stephen Thompson Delivers Career Performance Against Kevin Holand|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/04/ufc-orlando-stephen-thompson-kevin-holland/|access-date=2022-12-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-12-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204064032/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/04/ufc-orlando-stephen-thompson-kevin-holland/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Shavkat Rakhmonov]]
| <ref name="Thompson vs. Shavkat">{{Cite web |date=2023-09-22 |title=Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson announced for UFC 296|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/ufc-296-news-shavkat-rakhmonov-vs-stephen-thompson-welterweight-bout-announced-december-16-las-vegas|access-date=2023-09-23 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Geoff Neal]]
| align=center| 15–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 285]]
| [[Shavkat Rakhmonov]]
| <ref name="Geoff vs. Shavkat" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Vicente Luque]]
| align=center| {{nowrap|22–9–1}}
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 51]]
| [[Rafael dos Anjos]]
| <ref name="RDA vs. Luque">{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-08-12 |title=UFC Vegas 78: Gruelling Fight with Rafael dos Anjos Sees Vicente Luque Take Decision|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/12/ufc-vegas-78-vicente-luque-vs-rafael-dos-anjos/ |access-date=2023-08-12 |website=Cageside press |language=en}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Ian Machado Garry]]
| <ref name="Luque vs. Garry">{{Cite web |last=Behunin|first=Alex |date=2023-09-24 |title=Vicente Luque vs. Ian Garry added to stacked UFC 296 in December |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2023/9/24/23887531/vicente-luque-vs-ian-garry-added-to-stacked-ufc-296-in-december |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=MMA Mania |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Sean Brady (fighter)|Sean Brady]]
| align=center| 15–1
| align=center| {{fluc|-1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 280]]
| [[Belal Muhammad]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-10-22|title=UFC 280: Belal Muhammad Becomes First to Beat, Stop Sean Brady|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/22/ufc-280-belal-muhammad-vs-sean-brady/|access-date=2022-10-23|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-10-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023022107/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/22/ufc-280-belal-muhammad-vs-sean-brady/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Kelvin Gastelum]]
| <ref name="Brady vs. Kelvin"/>
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|IRL}}
| [[Ian Machado Garry]]
| align=center| 13–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 13
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Neil Magny]]
| <ref name="Machado vs. Magny">{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/19/ufc-292-ian-machado-garry-hurts-neil-magny-with-leg-kicks/|title=UFC 292: Ian Machado Garry Hurts Neil Magny With Leg Kicks, Wins Dominant Decision|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-08-19|access-date=2023-08-19}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Vicente Luque]]
| <ref name="Luque vs. Garry"/>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Jack Della Maddalena]]
| align=center| 16–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 16
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 227]]
| [[Kevin Holland]]
| <ref name="Holland vs. Maddalena">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/17/noche-ufc-kevin-holland-vs-jack-della-maddalena/|title=Noche UFC: Jack Della Maddalena Wins Split Over Kevin Holland in Active Fight|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-09-17|access-date=2023-09-17}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Kevin Holland]]
| align=center| 25–10 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 227]]
| [[Jack Della Maddalena]]
| <ref name="Holland vs. Maddalena"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Neil Magny]]
| align=center| 28–11
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Ian Machado Garry]]
| <ref name="Machado vs. Magny" />
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Mike Malott]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-10-19 |title=Canadian Mike Malott Lands Neil Magny for UFC 297 Welterweight Scrap|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/19/canadian-mike-malott-lands-neil-magny-for-ufc-297-welterweight-scrap/|website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Michael Chiesa]]
| align=center| 18–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 291]]
| [[Kevin Holland]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/29/ufc-291-kevin-holland-wrestling-defense-holds-submits-michael-chiesa-early/|title=UFC 291: Kevin Holland’s Wrestling Defense Holds, Submits Michael Chiesa Early|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-07-29|access-date=2023-07-29}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Rinat Fakhretdinov]]
| align=center| 21–1–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|grey|'''Draw'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 231]]
| [[Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-11-04 |title=UFC Sao Paulo: Rinat Fakhretdinov Draws With Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in Back and Forth War|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/04/ufc-sao-paulo-rinat-fakhretdinov-elizeu-zaleski-dos-santos/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Lightweight==
{{see also|Lightweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (146 to 155 lb; 66 to 70 kg)

Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Islam Makhachev]]
| align=center| 25–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 13 (2 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| <ref name="Islam vs. Volk 2">{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/21/ufc-294-islam-makhachev-vs-alexander-volkanovski/|title=Islam Makhachev Caps Off UFC 294 with Head Kick Finish of Alexander Volkanovski|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-10-21|access-date=2023-10-21}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Charles Oliveira]]
| align=center| 34–9 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| [[Beneil Dariush]]
| <ref name="Charles vs. Beneil">{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|date=2023-06-11|title=UFC 289: Charles Oliveira Makes Statement, Stops Dariush Via First Round TKO|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/11/ufc-289-charles-oliveira-vs-beneil-dariush/|access-date=2023-06-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Justin Gaethje]]
| align=center| 25–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 291]]
| [[Dustin Poirier]]
| <ref name="Justin vs. Dustin 2">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-07-30|title=UFC 291: Justin Gaethje Exacts Revenge, Claims BMF Title with Head Kick KO of Dustin Poirier|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/30/ufc-291-dustin-poirier-vs-justin-gaethje/|access-date=2023-07-30|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Dustin Poirier]]
| align=center| 29–8 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 291]]
| [[Justin Gaethje]]
| <ref name="Justin vs. Dustin 2" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Beneil Dariush]]
| align="center" | 22–5–1
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| [[Charles Oliveira]]
| <ref name="Charles vs. Beneil"/>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Arman Tsarukyan]]
| <ref name="Beneil vs. Arman">{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Beneil-Dariush-Arman-Tsarukyan-to-Meet-at-UFC-Austin-on-Dec-2-191441|title=Beneil Dariush, Arman Tsarukyan to Meet at UFC Austin on Dec. 2|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Sayan Nag|date=2023-10-19|access-date=2023-10-23}}</ref>
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Michael Chandler]]
| align="center" | 23–8
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 281]]
| [[Dustin Poirier]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-11-12|title=UFC 281: Dustin Poirier Overcomes Early Adversity, Subs Michael Chandler in Wild Fight|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-michael-chandler-vs-dustin-poirier/|access-date=2022-11-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113044139/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-michael-chandler-vs-dustin-poirier/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|POL}}
| [[Mateusz Gamrot]]
| align="center" | 23–2 (1 NC)
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Rafael Fiziev]]
| <ref name="Fiziev vs. Gamrot">{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-09-23 |title=Rafael Fiziev Knee Injury Ends UFC Vegas 79 Main Event Early, Mateusz Gamrot Awarded TKO Victory |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/23/ufc-vegas-79-rafael-fiziev-vs-mateusz-gamrot/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan="2" | TBD
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|AZE}}
| [[Rafael Fiziev]]
| align="center" | 12–3
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Mateusz Gamrot]]
| <ref name="Fiziev vs. Gamrot"/>
| colspan="2" | TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|ARM}}
| [[Arman Tsarukyan]]
| align="center" | 20–3
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 47]]
| [[Joaquim Silva (fighter)|Joaquim Silva]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/18/ufc-vegas-75-arman-tsarukyan-vs-joaquim-silva/|title=UFC Vegas 75: Arman Tsarukyan Survives Scare, Stops Joaquim Silva|publisher=Cageside Press|author=Dylan Rush|date=2023-06-18|access-date=2023-06-18}}</ref>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Beneil Dariush]]
| <ref name="Beneil vs. Arman"/>
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|NZL}}
| [[Dan Hooker]]
| align="center" | 23–12
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Jalin Turner]]
| <ref name="Jalin vs. Hooker">{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/08/ufc-290-jalin-turner-vs-dan-hooker/|title=UFC 290: Bloodied Dan Hooker Emerges Victorious Following Three-Round War with Jalin Turner|website=Cageside Press|author=Cade Morehouse|date=2023-07-08|access-date=2023-07-09}}</ref>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Bobby Green]]
| <ref name="Hooker vs. Green">{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/ufc-austin-official-beneil-dariush-vs-arman-tsarukyan-dan-hooker-vs-bobby-green-five-round-fights|title=UFC Austin official with Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan, Dan Hooker vs. Bobby Green as 5-round fights|publisher=MMA Junkie|author=Nolan King|date=2023-10-31|access-date=2023-10-31}}</ref>
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Rafael dos Anjos]]
| align="center" | 32–15
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 51]]
| [[Vicente Luque]]
| <ref name="RDA vs. Luque" />
| colspan="2" | TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jalin Turner]]
| align="center" | 13–7
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Dan Hooker]]
| <ref name="Jalin vs. Hooker" />
| colspan="2" | TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Bobby Green]]
| align="center" | {{nowrap|31–14–1}} (1 NC)
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 229]]
| [[Grant Dawson]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/10/7/23907983/bobby-green-flattens-grant-dawson-with-stunning-33-second-knockout-in-ufc-vegas-80-main-event|title=Bobby Green flattens Grant Dawson with stunning 33-second knockout in UFC Vegas 80 main event|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2023-10-07|access-date=2023-10-08}}</ref>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Dan Hooker]]
| <ref name="Hooker vs. Green"/>
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Renato Moicano]]
| align="center" | 17–5–1
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 281]]
| [[Brad Riddell]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-11-12|title=UFC 281: Renato Moicano Dominates Brad Riddell in All Areas, Locks Up Sub|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-brad-riddell-vs-renato-moicano/|access-date=2022-11-15|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113025500/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-brad-riddell-vs-renato-moicano/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan="2" | TBD
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Matt Frevola]]
| align="center" | 11–3–1
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| [[Drew Dober]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-05-06|title=UFC 288: Matt Frevola Drops Drew Dober with Right Hand, Secures TKO Finish|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/06/ufc-288-drew-dober-vs-matt-frevola/|access-date=2023-05-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Benoit Saint-Denis]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-22 |title=Streaking lightweights Matt Frevola, Benoit Saint-Denis set for UFC 295 clash |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/ufc-295-lightweights-matt-frevola-benoit-saint-denis-set-clash-new-york |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Drew Dober]]
| align="center" | 27–12 (1 NC)
| align="center" | {{steady}}
| align="center" | 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 229]]
| [[Ricky Glenn]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-08 |title=UFC Fight Night 229 results: Drew Dober lights up Ricky Glenn in first to set lightweight knockout record |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/ufc-fight-night-229-results-drew-dober-lights-up-ricky-glenn-in-first-to-set-lightweight-knockout-record |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan="2" | TBD
|
|-
|}

==Featherweight==
{{see also|Featherweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (136 to 145 lb; 60 to 66 kg)

Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| align=center| 26–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0 (5 def)
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Islam Makhachev]]
| <ref name="Islam vs. Volk 2"/>
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Ilia Topuria]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Max Holloway]]
| align=center| 25–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 225]]
| [[The Korean Zombie|Jung Chan-sung]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-08-26 |title=Max Holloway Knocks Out Retiring Korean Zombie |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/26/ufc-singapore-max-holloway-knocks-out-retiring-korean-zombie/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Yair Rodríguez]]
| align=center| 15–4 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-07-09 |title=UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski Stops Yair Rodriguez in Third, Retains Featherweight Title|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/09/ufc-290-alexander-volkanovski-vs-yair-rodriguez/ |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=Cageside Press |language=en}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Brian Ortega]]
| align=center| 15–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 3]]
| [[Yair Rodríguez]]
| <ref name="Ortega vs. Yair">{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|title=UFC Long Island: Main Event Fizzles Due to Ortega Injury, Yair Rodriguez Claims TKO Win|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/16/ufc-long-island-brian-ortega-vs-yair-rodriguez/|website=Cageside Press|date=2022-07-16|access-date=2022-07-16|archive-date=2022-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716210630/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/16/ufc-long-island-brian-ortega-vs-yair-rodriguez/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Arnold Allen]]
| align=center| 19–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 44]]
| [[Max Holloway]]
| <ref>{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|title=UFC Kansas City: Max Holloway Puts On Another Classic Performance Against Game Arnold Allen|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/15/ufc-kansas-city-max-holloway-vs-arnold-allen/|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-04-15|access-date=2023-04-16|lang=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Movsar Evloev]]
| <ref name="Allen vs. Evloev">{{Cite news |title=Arnold Allen's Return Set For UFC 297 Against Surging Featherweight Contender |language=en-us |work=MMA News {{!}} UFC News, Results & Interviews |url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/arnold-allen-ufc-return-ufc-297|access-date=2023-10-04}}</ref>
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|GEO}}
| [[Ilia Topuria]]
| align=center| 14–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 14
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 5]]
| [[Josh Emmett]]
| <ref name="Emmett vs. Topuria">{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/24/23772718/ufc-jacksonville-results-ilia-topuria-puts-on-complete-performance-to-dominate-gutsy-josh-emmett|title=UFC Jacksonville results: Ilia Topuria puts on complete performance to dominate gutsy Josh Emmett|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-06-24|access-date=2023-06-24}}</ref>
| [[UFC 298]]
| [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Josh Emmett]]
| align=center| 18–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 5]]
| [[Ilia Topuria]]
| <ref name="Emmett vs. Topuria" />
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Giga Chikadze]]
| <ref name="Emmett vs. Giga">{{Cite web|last=Bohn|first=Mike|date=2023-10-18|title=Giga Chikadze vs. Josh Emmett added to loaded UFC 296 lineup|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/ufc-296-giga-chikadze-vs-josh-emmett-booked|access-date=2023-10-25|website=MMA Junkie}}</ref>
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Calvin Kattar]]
| align=center| 23–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 213]]
| [[Arnold Allen]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-10-29|title=UFC Vegas 63: Arnold Allen Picks Up TKO as Calvin Kattar's Knee Gives Out|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/29/ufc-vegas-63-calvin-kattar-arnold-allen/|access-date=2022-10-30|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-10-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030012921/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/29/ufc-vegas-63-calvin-kattar-arnold-allen/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|GEO}}
| [[Giga Chikadze]]
| align=center| 15–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 225]]
| [[Alex Caceres]]
| <ref name="Giga vs Caceres">{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/26/ufc-singapore-giga-chikadze-vs-alex-caceres/|title=Giga Chikadze Declares The Return Of The “Giga Show”, Earns Decision Victory Over Caceres|website=Cageside Press|author=Eddie Law|date=2023-08-26|access-date=2023-08-26}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Josh Emmett]]
| <ref name="Emmett vs. Giga"/>
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Movsar Evloev]]
| align=center| 17–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 17
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| Diego Lopes
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/06/ufc-288-movsar-evloev-vs-diego-lopes/|title=UFC 288: Movsar Evloev Wins Decision Over Game Diego Lopes|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-05-06|access-date=2023-05-07}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Arnold Allen]]
| <ref name="Allen vs. Evloev"/>
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Bryce Mitchell]]
| align=center| 16–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Dan Ige]]
| <ref name="Mitchell vs. Ige">{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-09-23 |title=UFC Vegas 79: Bryce Mitchell's Grappling Carries Him Over Dan Ige, Donates $5k To Hawaii |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/23/ufc-vegas-79-bryce-mitchell-dan-ige/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Edson Barboza]]
| align=center| 24–11
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 230]]
| [[Sodiq Yusuff]]
| <ref name="Barboza vs Sodiq">{{cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/14/ufc-vegas-81-edson-barboza-comes-from-near-defeat-wins-four-rounds-in-decision-vs-sodiq-yusuff/|title=UFC Vegas 81: Edson Barboza Survives Near-Finish; Wins Decision Versus Sodiq Yusuff|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-10-14|access-date=2023-10-15}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|NGR}}
| [[Sodiq Yusuff]]
| align=center| 13–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 230]]
| [[Edson Barboza]]
| <ref name="Barboza vs Sodiq"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Dan Ige]]
| align=center| 17–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Bryce Mitchell]]
| <ref name="Mitchell vs. Ige"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Lerone Murphy]]
| align=center| {{nowrap|13–0–1}}
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 224]]
| [[Joshua Culibao]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Doherty |first=Dan |date=2023-07-22 |title=UFC London: Lerone Murphy Finishes Strong Against Joshua Culibao |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/22/ufc-london-lerone-murphy-vs-joshua-culibao/ |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Alex Caceres]]
| align=center| 21–14 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 225]]
| [[Giga Chikadze]]
| <ref name="Giga vs Caceres" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Bantamweight==
{{see also|Bantamweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (126 to 135 lb; 57 to 61 kg)

Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| align=center| 17–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2 (0 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Aljamain Sterling]]
| <ref name="Aljo vs. Suga">{{Cite web |last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2023-08-20 |title=UFC 292: Sean O’Malley Defends Takedowns, Knocks Out Aljamain Sterling|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/20/ufc-292-sean-omalley-defends-takedowns-knocks-out-aljamain-sterling-in-round-two/|access-date=2023-08-20 |website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Marlon Vera]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Aljamain Sterling]]
| align=center| 23–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| <ref name="Aljo vs. Suga" />
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|GEO}}
| [[Merab Dvalishvili]]
| align=center| 16–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 9
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 221]]
| [[Petr Yan]]
| <ref name="Petr vs. Merab">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/11/ufc-las-vegas-petr-yan-vs-merab-dvalishvili/|title=UFC Las Vegas: Merab Dvalishvili Dominates Ex-Champ Petr Yan in Standout Performance|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-03-11|access-date=2023-03-12|archive-date=2023-03-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312020405/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/11/ufc-las-vegas-petr-yan-vs-merab-dvalishvili/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Henry Cejudo]]
| align=center| 16–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| [[Aljamain Sterling]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-05-07|title=UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling Retains Against Henry Cejudo, Bad Blood Boils Over with O’Malley|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/07/ufc-288-aljamain-sterling-vs-henry-cejudo/|access-date=2023-05-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Cory Sandhagen]]
| align=center| 17–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 50]]
| [[Rob Font]]
| <ref name="Font vs. Cory">{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/06/ufc-nashville-cory-sandhagen-dominates-rob-font-with-wrestling-after-early-torn-tricep-injury/|title=UFC Nashville: Cory Sandhagen Dominates Font with Wrestling After Early Torn Tricep Injury|website=Cageside Press|author=Val Dewar|date=2023-08-06|access-date=2023-08-06}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Petr Yan]]
| align=center| 16–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 221]]
| [[Merab Dvalishvili]]
| <ref name="Petr vs. Merab" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|ECU}}
| [[Marlon Vera]]
| align=center| 21–8–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Pedro Munhoz]]
| <ref name="Vera vs. Munhoz">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-08-19|title=UFC 292: Marlon Vera Bloodies Pedro Munhoz, Claims Decision Win|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/19/ufc-292-marlon-vera-vs-pedro-munhoz/|access-date=2023-08-19|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 299]]
| [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| <ref name="2024 titles"/>
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Song Yadong]]
| align=center| 20–6–1 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 45]]
| [[Ricky Simón]]
| <ref name="Song vs. Ricky">{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/29/ufc-vegas-72-song-yadong-vs-ricky-simon/|title=UFC Vegas 72: Song Yadong Knocks Out Ricky Simon in Fifth Round|publisher=Cageside Press|date=2023-04-29|access-date=2023-04-30}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Rob Font]]
| align=center| 20–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 50]]
| [[Cory Sandhagen]]
| <ref name="Font vs. Cory" />
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Deiveson Figueiredo]]
| <ref name="Font vs. Figgy">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/ufc-fight-night-deiveson-figueiredo-bantamweight-debut-vs-rob-font-booked-dec-2|title=Deiveson Figueiredo to make bantamweight debut vs. Rob Font at UFC Fight Night on Dec. 2|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Simon Samano|date=2023-09-22|access-date=2023-09-22}}</ref>
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Dominick Cruz]]
| align=center| 24–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 41]]
| [[Marlon Vera]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2022-08-13|title=UFC San Diego: Marlon Vera Puts Down Dominick Cruz with Blistering Head Kick|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/08/13/ufc-san-diego-marlon-vera-vs-dominick-cruz/|access-date=2022-08-14|website=Cageside Press|language=en|archive-date=2022-08-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814022307/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/08/13/ufc-san-diego-marlon-vera-vs-dominick-cruz/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Pedro Munhoz]]
| align=center| 20–8 (2 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Marlon Vera]]
| <ref name="Vera vs. Munhoz" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Jonathan Martinez]]
| align=center| 19–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 6
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 230]]
| [[Adrian Yanez]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/14/ufc-vegas-81-jonathan-martinez-vs-adrian-yanez/|title=UFC Vegas 81: Jonathan Martinez Chops Down Adrian Yanez, Wins Via Leg Kick TKO|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-10-14|access-date=2023-10-14|lang=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Umar Nurmagomedov]]
| align=center| 16–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 16
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 217]]
| [[Raoni Barcelos]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/14/ufc-vegas-67-umar-nurmagomedov-vs-raoni-barcelos/|title=UFC Vegas 67: Umar Nurmagomedov Scores Smoking KO of Raoni Barcelos|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-01-14|access-date=2023-01-14|archive-date=2023-01-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115002210/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/14/ufc-vegas-67-umar-nurmagomedov-vs-raoni-barcelos/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Ricky Simón]]
| align=center| 20–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 45]]
| [[Song Yadong]]
| <ref name="Song vs. Ricky" />
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Mario Bautista]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-08 |title=UFC adds Mario Bautista vs. Ricky Simon to first 2024 event |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/ufc-news-mario-bautista-vs-ricky-simon-2024 |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Chris Gutiérrez]]
| align=center| 20–5–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 230]]
| [[Alateng Heili]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/14/ufc-vegas-81-chris-gutierrez-sweeps-scorecards-in-win-over-alatengheili/|title=UFC Vegas 81: Chris Gutierrez Sweeps Scorecards in Win Over Alatengheili|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-10-14|access-date=2023-10-14}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
|{{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Said Nurmagomedov]]
| align=center| 18–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| Muin Gafurov
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-10-21 |title=UFC 294: Said Nurmagomedov Scores Quick Sub of Muin Gafurov |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/21/ufc-294-said-nurmagomedov-vs-muin-gafurov/ |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Flyweight==
{{see also|Flyweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (116 to 125 lb; 53 to 57 kg)

Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| align=center| 26–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4 (0 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Brandon Moreno]]
| <ref name="Moreno vs. Pantoja 2">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-07-09|title=UFC 290: Alexandre Pantoja Defeats Brandon Moreno Once Again, Claims Flyweight Gold|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/09/ufc-290-brandon-moreno-vs-alexandre-pantoja/|access-date=2023-07-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Brandon Royval]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles"/>
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Brandon Moreno]]
| align=center| 21–7–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 290]]
| [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| <ref name="Moreno vs. Pantoja 2" />
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Deiveson Figueiredo]]
| align=center| 21–3–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 283]]
| [[Brandon Moreno]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-01-22|title=UFC 283: Cut Ends Deiveson Figueiredo's Night Early, Brandon Moreno Unifies Flyweight Title|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/22/ufc-283-deiveson-figueiredo-vs-brandon-moreno/|access-date=2023-01-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-01-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122051735/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/22/ufc-283-deiveson-figueiredo-vs-brandon-moreno/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Rob Font]]
| <ref name="Font vs. Figgy"/>
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|IRQ}}
| [[Amir Albazi]]
| align=center| 17–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 6
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 46]]
| [[Kai Kara-France]]
| <ref name="Kai vs. Amir">{{Cite web|last=Morehouse|first=Cade|date=2023-06-04|title=UFC Vegas 74: Amir Albazi Secures Fifth UFC Win Via Split Decision Against Kai Kara-France|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/04/ufc-vegas-74-kai-kara-france-vs-amir-albazi/|access-date=2023-06-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Brandon Royval]]
| align=center| 15–6
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 44]]
| [[Matheus Nicolau]]
| <ref name="Nicolau vs. Royval">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-04-15|title=UFC Kansas City: Brandon Royval Floors Matheus Nicolau, Calls for Title Shot|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/15/ufc-kansas-city-brandon-royval-vs-matheus-nicolau/|access-date=2023-04-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| <ref name="UFC 296 titles"/>
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|NZL}}
| [[Kai Kara-France]]
| align=center| 24–11 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 46]]
| [[Amir Albazi]]
| <ref name="Kai vs. Amir" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Matheus Nicolau]]
| align=center| 19–3–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 44]]
| [[Brandon Royval]]
| <ref name="Nicolau vs. Royval" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Alex Perez (fighter)|Alex Perez]]
| align=center| 24–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 277]]
| [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| <ref name="Pantoja vs. Perez">{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2022-06-09|title=With Askar Askarov out, Alex Perez shifts to UFC 277 to face interim championship backup fighter Alexandre Pantoja|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/6/9/23161122/with-askar-askarov-out-alex-perez-shifts-to-ufc-277-to-face-championship-backup-alexandre-pantoja|access-date=2022-06-09|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813225347/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/6/9/23161122/with-askar-askarov-out-alex-perez-shifts-to-ufc-277-to-face-championship-backup-alexandre-pantoja|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|POR}}
| [[Manel Kape]]
| align=center| 19–6
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 293]]
| Felipe dos Santos
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/09/ufc-293-manel-kape-vs-felipe-dos-santos/|title=UFC 293: Manel Kape Defeats Felipe dos Santos in Memorable Scrap|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-09-09|access-date=2023-09-09}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Matt Schnell]]
| align=center| 16–7 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 42]]
| [[Matheus Nicolau]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-12-04|title=UFC Orlando: Matheus Nicolau Scores Multiple Knockdowns, Finishes Matt Schnell|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/04/ufc-orlando-matheus-nicolau-vs-matt-schnell/|access-date=2022-12-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-12-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204050851/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/04/ufc-orlando-matheus-nicolau-vs-matt-schnell/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Muhammad Mokaev]]
| align=center| 11–0 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 6
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Tim Elliott]]
| <ref name="Mokaev vs. Elliott">{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/21/ufc-294-tim-elliot-vs-muhammad-mokaev/|title=UFC 294: Muhammad Mokaev Arrives As Contender, Submits Ex-Title Challenger Tim Elliot|website=Cageside Press|author=Jay Anderson|date=2023-10-21|access-date=2023-10-21}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Tim Elliott]]
| align=center| {{nowrap|19–13–1}}
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 294]]
| [[Muhammad Mokaev]]
| <ref name="Mokaev vs. Elliott"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Su Mudaerji]]
| align=center| 14–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 3]]
| [[Matt Schnell]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-07-16|title=UFC Long Island: Matt Schnell Secures Brilliant Comeback Win Over Su Mudaerji|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/16/ufc-long-island-matt-schnell-vs-su-mudaerji/|access-date=2022-07-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716194437/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/16/ufc-long-island-matt-schnell-vs-su-mudaerji/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 233]]
| Allan Nascimento
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-09-26 |title=Report: Su Mudaerji to Face Allan Nascimento at UFC China on Dec 9 |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/su-mudaerji-face-allan-nascimento-ufc-china-december-9/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Tagir Ulanbekov]]
| align=center| 14–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 214]]
| [[Nate Maness]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-fight-night-214-video-tagir-ulanbekov-spoils-nate-maness-flyweight-debut-standing-choke|title=UFC Fight Night 214 video: Tagir Ulanbekov spoils Nate Maness' flyweight debut with standing choke|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2022-11-05|access-date=2022-11-08|archive-date=2022-11-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107210142/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-fight-night-214-video-tagir-ulanbekov-spoils-nate-maness-flyweight-debut-standing-choke|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Cody Durden]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-09-24 |title=Tagir Ulanbekov vs Cody Durden Set for UFC 296 PPV |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/tagir-ulanbekov-vs-cody-durden-set-for-ufc-296-ppv/ |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| Stephen Erceg
| align=center| 10–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 9
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| [[David Dvořák]]
| <ref name="Dvorak vs. Erceg">{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/10/ufc-289-steve-erceg-pulls-off-upset-win-in-late-notice-debut/|title=UFC 289: Steve Erceg Pulls Off Upset Win In Late Notice Debut|publisher=Cageside Press|author=Jamie Theodossi|date=2023-06-10|access-date=2023-06-11}}</ref>
| [[UFC 295]]
| Alessandro Costa
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Nag |first=Sayan |date=2023-10-29 |title=Alessandro Costa To Replace Matt Schnell Against Steve Erceg at UFC 295|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alessandro-Costa-To-Replace-Matt-Schnell-Against-Steve-Erceg-at-UFC-295-191543|access-date=2023-10-29 |website=Sherdog|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|CZE}}
| [[David Dvořák]]
| align=center| 20–6
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| Stephen Erceg
| <ref name="Dvorak vs. Erceg"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Women's Bantamweight==
{{see also|Bantamweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (126 to 135 lb; 57 to 61 kg)

Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
|
| ''Vacant''
| align=center|
| align=center|
| align=center|
|
|
|
|
| colspan=2|
|
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Julianna Peña]]
| align=center| 11–5
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 277]]
| [[Amanda Nunes]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-07-31 |title=UFC 277: Amanda Nunes Leaves Julianna Pena Bloodied, Reclaims Bantamweight Title |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/31/ufc-277-julianna-pena-vs-amanda-nunes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731044851/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/31/ufc-277-julianna-pena-vs-amanda-nunes/ |archive-date=2022-07-31 |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Raquel Pennington]]
| align=center| 15–8
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 217]]
| [[Ketlen Vieira]]
| <ref name="Ketlen v. Raquel">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/14/ufc-vegas-67-ketlen-vieira-vs-raquel-pennington/|title=UFC Vegas 67: Razor-Close Fight Sees Raquel Pennington Come Out Ahead of Ketlen Vieira|publisher=Cageside Press|date=2023-01-14|access-date=2023-01-14|archive-date=2023-01-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115010124/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/14/ufc-vegas-67-ketlen-vieira-vs-raquel-pennington/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC 297]]
| [[Mayra Bueno Silva]]
| <ref name="Raquel vs. Mayra"/>
|-

! 3
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Ketlen Vieira]]
| align=center| 14–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 224]]
| [[Pannie Kianzad]]
| <ref name="Ketlen vs. Pannie">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-07-22|title=UFC London: Ketlen Vieira’s Ground Game Too Much for Pannie Kianzad|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/22/ufc-london-ketlen-vieira-vs-pannie-kianzad/|access-date=2023-07-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Macy Chiasson]]
| <ref name="Ketlen vs. Macy"/>
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Holly Holm]]
| align=center| 15–6 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|blue|'''NC'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 49]]
| [[Mayra Bueno Silva]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Al-Shatti|first=Shaun|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/10/17/23921226/mayra-bueno-silva-suspended-by-nac-holly-holm-win-overturned-to-no-contest|title=Mayra Bueno Silva suspended by NAC, Holly Holm win overturned to no-contest|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-10-17|access-date=2023-10-17}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Irene Aldana]]
| align=center| 14–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 289]]
| [[Amanda Nunes]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti |first=Shaun |date=2023-06-11 |title=Amanda Nunes retires after blowout win over Irene Aldana at UFC 289|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/11/23756818/amanda-nunes-retires-after-blowout-win-over-irene-aldana-at-ufc-289 |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Karol Rosa]]
| <ref name="Aldana vs. Rosa"/>
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|SWE}}
| [[Pannie Kianzad]]
| align=center| 16–7
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 224]]
| [[Ketlen Vieira]]
| <ref name="Ketlen vs. Pannie" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|RUS}}
| [[Yana Santos]]
| align=center| 14–8 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 48]]
| [[Karol Rosa]]
| <ref name="Yana vs. Karol">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/01/ufc-vegas-76-yana-santos-vs-karol-rosa/|title=UFC Vegas 76: Karol Rosa Takes Split Decision Over Yana Santos in Rare Women’s Featherweight Fight|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-07-01|access-date=2023-07-01}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Norma Dumont]]
| <ref name="Yana vs. Norma">{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/10/4/23902992/norma-dumont-bantamweight-fight-yana-santos-ufc-card-2024|title=Norma Dumont moves down to bantamweight, fights Yana Santos on first UFC card of 2024|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-10-04|access-date=2023-10-04}}</ref>
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Karol Rosa]]
| align=center| 17–5
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 48]]
| [[Yana Santos]]
| <ref name="Yana vs. Karol" />
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Irene Aldana]]
| <ref name="Aldana vs. Rosa"/>
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Macy Chiasson]]
| align=center| 8–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 279]]
| [[Irene Aldana]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2022-09-10|title=UFC 279: Grounded Irene Aldana Scores Unlikely TKO Over Macy Chiasson|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/09/10/ufc-279-irene-aldana-vs-macy-chiasson/|access-date=2022-09-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-09-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911030537/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/09/10/ufc-279-irene-aldana-vs-macy-chiasson/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Ketlen Vieira]]
| <ref name="Ketlen vs. Macy">{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Macy Chiasson, Ketlen Vieira to Clash at UFC Fight Night on Jan. 13 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Macy-Chiasson-Ketlen-Vieira-to-Clash-at-UFC-Fight-Night-on-Jan-13-191409 |access-date=2023-10-16 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Norma Dumont]]
| align=center| 10–2
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 49]]
| [[Chelsea Chandler]]
| <ref name="Norma vs. Chelsea">{{Cite web |last=Anderson| first=Jay |date=2023-07-15 |title=UFC Vegas 77: Norma Dumont Dominant In All Areas Against Chelsea Chandler|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/15/ufc-vegas-77-norma-dumont-vs-chelsea-chandler/ |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 234]]
| [[Yana Santos]]
| <ref name="Yana vs. Norma"/>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Miesha Tate]]
| align=center| 19–9
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 3]]
| [[Lauren Murphy]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-07-16|title=UFC Long Island: Lauren Murphy Spoils Miesha Tate's Flyweight Debut, Wins Decision|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/16/ufc-long-island-miesha-tate-vs-lauren-murphy/|access-date=2022-07-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716183731/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/16/ufc-long-island-miesha-tate-vs-lauren-murphy/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Julia Avila]]
| <ref name="Miesha vs. Julia">{{Cite web |date=2023-09-20 |title=Former champion Miesha Tate set for UFC return vs. Julia Avila |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/ufc-news-miesha-tate-vs-julia-avila |access-date=2023-09-20 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Julia Avila]]
| align=center| 9–2
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 190]]
| [[Julija Stoliarenko]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Behunin|first=Alex|date=2021-06-26|title=UFC Vegas 30 Results: Julia Avila Submits Julija Stoliarenko In Wild Scrap|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/26/ufc-vegas-30-results-julia-avila-submits-julija-stoliarenko-in-a-wild-scrap/|access-date=2022-01-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-01-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104101543/https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/26/ufc-vegas-30-results-julia-avila-submits-julija-stoliarenko-in-a-wild-scrap/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC on ESPN 52]]
| [[Miesha Tate]]
| <ref name="Miesha vs. Julia"/>
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| Josiane Nunes
| align=center| 10–1
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 9
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 283]]
| [[Zarah Fairn Dos Santos]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-01-21|title=UFC 283: Josiane Nunes Takes Decision Over Zarah Fairn in Firefight|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/21/ufc-283-zarah-fairn-vs-josiane-nunes/|access-date=2023-01-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-01-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122000313/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/21/ufc-283-zarah-fairn-vs-josiane-nunes/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Chelsea Chandler]]
| align=center| 5–2
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 49]]
| [[Norma Dumont]]
| <ref name="Norma vs. Chelsea" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| Tainara Lisboa
| align=center| 7–2
| align=center| {{new}}
| align=center| 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 230]]
| Ravena Oliveira
| <ref>{{cite web |last=Bitter |first=Shawn |title=UFC Vegas 81: Tainara Lisboa Spoils Debut of Ravena Oliveira
|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/14/ufc-vegas-81-tainara-lisboa-vs-ravena-oliveira/ |website=Cageside Press |access-date=7 November 2023 |language=en |date=14 October 2023}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Women's Flyweight==
{{see also|Flyweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (116 to 125 lb; 53 to 57 kg)

Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Alexa Grasso]]
| align=center| 16–3–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0 {{nowrap|(1 def)}}
| {{color|gray|'''Draw'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 227]]
| [[Valentina Shevchenko]]
| <ref name="Alexa vs. Val 2">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|title=Noche UFC: Nail-biter Sees Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko Ruled a Draw|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/17/noche-ufc-alexa-grasso-vs-valentina-shevchenko/|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-09-17|access-date=2023-09-17|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|KGZ}}
| [[Valentina Shevchenko]]
| align=center| {{nowrap|23–4–1}}
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|gray|'''Draw'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 227]]
| [[Alexa Grasso]]
| <ref name="Alexa vs. Val 2" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Erin Blanchfield]]
| align=center| 12–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 9
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 225]]
| [[Taila Santos]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-26 |last=Martin|first=Damon|title=Taila Santos vs. Erin Blanchfield Rebooked For UFC Singapore On August 26|url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/erin-blanchfield-vs-taila-santos-rebooked-ufc-singapore-august-26 |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|FRA}}
| [[Manon Fiorot]]
| align=center| 11–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 11
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 226]]
| [[Rose Namajunas]]
| <ref name="Rose vs. Manon">{{Cite web |date=2023-09-02 |last=Anderson|first=Jay|title=UFC Paris: Manon Fiorot Suffers Nasty Cut Off Head Clash, Still Defeats Ex-Champ Rose Namajunas |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/02/ufc-paris-manon-fiorot-vs-rose-namajunas/ |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-

! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Katlyn Chookagian]]
| align=center| 18–5
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 280]]
| [[Manon Fiorot]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/22/ufc-280-manon-fiorot-wins-unanimous-decision-over-katlyn-chookagian/|title=UFC 280: Manon Fiorot Captures Unanimous Decision Over Katlyn Chookagian|website=Cageside Press|date=2022-10-22|access-date=2022-10-23|archive-date=2022-10-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023022110/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/22/ufc-280-manon-fiorot-wins-unanimous-decision-over-katlyn-chookagian/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| align=center| 24–12
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 50]]
| [[Tatiana Suarez]]
| <ref name="Andrade vs. Tatiana">{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|title=Tatiana Suarez Defeats Another Former Champion, Submits Andrade|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/05/ufc-nashville-jessica-andrade-vs-tatiana-suarez/|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-08-05|access-date=2023-08-05|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Mackenzie Dern]]
| <ref name="Dern vs. Andrade" />
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Lauren Murphy]]
| align=center| 16–6
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 283]]
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2023-01-21|title=UFC 283 results: Jessica Andrade unleashes savage offensive onslaught to win lopsided decision over Lauren Murphy|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/21/23566009/ufc-283-results-jessica-andrade-unleashes-savage-onslaught-to-win-lopsided-decision-lauren-murphy|access-date=2023-01-22|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-01-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122042340/https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/21/23566009/ufc-283-results-jessica-andrade-unleashes-savage-onslaught-to-win-lopsided-decision-lauren-murphy|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Maycee Barber]]
| align=center| 13–2
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 5
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 5]]
| [[Amanda Ribas]]
| <ref name="Barber vs. Ribas" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Viviane Araújo (fighter)|Viviane Araújo]]
| align=center| 12–5
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 230]]
| [[Jennifer Maia]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/14/ufc-vegas-81-jennifer-maia-vs-viviane-araujo/|title=UFC Vegas 81: Viviane Araujo Claims Two Rounds, Wins Decision Over Jennifer Maia|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-10-14|access-date=2023-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Amanda Ribas]]
| align=center| 12–4
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 5]]
| [[Maycee Barber]]
| <ref name="Barber vs. Ribas">{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/24/23772692/ufc-jacksonville-results-maycee-barber-scores-second-round-knockout-of-amanda-ribas-in-bloody-battle|title=UFC Jacksonville results: Maycee Barber scores second-round knockout of Amanda Ribas in bloody battle|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-06-24|access-date=2023-06-24}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 232]]
| [[Luana Pinheiro]]
| <ref name="Ribas vs. Luana">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-24 |title=Amanda Ribas renova com UFC e enfrenta Luana Pinheiro em novembro |url=https://ge.globo.com/combate/noticia/2023/08/24/amanda-ribas-renova-com-ufc-e-enfrenta-luana-pinheiro-em-novembro.ghtml |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=ge |language=pt-br}}</ref>
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Tracy Cortez]]
| align=center| 11–1
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 11
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 227]]
| Jasmine Jasudavicius
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-09-16|title=Noche UFC: Tracy Cortez Wins Decision Over Jasmine Jasudavicius in Heated Scrap|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/16/noche-ufc-tracy-cortez-vs-jasmine-jasudavicius/|access-date=2023-09-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Natália Silva (fighter)|Natália Silva]]
| align=center| 16–5–1
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 10
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Andrea Lee (fighter)|Andrea Lee]]
| <ref name="Lee vs. Silva">{{Cite web |last=Theodosi |first=Jamie|date=2023-08-19 |title=UFC 292: Natalia Silva Continues To Impress, Dominates Andrea Lee Over Three Rounds|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/19/ufc-292-natalia-silva-continues-to-impress-and-dominates-andrea-lee-over-three-rounds/ |access-date=2023-08-19 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|AUS}}
| [[Casey O'Neill]]
| align=center| 9–1
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 286]]
| [[Jennifer Maia]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-jennifer-maia-vs-casey-oneill/|title=UFC 286: Jennifer Maia Turns Back Casey O'Neill, Serves Up Prospect's First Loss|website=Cageside Press|author=Jay Anderson|date=2023-03-18|access-date=2023-03-18}}</ref>
| [[UFC 296]]
| [[Ariane Lipski]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Segura |first=Danny |date=2023-09-28 |title=Ariane Lipski vs. Casey O’Neill booked for UFC 296|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/ufc-296-news-ariane-lipski-vs-casey-oneill-women-mma-fight-booking-matchup-announcement |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Karine Silva]]
| align=center| 17–4
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 8
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Maryna Moroz]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-08-19 |title=UFC 292: Karine Silva Locks Up Guillotine, Submits Maryna Moroz for Third UFC Win |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/19/ufc-292-karine-silva-vs-maryna-moroz/ |access-date=2023-08-22|website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Andrea Lee (fighter)|Andrea Lee]]
| align=center| 13–8
| align=center| {{fluc|1}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Natália Silva (fighter)|Natália Silva]]
| <ref name="Lee vs. Silva"/>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| [[Joanne Wood]]
| align=center| 16–8
| align=center| {{new}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 286]]
| [[Luana Carolina]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-03-18 |title=UFC 286: Joanne Wood Returns to Win Column in Close Fight with Luana Carolina |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/18/ufc-286-joanne-wood-vs-luana-carolina/ |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==Women's Strawweight==
{{see also|Strawweight (MMA)}}
Weight limit: (106 to 115 lb; 48 to 52 kg)

Rankings updated on November 7, 2023, after [[UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis]].<ref name="UFCRankings"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;"
! rowspan=2| Rank
! width=3% rowspan=2| {{small|[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! rowspan=2| Fighter
! rowspan=2| Record
! rowspan=2| {{Tooltip|M|Previous rank}}
! rowspan=2| Win Streak
! colspan=4| Last fight
! colspan=3| Next fight
|-
! Result
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
! Event
! Opponent
! Ref.
|-
! style="background:gold"|{{Tooltip|C|Champion}}
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Zhang Weili]]
| align=center| 24–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3 (1 def)
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Amanda Lemos]]
| <ref name="Zhang vs. Lemos">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-08-20|title=UFC 292: Weili Zhang Dominates Out-Matched Amanda Lemos, Retains Strawweight Title|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/20/ufc-292-zhang-weili-vs-amanda-lemos/|access-date=2023-08-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| [[To be determined|TBD]]
|
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Carla Esparza]]
| align=center| 19–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 281]]
| [[Zhang Weili]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dewar|first=Val|date=2022-11-13|title=UFC 281: Zhang Weili Impresses, Regains Title by Submitting Carla Esparza|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/13/ufc-281-zhang-weili-regains-title-by-choking-out-carla-esparza/|access-date=2022-11-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113061341/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/13/ufc-281-zhang-weili-regains-title-by-choking-out-carla-esparza/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|CHN}}
| [[Yan Xiaonan]]
| align=center| 17–3 (1 NC)
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| <ref name="Yan vs. Andrade">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/06/ufc-288-jessica-andrade-vs-yan-xiaonan/|title=UFC 288: Yan Xiaonan Impresses with Finish of Jessica Andrade|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-05-06|access-date=2023-05-07|lang=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Tatiana Suarez]]
| align=center| 10–0
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 10
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 50]]
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| <ref name="Andrade vs. Tatiana" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Amanda Lemos]]
| align=center| 13–3–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC 292]]
| [[Zhang Weili]]
| <ref name="Zhang vs. Lemos" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| align=center| 24–12
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ESPN 50]]
| [[Tatiana Suarez]]
| <ref name="Andrade vs. Tatiana" />
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Mackenzie Dern]]
| <ref name="Dern vs. Andrade" />
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Virna Jandiroba]]
| align=center| 19–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 2
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 288]]
| [[Marina Rodriguez]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|title=UFC 288: Virna Jandiroba Smothers Marina Rodriguez with Wrestling|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/06/ufc-288-marina-rodriguez-vs-virna-jandiroba/|website=Cageside Press|date=2023-05-06|access-date=2023-05-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Mackenzie Dern]]
| align=center| 13–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 223]]
| [[Angela Hill]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-05-20|title=UFC Vegas 73: Mackenzie Dern Lays Stunning Beatdown on Gritty Angela Hill|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/20/ufc-vegas-73-mackenzie-dern-vs-angela-hill/|access-date=2023-05-21|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Jéssica Andrade]]
| <ref name="Dern vs. Andrade" />
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Marina Rodriguez]]
| align=center| 17–3–2
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Michelle Waterson-Gomez]]
| <ref name="Marina vs. Michelle 2">{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-09-23 |title=UFC Vegas 79: Marina Rodriguez Batters, Bloodies Tough-As-Nails Michelle Waterson-Gomez |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/23/ufc-vegas-79-marina-rodriguez-vs-michelle-waterson-gomez/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Luana Pinheiro]]
| align=center| 11–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 9
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC 287]]
| [[Michelle Waterson-Gomez]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-04-08|title=UFC 287: Luana Pinheiro Wins Razor-Close Decision Against Michelle Waterson-Gomez|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/08/ufc-287-michelle-waterson-gomez-vs-luana-pinheiro/|access-date=2023-04-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-04-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409013218/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/08/ufc-287-michelle-waterson-gomez-vs-luana-pinheiro/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[UFC Fight Night 232]]
| [[Amanda Ribas]]
| <ref name="Ribas vs. Luana" />
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Tabatha Ricci]]
| align=center| 9–1
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 5]]
| [[Gillian Robertson]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2023-06-24|title=UFC Jacksonville: Tabatha Ricci Fights Smart, Wins Decision Over Submissions Leader Gillian Robertson|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/24/ufc-jacksonville-tabatha-ricci-vs-gillian-robertson/|access-date=2023-06-24|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Loopy Godinez]]
| <ref name="Loopy vs. Tabatha">{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Strawweights Tabatha Ricci, Lupita Godinez to Clash at UFC 295 in New York |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Strawweights-Tabatha-Ricci-Lupita-Godinez-to-Clash-at-UFC-295-in-New-York-191179 |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}}
| [[Amanda Ribas]]
| align=center| 12–4
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC on ABC 5]]
| [[Maycee Barber]]
| <ref name="Barber vs. Ribas"/>
| [[UFC Fight Night 232]]
| [[Luana Pinheiro]]
| <ref name="Ribas vs. Luana" />
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Angela Hill]]
| align=center| 16–13
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 1
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 231]]
| [[Denise Gomes]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson|first=Jay |date=2023-11-04 |title=UFC Sao Paulo: Angela Hill Uses Pace, Clinch Work to Defeat Denise Gomes |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/04/ufc-sao-paulo-angela-hill-uses-pace-clinch-work-to-defeat-denise-gomes/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|MEX}}
| [[Loopy Godinez]]
| align=center| 11–3
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 3
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 227]]
| [[Elise Reed]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-09-16 |title=Noche UFC: Loopy Godinez Puts On Stellar Performance Against Gutsy Elise Reed |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/16/noche-ufc-loopy-godinez-vs-elise-reed/ |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| [[UFC 295]]
| [[Tabatha Ricci]]
| <ref name="Loopy vs. Tabatha"/>
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|POL}}
| [[Karolina Kowalkiewicz]]
| align=center| 16–7
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 4
| {{color|green|'''Win'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 229]]
| [[Diana Belbiţă]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-10-07 |title=UFC Vegas 80: Karolina Kowalkiewicz Fends Off Game Diana Belbita in Active Fight|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/07/ufc-vegas-80-karolina-kowalkiewicz-vs-diana-belbita/ |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}}
| [[Michelle Waterson-Gomez]]
| align=center| 18–12
| align=center| {{steady}}
| align=center| 0
| {{color|red|'''Loss'''}}
| [[UFC Fight Night 228]]
| [[Marina Rodriguez]]
| <ref name="Marina vs. Michelle 2" />
| colspan=2| TBD
|
|-
|}

==See also==
* [[List of undefeated mixed martial artists]]
* [[List of current UFC fighters]]
* [[List of UFC champions]]
* [[Bellator MMA Rankings]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
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{{Short description|None}}
[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC) champions are fighters who have won UFC [[Championship#Title match system|championships]].<ref name="ocr">{{cite web
|url=http://www.ocregister.com/sports/ufc-def-title-1751549-round-heavyweight
|title=UFC Championship Lineage
|work=[[The Orange County Register]]
|date=July 2, 2007
|access-date=September 14, 2007
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071103234552/http://www.ocregister.com/sports/ufc-def-title-1751549-round-heavyweight
|archive-date=November 3, 2007
}}</ref>

==Historical notes==
At the time of the UFC's inception in 1993, [[mixed martial arts]] was not sanctioned in the United States, and did not include [[weight classes]]. Instead of the traditional championship model, the UFC held tournaments with the winner receiving a permanent appellation.<ref>{{Cite journal
|url=http://www.slate.com/id/46344c
|title=Fight Clubbed
|journal=Slate
|last=Plotz
|first=David
|date=November 7, 1999
|access-date=March 21, 2007
}}</ref> In [[Ultimate Fighting Championship#Controversy and reform|response to criticism]] from Senator [[John McCain]] that saw the loss of its television deal and the banning of the sport in thirty-six states, the UFC increased its cooperation with state athletic commissions and introduced weight classes in 1997, starting with [[UFC 12]], and began introducing weight-specific titles.<ref>{{cite book
|last=Gentry III
|first=Clyde
|title=No Holds Barred: Ultimate Fighting and the Martial Arts Revolution
|publisher=Milo Books
|year=2003
|edition=Paperback
|isbn=978-1-903854-30-3
|pages=[https://archive.org/details/noholdsbarred00clyd/page/106 106, 123]
|url-access=registration
|url=https://archive.org/details/noholdsbarred00clyd/page/106
}}</ref>

The original codification for weight classes introduced only two divisions: [[Heavyweight (MMA)|heavyweight]], which grouped together all competitors above {{convert|200|lb|kg}}, and [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]], which encompassed all competitors 199 pounds (90 kg) and under. At [[UFC 14]] the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] division would be renamed to [[Middleweight (MMA)|middleweight]], though it would still encompass all fighters 199 pounds (90 kg) and under.<ref name="Champion vs. Champion"/> The [[Welterweight (MMA)|lightweight]] moniker would later return at [[UFC 16]] with a new division consisting of those competitors {{convert| 170|lb|kg}} and under.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=dm-ufxsixteen041809|title=UFC 16: Frank's house|publisher=Yahoo! Sports|date=April 18, 2009|access-date=January 15, 2013|last=Meltzer|first=Dave}}</ref> Two years later a fourth weight class, the [[Bantamweight (MMA)|bantamweight]] division, arrived at [[UFC 26]] and included all fighters {{convert| 155|lb|kg}} and under.<ref name="Champion vs. Champion">{{cite web|url=http://www.yellmagazine.com/ufc-weight-classes-champions-history/15201/|title=UFC Weight Classes & Their Champions: A History |publisher=Yell! Magazine|access-date=December 24, 2012|last=Harshcore|first=Rod|date=2011-09-29 }}</ref>

In 2000, the [[New Jersey State Athletic Control Board]] completely took over MMA regulation in its home state and developed new [[Mixed martial arts rules#Unified Rules of MMA|rules and weight classes]] that eventually became the ''de facto'' rule set for all mixed martial arts.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.state.nj.us/lps/sacb/docs/martial.html
|title=Mixed Martial Arts Unified Rules of Conduct
|publisher=New Jersey State Athletic Control Board
|year=2000
|access-date=September 8, 2007
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403062008/http://www.state.nj.us/lps/sacb/docs/martial.html
|archive-date=April 3, 2009
}}</ref> The UFC realigned their weight classes to comply with these new regulations in 2001, beginning with [[UFC 31]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.ivansblog.com/2006/07/mixed-martial-arts-new-jersey.html
|title=New Jersey Commission Corrects Mainstream UFC Stories
|last=Trembow
|first=Ivan
|publisher=Ivan's Blog
|work=MMAWeekly.com
|date=July 21, 2006
|access-date=September 8, 2007
}}</ref> At the time, this brought the total number of active divisions in the UFC to five: [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]], [[Welterweight (MMA)|welterweight]], [[Middleweight (MMA)|middleweight]], [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|light heavyweight]], and [[Heavyweight (MMA)|heavyweight]].

It would be nearly ten years before the UFC would expand their divisional offerings to include any of the lower weight classes. The first additions came in late 2010 when the UFC merged with their sister organization [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] (WEC). Due to the WEC's focus on lighter weight fighters, this merger necessitated the addition of both the [[Featherweight (MMA)|featherweight]] and [[Bantamweight (MMA)|bantamweight]] divisions to the UFC, starting with [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale|The Ultimate Fighter season 12 finale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-WEC-to-Merge-in-2011-27812|title=UFC, WEC to Merge in 2011 |publisher=Sherdog.com|date=October 28, 2010|access-date=October 20, 2012|last=Whitman|first=Mike}}</ref> In early 2012 the UFC decided they would delve even further into the lower weight classes when they announced the introduction of the [[Flyweight (MMA)|flyweight]] division to their ranks, beginning with [[UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Adds-Flyweight-Class-4Man-Title-Tourney-Begins-March-3-37981|title=UFC Adds Flyweight Class; 4-Man Title Tourney Begins March 3|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=December 11, 2011|access-date=October 20, 2012|last=Whitman|first=Matt}}</ref>

In November 2012, as a result of the forthcoming dissolution of their sister organization [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]], the UFC announced they would be adding female fighters to their roster for the first time in the promotion's history. Initially, only the women's bantamweight division was brought over, with the division's premiere bout taking place at [[UFC 157]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Strikeforce-Champion-Ronda-Rousey-to-Join-UFC-in-2013-Strikeforce-to-Fold-47207|title=Report: Strikeforce Champion Ronda Rousey to Join UFC in 2013, Strikeforce to Fold|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=November 9, 2012|access-date=December 12, 2012|last=Whitman|first=Mike}}</ref> A little over a year later, the UFC announced they would be expanding their weight classes for female fighters with the addition of a women's [[Strawweight (MMA)|strawweight]] division,<ref name="Doyle">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/12/11/5202056/tuf-20-will-feature-all-womens-cast-crown-first-ufc-strawweight|title='TUF 20' will feature all-women's cast; crown first UFC strawweight champion|publisher=MMAFighting.com|date=December 11, 2013|access-date=December 15, 2013|last=Doyle|first=Dave}}</ref> the first bout took place at [[UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller]].<ref name="Cruz">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/11/5800914/strawweights-claudia-gadelha-tina-lahdemaki-meet-at-ufc-fight-night-45|title=Strawweights Claudia Gadelha, Tina Lahdemaki meet at UFC Fight Night 45|publisher=MMAFighting.com|date=June 11, 2014|access-date=June 11, 2014|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme}}</ref>
In late 2016, a featherweight division was introduced for the women with the first bout to be for the [[UFC Women's Featherweight Championship|inaugural championship]] at [[UFC 208]] on February 11, 2017. In that same year the UFC announced the Women's Flyweight division would officially be added, with the winner of the [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion|26th season of The Ultimate Fighter]] to be named the inaugural champion.

==Current champions==
<ref name="Fighters">{{cite web|title=UFC Division Champions & Featured Fighters|url=https://www.ufc.com/athletes|access-date=13 February 2022|publisher=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}</ref>

===Men===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! width=120| Division !!width=200| Champion !!width=70| Since !!width=45| Defenses
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]]
| Mar 4, 2023
| align=center| 0
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]]
| Vacant
| Jul 14, 2023
| align=center| —
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Middleweight Championship|Middleweight]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean Strickland]]
| Sep 9, 2023
| align=center| 0
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Welterweight Championship|Welterweight]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Leon Edwards]]
| Aug 20, 2022
| align=center| 1
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Lightweight Championship|Lightweight]]
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Islam Makhachev]]
| Oct 22, 2022
| align=center| 1
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Featherweight Championship|Featherweight]]
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| Dec 14, 2019
| align=center| 5
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Bantamweight Championship|Bantamweight]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| Aug 19, 2023
| align=center| 0
|-
! style="text-align:left;" | [[#Flyweight Championship|Flyweight]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| Jul 8, 2023
| align=center| 0
|}

===Women===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! width=120| Division !!width=200| Champion !!width=70| Since !!width=45| Defenses
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Women's Featherweight Championship|Featherweight]]
| Vacant
| Jun 20, 2023
| align=center | —
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Women's Bantamweight Championship|Bantamweight]]
| Vacant
| Jun 20, 2023
| align=center | —
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Women's Flyweight Championship|Flyweight]]
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Alexa Grasso]]
| Mar 4, 2023
| align=center| 0
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Women's Strawweight Championship|Strawweight]]
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Zhang Weili]]
| Nov 12, 2022
| align=center| 1
|}

[[File:UFC-Champs.PNG|800px]]

==Men's championship history==
===Heavyweight Championship ===
206 to 265 lb (93 to 120 kg) 
The UFC [[#Superfight Championship|Superfight Championship]] was unified with the [[UFC 11]] [[#Tournament winners|Tournament Championship]] to determine the inaugural UFC Heavyweight Champion on February 7, 1997, when [[Mark Coleman]] defeated [[Dan Severn]] at [[UFC 12]].<ref name="Champion vs. Champion"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!!Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign (total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Coleman]] {{small|def. [[Dan Severn]]}}
| [[UFC 12]] {{small|Dothan, AL, US}}
| align=center| Feb 7, 1997
| align=center| 170 days
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Maurice Smith (fighter)|Maurice Smith]]
| [[UFC 14]] {{small|Birmingham, AL, US}}
| align=center| Jul 27, 1997
| align=center| 147 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Tank Abbott]] at [[UFC 15]] on Oct 17, 1997}}
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]]
| [[UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan|UFC Japan]] {{small|Yokohama, Japan}}
| align=center| Dec 21, 1997
| align=center| ? days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Couture was stripped of the title in January 1998, when he left the UFC due to a contract dispute.''
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Bas Rutten]] {{small|def. [[Kevin Randleman]]}}
| [[UFC 20]] {{small|Birmingham, AL, US}}
| align=center| May 7, 1999
| align=center| 34 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Rutten vacated the title in June 1999 in order to drop down to Light Heavyweight. He retired soon after due to training injuries.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://basrutten.tv/biography.html
|title=Bas Rutten Biography
|last=Rutten
|first=Bas
|author-link=Bas Rutten
|access-date=September 12, 2007
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070520191724/http://www.basrutten.tv/biography.html
|archive-date=May 20, 2007
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>''
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kevin Randleman]] {{small|def. [[Pete Williams (fighter)|Pete Williams]]}}
| [[UFC 23]] {{small|Tokyo, Japan}}
| align=center| Nov 19, 1999
| align=center| 364 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Pedro Rizzo]] at [[UFC 26]] on Jun 9, 2000}}
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 28]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Nov 17, 2000
| align=center| 490 days (490+ days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Pedro Rizzo]] at [[UFC 31]] on May 4, 2001 
2. def. [[Pedro Rizzo]] at [[UFC 34]] on Nov 2, 2001}}
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Josh Barnett]]
| [[UFC 36]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 22, 2002
| align=center| 126 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |'''''Barnett was stripped of the title on July 26, 2002, after testing positive for anabolic steroids in a post-fight drug test.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Aug-14-Sat-2004/sports/24534514.html
|title=UFC fighter flunks drug test
|last=Fitzgerald
|first=Tom
|work=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]
|date=November 26, 2006
|access-date=September 12, 2007
}}</ref>'''''
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ricco Rodriguez]] {{small|def. [[Randy Couture]]}}
| [[UFC 39]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| align=center| Sep 27, 2002
| align=center| 154 days
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tim Sylvia]]
| [[UFC 41]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Feb 28, 2003
| align=center| 229 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Gan McGee]] at [[UFC 44]] on Sep 26, 2003}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Sylvia was stripped of the title on October 15, 2003, after testing positive for anabolic steroids in a post-fight drug test.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/26/SPG19MJT8O1.DTL
|title=Fighting outside the box
|last=Fitzgerald
|first=Tom
|work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]
|date=November 26, 2006
|access-date=September 12, 2007
}}</ref>''
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Mir]] {{small|def. [[Tim Sylvia]]}}
| [[UFC 48]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jun 19, 2004
| align=center| 419 days
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|BLR}} [[Andrei Arlovski]] {{small|def. [[Tim Sylvia]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 51]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Feb 5, 2005
| align=center| —
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Justin Eilers]] at [[UFC 53]] on Jun 4, 2005}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Mir was stripped of the title on August 12, 2005, for inactivity resulting from injuries he sustained in a road accident.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=3249
|title=UFC Strips Mir of Heavyweight Belt, Arlovski New Champion
|publisher=Sherdog.com
|date=August 13, 2005
|access-date=September 12, 2007
|author=Staff
}}</ref>''
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BLR}} [[Andrei Arlovski]] {{small|promoted to undisputed champion}}
| align=center| —
| align=center| Aug 12, 2005
| align=center| 246 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Paul Buentello]] at [[UFC 55]] on Oct 7, 2005}}
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tim Sylvia]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 59]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Apr 15, 2006
| align=center| 322 days (551 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Andrei Arlovski]] at [[UFC 61]] on Jul 8, 2006 
2. def. [[Jeff Monson]] at [[UFC 65]] on Nov 18, 2006}}
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] {{small|(3)}}
| [[UFC 68]] {{small|Columbus, OH, US}}
| align=center| Mar 3, 2007
| align=center| 623 days (1,113+ days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Gabriel Gonzaga]] at [[UFC 74]] on Aug 25, 2007}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] {{small|def. [[Tim Sylvia]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 81]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Feb 2, 2008
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brock Lesnar]]
| [[UFC 91]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Nov 15, 2008
| align=center| 707 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. def. interim champion [[Frank Mir]] at [[UFC 100]] on Jul 11, 2009}} 
{{nowrap|2. def. interim champion [[Shane Carwin]] at [[UFC 116]] on Jul 3, 2010}}}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Mir]] {{small| {{nowrap|def. interim champion [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]]}}}}
| [[UFC 92]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 27, 2008
| align=center| —
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Shane Carwin]] {{small|def. [[Frank Mir]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 111]] {{small|Newark, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Mar 27, 2010
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cain Velasquez]]
| [[UFC 121]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Oct 23, 2010
| align=center| 385 days
|
|-
! 16
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Junior dos Santos]]
| [[UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Nov 12, 2011
| align=center| 413 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Frank Mir]] at [[UFC 146]] on May 26, 2012}}
|-
! 17
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cain Velasquez]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 155]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 29, 2012
| align=center| 896 days (1,281 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Antônio Silva (fighter)|Antônio Silva]] at [[UFC 160]] on May 25, 2013 
2. def. [[Junior dos Santos]] at [[UFC 166]] on Oct 19, 2013}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Fabrício Werdum]] {{small|def. [[Mark Hunt]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 180]] {{small|Mexico City, Mexico}}
| align=center| Nov 15, 2014
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 18
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Fabrício Werdum]]
| [[UFC 188]] {{small|Mexico City, Mexico}}
| align=center| Jun 13, 2015
| align=center| 336 days
|
|-
! 19
| {{flagicon|US}} [[Stipe Miocic]]
| [[UFC 198]] {{small|Curitiba, Brazil}}
| align=center| May 14, 2016
| align=center| 784 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Alistair Overeem]] at [[UFC 203]] on Sep 10, 2016 
2. def. [[Junior dos Santos]] at [[UFC 211]] on May 13, 2017 
3. def. [[Francis Ngannou]] at [[UFC 220]] on Jan 20, 2018}}
|-
! 20
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]]
| [[UFC 226]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 7, 2018
| align=center| 406 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Derrick Lewis]] at [[UFC 230]] on Nov 3, 2018}}
|-
! 21
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Stipe Miocic]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 241]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Aug 17, 2019
| align=center| 588 days (1,372 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Daniel Cormier]] at [[UFC 252]] on Aug 15, 2020}}
|-
! 22
| {{flagicon|CMR}} [[Francis Ngannou]]
| [[UFC 260]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 27, 2021
| align=center| 659 days 
|
{{small| 1. def. interim champion [[Ciryl Gane]] at [[UFC 270]] on Jan 22, 2022}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Ciryl Gane]] {{small|def. [[Derrick Lewis]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 265]] {{small|Houston, TX, US}}
| align=center| Aug 7, 2021
| align=center| —
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Ngannou was stripped of the title on January 14, 2023 when he left the UFC due to a contract dispute.''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mahjouri|first=Shakiel|date=January 14, 2023|title=UFC releases heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou from contract, strips him of title|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-releases-heavyweight-champion-francis-ngannou-from-contract-strips-him-of-title/amp/|access-date=January 14, 2023|website=CBS Sports|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 23
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] {{small|def. [[Ciryl Gane]]}}
| [[UFC 285]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 4, 2023
| align=center| {{age in days|2023|03|04|show unit=full}} (incumbent) 
|
|}

===Light Heavyweight Championship===
186 to 205 lb (84 to 93 kg) 
The Light Heavyweight Championship was known as the Middleweight Championship prior to [[UFC 31]] (May 4, 2001).
The [[List of Pride Champions#World Middleweight Championship|Pride World Middleweight Championship]] (205.03 lb) was unified with the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on September 8, 2007, when [[Quinton Jackson]] defeated [[Dan Henderson]] at [[UFC 75]].<ref name="Champion vs. Champion"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!!Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Shamrock]] {{small|def. [[Kevin Jackson]]}}
| [[UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan|UFC Japan]] {{small|Yokohama, Japan}}
| align=center| Dec 21, 1997
| align=center| 703 days
|
{{small| 1. def. Igor Zinoviev at [[UFC 16]] on Mar 13, 1998 
2. def. [[Jeremy Horn]] at [[UFC 17]] on May 15, 1998 
3. def. [[John Lober]] at [[UFC Brazil]] on Oct 16, 1998 
4. def. [[Tito Ortiz]] at [[UFC 22]] on Sep 24, 1999}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Shamrock vacated the title on November 24, 1999, when he retired from the UFC, citing a lack of competition.<ref name="ocr" />''
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tito Ortiz]] {{small|def. [[Wanderlei Silva]]}}
| [[UFC 25]] {{small|Tokyo, Japan}}
| align=center| Apr 14, 2000
| align=center| 1,260 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Yuki Kondo]] at [[UFC 29]] on Dec 16, 2000 
2. def. [[Evan Tanner]] at [[UFC 30]] on Feb 23, 2001 
3. def. [[Elvis Sinosic]] at [[UFC 32]] on Jun 29, 2001 
4. def. [[Vladimir Matyushenko]] at [[UFC 33]] on Sep 28, 2001 
5. def. [[Ken Shamrock]] at [[UFC 40]] on Nov 22, 2002}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] {{small|def. [[Chuck Liddell]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 43]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jun 6, 2003
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]]
| [[UFC 44]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Sep 26, 2003
| align=center| 127 days
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Vitor Belfort]]
| [[UFC 46]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jan 31, 2004
| align=center| 203 days
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 49]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Aug 21, 2004
| align=center| 238 days (365 days)
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chuck Liddell]]
| [[UFC 52]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Apr 16, 2005
| align=center| 770 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Jeremy Horn]] at [[UFC 54]] on Aug 20, 2005 
2. def. [[Randy Couture]] at [[UFC 57]] on Feb 4, 2006 
3. def. [[Renato Sobral]] at [[UFC 62]] on Aug 26, 2006 
4. def. [[Tito Ortiz]] at [[UFC 66]] on Dec 30, 2006}}
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Quinton Jackson]]
| [[UFC 71]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| May 26, 2007
| align=center| 406 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Dan Henderson]] at [[UFC 75]] on Sep 8, 2007}}
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Forrest Griffin]]
| [[UFC 86]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 5, 2008
| align=center| 175 days
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rashad Evans]]
| [[UFC 92]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 27, 2008
| align=center| 147 days
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Lyoto Machida]]
| [[UFC 98]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| May 23, 2009
| align=center| 350 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Maurício Rua]] at [[UFC 104]] on Oct 24, 2009}}
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Maurício Rua]]
| [[UFC 113]] {{small|Montreal, QC, Canada}}
| align=center| May 8, 2010
| align=center| 315 days
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]]
| [[UFC 128]] {{small|Newark, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Mar 19, 2011
| align=center| 1,501 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Quinton Jackson]] at [[UFC 135]] on Sep 24, 2011 
2. def. [[Lyoto Machida]] at [[UFC 140]] on Dec 10, 2011 
3. def. [[Rashad Evans]] at [[UFC 145]] on Apr 21, 2012 
4. def. [[Vitor Belfort]] at [[UFC 152]] on Sep 22, 2012 
5. def. [[Chael Sonnen]] at [[UFC 159]] on Apr 27, 2013 
{{nowrap|6. def. [[Alexander Gustafsson]] at [[UFC 165]] on Sep 21, 2013}} 
7. def. [[Glover Teixeira]] at [[UFC 172]] on Apr 26, 2014 
8. def. [[Daniel Cormier]] at [[UFC 182]] on Jan 3, 2015}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Jones was stripped of the title on April 28, 2015, due to his involvement and arrest in a felony hit-and-run.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/28/8512255/jon-jones-stripped-of-title-daniel-cormier-vs-anthony-johnson-for|title=Jon Jones stripped of title, Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson for belt headlines UFC 187|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=April 28, 2015|access-date=April 28, 2015}}</ref>''
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]] {{small|def. [[Anthony Johnson (fighter)|Anthony Johnson]]}}
| [[UFC 187]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| May 23, 2015
| align=center| 1,315 days 
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Alexander Gustafsson]] at [[UFC 192]] on Oct 3, 2015 
2. def. [[Anthony Johnson (fighter)|Anthony Johnson]] at [[UFC 210]] on Apr 8, 2017 
3. def. [[Volkan Oezdemir]] at [[UFC 220]] on Jan 20, 2018}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] {{nowrap| {{small|def. [[Ovince Saint Preux]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 197]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Apr 23, 2016
| align=center| —
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Jones was stripped of the interim title on November 9, 2016, due to his one-year suspension related to a failed pre-fight drug test.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-strips-jon-jones-of-interim-light-heavyweight-title-on-heels-of-one-year-suspension|title=UFC strips Jon Jones of interim light heavyweight title on heels of one-year suspension|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-11-09|access-date=2016-11-09}}</ref>''
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Jones won the undisputed title at [[UFC 214]] on July 29, 2017, but was stripped on September 13, 2017, after his win was overturned to a no-contest due to a failed pre-fight drug test. Cormier was then retroactively reinstated as champion.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/9/13/16305374/daniel-cormier-reinstated-as-ufc-light-heavyweight-champion|title=Daniel Cormier reinstated as UFC light heavyweight champion|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2017-09-13|access-date=2017-09-13}}</ref>''
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Cormier vacated the title on December 28, 2018, 174 days after winning the heavyweight title.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/25633875/daniel-cormier-relinquish-ufc-light-heavyweight-title|title=Daniel Cormier to relinquish UFC light heavyweight title|work=espn.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2018-12-28|access-date=2018-12-28}}</ref>''
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] {{small|(2)}} {{small|def. [[Alexander Gustafsson]]}}
| [[UFC 232]] {{small|Inglewood, CA, US}}
| align=center| Dec 29, 2018
| align=center| 597 days (2,098 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Anthony Smith (fighter)|Anthony Smith]] at [[UFC 235]] on Mar 2, 2019 
2. def. [[Thiago Santos]] at [[UFC 239]] on Jul 6, 2019 
3. def. [[Dominick Reyes]] at [[UFC 247]] on Feb 8, 2020}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Jones vacated the belt on August 17, 2020, citing issues with the UFC over salary negotiation and the desire to compete at heavyweight.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/jon-jones-vacates-ufc-light-heavyweight-title-officially|title=Jon Jones vacates UFC title: 'It's officially up for grabs'|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2020-08-17|access-date=2020-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/jon-jones-announces-hes-vacated-ufc-light-heavyweight-championship|title=Jon Jones Announces he's vacated the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|publisher=ufc.com|access-date=2020-08-18}}</ref>''
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|POL}} [[Jan Błachowicz]] {{small|def. [[Dominick Reyes]]}}
| [[UFC 253]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Sep 27, 2020
| align=center| 398 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Israel Adesanya]] at [[UFC 259]] on Mar 6, 2021}}
|-
! 16
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Glover Teixeira]]
| [[UFC 267]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Oct 30, 2021
| align=center| 225 days
|
|-
! 17
| {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Jiří Procházka]]
| [[UFC 275]] {{small|Kallang, Singapore}}
| align=center| Jun 12, 2022
| align=center| 164 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Procházka vacated the belt on November 23, 2022, after suffering a severe shoulder injury.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-282-jiri-prochazka-injured-vacates-light-heavyweight-championship-blachowicz-ankalaev-title-bout-booked-212050487.html|title=UFC 282: Jiri Prochazka injured, vacates light heavyweight championship; Blachowicz-Ankalaev title bout booked|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|author=Kevin Iole|date=2022-11-23|access-date=2022-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-282-jiri-prochazka-statement-injury-shoulder|title=Jiri Prochazka apologizes for UFC 282 withdrawal, explains vacating light heavyweight title|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2022-11-23|access-date=2022-11-23}}</ref>
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''[[Jan Błachowicz]] and [[Magomed Ankalaev]] fought to a draw for the vacant title on December 10, 2022, at [[UFC 282]] in Las Vegas, NV, US.''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2022-12-11|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/11/ufc-282-magomed-ankalaev-jan-blachowicz-fight-puzzling-draw/|title=UFC 282: Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz Fight to Puzzling Draw|website=Cageside Press|access-date=2022-12-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 18
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jamahal Hill]] {{small|def. [[Glover Teixeira]]}}
| [[UFC 283]] {{small|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil}}
| align=center| Jan 21, 2023
| align=center| 174 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Hill vacated the belt on July 14, 2023, after suffering an achilles tendon rupture.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/07/ufc-news-jamahal-hill-reqlinquishes-stripped-light-heavyweight-title-achilles-injury|title=Jamahal Hill relinquishes UFC light heavyweight title after ruptured Achilles tendon|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
|}

===Middleweight Championship===
171 to 185 lb (78 to 84 kg) 
The [[List of Pride Champions#World Welterweight Championship|Pride World Welterweight Championship]] (182.98 lb) was unified with the UFC Middleweight Championship on March 1, 2008, when [[Anderson Silva]] defeated [[Dan Henderson]] at [[UFC 82]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Champion-vs-Champion-A-UFC-History|title=Champion vs. Champion: A UFC History |publisher=UFC.com|date=October 19, 2012|access-date=December 24, 2012|last=Kyte|first=Spencer}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!!Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dave Menne]] {{small|def. [[Gil Castillo]]}}
| [[UFC 33]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Sep 28, 2001
| align=center| 105 days
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Murilo Bustamante]]
| [[UFC 35]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jan 11, 2002
| align=center| 267 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Matt Lindland]] at [[UFC 37]] on May 10, 2002}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Bustamante was stripped of the title on October 5, 2002, when he left the UFC for [[Pride Fighting Championships|Pride]].<ref name="ocr" />''
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Evan Tanner]] {{small|def. [[David Terrell (fighter)|David Terrell]]}}
| [[UFC 51]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Feb 5, 2005
| align=center| 119 days
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rich Franklin]]
| [[UFC 53]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Jun 4, 2005
| align=center| 497 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Nate Quarry]] at [[UFC 56]] on Nov 19, 2005 
2. def. [[David Loiseau]] at [[UFC 58]] on Mar 4, 2006}}
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Anderson Silva]]
| [[UFC 64]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Oct 14, 2006
| align=center| 2,457 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Nate Marquardt]] at [[UFC 73]] on Jul 7, 2007 
2. def. [[Rich Franklin]] at [[UFC 77]] on Oct 20, 2007 
3. def. [[Dan Henderson]] at [[UFC 82]] on Mar 1, 2008 
4. def. [[Patrick Côté (fighter)|Patrick Côté]] at [[UFC 90]] on Oct 25, 2008 
5. def. [[Thales Leites]] at [[UFC 97]] on Apr 18, 2009 
6. def. [[Demian Maia]] at [[UFC 112]] on Apr 10, 2010 
7. def. [[Chael Sonnen]] at [[UFC 117]] on Aug 7, 2010 
8. def. [[Vitor Belfort]] at [[UFC 126]] on Feb 5, 2011 
9. def. [[Yushin Okami]] at [[UFC 134]] on Aug 27, 2011 
10. def. [[Chael Sonnen]] at [[UFC 148]] on Jul 7, 2012 }}
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Weidman]]
| [[UFC 162]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 6, 2013
| align=center| 889 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap|1. def. [[Anderson Silva]] at [[UFC 168]] on Dec 28, 2013 }}
2. def. [[Lyoto Machida]] at [[UFC 175]] on Jul 5, 2014 
3. def. [[Vitor Belfort]] at [[UFC 187]] on May 23, 2015 }}
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Luke Rockhold]]
| [[UFC 194]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 12, 2015
| align=center| 175 days
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Michael Bisping]]
| [[UFC 199]] {{small|Inglewood, CA, US}}
| align=center| Jun 4, 2016
| align=center| 518 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Dan Henderson]] at [[UFC 204]] on Oct 8, 2016}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]] {{small|def. [[Yoel Romero]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 213]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 8, 2017
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]]
| [[UFC 217]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 4, 2017
| align=center| 33 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''St-Pierre vacated the title on December 7, 2017, due to [[ulcerative colitis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/21637378/georges-st-pierre-indefinitely-colitis-ufc-president-dana-white-says|title=Dana White: Georges St-Pierre will be 'out for a minute' with colitis|work=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=December 2, 2017|access-date=December 8, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/21705441/georges-st-pierre-vacates-ufc-middleweight-championship-robert-whittaker-becomes-titleholder|title=Georges St-Pierre vacates middleweight title; Robert Whittaker takes spot|work=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=December 7, 2017|access-date=December 8, 2017}}</ref>''
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]] {{small|promoted to undisputed champion}}
| align=center| —
| align=center| Dec 7, 2017
| align=center| 660 days 
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Israel Adesanya]] {{small| {{nowrap|def. [[Kelvin Gastelum]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 236]] {{small|Atlanta, GA, US}}
| align=center| Apr 13, 2019
| style="text-align:center;”|—
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Israel Adesanya]]
| [[UFC 243]] {{small|Melbourne, Australia}}
| align=center| Oct 6, 2019
| style="text-align:center;”| 1,134 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Yoel Romero]] at [[UFC 248]] on Mar 7, 2020 
2. def. [[Paulo Costa]] at [[UFC 253]] on Sep 27, 2020 
3. def. [[Marvin Vettori]] at [[UFC 263]] on Jun 12, 2021 
{{nowrap|4. def. [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]] at [[UFC 271]] on Feb 12, 2022}} 
5. def. [[Jared Cannonier]] at [[UFC 276]] on Jul 2, 2022}}
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Alex Pereira]]
| [[UFC 281]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 12, 2022
| style="text-align:center;”| 147 days
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Israel Adesanya]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 287]] {{small|Miami, FL, US}}
| align=center| Apr 8, 2023
| style="text-align:center;”| {{age in days|2023|04|08|show unit=full}} (incumbent) 
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean Strickland]]
| [[UFC 293]] {{small|Sydney, Australia}}
| align=center| Sep 9, 2023
| style="text-align:center;”| {{age in days|2023|09|10|show unit=full}} 
|
|}

===Welterweight Championship===
156 to 170 lb (71 to 77 kg) 
The Welterweight Championship was known as the Lightweight Championship prior to [[UFC 31]] (May 4, 2001).
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!! style="width:14%;"|Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:10%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Miletich]] {{small|def. [[Mikey Burnett]]}}
| [[UFC Brazil]] {{small|São Paulo, Brazil}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Oct 16, 1998
|style="text-align:center;"|931 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Jorge Patino]] at [[UFC 18]] on Jan 8, 1999 
2. def. [[André Pederneiras]] at [[UFC 21]] on Jul 16, 1999 
3. def. [[John Alessio]] at [[UFC 26]] on Jun 9, 2000 
4. def. [[Kenichi Yamamoto (mixed martial artist)|Kenichi Yamamoto]] at [[UFC 29]] on Dec 16, 2000}}
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Carlos Newton]]
| [[UFC 31]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| May 4, 2001
|style="text-align:center;"| 183 days
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]]
| [[UFC 34]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Nov 2, 2001
|style="text-align:center;"|820 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Hayato Sakurai]] at [[UFC 36]] on Mar 22, 2002 
2. def. [[Carlos Newton]] at [[UFC 38]] on Jul 13, 2002 
3. def. [[Gil Castillo]] at [[UFC 40]] on Nov 22, 2002 
4. def. [[Sean Sherk]] at [[UFC 42]] on Apr 25, 2003 
5. def. [[Frank Trigg]] at [[UFC 45]] on Nov 21, 2003}}
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[B.J. Penn]]
| [[UFC 46]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Jan 31, 2004
|style="text-align:center;"| 107 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Penn was stripped of the title on May 17, 2004, when he left the UFC for [[K-1]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Zuffa-Strips-Penn-of-Title-1671
|title=Zuffa Strips Penn of Title
|publisher=Sherdog.com
|date=May 18, 2004
|access-date=December 9, 2007
}}</ref>''
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] {{small|(2)}} {{small|def. [[Georges St-Pierre]]}}
| [[UFC 50]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Oct 22, 2004
|style="text-align:center;"|757 days (1,577 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Frank Trigg]] at [[UFC 52]] on Apr 16, 2005 
2. def. [[B.J. Penn]] at [[UFC 63]] on Sep 23, 2006}}
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]]
| [[UFC 65]] {{small|Sacramento, CA, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Nov 18, 2006
|style="text-align:center;"| 140 days
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Serra]]
| [[UFC 69]] {{small|Houston, TX, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Apr 7, 2007
|style="text-align:center;"|378 days
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] {{small|def. [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 79]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Dec 29, 2007
|style="text-align:center;"|—
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 83]] {{small|Montreal, QC, Canada}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Apr 19, 2008
|style="text-align:center;"|2,064 days (2,204 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Jon Fitch]] at [[UFC 87]] on Aug 9, 2008 
2. def. [[B.J. Penn]] at [[UFC 94]] on Jan 31, 2009 
3. def. [[Thiago Alves (fighter)|Thiago Alves]] at [[UFC 100]] on Jul 11, 2009 
4. def. [[Dan Hardy]] at [[UFC 111]] on Mar 27, 2010 
5. def. [[Josh Koscheck]] at [[UFC 124]] on Dec 11, 2010 
6. def. [[Jake Shields]] at [[UFC 129]] on Apr 30, 2011 
{{nowrap|7. def. interim champion [[Carlos Condit]] at [[UFC 154]] on Nov 17, 2012 }}
8. def. [[Nick Diaz]] at [[UFC 158]] on Mar 16, 2013 
9. def. [[Johny Hendricks]] at [[UFC 167]] on Nov 16, 2013}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Carlos Condit]] {{small|def. [[Nick Diaz]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 143]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Feb 4, 2012
|style="text-align:center;"|—
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''St-Pierre vacated the title on December 13, 2013, when he decided to take time off.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/its-official-georges-st-pierre-vacating-ufc-welterweight-title/|title=It's official: Georges St-Pierre vacating UFC welterweight title|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=December 13, 2013|access-date=December 13, 2013}}</ref>''
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Johny Hendricks]] {{small|def. [[Robbie Lawler]]}}
| [[UFC 171]] {{small|Dallas, TX, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Mar 15, 2014
|style="text-align:center;"|266 days
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Robbie Lawler]]
| [[UFC 181]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Dec 6, 2014
|style="text-align:center;"|602 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]] at [[UFC 189]] on Jul 11, 2015 
2. def. [[Carlos Condit]] at [[UFC 195]] on Jan 2, 2016}}
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tyron Woodley]]
| [[UFC 201]] {{small|Atlanta, GA, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Jul 30, 2016
|style="text-align:center;"|945 days 
|
{{small| 1. drew with [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]] at [[UFC 205]] on Nov 12, 2016 
2. def. [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]] at [[UFC 209]] on Mar 4, 2017 
3. def. [[Demian Maia]] at [[UFC 214]] on Jul 29, 2017 
4. def. [[Darren Till]] at [[UFC 228]] on Sep 8, 2018}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Colby Covington]] {{small| {{nowrap|def. [[Rafael dos Anjos]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 225]] {{small|Chicago, IL, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"|Jun 9, 2018
|style="text-align:center;"|—
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Covington was stripped of the interim title on September 8, 2018, due to injury.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/tyron-woodley-vs-darren-till-title-fight-in-works-for-ufc-228-dallas-colby-covington|title=Tyron Woodley vs. Darren Till title fight headlines UFC 228; Colby Covington to be stripped (updated)|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2018-07-24|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref>''
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Kamaru Usman]]
| [[UFC 235]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Mar 2, 2019
|style="text-align:center;"| 1,267 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Colby Covington]] at [[UFC 245]] on Dec 14, 2019 
2. def. [[Jorge Masvidal]] at [[UFC 251]] on Jul 12, 2020 
3. def. [[Gilbert Burns]] at [[UFC 258]] on Feb 13, 2021 
4. def. [[Jorge Masvidal]] at [[UFC 261]] on Apr 24, 2021 
5. def. [[Colby Covington]] at [[UFC 268]] on Nov 6, 2021 }}
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Leon Edwards]]
| [[UFC 278]] {{small|Salt Lake City, UT, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Aug 20, 2022
|style="text-align:center;"| {{age in days|2022|08|20|show unit=full}} (incumbent)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Kamaru Usman]] at [[UFC 286]] on Mar 18, 2023}}
|}

===Lightweight Championship===
146 to 155 lb (66 to 70 kg) 
The Lightweight Championship was known as the Bantamweight Championship prior to UFC 31 (May 4, 2001).
The [[Strikeforce Lightweight Championship]] was unified (perhaps unofficially) with the UFC Lightweight Championship on April 20, 2013, when [[Benson Henderson]] defeated [[Gilbert Melendez]] at [[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/15/3879852/ufc-on-fox-7-fight-card-benson-henderson-vs-gilbert-melendez-daniel-cormier-vs-frank-mir |title=Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez, Daniel Cormier vs. Frank Mir set for UFC on FOX 7 |publisher=MMA Fighting |date= 2013-01-15|access-date=2014-08-12}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!! style="width:14%;"|Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:10%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jens Pulver]] {{small|def. [[Caol Uno]]}}
| [[UFC 30]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Feb 23, 2001
| align=center| 393 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Dennis Hallman]] at [[UFC 33]] on Sep 28, 2001 
2. def. [[B.J. Penn]] at [[UFC 35]] on Jan 11, 2002}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Pulver was stripped of the title on March 23, 2002, when he left the UFC due to a contract dispute.<ref name="ocr" />''
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''[[B.J. Penn]] and [[Caol Uno]] fought to a draw on February 28, 2003, at [[UFC 41]] in Atlantic City, NJ, US in the finale of a four-man tournament for the vacant title.<ref name="ocr" />''
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean Sherk]] {{small|def. [[Kenny Florian]]}}
| [[UFC 64]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Oct 14, 2006
| align=center| 420 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Hermes França]] at [[UFC 73]] on Jul 7, 2007}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Sherk was stripped of the title on December 8, 2007, after testing positive for anabolic steroids in a post-fight drug test.<ref>{{cite news
|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/mma_experts/post/Sherk-stripped-of-lightweight-title?urn=mma,56811
|first=Dave
|last=Meltzer
|title=Sherk stripped of lightweight title
|date=December 9, 2007
|access-date=December 10, 2007
|publisher=Yahoo! Sports
}}</ref>''
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[B.J. Penn]] {{small|def. [[Joe Stevenson]]}}
| [[UFC 80]] {{small|Newcastle, England, UK}}
| align=center| Jan 19, 2008
| align=center| 812 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Sean Sherk]] at [[UFC 84]] on May 24, 2008 
2. def. [[Kenny Florian]] at [[UFC 101]] on Aug 8, 2009 
3. def. [[Diego Sanchez]] at [[UFC 107]] on Dec 12, 2009}}
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frankie Edgar]]
| [[UFC 112]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Apr 10, 2010
| align=center| 687 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[B.J. Penn]] at [[UFC 118]] on Aug 28, 2010 
2. drew with [[Gray Maynard]] at [[UFC 125]] on Jan 1, 2011 
3. def. [[Gray Maynard]] at [[UFC 136]] on Oct 8, 2011}}
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Benson Henderson]]
| [[UFC 144]] {{small|Saitama, Japan}}
| align=center| Feb 26, 2012
| align=center| 552 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Frankie Edgar]] at [[UFC 150]] on Aug 11, 2012 
2. def. [[Nate Diaz]] at [[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz]] on Dec 8, 2012 
{{nowrap|3. def. [[Gilbert Melendez]] at [[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez]] on Apr 20, 2013}}}}
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthony Pettis]]
| [[UFC 164]] {{small|Milwaukee, WI, US}}
| align=center| Aug 31, 2013
| align=center| 560 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Gilbert Melendez]] at [[UFC 181]] on Dec 6, 2014}}
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rafael dos Anjos]]
| [[UFC 185]] {{small|Dallas, TX, US}}
| align=center| Mar 14, 2015
| align=center| 481 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Donald Cerrone]] at [[UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2]] on Dec 19, 2015}}
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Eddie Alvarez]]
| [[UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 7, 2016
| align=center| 128 days
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|IRE}} [[Conor McGregor]]
| [[UFC 205]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 12, 2016
| align=center| 511 days
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tony Ferguson]] {{small|def. [[Kevin Lee]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 216]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Oct 7, 2017
| align=center| —
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Both McGregor and Ferguson were stripped of their titles on April 7, 2018, due to inactivity and injury, respectively.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-223/breaking-dana-white-addresses-the-ufcs-complicated-lightweight-title-picture/ | title=Breaking! Dana White addresses the UFC's complicated lightweight title picture | BJPenn.com| date=2018-04-02}}</ref>''
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Khabib Nurmagomedov]] {{small|def. [[Al Iaquinta]]}}
| [[UFC 223]] {{small|Brooklyn, NY, US}}
| align=center| Apr 7, 2018
| align=center| 1,077 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Conor McGregor]] at [[UFC 229]] on Oct 6, 2018 
2. def. interim champion [[Dustin Poirier]] at [[UFC 242]] on Sep 7, 2019 
3. def. interim champion [[Justin Gaethje]] at [[UFC 254]] on Oct 24, 2020}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dustin Poirier]] {{small|def. [[Max Holloway]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 236]] {{small|Atlanta, GA, US}}
| align=center| Apr 13, 2019
| align=center| —
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Justin Gaethje]] {{small| {{nowrap|def. [[Tony Ferguson]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 249]] {{small|Jacksonville, FL, US}}
| align=center| May 9, 2020
| align=center| —
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Nurmagomedov announced his retirement on October 24, 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/10/24/21532169/khabib-nurmagomedov-announces-retirement-following-emotional-victory-justin-gaethje-ufc-254-main | title=Khabib Nurmagomedov announces his retirement following emotional victory over Justin Gaethje in UFC 254 main event mmafighting.com| date=2020-10-24}}</ref> The title was officially vacated on March 19, 2021.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31090572/dana-white-khabib-nurmagomedov-officially-retired-michael-chandler-charles-oliveira-title|title=Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov officially retired; Michael Chandler-Charles Oliveira for title|work=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2021-03-19|access-date=2021-03-19}}</ref>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Charles Oliveira]] {{small|def. [[Michael Chandler]]}}
| [[UFC 262]] {{small|Houston, TX, US}}
| align=center| May 15, 2021
| align=center| 357 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Dustin Poirier]] at [[UFC 269]] on Dec 11, 2021}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Oliveira was stripped of the title on May 7, 2022 after failing to make weight for his title defense against [[Justin Gaethje]] at [[UFC 274]].<ref name="weigh-in statement">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-06 |title=Update On The UFC 274 Main Event {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/update-ufc-274-main-event-lightweight-charles-oliveira-justin-gaethje |access-date=2022-05-06 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}}</ref>''
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Islam Makhachev]] {{small|def. [[Charles Oliveira]]}}
| [[UFC 280]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Oct 22, 2022
| align=center| {{age in days|2022|10|22|show unit=full}} (incumbent)
| {{small| 1. def. [[Alexander Volkanovski]] at [[UFC 284]] on Feb 12, 2023}}
|}

===Featherweight Championship===
136 to 145 lb (61 to 66 kg) 
Prior to the UFC-WEC merger, [[José Aldo]] was the [[List of WEC champions#Featherweight Championship|WEC Featherweight Champion]]. Aldo was awarded the inaugural UFC Featherweight Championship on November 20, 2010, at [[UFC 123]] in a ceremony prior to the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21481/new-ufc-champion-jose-aldo-officially-awarded-title-belt.mma|title=New UFC Champion Jose Aldo officially awarded title belt|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=November 20, 2010|access-date=October 20, 2012|last1=Morgan|first1=John|last2=Stupp|first2=Dann|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023091540/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21481/new-ufc-champion-jose-aldo-officially-awarded-title-belt.mma|archive-date=October 23, 2012}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!! style="width:14%;"|Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:10%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[José Aldo]] {{small| {{nowrap|promoted to undisputed champion}}}}
| [[UFC 123]] {{small|Auburn Hills, MI, US}}
| align=center| Nov 20, 2010
| align=center| 1,848 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Mark Hominick]] at [[UFC 129]] on Apr 30, 2011 
2. def. [[Kenny Florian]] at [[UFC 136]] on Oct 8, 2011 
3. def. [[Chad Mendes]] at [[UFC 142]] on Jan 14, 2012 
4. def. [[Frankie Edgar]] at [[UFC 156]] on Feb 2, 2013 
5. def. [[The Korean Zombie|Jung Chan-sung]] at [[UFC 163]] on Aug 3, 2013 
6. def. [[Ricardo Lamas]] at [[UFC 169]] on Feb 1, 2014 
7. def. [[Chad Mendes]] at [[UFC 179]] on Oct 25, 2014 }}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|IRE}} [[Conor McGregor]] {{small|def. [[Chad Mendes]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 189]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 11, 2015
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|IRE}} [[Conor McGregor]]
| [[UFC 194]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 12, 2015
| align=center| 350 days
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[José Aldo]] {{small|def. [[Frankie Edgar]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 200]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 9, 2016
| align=center| —
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''McGregor was stripped of the title on November 26, 2016, 14 days after winning the lightweight title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/McGregor-vacates-featherweight-title?id=|title=McGregor vacates featherweight title, Aldo now undisputed champion|publisher=ufc.com|date=November 26, 2016|access-date=November 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/12/18/13995966/conor-mcgregor-ufc-never-contacted-me-about-relinquishing-the|title=Conor McGregor: UFC never contacted me about relinquishing the featherweight title|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=December 18, 2016|access-date=December 18, 2016}}</ref>''
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[José Aldo]] {{small|(2)}} {{small|promoted to undisputed champion}}
| align=center| —
| align=center| Nov 26, 2016
| align=center| 189 days (2,037 days)
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Max Holloway]] {{small|def. [[Anthony Pettis]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 206]] {{small|Toronto, ON, Canada}}
| align=center| Dec 10, 2016
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Max Holloway]]
| [[UFC 212]] {{small|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil}}
| align=center| Jun 3, 2017
| align=center| 925 days 
|
{{small| 1. def. [[José Aldo]] at [[UFC 218]] on Dec 2, 2017 
2. def. [[Brian Ortega]] at [[UFC 231]] on Dec 8, 2018 
3. def. [[Frankie Edgar]] at [[UFC 240]] on Jul 27, 2019}}
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| [[UFC 245]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 14, 2019
| align=center| {{age in days|2019|12|14|show unit=full}} (incumbent) 
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Max Holloway]] at [[UFC 251]] on Jul 12, 2020 
2. def. [[Brian Ortega]] at [[UFC 266]] on Sep 25, 2021 
{{nowrap|3. def. [[The Korean Zombie|Jung Chan-sung]] at [[UFC 273]] on Apr 9, 2022}} 
4. def. [[Max Holloway]] at [[UFC 276]] on Jul 2, 2022 
{{nowrap|5. def. interim champion [[Yair Rodríguez]] at [[UFC 290]] on Jul 8, 2023}}}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Yair Rodríguez]] {{small|def. [[Josh Emmett]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 284]] {{small|Perth, Australia}}
| align=center| Feb 12, 2023
| align=center| —
|
|}

===Bantamweight Championship===
126 to 135 lb (57 to 61 kg) 
Prior to UFC-WEC merger, [[Dominick Cruz]] was the [[List of WEC champions#Bantamweight Championship|WEC Bantamweight Champion]]. At [[WEC 53]], Cruz defeated [[Scott Jorgensen]] to retain the WEC Bantamweight Championship and was awarded the inaugural UFC Bantamweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Harris-Eager-to-Crown-First-UFC-Bantamweight-Champ-28633
|title=Harris Eager to Crown First UFC Bantamweight Champ
|publisher=Sherdog.com
|date=December 14, 2010
|access-date=October 20, 2012
|last=Nelson
|first=Chris
}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!! style="width:14%;"|Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:10%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dominick Cruz]] {{small|def. [[Scott Jorgensen]]}}
| [[WEC 53]] {{small|Glendale, AZ, US}}
| align=center| Dec 16, 2010
| align=center| 1,117 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Urijah Faber]] at [[UFC 132]] on Jul 2, 2011 
2. def. [[Demetrious Johnson]] at [[UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson]] on Oct 1, 2011}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Renan Barão]] {{small|def. [[Urijah Faber]] for interim title}}
| [[2012 in UFC#UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão|UFC 149]] {{small|Calgary, AB, Canada}}
| align=center| Jul 21, 2012
| align=center| —
|
{{small| {{nowrap|1. def. [[Michael McDonald (MMA fighter)|Michael McDonald]] at [[UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald]] on Feb 16, 2013}} 
2. def. [[Eddie Wineland]] at [[UFC 165]] on Sep 21, 2013}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Cruz vacated the title on January 6, 2014, after repeated injuries prevented him from returning to competition to defend his title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/dominick-cruz-out-vacates-bantamweight-title-urijah-faber-now-meets-renan-barao-at-ufc-169/|title=Dominick Cruz out, vacates bantamweight title; Urijah Faber now meets Renan Barao at UFC 169|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 6, 2014|access-date=January 6, 2014}}</ref>''
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Renan Barão]] {{small|promoted to undisputed champion}}
| align=center| —
| align=center| Jan 6, 2014
| align=center| 138 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Urijah Faber]] at [[UFC 169]] on Feb 1, 2014 }}
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[T.J. Dillashaw]]
| [[UFC 173]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| May 24, 2014
| align=center| 603 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Joe Soto]] at [[UFC 177]] on Aug 30, 2014 
2. def. [[Renan Barão]] at [[UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2]] on Jul 25, 2015}}
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dominick Cruz]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz]] {{small|Boston, MA, US}}
| align=center| Jan 17, 2016
| align=center| 348 days (1,465 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Urijah Faber]] at [[UFC 199]] on Jun 4, 2016}}
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cody Garbrandt]]
| [[UFC 207]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 30, 2016
| align=center| 309 days
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[T.J. Dillashaw]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 217]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 4, 2017
| align=center| 501 days (1,104 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Cody Garbrandt]] at [[UFC 227]] on Aug 4, 2018}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Dillashaw vacated the title on March 20, 2019, due to a failed drug test.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/3/20/18274036/t-j-dillashaw-announces-positive-drug-test-relinquishes-ufc-bantamweight-title-mma-news|title=T.J. Dillashaw suspended for failed drug test, relinquishes UFC bantamweight title
|publisher=BloodyElbow.com|date=March 20, 2019|access-date=March 20, 2019}}</ref>''
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Henry Cejudo]] {{small|def. [[Marlon Moraes]]}}
| [[UFC 238]] {{small|Chicago, IL, US}}
| align=center| Jun 8, 2019
| align=center| 352 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Dominick Cruz]] at [[UFC 249]] on May 9, 2020}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Cejudo announced his retirement on May 9, 2020. The title was officially vacated on May 24, 2020.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/henry-cejudo-explains-decision-to-retire-after-ufc-249-win-i-want-to-leave-on-top|title=Henry Cejudo explains decision to retire after UFC 249 win: 'I want to leave on top|publisher=MMAJunkie|date=May 10, 2020|access-date=May 10, 2020}}</ref>
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Petr Yan]] {{small|def. [[José Aldo]]}}
| [[UFC 251]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Jul 12, 2020
| align=center| 237 days
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Aljamain Sterling]]
| [[UFC 259]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 6, 2021
| align=center| 896 days
|
{{small| 1. def. interim champion [[Petr Yan]] at [[UFC 273]] on Apr 9, 2022 
2. def. [[T.J. Dillashaw]] at [[UFC 280]] on Oct 22, 2022 
3. def. [[Henry Cejudo]] at [[UFC 288]] on May 6, 2023}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Petr Yan]] {{small| {{nowrap|def. [[Cory Sandhagen]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 267]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Oct 30, 2021
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 10
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| [[UFC 292]] {{small|Boston, MA, US}}
| align=center| Aug 19, 2023
| align=center| {{age in days|2023|8|19|show unit=full}} (incumbent)
|
|}

===Flyweight Championship===
116 to 125 lb (53 to 57 kg) 
[[Demetrious Johnson]] defeated [[Joseph Benavidez]] on September 22, 2012, at [[UFC 152]] in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in the finale of a four-man tournament for the inaugural title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/9/23/3375122/ufc-152-results-demetrious-johnson-wins-flyweight-title-split-decision-joseph-benavidez|title=UFC 152 results: Demetrious Johnson wins flyweight title with split decision victory over Joseph Benavidez|publisher=MMAmania.com|date=September 23, 2012|access-date=December 24, 2012|last=Mrosko|first=Geno}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!! style="width:14%;"|Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:10%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{nowrap|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]] }}{{small|def. [[Joseph Benavidez]]}}
| [[UFC 152]] {{small|Toronto, ON, Canada}}
| align=center| Sep 22, 2012
| align=center| 2,142 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[John Dodson (fighter)|John Dodson]] at [[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson]] on Jan 26, 2013 
2. def. [[John Moraga]] at [[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga]] on Jul 27, 2013 
3. def. [[Joseph Benavidez]] at [[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2]] on Dec 14, 2013 
4. def. [[Ali Bagautinov]] at [[UFC 174]] on June 14, 2014 
5. def. [[Chris Cariaso]] at [[UFC 178]] on Sep 27, 2014 
6. def. [[Kyoji Horiguchi]] at [[UFC 186]] on Apr 25, 2015 
7. def. [[John Dodson (fighter)|John Dodson]] at [[UFC 191]] on Sep 5, 2015 
8. def. [[Henry Cejudo]] at [[UFC 197]] on Apr 23, 2016 
{{nowrap|9. def. [[Tim Elliott]] at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions#The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale]] on Dec 3, 2016}} 
10. def. [[Wilson Reis]] at [[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis]] on Apr 15, 2017 
11. def. [[Ray Borg]] at [[UFC 216]] on Oct 7, 2017}}
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Henry Cejudo]]
| [[UFC 227]] {{small|Los Angeles, CA, US}}
| align=center| Aug 4, 2018
| align=center| 574 days
| {{small| 1. def. [[T.J. Dillashaw]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw]] on Jan 19, 2019}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center | ''Cejudo announced on December 20, 2019, that he would vacate his title to focus on defending the bantamweight title. It was officially vacated on February 29, 2020.''<ref>{{cite web |title=Deiveson Figueiredo KO's Joseph Benavidez; flyweight title stays vacant |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28811705/deiveson-figueiredo-ko-joseph-benavidez-flyweight-title-stays-vacant |work=espn.com|date=March 2020 }}</ref>
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Deiveson Figueiredo]] {{small|def. [[Joseph Benavidez]]}}
| [[UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Jul 19, 2020
| align=center| 328 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Alex Perez (fighter)|Alex Perez]] at [[UFC 255]] on Nov 21, 2020 
2. drew with [[Brandon Moreno]] at [[UFC 256]] on Dec 12, 2020}}
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Brandon Moreno]]
| [[UFC 263]] {{small|Glendale, AZ, US}}
| align=center| Jun 12, 2021
| align=center| 223 days
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Deiveson Figueiredo]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 270]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Jan 22, 2022
| align=center| 364 days (692 days)
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Brandon Moreno]] {{small|{{nowrap|def. [[Kai Kara-France]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 277]] {{small|Dallas, TX, US}}
| align=center| Jul 30, 2022
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Brandon Moreno]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 283]] {{small|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil}}
| align=center| Jan 21, 2023
| align=center| 168 days (391 days)
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| [[UFC 290]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 8, 2023
| align=center| {{age in days|2023|07|08|show unit=full}} (incumbent) 
|
|}

==Women's championship history==
===Women's Featherweight Championship===
''136 to 145 lb (62 to 66 kg)'' 
The inaugural title was contested on February 11, 2017, in Brooklyn, NY, US at [[UFC 208]].<ref name="WFW">{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/holly-holm-and-germaine-de-randamie-fight-for-featherweight-title-at-ufc-208|title=Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie fight for inaugural featherweight title at UFC 208|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-12-13|access-date=2016-12-13}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!! Name!! Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{nowrap|{{flagicon|NED}} [[Germaine de Randamie]] }}{{small|def. [[Holly Holm]]}}
| [[UFC 208]] {{small|Brooklyn, NY, US}}
| align=center| Feb 11, 2017
| align=center| 128 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''de Randamie was stripped of the title on June 19, 2017, after she refused to defend the title against [[Cris Cyborg]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-214-cyborg-justino-megan-anderson-germaine-de-randamie-stripped|title='Cyborg' vs. Megan Anderson for title at UFC 214 after Germaine de Randamie stripped|author=Staff|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2017-06-19|access-date=2017-06-19}}</ref>''
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cris Cyborg]] {{small|def. [[Tonya Evinger]]}}
| [[UFC 214]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Jul 29, 2017
| align=center| 517 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Holly Holm]] at [[UFC 219]] on Dec 30, 2017 
2. def. [[Yana Kunitskaya]] at [[UFC 222]] on Mar 3, 2018}}
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]]
| [[UFC 232]] {{small|Inglewood, CA, US}}
| align=center| Dec 29, 2018
| align=center| 1,634 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Felicia Spencer]] at [[UFC 250]] on Jun 6, 2020 
{{nowrap|2. def. [[Megan Anderson (fighter)|Megan Anderson]] at [[UFC 259]] on Mar 6, 2021}}}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Nunes announced her retirement on June 10, 2023.<ref name="nunes">{{cite web | url= https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/06/ufc-289-results-amanda-nunes-retires-vs-irene-aldana-video-title | title=UFC 289 results: Amanda Nunes retires after one-sided title defense vs. Irene Aldana |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King| date=2023-06-10}}</ref> The title was officially vacated on June 20, 2023.''
|}

===Women's Bantamweight Championship===
126 to 135 lb (57 to 61 kg) 
Prior to its folding and absorption by the UFC, [[Ronda Rousey]] was the [[Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship|Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion]]. Rousey was awarded the inaugural UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship on December 6, 2012, at a [[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz]] pre-event press conference.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/The-UFC-Crowns-Its-First-Queen|title=The UFC Crowns Its First Queen|publisher=UFC|date=December 6, 2012|access-date=January 7, 2013|last=Gerbasi|first=Thomas}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!! Name!! Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ronda Rousey]] {{small| {{nowrap|promoted to undisputed champion}}}}
| [[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz]] {{small|Seattle, WA, US}}
| align=center| Dec 6, 2012
| align=center| 1,074 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Liz Carmouche]] at [[UFC 157]] on Feb 23, 2013 
2. def. [[Miesha Tate]] at [[UFC 168]] on Dec 28, 2013 
3. def. [[Sara McMann]] at [[UFC 170]] on Feb 22, 2014 
4. def. [[Alexis Davis (fighter)|Alexis Davis]] at [[UFC 175]] on Jul 5, 2014 
5. def. [[Cat Zingano]] at [[UFC 184]] on Feb 28, 2015 
6. def. [[Bethe Correia]] at [[UFC 190]] on Aug 1, 2015}}
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Holly Holm]]
| [[UFC 193]] {{small|Melbourne, Australia}}
| align=center| Nov 15, 2015
| align=center| 111 days
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Miesha Tate]]
| [[UFC 196]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 5, 2016
| align=center| 126 days
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]]
| [[UFC 200]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 9, 2016
| align=center| 1,981 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Ronda Rousey]] at [[UFC 207]] on Dec 30, 2016 
2. def. [[Valentina Shevchenko]] at [[UFC 215]] on Sep 9, 2017 
3. def. [[Raquel Pennington]] at [[UFC 224]] on May 12, 2018 
4. def. [[Holly Holm]] at [[UFC 239]] on Jul 6, 2019 
{{nowrap|5. def. [[Germaine de Randamie]] at [[UFC 245]] on Dec 14, 2019}}}}
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Julianna Peña]]
| [[UFC 269]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 11, 2021
| align=center| 232 days
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 277]] {{small|Dallas, TX, US}}
| align=center| Jul 30, 2022
| align=center| 325 days (2,306 days)
|{{small| 1. def. [[Irene Aldana]] at [[UFC 289]] on Jun 10, 2023}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Nunes announced her retirement on June 10, 2023.<ref name="nunes"/> The title was officially vacated on June 20, 2023.''
|}

===Women's Flyweight Championship===
''116 to 125 lb (53 to 57 kg)'' 
The inaugural title was contested on December 1, 2017, in Las Vegas, NV, US at [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion#The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale]]. The inaugural title fight was between two fighters who appeared on the [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion|26th season of The Ultimate Fighter]].

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!! Name!! Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Nicco Montaño]] {{small|def. [[Roxanne Modafferi]]}}
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion#The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 1, 2017
| align=center| 280 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Montaño was stripped of the title on September 7, 2018, after she was forced to withdraw from her title defense at [[UFC 228]] due to weight cut issues.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/9/7/17833436/dana-white-says-nicco-montano-is-no-longer-the-ufc-womens-flyweight-champion|title=Dana White says Nicco Montaño is no longer the UFC women's flyweight champion|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2018-09-07|access-date=2018-09-07}}</ref>''
|-
! 2
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|KGZ}} [[Valentina Shevchenko]]}} {{small|def. [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]]}}
| [[UFC 231]] {{small|Toronto, ON, Canada}}
| align=center| Dec 8, 2018
| align=center| 1,547 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Jessica Eye]] at [[UFC 238]] on Jun 8, 2019 
{{nowrap|2. def. [[Liz Carmouche]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2]] on Aug 10, 2019}} 
{{nowrap|3. def. [[Katlyn Chookagian]] at [[UFC 247]] on Feb 8, 2020}} 
4. def. [[Jennifer Maia]] at [[UFC 255]] on Nov 21, 2020 
5. def. [[Jéssica Andrade]] at [[UFC 261]] on Apr 24, 2021 
6. def. [[Lauren Murphy]] at [[UFC 266]] on Sep 25, 2021 
7. def. [[Taila Santos]] at [[UFC 275]] on Jun 12, 2022}}
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Alexa Grasso]]
| [[UFC 285]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 4, 2023
| align=center| {{age in days|2023|03|04|show unit=full}} (incumbent) 
|
|}

===Women's Strawweight Championship===
106 to 115 lb (48 to 52 kg) 
Previously the [[Invicta FC#Strawweight championship|Invicta FC Strawweight Champion]], [[Carla Esparza]] defeated [[Rose Namajunas]] for the inaugural title on December 12, 2014, in the tournament finale of [[The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned]].<ref name="Doyle"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!! Name!! Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Carla Esparza]] {{small|def. [[Rose Namajunas]]}}
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned#The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 12, 2014
| align=center| 92 days
|
|-
! 2
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|POL}} [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]]}}
| [[UFC 185]] {{small|Dallas, TX, US}}
| align=center| Mar 14, 2015
| align=center| 966 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap|1. def. [[Jessica Penne]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Penne]] on Jun 20, 2015}} 
2. def. [[Valérie Létourneau]] at [[UFC 193]] on Nov 15, 2015 
{{nowrap|3. def. [[Cláudia Gadelha]] at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia#The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale]] on Jul 8, 2016}} 
4. def. [[Karolina Kowalkiewicz]] at [[UFC 205]] on Nov 12, 2016 
5. def. [[Jéssica Andrade]] at [[UFC 211]] on May 13, 2017}}
|-
! 3
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rose Namajunas]]}}
| [[UFC 217]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 4, 2017
| align=center| 554 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. def. [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]] at [[UFC 223]] on Apr 7, 2018}}}}
|-
! 4
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Jéssica Andrade]]}}
| [[UFC 237]] {{small|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil}}
| align=center| May 11, 2019
| align=center| 112 days
|
|-
! 5
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Zhang Weili]]}}
| [[UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang]] {{small|Shenzhen, China}}
| align=center| Aug 31, 2019
| align=center| 603 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. def. [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]] at [[UFC 248]] on Mar 7, 2020}}}}
|-
! 6
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rose Namajunas]] {{small|(2)}}}}
| [[UFC 261]] {{small|Jacksonville, FL, US}}
| align=center| Apr 24, 2021
| align=center| 378 days (932 days)
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. def. [[Zhang Weili]] at [[UFC 268]] on Nov 6, 2021}}}}
|-
! 7
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Carla Esparza]] {{small|(2)}}}}
| [[UFC 274]] {{small|Phoenix, AZ, US}}
| align=center| May 7, 2022
| align=center| 190 days (282 days)
|
|-
! 8
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Zhang Weili]] {{small|(2)}}}}
| [[UFC 281]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 12, 2022
| align=center| {{age in days|2022|11|12|show unit=full}} (incumbent)
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. def. [[Amanda Lemos]] at [[UFC 292]] on Aug 19, 2023}}}}
|}

==Defunct title==
===Superfight Championship===
The [[openweight]] title used before the introduction of weight classes in 1997. It was designed to create a reigning UFC champion for the UFC tournament winners to challenge.<ref>{{cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news;_ylt=AnbS9oIfkDYxeule15884RJZEo14?slug=dm-ufcsix040809&prov=yhoo&type=lgns |title=Relive UFC 6: Clash of the Titans |work=Sports.yahoo.com |date=April 8, 2009 |access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!!Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''[[Ken Shamrock]] and [[Royce Gracie]] fought to a draw on April 7, 1995, at [[UFC 5]] in Charlotte, NC, US for the inaugural Superfight title.<ref name="ocr" />''
|-
! 1
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ken Shamrock]] {{small|def. [[Dan Severn]]}}}}
| [[UFC 6]] {{small|Casper, WY, US}}
| align=center| Jul 14, 1995
| align=center| 308 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. drew with [[Oleg Taktarov]] at [[UFC 7]] on Sep 8, 1995 }}
2. def. [[Kimo Leopoldo]] at [[UFC 8]] on Feb 16, 1996}}
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Severn]]
| [[UFC 9]] {{small|Detroit, MI, US}}
| align=center| May 17, 1996
| align=center| 266 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''[[Mark Coleman]] defeated Severn on February 7, 1997, at [[UFC 12]] in Dothan, AL, US. This bout unified the UFC Superfight Championship with the UFC 11 Tournament Championship to determine the inaugural [[#Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]].<ref name="Champion vs. Champion" />''
|}

==Tournament winners==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! Event !! Date !! Division !! Winner !! Runner-up
|-
| [[UFC 1]]
| Nov 12, 1993
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Royce Gracie]]
| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Gerard Gordeau]]
|-
| [[UFC 2]]
| Mar 11, 1994
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Royce Gracie]] {{small|(2)}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Patrick Smith (fighter)|Patrick Smith]]
|-
| [[UFC 3]]
| Sep 9, 1994
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Steve Jennum]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Harold Howard]]
|-
| [[UFC 4]]
| Dec 16, 1994
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Royce Gracie]] {{small|(3)}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Severn]]
|-
| [[UFC 5]]
| Apr 7, 1995
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Severn]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Dave Beneteau]]
|-
| [[UFC 6]]
| Jul 14, 1995
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Oleg Taktarov]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tank Abbott]]
|-
| [[UFC 7]]
| Sep 8, 1995
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Marco Ruas]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Paul Varelans]]
|-
| [[Ultimate Ultimate 1995|The Ultimate Ultimate]]
| Dec 16, 1995
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Severn]] {{small|(2)}}
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Oleg Taktarov]]
|-
| [[UFC 8]]
| Feb 16, 1996
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Don Frye]]
| {{flagicon|Trinidad and Tobago}} [[Gary Goodridge]]
|-
| [[UFC 10]]
| Jul 12, 1996
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Coleman]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Don Frye]]
|-
| [[UFC 11]]
| Sep 20, 1996
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Coleman]] {{small|(2)}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Scott Ferrozzo]]
|-
| [[Ultimate Ultimate 1996|The Ultimate Ultimate 2]]
| Dec 7, 1996
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Don Frye]] {{small|(2)}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tank Abbott]]
|-
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 12]]
| rowspan=2| Feb 7, 1997
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Vitor Belfort]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Scott Ferrozzo]]
|-
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jerry Bohlander]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} Nick Sanzo
|-
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 13]]
| rowspan=2| May 30, 1997
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} Steven Graham
|-
| LightHeavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Guy Mezger]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tito Ortiz]]
|-
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 14]]
| rowspan=2| Jul 27, 1997
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Kerr (fighter)|Mark Kerr]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Bobish]]
|-
| LightHeavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kevin Jackson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tony Fryklund]]
|-
| [[UFC 15]]
| Oct 17, 1997
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Kerr (fighter)|Mark Kerr]] {{small|(2)}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} Dwayne Cason
|-
| [[UFC Japan|Ultimate Japan]]
| Dec 21, 1997
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kazushi Sakuraba]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Marcus Silveira
|-
| [[UFC 16]]
| Mar 13, 1998
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Miletich]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Brennan]]
|-
| [[UFC 17]]
| May 15, 1998
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Henderson]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Carlos Newton]]
|-
| [[UFC 23]]
| Nov 19, 1999
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kenichi Yamamoto (mixed martial artist)|Kenichi Yamamoto]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Katsuhisa Fujii]]
|-
| [[UFC 39]] [[UFC 41]]
| Feb 28, 2003
| Lightweight
| colspan=2 | [[B.J. Penn]] drew with [[Caol Uno]] in the finale of the 4-man tournament.
|-
| [[UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann|UFC on FX 2]] [[UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall|UFC on FX 3]] [[UFC 152]]
| Sep 22, 2012
| Flyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joseph Benavidez]]
|}

==''The Ultimate Fighter''==
''[[The Ultimate Fighter]]'' (TUF) is a reality television series and mixed martial arts competition produced by the UFC. The show features professional fighters living together and competing against one another in a tournament for a contract with the UFC.

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
!Season!!Finale!!Division!!Winner!!Runner-up
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 1|TUF 1: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale| Apr 9, 2005]]
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Forrest Griffin]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Stephan Bonnar]]
|-
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Diego Sanchez]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kenny Florian]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 2|TUF 2: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale| Nov 5, 2005]]
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rashad Evans]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brad Imes]]
|-
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joe Stevenson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Luke Cummo]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 3|TUF 3: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale|Jun 24, 2006]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kendall Grove]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ed Herman]]
|-
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Michael Bisping]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Josh Haynes]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 4|TUF 4: The Comeback]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale| Nov 11, 2006]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Travis Lutter]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Patrick Côté (fighter)|Patrick Côté]]
|-
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Serra]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Lytle]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 5|TUF 5: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale|Jun 23, 2007]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Nate Diaz]]
| {{flagicon|ARM}} [[Manny Gamburyan]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 6|TUF 6: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs Team Serra Finale| Dec 8, 2007]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mac Danzig]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tom Speer]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 7|TUF 7: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale|Jun 21, 2008]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Amir Sadollah]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[C. B. Dollaway]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 8|TUF 8: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale| Dec 13, 2008]]
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Bader]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Vinny Magalhães]]
|-
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Efrain Escudero]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Phillipe Nover]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 9|TUF 9: United States vs. United Kingdom]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale|Jun 20, 2009]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Ross Pearson]]
| {{flagicon|GRD}} [[Andre Winner]]
|-
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[James Wilks]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[DaMarques Johnson]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 10|TUF 10: Heavyweights]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale| Dec 5, 2009]]
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brendan Schaub]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 11|TUF 11: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale|Jun 19, 2010]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Court McGee]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kris McCray]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 12|TUF 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale| Dec 4, 2010]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jonathan Brookins]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 13|TUF 13: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale|Jun 4, 2011]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tony Ferguson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ramsey Nijem]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 14|TUF 14: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller| Dec 3, 2011]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[John Dodson (fighter)|John Dodson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[T.J. Dillashaw]]
|-
| Featherweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Diego Brandão]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dennis Bermudez]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter 15|TUF 15: Live]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale|Jun 1, 2012]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Chiesa]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Al Iaquinta]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF: Brazil]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 147|Jun 23, 2012]]
| Featherweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rony Jason]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Godofredo Pepey]]
|-
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cezar Ferreira]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Sérgio Moraes]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter 16|TUF 16: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale| Dec 15, 2012]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Colton Smith]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Mike Ricci (fighter)|Mike Ricci]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes|TUF: The Smashes]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson| Dec 15, 2012]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|Northern Ireland}} [[Norman Parke]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} Colin Fletcher
|-
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Brad Scott (fighter)|Brad Scott]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 17|TUF 17: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen| Apr 13, 2013]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kelvin Gastelum]]
| {{flagicon|JAM}} [[Uriah Hall]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2|TUF: Brazil 2]]
| [[UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum|Jun 8, 2013]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Leonardo Santos (fighter)|Leonardo Santos]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[William Macario]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate|TUF 18: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale| Nov 30, 2013]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Holdsworth]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Davey Grant]]
|-
| Women's Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Julianna Peña]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Jessica Rakoczy]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: China|TUF: China]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale|Mar 1, 2014]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Zhang Lipeng]]
| {{flagicon|CHN}} Wang Sai
|-
| [[UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le|Ago 23, 2014]]
| Featherweight
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Ning Guangyou]]
| {{flagicon|CHN}} Yang Jianping
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia|TUF Nations: Canada vs. Australia]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia#The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy| Apr 16, 2014]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Chad Laprise]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Olivier Aubin-Mercier]]
|-
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Elias Theodorou]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Sheldon Westcott]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3|TUF: Brazil 3]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale| May 31, 2014]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Warlley Alves]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Márcio Alexandre Júnior
|-
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Antônio Carlos Júnior]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Vitor Miranda]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn|TUF 19: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale| Jul 6, 2014]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|JAM}} [[Eddie Gordon (fighter)|Eddie Gordon]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Dhiego Lima]]
|-
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Corey Anderson (fighter)|Corey Anderson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Van Buren]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America|TUF: Latin America]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 180| Nov 15, 2014]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Alejandro Pérez (fighter)|Alejandro Pérez]]
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[José Alberto Quiñónez]]
|-
| Featherweight
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Yair Rodríguez]]
| {{flagicon|NIC}} Leonardo Morales
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned|TUF 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned#The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale| Dec 12, 2014]]
| Women's Strawweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Carla Esparza]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rose Namajunas]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians|TUF 21: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians#The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale| Jul 12, 2015]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|NGR}} [[Kamaru Usman]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Hayder Hassan]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4|TUF: Brazil 4]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 190| Aug 1, 2015]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Reginaldo Vieira
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Dileno Lopes
|-
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Glaico França
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Fernando Bruno
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2|TUF: Latin America 2]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2#The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum| Nov 21, 2015]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|PER}} [[Enrique Barzola]]
| {{flagicon|MEX}} Horacio Gutiérrez
|-
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|MEX}} Erick Montaño
| {{flagicon|ESP}} Enrique Marín
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber|TUF 22: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber| Dec 11, 2015]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Hall (fighter)|Ryan Hall]]
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Artem Lobov]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia|TUF 23: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia#The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale| Jul 8, 2016]]
| Women's Strawweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tatiana Suarez]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Amanda Brundage|Amanda Cooper]]
|-
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Andrew Sanchez]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Khalil Rountree Jr.]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3|TUF: Latin America 3]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3#The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson| Nov 5, 2016]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Martin Bravo]]
| {{flagicon|PER}} [[Claudio Puelles]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions|TUF 24: Tournament of Champions]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions#The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale| Dec 3, 2016]]
| Flyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tim Elliott]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} Hiromasa Ogikubo
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption|TUF 25: Redemption]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption#The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale| Jul 7, 2017]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jesse Taylor]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Dhiego Lima]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion|TUF 26: A New World Champion]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion#The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale| Dec 1, 2017]]
| Women's Flyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Nicco Montaño]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Roxanne Modafferi]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated|TUF 27: Undefeated]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated#The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale| Jul 6, 2018]]
| Featherweight
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Brad Katona]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} Jay Cucciniello
|-
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Trizano]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} Joe Giannetti
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters|TUF 28: Heavy Hitters]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters#The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale|Nov 30, 2018]]
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Juan Espino]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Justin Frazier]]
|-
| Women's Featherweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Macy Chiasson]]
| {{flagicon|SWE}} [[Pannie Kianzad]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Return of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Volkanovski vs. Team Ortega|TUF 29: Team Volkanovski vs. Team Ortega]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze|Aug 28, 2021]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} Ricky Turcios
| {{flagicon|USA}} Brady Hiestand
|-
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} Bryan Battle
| {{flagicon|USA}} Gilbert Urbina
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Peña vs. Team Nunes|TUF 30: Team Peña vs. Team Nunes]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill|Aug 6, 2022]]
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|NGR}} Mohammed Usman
| {{flagicon|USA}} Zac Pauga
|-
| Women's Flyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} Juliana Miller
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brogan Walker-Sanchez]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler|TUF 31: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 292|Aug 19, 2023]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Brad Katona]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cody Gibson]]
|-
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kurt Holobaugh (fighter)|Kurt Holobaugh]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Austin Hubbard]]
|}

==Champions by nationality==
Division champions are the primary separation criteria due to being non-closed competition. It includes title holders and interim title holders. Interim champions who become undisputed champions are listed only once. People with multiple title reigns will have each of them counted. Tournament wins are secondary due to many tournaments being country-specific and thus not generally a national achievement to win. Runners-up and TUF runners-up are not included.

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! Country !! Division champions !! Tournament champions !! Total
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 78 || 16 || 94
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} Brazil || 23 || 5 || 27
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|RUS}} Russia || 4 || 1 || 5
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Canada || 4 || - || 4
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|MEX}} Mexico || 4 || - || 4
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|NGA}} Nigeria ||3|| - || 3
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|ENG}} England || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|CHN}} China || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|AUS}} Australia || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|IRE}} Ireland || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|NED}} Netherlands || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|POL}} Poland || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|BLR}} Belarus || 1 || - || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|KGZ}} Kyrgyzstan || 1 || - || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|CMR}} Cameroon|| 1 || - || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|FRA}} France|| 1 || - || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|CZE}} Czech Republic|| 1 || - || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|JPN}} Japan || - || 2 || 2
|}

==TUF winners by nationality==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! Country !! TUF winners
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 35
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|BRA}} Brazil || 8
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|MEX}} Mexico || 5
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Canada || 4
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|ENG}} England || 3
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|CHN}} China || 2
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|NGA}} Nigeria || 2
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|AUS}} Australia || 1
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|JAM}} Jamaica || 1
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|Northern Ireland}} Northern Ireland || 1
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|PER}} Peru || 1
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|ESP}} Spain || 1
|}

==Most wins in title bouts==
Fighters with four or more championship and/or interim championship title wins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fightmatrix.com/ufc-records/title-wins/|title=Most wins in UFC title bouts|publisher=Fightmatrix.com|access-date=December 24, 2012}}</ref> Fighters with the same number of title wins are arranged in order of most title fights. Tournament [[Championship#Title match system|championships]] and TUF winners are not included.

{| class="wikitable"
! Title wins !! Champion !! Division !! <abbr title="Win">W</abbr> !! <abbr title="Loss">L</abbr> !! <abbr title="Draw">D</abbr> !! <abbr title="No-Contest">NC</abbr>
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] || Heavyweight Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 1 14 ||align=center| 0 0 || ||align=center| 0 1
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] || Middleweight Welterweight ||align=center| 1 12 ||align=center| 0 2 || ||
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]] || Bantamweight Flyweight ||align=center| 0 12 ||align=center| 1 1 || ||
|-
! rowspan=2| 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Anderson Silva]] || Middleweight ||align=center| 11 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] || Women's Featherweight Women's Bantamweight ||align=center| 3 8 ||align=center| 0 1 || ||
|-
! rowspan=2| 9
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] || Heavyweight Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 6 3 ||align=center| 3 3 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] || Welterweight ||align=center| 9 ||align=center| 3 || ||
|-
! rowspan=3| 8
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[José Aldo]] || Featherweight Bantamweight ||align=center| 8 0 ||align=center| 3 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|KGZ}} [[Valentina Shevchenko]] || Women's Bantamweight Women's Flyweight ||align=center| 0 8 ||align=center| 1 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|NGR}} [[Israel Adesanya]] || Light Heavyweight Middleweight ||align=center| 0 8 ||align=center| 1 2 || ||
|-
! rowspan=7| 6
| {{flagicon|POL}} [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]] || Women's Flyweight Women's Strawweight ||align=center| 0 6 ||align=center| 1 3 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]] || Heavyweight Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 2 4 ||align=center| 2 1 || ||align=center| 0 1
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tito Ortiz]] || Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 6 ||align=center| 3 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ronda Rousey]] || Women's Bantamweight ||align=center| 6 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Stipe Miocic]] || Heavyweight ||align=center| 6 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|NGR}} [[Kamaru Usman]] || Welterweight ||align=center| 6 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Alexander Volkanovski]] || Lightweight Featherweight ||align=center| 0 6 ||align=center| 1 0 || ||
|-
! rowspan=8| 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[B.J. Penn]] || Welterweight Lightweight ||align=center| 1 4 ||align=center| 2 3 ||align=center| 0 1 ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tim Sylvia]] || Heavyweight ||align=center| 5 ||align=center| 4 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Max Holloway]] || Lightweight Featherweight ||align=center| 0 5 ||align=center| 1 3 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[T.J. Dillashaw]] || Bantamweight Flyweight ||align=center| 5 0 ||align=center| 2 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chuck Liddell]] || Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 5 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dominick Cruz]] || Bantamweight ||align=center| 5 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Miletich]] || Welterweight ||align=center| 5 ||align=center| 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Shamrock]] || Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 5 ||align=center| 0 || ||
|-
! rowspan=10| 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rose Namajunas]] || Women's Strawweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 3 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cain Velasquez]] || Heavyweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Renan Barão]] || Bantamweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tyron Woodley]] || Welterweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 1 ||align=center| 1 ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Henry Cejudo]] || Bantamweight Flyweight ||align=center| 2 2 ||align=center| 1 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Zhang Weili]] || Women's Strawweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Benson Henderson]] || Lightweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Weidman]] || Middleweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Aljamain Sterling]] || Bantamweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Khabib Nurmagomedov]] || Lightweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 0 || ||
|}

==Most consecutive title defenses==
The following includes all UFC champions who were able to consecutively defend their title three times or more. Fighters with the same number of title defenses are listed chronologically.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fightmatrix.com/ufc-records/title-defenses/|title=Most consecutive UFC title defenses|publisher=Fightmatrix.com|access-date=December 24, 2012}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! Defenses !! Champion !! Division !! Period
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]] || Flyweight || Sep 22, 2012 — Aug 4, 2018
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Anderson Silva]] || Middleweight || Oct 14, 2006 — Jul 6, 2013
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] || Welterweight || Apr 19, 2008 — Dec 13, 2013
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] || Light Heavyweight || Mar 19, 2011 — Apr 28, 2015
|-
! rowspan=2| 7
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[José Aldo]] || Featherweight || Nov 20, 2010 — Dec 12, 2015
|-
| {{flagicon|KGZ}} [[Valentina Shevchenko]] || Women's Flyweight || Dec 8, 2018 — Mar 4, 2023
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ronda Rousey]] || Women's Bantamweight || Dec 6, 2012 — Nov 15, 2015
|-
! rowspan=7| 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tito Ortiz]] || Light Heavyweight || Apr 14, 2000 — Sep 26, 2003
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] || Welterweight || Nov 2, 2001 — Jan 31, 2004
|-
| {{flagicon|POL}} [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]] || | Women's Strawweight || Mar 14, 2015 — Nov 4, 2017
|-
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] || Women's Bantamweight || Jul 9, 2016 — Dec 11, 2021
|-
| {{flagicon|NGR}} [[Kamaru Usman]] || Welterweight || Mar 2, 2019 — Aug 20, 2022
|-
| {{flagicon|NGR}} [[Israel Adesanya]] || Middleweight || Oct 6, 2019 — Nov 12, 2022
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} '''[[Alexander Volkanovski]]''' || Featherweight || Dec 14, 2019 — ''present''
|-
! rowspan=4| 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Shamrock]] || Light Heavyweight || Dec 21, 1997 — Nov 24, 1999
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Miletich]] || Welterweight || Oct 16, 1998 — May 4, 2001
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chuck Liddell]] || Light Heavyweight || Apr 16, 2005 — May 26, 2007
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tyron Woodley]]{{efn|Woodley successfully defended the UFC Welterweight Championship three times and retained the title once following a draw against [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]] at [[UFC 205]].}}
| Welterweight || Jul 30, 2016 — Mar 2, 2019
|-
! rowspan=11| 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[B.J. Penn]] || Lightweight || Jan 19, 2008 — Apr 10, 2010
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frankie Edgar]]{{efn|Edgar successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship twice and retained the title once following a draw against [[Gray Maynard]] at [[UFC 125]].}}
| Lightweight || Apr 10, 2010 — Feb 26, 2012
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Benson Henderson]] || Lightweight || Feb 26, 2012 — Aug 31, 2013
|-
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Renan Barão]]{{efn|Barão successfully defended the interim UFC Bantamweight Championship twice before being promoted to undisputed champion and defending his title once more.}} || Bantamweight || Jul 21, 2012 — May 24, 2014
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Weidman]] || Middleweight || Jul 6, 2013 — Dec 12, 2015
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]]{{efn|Cormier lost to [[Jon Jones]] attempting his 3rd consecutive defense. However, Jones' win was later overturned to a no-contest due to a failed pre-fight drug test. Cormier was later reinstated as champion and made his 3rd successful title defense at [[UFC 220]].}} || Light Heavyweight || May 23, 2015 — Dec 28, 2018
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Stipe Miocic]] || Heavyweight || May 14, 2016 — Jul 7, 2018
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Max Holloway]] || Featherweight || Jun 3, 2017 — Dec 14, 2019
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] || Light Heavyweight || Dec 29, 2018 — Aug 17, 2020
|-
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Khabib Nurmagomedov]] || Lightweight || Apr 7, 2018 — Mar 19, 2021
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Aljamain Sterling]] || Bantamweight || Mar 6, 2021 — Aug 19, 2023
|}
* '''Bold''' — Incumbent champion.
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==Longest reigning champions==
The following is a list of the ten longest reigning UFC champions.

===Longest individual reigns===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
! !! Name!! Title Reign !! Weight class !! Successful defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Anderson Silva]] || 2,457 days || [[#Middleweight Championship|MW]] ||align=center| 10
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]] || 2,142 days || [[#Flyweight Championship|FLW]] ||align=center| 11
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|Canada}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] || 2,064 days || [[#Welterweight Championship|WW]] ||align=center| 9
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] || 1,981 days || [[#Women's Bantamweight Championship Championship|W-BW]] ||align=center| 5
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[José Aldo]] || 1,848 days || [[#Featherweight Championship|FTW]] ||align=center| 7
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] || 1,634 days || [[#Women's Featherweight Championship Championship|W-FTW]] ||align=center| 2
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|KGZ}} [[Valentina Shevchenko]] || 1,547 days || [[#Women's Flyweight Championship|W-FLW]] ||align=center| 7
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] || 1,501 days || [[#Light Heavyweight Championship|LHW]] ||align=center| 8
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|AUS}} '''[[Alexander Volkanovski ]]''' || ''{{formatnum:{{age in days|2019|12|14}}}}'' days|| [[#Featherweight Championship|FTW]] ||align=center| 5
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]] || 1,315 days || [[#Light Heavyweight Championship|LHW]] ||align=center| 3
|}

===Longest combined reigns===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
! !! Name !! Days as champion !! Reigns !! Weight class !! Cumulative title defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Amanda Nunes]] || 3,940 days || 3 || [[#Women's Bantamweight Championship Championship|W-BW]], [[#Women's Featherweight Championship Championship|W-FTW]] ||align=center| 8
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Anderson Silva]] || 2,457 days || 1 || [[#Middleweight Championship|MW]] ||align=center| 10
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Jon Jones]]''' || ''{{Formatnum:{{#expr: 2098 + {{ age in days | 2023|03|04}}}}}} days'' || 3 || [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|LHW]], [[#Heavyweight Championship|HW]] || align="center" | 11
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|Canada}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] || 2,237 days || 3 || [[#Welterweight Championship|WW]], [[#Middleweight Championship|MW]] ||align=center| 9
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]] || 2,142 days || 1 || [[#Flyweight Championship|FLW]] ||align=center| 11
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[José Aldo]] || 2,037 days || 2 || [[#Featherweight Championship|FTW]] ||align=center| 7
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]] || 1,722 days || 2 || [[#Light Heavyweight Championship|LHW]], [[#Heavyweight Championship|HW]] ||align=center| 4
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] || 1,577 days || 2 || [[#Welterweight Championship|WW]] ||align=center| 7
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|KGZ}} [[Valentina Shevchenko]] || 1,547 days || 1 || [[#Women's Flyweight Championship|W-FLW]] ||align=center| 7
|-
!10
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] || 1,478 days || 5 || [[#Heavyweight Championship|HW]], [[#Light Heavyweight Championship|LHW]] ||align=center| 3
|}
* '''Bold''' — Incumbent champion.

==Multi-division champions==
Fighters who have won [[Championship#Title match system|championships]] in multiple weight classes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1205/mma-through-the-years/content.13.html |title=MMA All-time Record Holders |work=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> Tournament [[Championship#Title match system|championships]] and TUF winners are not included.

[[Randy Couture]] is notably the first champion to hold belts in two different divisions, and one of the few to reclaim a title after being defeated. [[Conor McGregor]] was the first fighter to hold multiple titles simultaneously.
<section begin=Multi/>
{| class="wikitable"
|style="background-color:#C0C0C0"|
| Interim
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
!
! Champion !! Division !! Won !! Lost !! Defenses !! Reign !! Total reign
|-
! rowspan="6" |'''1'''
| rowspan=6| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]]
| rowspan=3| [[#Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight]]
| Dec 21, 1997 ([[UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan|UFC Japan]])
| Jan ?, 1998 (stripped)
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{0}}{{0}}? days
| rowspan=6 align=center | 1,478 + ? days
|-
| Nov 17, 2000 ([[UFC 28]])
| Mar 22, 2002 ([[UFC 36]])
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 490 days
|-
| Mar 3, 2007 ([[UFC 68]])
| Nov 15, 2008 ([[UFC 91]])
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 623 days
|-
| rowspan=3| [[List of UFC champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]]
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 |Jun 6, 2003 ([[UFC 43]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 |Sep 26, 2003 ([[UFC 44]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | 0
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | -
|-
| Sep 26, 2003 ([[UFC 44]])
| Jan 31, 2004 ([[UFC 46]])
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 127 days
|-
| Aug 21, 2004 ([[UFC 49]])
| Apr 16, 2005 ([[UFC 52]])
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 238 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
! rowspan="2" |'''2'''
| rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[B.J. Penn]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Welterweight Championship|Welterweight]]
| Jan 31, 2004 ([[UFC 46]])
| May 17, 2004 (stripped)
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 107 days
| rowspan=2 align=center | 919 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| [[List of UFC champions#Lightweight Championship|Lightweight]]
| Jan 19, 2008 ([[UFC 80]])
| Apr 10, 2010 ([[UFC 112]])
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 812 days
|-
! rowspan="3" |'''3'''
| rowspan=3| {{flagicon|IRE}} [[Conor McGregor]]
| rowspan=2| [[List of UFC champions#Featherweight Championship|Featherweight]]
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Jul 11, 2015 ([[UFC 189]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Dec 12, 2015 ([[UFC 194]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | 0
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | -
| rowspan=3 align=center | 861 days
|-
| Dec 12, 2015 ([[UFC 194]])
| Nov 26, 2016 (stripped)
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 350 days
|-
| [[List of UFC champions#Lightweight Championship|Lightweight]]
| Nov 12, 2016 ([[UFC 205]])
| Apr 7, 2018 (stripped)
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 511 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
! rowspan="4" |'''4'''
| rowspan=4| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]]
| rowspan=3| [[List of UFC champions#Welterweight Championship|Welterweight]]
| Nov 18, 2006 ([[UFC 65]])
| Apr 7, 2007 ([[UFC 69]])
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 140 days
| rowspan=4 align=center | 2,237 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Dec 29, 2007 ([[UFC 79]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Apr 19, 2008 ([[UFC 83]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | 0
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | -
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| Apr 19, 2008 ([[UFC 83]])
| Dec 13, 2013 (vacated)
| align=center| 9
| align=center| 2,064 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| [[List of UFC champions#Middleweight Championship|Middleweight]]
| Nov 4, 2017 ([[UFC 217]])
| Dec 7, 2017 (vacated)
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 33 days
|-
! rowspan="2" |'''5'''
| rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]]
| May 23, 2015 ([[UFC 187]])
| Dec 28, 2018 (vacated)
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 1,315 days
| rowspan=2 align=center | 1,722 days
|-
| [[List of UFC champions#Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight]]
| Jul 7, 2018 ([[UFC 226]])
| Aug 17, 2019 ([[UFC 241]])
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 407 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
! rowspan="3" |'''6'''
| rowspan=3| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]]
| rowspan=2| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Bantamweight Championship|Women's Bantamweight]]
| Jul 9, 2016 ([[UFC 200]])
| Dec 11, 2021 ([[UFC 269]])
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 1,981 days
| rowspan=3 align=center | 3,940 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| Jul 30, 2022 ([[UFC 277]])
| Jun 20, 2023 (vacated)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 325 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Featherweight Championship|Women's Featherweight]]
| Dec 29, 2018 ([[UFC 232]])
| Jun 20, 2023 (vacated)
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1,634 days
|-
! rowspan="2" |'''7'''
| rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Henry Cejudo]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Flyweight Championship|Flyweight]]
| Aug 4, 2018 ([[UFC 227]])
| Feb 29, 2020 (vacated)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 574 days
| rowspan=2 align=center | 926 days
|-
| [[List of UFC champions#Bantamweight Championship|Bantamweight]]
| Jun 8, 2019 ([[UFC 238]])
| May 24, 2020 (vacated)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 352 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
! rowspan="4" |'''8'''
| rowspan=4| {{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Jon Jones]]'''
| rowspan=3| [[List of UFC champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]]
| Mar 19, 2011 ([[UFC 128]])
| Apr 28, 2015 (stripped)
| align=center| 8
| align=center| 1,501 days
| rowspan=4 align=center | ''{{formatnum:{{#expr: 1501 + 597 + {{age in days|2023|03|04}}}}}} days''
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Apr 23, 2016 ([[UFC 197]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Nov 19, 2016 (stripped)
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | 0
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | -
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| Dec 29, 2018 ([[UFC 232]])
| Aug 17, 2020 (vacated)
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 597 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| [[List of UFC champions#Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight]]
| Mar 4, 2023 ([[UFC 285]])
| align=center| ''Incumbent''
| align=center| 0
| align=center| ''{{formatnum:{{age in days|2023|03|04|show unit=full}}}}''
|}

===Simultaneous two division champions===
* '''Note:''' Defenses shown are while champion was a two division champion.
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!
! Champion !! Division !! Period !! Defenses !! Reign
|-
!rowspan=2| 1
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|IRE}} [[Conor McGregor]]
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Featherweight Championship|Featherweight]]
|rowspan=2| Nov 12, 2016 – Nov 26, 2016
|0
|align=center rowspan=2| 14 days
|-
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Lightweight Championship|Lightweight]]
|0
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
!rowspan=2| 2
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]]
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]]
|rowspan=2| Jul 7, 2018 – Dec 28, 2018
|0
|align=center rowspan=2| 174 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
|align=left| [[#Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight]]
|1
|-
!rowspan=2| 3
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]]
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Bantamweight Championship|Women's Bantamweight]]
|rowspan=2| Dec 29, 2018 – Dec 11, 2021
|2
|align=center rowspan=2| 1,078 days
|-
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Featherweight Championship|Women's Featherweight]]
|2
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
!rowspan=2| 4
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Henry Cejudo]]
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Flyweight Championship|Flyweight]]
|rowspan=2| Jun 8, 2019 – Feb 29, 2020
|0
|align=center rowspan=2| 266 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Bantamweight Championship|Bantamweight]]
|1
|-
!rowspan=2| 5
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] {{small|(2)}}
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Featherweight Championship|Women's Featherweight]]
|rowspan=2| Jul 30, 2022 – Jun 20, 2023
|0
|align=center rowspan=2| 325 days
|-
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Bantamweight Championship|Women's Bantamweight]]
|1
|}

* '''Bold''' - Active reigns.<section end=Multi />

==Missed weight title fights==
There have been multiple instances in UFC history where a fighter misses the required weight limit for a championship fight. The following fights were originally scheduled and advertised as title fights, with the contenders earning a title shot, but due to a fighter missing weight these fights took place, only one fighter was eligible for the title, or the fight was changed to a non-title fight.

{| class="wikitable"
! Event !! Date !! Championship
! colspan=3| Result !! Notes
|-
| [[UFC 56]]
| Nov 19, 2005
| [[Welterweight (MMA)| Welterweight]]
| [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] (c) (170 lb)
| def.
| [[Joe Riggs]] (''172.5 lb'')
| Fight changed to non-title contest
|-
| [[UFC 67]]
| Feb 3, 2007
| [[Middleweight (MMA)| Middleweight]]
| [[Anderson Silva]] (c) (185 lb)
| def.
| [[Travis Lutter]] (''187 lb'')
| Fight changed to non-title contest
|-
| [[UFC 206]]
| Dec 10, 2016
| Interim [[Featherweight (MMA)| Featherweight]]
| [[Max Holloway]] (145 lb)
| def.
| [[Anthony Pettis]] (''148 lb'')
| Only Holloway was eligible to win title
|-
| [[UFC 221]]
| Feb 11, 2018
| Interim [[Middleweight (MMA)| Middleweight]]
| [[Yoel Romero]] (''187.7 lb'')
| def.
| [[Luke Rockhold]] (185 lb)
| Only Rockhold was eligible to win title
|-
| [[UFC 225]]
| Jun 9, 2018
| [[Middleweight (MMA)| Middleweight]]
| [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]] (c) (185 lb)
| def.
| [[Yoel Romero]] (''185.2 lb'')
| Fight changed to non-title contest
|-
| [[UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo]]
| Feb 29, 2020
| [[Flyweight (MMA)| Flyweight]]
| [[Deiveson Figueiredo]] (''127.5 lb'')
| def.
| [[Joseph Benavidez]] (124.5 lb)
| Only Benavidez was eligible to win title
|-
| [[UFC 274]]
| May 7, 2022
| [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]]
| [[Charles Oliveira]] <s>(c)</s> (''155.5 lb'')
| def.
| [[Justin Gaethje]] (155 lb)
| Oliveira was stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win title
|}

==See also==
* [[List of current mixed martial arts champions]]
* [[List of current UFC fighters]]
* [[List of Pride Fighting Championships champions]]
* [[List of Strikeforce champions]]
* [[List of UFC events]]
* [[List of UFC records]]
* [[List of World Extreme Cagefighting champions]]
* [[Mixed martial arts weight classes]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* [http://www.ufc.com/fighter Current Title Holders] at [http://www.UFC.com UFC.com]

{{Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
{{UFC title holders}}
{{UFC Heavyweight Championship}}
{{UFC Light Heavyweight Championship}}
{{UFC Middleweight Championship}}
{{UFC Welterweight Championship}}
{{UFC Lightweight Championship}}
{{UFC Featherweight Championship}}
{{UFC Bantamweight Championship}}
{{UFC Flyweight Championship}}
{{UFC Women's Featherweight Championship}}
{{UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship}}
{{UFC Women's Flyweight Championship}}
{{UFC Women's Strawweight Championship}}
{{Mixed martial arts champions}}

[[Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship|Champions]]
[[Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship champions|*]]
[[Category:Lists of sportspeople|UFC champions]]
[[Category:Mixed martial arts lists|UFC Champions, List Of]]

List of UFC champions

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{{Short description|None}}
[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC) champions are fighters who have won UFC [[Championship#Title match system|championships]].<ref name="ocr">{{cite web
|url=http://www.ocregister.com/sports/ufc-def-title-1751549-round-heavyweight
|title=UFC Championship Lineage
|work=[[The Orange County Register]]
|date=July 2, 2007
|access-date=September 14, 2007
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071103234552/http://www.ocregister.com/sports/ufc-def-title-1751549-round-heavyweight
|archive-date=November 3, 2007
}}</ref>

==Historical notes==
At the time of the UFC's inception in 1993, [[mixed martial arts]] was not sanctioned in the United States, and did not include [[weight classes]]. Instead of the traditional championship model, the UFC held tournaments with the winner receiving a permanent appellation.<ref>{{Cite journal
|url=http://www.slate.com/id/46344c
|title=Fight Clubbed
|journal=Slate
|last=Plotz
|first=David
|date=November 7, 1999
|access-date=March 21, 2007
}}</ref> In [[Ultimate Fighting Championship#Controversy and reform|response to criticism]] from Senator [[John McCain]] that saw the loss of its television deal and the banning of the sport in thirty-six states, the UFC increased its cooperation with state athletic commissions and introduced weight classes in 1997, starting with [[UFC 12]], and began introducing weight-specific titles.<ref>{{cite book
|last=Gentry III
|first=Clyde
|title=No Holds Barred: Ultimate Fighting and the Martial Arts Revolution
|publisher=Milo Books
|year=2003
|edition=Paperback
|isbn=978-1-903854-30-3
|pages=[https://archive.org/details/noholdsbarred00clyd/page/106 106, 123]
|url-access=registration
|url=https://archive.org/details/noholdsbarred00clyd/page/106
}}</ref>

The original codification for weight classes introduced only two divisions: [[Heavyweight (MMA)|heavyweight]], which grouped together all competitors above {{convert|200|lb|kg}}, and [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]], which encompassed all competitors 199 pounds (90 kg) and under. At [[UFC 14]] the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] division would be renamed to [[Middleweight (MMA)|middleweight]], though it would still encompass all fighters 199 pounds (90 kg) and under.<ref name="Champion vs. Champion"/> The [[Welterweight (MMA)|lightweight]] moniker would later return at [[UFC 16]] with a new division consisting of those competitors {{convert| 170|lb|kg}} and under.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=dm-ufxsixteen041809|title=UFC 16: Frank's house|publisher=Yahoo! Sports|date=April 18, 2009|access-date=January 15, 2013|last=Meltzer|first=Dave}}</ref> Two years later a fourth weight class, the [[Bantamweight (MMA)|bantamweight]] division, arrived at [[UFC 26]] and included all fighters {{convert| 155|lb|kg}} and under.<ref name="Champion vs. Champion">{{cite web|url=http://www.yellmagazine.com/ufc-weight-classes-champions-history/15201/|title=UFC Weight Classes & Their Champions: A History |publisher=Yell! Magazine|access-date=December 24, 2012|last=Harshcore|first=Rod|date=2011-09-29 }}</ref>

In 2000, the [[New Jersey State Athletic Control Board]] completely took over MMA regulation in its home state and developed new [[Mixed martial arts rules#Unified Rules of MMA|rules and weight classes]] that eventually became the ''de facto'' rule set for all mixed martial arts.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.state.nj.us/lps/sacb/docs/martial.html
|title=Mixed Martial Arts Unified Rules of Conduct
|publisher=New Jersey State Athletic Control Board
|year=2000
|access-date=September 8, 2007
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403062008/http://www.state.nj.us/lps/sacb/docs/martial.html
|archive-date=April 3, 2009
}}</ref> The UFC realigned their weight classes to comply with these new regulations in 2001, beginning with [[UFC 31]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.ivansblog.com/2006/07/mixed-martial-arts-new-jersey.html
|title=New Jersey Commission Corrects Mainstream UFC Stories
|last=Trembow
|first=Ivan
|publisher=Ivan's Blog
|work=MMAWeekly.com
|date=July 21, 2006
|access-date=September 8, 2007
}}</ref> At the time, this brought the total number of active divisions in the UFC to five: [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]], [[Welterweight (MMA)|welterweight]], [[Middleweight (MMA)|middleweight]], [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|light heavyweight]], and [[Heavyweight (MMA)|heavyweight]].

It would be nearly ten years before the UFC would expand their divisional offerings to include any of the lower weight classes. The first additions came in late 2010 when the UFC merged with their sister organization [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] (WEC). Due to the WEC's focus on lighter weight fighters, this merger necessitated the addition of both the [[Featherweight (MMA)|featherweight]] and [[Bantamweight (MMA)|bantamweight]] divisions to the UFC, starting with [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale|The Ultimate Fighter season 12 finale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-WEC-to-Merge-in-2011-27812|title=UFC, WEC to Merge in 2011 |publisher=Sherdog.com|date=October 28, 2010|access-date=October 20, 2012|last=Whitman|first=Mike}}</ref> In early 2012 the UFC decided they would delve even further into the lower weight classes when they announced the introduction of the [[Flyweight (MMA)|flyweight]] division to their ranks, beginning with [[UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Adds-Flyweight-Class-4Man-Title-Tourney-Begins-March-3-37981|title=UFC Adds Flyweight Class; 4-Man Title Tourney Begins March 3|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=December 11, 2011|access-date=October 20, 2012|last=Whitman|first=Matt}}</ref>

In November 2012, as a result of the forthcoming dissolution of their sister organization [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]], the UFC announced they would be adding female fighters to their roster for the first time in the promotion's history. Initially, only the women's bantamweight division was brought over, with the division's premiere bout taking place at [[UFC 157]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Strikeforce-Champion-Ronda-Rousey-to-Join-UFC-in-2013-Strikeforce-to-Fold-47207|title=Report: Strikeforce Champion Ronda Rousey to Join UFC in 2013, Strikeforce to Fold|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=November 9, 2012|access-date=December 12, 2012|last=Whitman|first=Mike}}</ref> A little over a year later, the UFC announced they would be expanding their weight classes for female fighters with the addition of a women's [[Strawweight (MMA)|strawweight]] division,<ref name="Doyle">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/12/11/5202056/tuf-20-will-feature-all-womens-cast-crown-first-ufc-strawweight|title='TUF 20' will feature all-women's cast; crown first UFC strawweight champion|publisher=MMAFighting.com|date=December 11, 2013|access-date=December 15, 2013|last=Doyle|first=Dave}}</ref> the first bout took place at [[UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller]].<ref name="Cruz">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/11/5800914/strawweights-claudia-gadelha-tina-lahdemaki-meet-at-ufc-fight-night-45|title=Strawweights Claudia Gadelha, Tina Lahdemaki meet at UFC Fight Night 45|publisher=MMAFighting.com|date=June 11, 2014|access-date=June 11, 2014|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme}}</ref>
In late 2016, a featherweight division was introduced for the women with the first bout to be for the [[UFC Women's Featherweight Championship|inaugural championship]] at [[UFC 208]] on February 11, 2017. In that same year the UFC announced the Women's Flyweight division would officially be added, with the winner of the [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion|26th season of The Ultimate Fighter]] to be named the inaugural champion.

==Current champions==
<ref name="Fighters">{{cite web|title=UFC Division Champions & Featured Fighters|url=https://www.ufc.com/athletes|access-date=13 February 2022|publisher=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}</ref>

===Men===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! width=120| Division !!width=200| Champion !!width=70| Since !!width=45| Defenses
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]]
| Mar 4, 2023
| align=center| 0
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]]
| Vacant
| Jul 14, 2023
| align=center| —
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Middleweight Championship|Middleweight]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean Strickland]]
| Sep 9, 2023
| align=center| 0
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Welterweight Championship|Welterweight]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Leon Edwards]]
| Aug 20, 2022
| align=center| 1
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Lightweight Championship|Lightweight]]
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Islam Makhachev]]
| Oct 22, 2022
| align=center| 1
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Featherweight Championship|Featherweight]]
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| Dec 14, 2019
| align=center| 5
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Bantamweight Championship|Bantamweight]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| Aug 19, 2023
| align=center| 0
|-
! style="text-align:left;" | [[#Flyweight Championship|Flyweight]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| Jul 8, 2023
| align=center| 0
|}

===Women===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! width=120| Division !!width=200| Champion !!width=70| Since !!width=45| Defenses
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Women's Featherweight Championship|Featherweight]]
| Vacant
| Jun 20, 2023
| align=center | —
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Women's Bantamweight Championship|Bantamweight]]
| Vacant
| Jun 20, 2023
| align=center | —
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Women's Flyweight Championship|Flyweight]]
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Alexa Grasso]]
| Mar 4, 2023
| align=center| 0
|-
! style="text-align:left;"| [[#Women's Strawweight Championship|Strawweight]]
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Zhang Weili]]
| Nov 12, 2022
| align=center| 1
|}

[[File:UFC-Champs.PNG|800px]]

==Men's championship history==
===Heavyweight Championship ===
206 to 265 lb (93 to 120 kg) 
The UFC [[#Superfight Championship|Superfight Championship]] was unified with the [[UFC 11]] [[#Tournament winners|Tournament Championship]] to determine the inaugural UFC Heavyweight Champion on February 7, 1997, when [[Mark Coleman]] defeated [[Dan Severn]] at [[UFC 12]].<ref name="Champion vs. Champion"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!!Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign (total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Coleman]] {{small|def. [[Dan Severn]]}}
| [[UFC 12]] {{small|Dothan, AL, US}}
| align=center| Feb 7, 1997
| align=center| 170 days
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Maurice Smith (fighter)|Maurice Smith]]
| [[UFC 14]] {{small|Birmingham, AL, US}}
| align=center| Jul 27, 1997
| align=center| 147 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Tank Abbott]] at [[UFC 15]] on Oct 17, 1997}}
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]]
| [[UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan|UFC Japan]] {{small|Yokohama, Japan}}
| align=center| Dec 21, 1997
| align=center| ? days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Couture was stripped of the title in January 1998, when he left the UFC due to a contract dispute.''
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Bas Rutten]] {{small|def. [[Kevin Randleman]]}}
| [[UFC 20]] {{small|Birmingham, AL, US}}
| align=center| May 7, 1999
| align=center| 34 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Rutten vacated the title in June 1999 in order to drop down to Light Heavyweight. He retired soon after due to training injuries.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://basrutten.tv/biography.html
|title=Bas Rutten Biography
|last=Rutten
|first=Bas
|author-link=Bas Rutten
|access-date=September 12, 2007
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070520191724/http://www.basrutten.tv/biography.html
|archive-date=May 20, 2007
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>''
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kevin Randleman]] {{small|def. [[Pete Williams (fighter)|Pete Williams]]}}
| [[UFC 23]] {{small|Tokyo, Japan}}
| align=center| Nov 19, 1999
| align=center| 364 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Pedro Rizzo]] at [[UFC 26]] on Jun 9, 2000}}
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 28]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Nov 17, 2000
| align=center| 490 days (490+ days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Pedro Rizzo]] at [[UFC 31]] on May 4, 2001 
2. def. [[Pedro Rizzo]] at [[UFC 34]] on Nov 2, 2001}}
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Josh Barnett]]
| [[UFC 36]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 22, 2002
| align=center| 126 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |'''''Barnett was stripped of the title on July 26, 2002, after testing positive for anabolic steroids in a post-fight drug test.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Aug-14-Sat-2004/sports/24534514.html
|title=UFC fighter flunks drug test
|last=Fitzgerald
|first=Tom
|work=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]
|date=November 26, 2006
|access-date=September 12, 2007
}}</ref>'''''
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ricco Rodriguez]] {{small|def. [[Randy Couture]]}}
| [[UFC 39]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| align=center| Sep 27, 2002
| align=center| 154 days
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tim Sylvia]]
| [[UFC 41]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Feb 28, 2003
| align=center| 229 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Gan McGee]] at [[UFC 44]] on Sep 26, 2003}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Sylvia was stripped of the title on October 15, 2003, after testing positive for anabolic steroids in a post-fight drug test.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/26/SPG19MJT8O1.DTL
|title=Fighting outside the box
|last=Fitzgerald
|first=Tom
|work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]
|date=November 26, 2006
|access-date=September 12, 2007
}}</ref>''
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Mir]] {{small|def. [[Tim Sylvia]]}}
| [[UFC 48]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jun 19, 2004
| align=center| 419 days
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|BLR}} [[Andrei Arlovski]] {{small|def. [[Tim Sylvia]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 51]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Feb 5, 2005
| align=center| —
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Justin Eilers]] at [[UFC 53]] on Jun 4, 2005}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Mir was stripped of the title on August 12, 2005, for inactivity resulting from injuries he sustained in a road accident.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=3249
|title=UFC Strips Mir of Heavyweight Belt, Arlovski New Champion
|publisher=Sherdog.com
|date=August 13, 2005
|access-date=September 12, 2007
|author=Staff
}}</ref>''
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BLR}} [[Andrei Arlovski]] {{small|promoted to undisputed champion}}
| align=center| —
| align=center| Aug 12, 2005
| align=center| 246 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Paul Buentello]] at [[UFC 55]] on Oct 7, 2005}}
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tim Sylvia]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 59]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Apr 15, 2006
| align=center| 322 days (551 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Andrei Arlovski]] at [[UFC 61]] on Jul 8, 2006 
2. def. [[Jeff Monson]] at [[UFC 65]] on Nov 18, 2006}}
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] {{small|(3)}}
| [[UFC 68]] {{small|Columbus, OH, US}}
| align=center| Mar 3, 2007
| align=center| 623 days (1,113+ days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Gabriel Gonzaga]] at [[UFC 74]] on Aug 25, 2007}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] {{small|def. [[Tim Sylvia]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 81]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Feb 2, 2008
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brock Lesnar]]
| [[UFC 91]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Nov 15, 2008
| align=center| 707 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. def. interim champion [[Frank Mir]] at [[UFC 100]] on Jul 11, 2009}} 
{{nowrap|2. def. interim champion [[Shane Carwin]] at [[UFC 116]] on Jul 3, 2010}}}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Mir]] {{small| {{nowrap|def. interim champion [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]]}}}}
| [[UFC 92]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 27, 2008
| align=center| —
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Shane Carwin]] {{small|def. [[Frank Mir]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 111]] {{small|Newark, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Mar 27, 2010
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cain Velasquez]]
| [[UFC 121]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Oct 23, 2010
| align=center| 385 days
|
|-
! 16
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Junior dos Santos]]
| [[UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Nov 12, 2011
| align=center| 413 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Frank Mir]] at [[UFC 146]] on May 26, 2012}}
|-
! 17
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cain Velasquez]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 155]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 29, 2012
| align=center| 896 days (1,281 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Antônio Silva (fighter)|Antônio Silva]] at [[UFC 160]] on May 25, 2013 
2. def. [[Junior dos Santos]] at [[UFC 166]] on Oct 19, 2013}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Fabrício Werdum]] {{small|def. [[Mark Hunt]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 180]] {{small|Mexico City, Mexico}}
| align=center| Nov 15, 2014
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 18
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Fabrício Werdum]]
| [[UFC 188]] {{small|Mexico City, Mexico}}
| align=center| Jun 13, 2015
| align=center| 336 days
|
|-
! 19
| {{flagicon|US}} [[Stipe Miocic]]
| [[UFC 198]] {{small|Curitiba, Brazil}}
| align=center| May 14, 2016
| align=center| 784 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Alistair Overeem]] at [[UFC 203]] on Sep 10, 2016 
2. def. [[Junior dos Santos]] at [[UFC 211]] on May 13, 2017 
3. def. [[Francis Ngannou]] at [[UFC 220]] on Jan 20, 2018}}
|-
! 20
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]]
| [[UFC 226]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 7, 2018
| align=center| 406 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Derrick Lewis]] at [[UFC 230]] on Nov 3, 2018}}
|-
! 21
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Stipe Miocic]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 241]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Aug 17, 2019
| align=center| 588 days (1,372 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Daniel Cormier]] at [[UFC 252]] on Aug 15, 2020}}
|-
! 22
| {{flagicon|CMR}} [[Francis Ngannou]]
| [[UFC 260]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 27, 2021
| align=center| 659 days 
|
{{small| 1. def. interim champion [[Ciryl Gane]] at [[UFC 270]] on Jan 22, 2022}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Ciryl Gane]] {{small|def. [[Derrick Lewis]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 265]] {{small|Houston, TX, US}}
| align=center| Aug 7, 2021
| align=center| —
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Ngannou was stripped of the title on January 14, 2023 when he left the UFC due to a contract dispute.''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mahjouri|first=Shakiel|date=January 14, 2023|title=UFC releases heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou from contract, strips him of title|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-releases-heavyweight-champion-francis-ngannou-from-contract-strips-him-of-title/amp/|access-date=January 14, 2023|website=CBS Sports|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 23
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] {{small|def. [[Ciryl Gane]]}}
| [[UFC 285]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 4, 2023
| align=center| {{age in days|2023|03|04|show unit=full}} (incumbent) 
|
|}

===Light Heavyweight Championship===
186 to 205 lb (84 to 93 kg) 
The Light Heavyweight Championship was known as the Middleweight Championship prior to [[UFC 31]] (May 4, 2001).
The [[List of Pride Champions#World Middleweight Championship|Pride World Middleweight Championship]] (205.03 lb) was unified with the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on September 8, 2007, when [[Quinton Jackson]] defeated [[Dan Henderson]] at [[UFC 75]].<ref name="Champion vs. Champion"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!!Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Shamrock]] {{small|def. [[Kevin Jackson]]}}
| [[UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan|UFC Japan]] {{small|Yokohama, Japan}}
| align=center| Dec 21, 1997
| align=center| 703 days
|
{{small| 1. def. Igor Zinoviev at [[UFC 16]] on Mar 13, 1998 
2. def. [[Jeremy Horn]] at [[UFC 17]] on May 15, 1998 
3. def. [[John Lober]] at [[UFC Brazil]] on Oct 16, 1998 
4. def. [[Tito Ortiz]] at [[UFC 22]] on Sep 24, 1999}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Shamrock vacated the title on November 24, 1999, when he retired from the UFC, citing a lack of competition.<ref name="ocr" />''
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tito Ortiz]] {{small|def. [[Wanderlei Silva]]}}
| [[UFC 25]] {{small|Tokyo, Japan}}
| align=center| Apr 14, 2000
| align=center| 1,260 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Yuki Kondo]] at [[UFC 29]] on Dec 16, 2000 
2. def. [[Evan Tanner]] at [[UFC 30]] on Feb 23, 2001 
3. def. [[Elvis Sinosic]] at [[UFC 32]] on Jun 29, 2001 
4. def. [[Vladimir Matyushenko]] at [[UFC 33]] on Sep 28, 2001 
5. def. [[Ken Shamrock]] at [[UFC 40]] on Nov 22, 2002}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] {{small|def. [[Chuck Liddell]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 43]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jun 6, 2003
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]]
| [[UFC 44]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Sep 26, 2003
| align=center| 127 days
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Vitor Belfort]]
| [[UFC 46]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jan 31, 2004
| align=center| 203 days
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 49]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Aug 21, 2004
| align=center| 238 days (365 days)
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chuck Liddell]]
| [[UFC 52]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Apr 16, 2005
| align=center| 770 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Jeremy Horn]] at [[UFC 54]] on Aug 20, 2005 
2. def. [[Randy Couture]] at [[UFC 57]] on Feb 4, 2006 
3. def. [[Renato Sobral]] at [[UFC 62]] on Aug 26, 2006 
4. def. [[Tito Ortiz]] at [[UFC 66]] on Dec 30, 2006}}
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Quinton Jackson]]
| [[UFC 71]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| May 26, 2007
| align=center| 406 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Dan Henderson]] at [[UFC 75]] on Sep 8, 2007}}
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Forrest Griffin]]
| [[UFC 86]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 5, 2008
| align=center| 175 days
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rashad Evans]]
| [[UFC 92]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 27, 2008
| align=center| 147 days
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Lyoto Machida]]
| [[UFC 98]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| May 23, 2009
| align=center| 350 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Maurício Rua]] at [[UFC 104]] on Oct 24, 2009}}
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Maurício Rua]]
| [[UFC 113]] {{small|Montreal, QC, Canada}}
| align=center| May 8, 2010
| align=center| 315 days
|
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]]
| [[UFC 128]] {{small|Newark, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Mar 19, 2011
| align=center| 1,501 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Quinton Jackson]] at [[UFC 135]] on Sep 24, 2011 
2. def. [[Lyoto Machida]] at [[UFC 140]] on Dec 10, 2011 
3. def. [[Rashad Evans]] at [[UFC 145]] on Apr 21, 2012 
4. def. [[Vitor Belfort]] at [[UFC 152]] on Sep 22, 2012 
5. def. [[Chael Sonnen]] at [[UFC 159]] on Apr 27, 2013 
{{nowrap|6. def. [[Alexander Gustafsson]] at [[UFC 165]] on Sep 21, 2013}} 
7. def. [[Glover Teixeira]] at [[UFC 172]] on Apr 26, 2014 
8. def. [[Daniel Cormier]] at [[UFC 182]] on Jan 3, 2015}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Jones was stripped of the title on April 28, 2015, due to his involvement and arrest in a felony hit-and-run.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/28/8512255/jon-jones-stripped-of-title-daniel-cormier-vs-anthony-johnson-for|title=Jon Jones stripped of title, Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson for belt headlines UFC 187|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=April 28, 2015|access-date=April 28, 2015}}</ref>''
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]] {{small|def. [[Anthony Johnson (fighter)|Anthony Johnson]]}}
| [[UFC 187]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| May 23, 2015
| align=center| 1,315 days 
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Alexander Gustafsson]] at [[UFC 192]] on Oct 3, 2015 
2. def. [[Anthony Johnson (fighter)|Anthony Johnson]] at [[UFC 210]] on Apr 8, 2017 
3. def. [[Volkan Oezdemir]] at [[UFC 220]] on Jan 20, 2018}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] {{nowrap| {{small|def. [[Ovince Saint Preux]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 197]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Apr 23, 2016
| align=center| —
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Jones was stripped of the interim title on November 9, 2016, due to his one-year suspension related to a failed pre-fight drug test.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-strips-jon-jones-of-interim-light-heavyweight-title-on-heels-of-one-year-suspension|title=UFC strips Jon Jones of interim light heavyweight title on heels of one-year suspension|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-11-09|access-date=2016-11-09}}</ref>''
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Jones won the undisputed title at [[UFC 214]] on July 29, 2017, but was stripped on September 13, 2017, after his win was overturned to a no-contest due to a failed pre-fight drug test. Cormier was then retroactively reinstated as champion.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/9/13/16305374/daniel-cormier-reinstated-as-ufc-light-heavyweight-champion|title=Daniel Cormier reinstated as UFC light heavyweight champion|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2017-09-13|access-date=2017-09-13}}</ref>''
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Cormier vacated the title on December 28, 2018, 174 days after winning the heavyweight title.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/25633875/daniel-cormier-relinquish-ufc-light-heavyweight-title|title=Daniel Cormier to relinquish UFC light heavyweight title|work=espn.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2018-12-28|access-date=2018-12-28}}</ref>''
|-
! 14
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] {{small|(2)}} {{small|def. [[Alexander Gustafsson]]}}
| [[UFC 232]] {{small|Inglewood, CA, US}}
| align=center| Dec 29, 2018
| align=center| 597 days (2,098 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Anthony Smith (fighter)|Anthony Smith]] at [[UFC 235]] on Mar 2, 2019 
2. def. [[Thiago Santos]] at [[UFC 239]] on Jul 6, 2019 
3. def. [[Dominick Reyes]] at [[UFC 247]] on Feb 8, 2020}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Jones vacated the belt on August 17, 2020, citing issues with the UFC over salary negotiation and the desire to compete at heavyweight.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/jon-jones-vacates-ufc-light-heavyweight-title-officially|title=Jon Jones vacates UFC title: 'It's officially up for grabs'|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2020-08-17|access-date=2020-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/jon-jones-announces-hes-vacated-ufc-light-heavyweight-championship|title=Jon Jones Announces he's vacated the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|publisher=ufc.com|access-date=2020-08-18}}</ref>''
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|POL}} [[Jan Błachowicz]] {{small|def. [[Dominick Reyes]]}}
| [[UFC 253]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Sep 27, 2020
| align=center| 398 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Israel Adesanya]] at [[UFC 259]] on Mar 6, 2021}}
|-
! 16
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Glover Teixeira]]
| [[UFC 267]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Oct 30, 2021
| align=center| 225 days
|
|-
! 17
| {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Jiří Procházka]]
| [[UFC 275]] {{small|Kallang, Singapore}}
| align=center| Jun 12, 2022
| align=center| 164 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Procházka vacated the belt on November 23, 2022, after suffering a severe shoulder injury.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-282-jiri-prochazka-injured-vacates-light-heavyweight-championship-blachowicz-ankalaev-title-bout-booked-212050487.html|title=UFC 282: Jiri Prochazka injured, vacates light heavyweight championship; Blachowicz-Ankalaev title bout booked|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|author=Kevin Iole|date=2022-11-23|access-date=2022-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-282-jiri-prochazka-statement-injury-shoulder|title=Jiri Prochazka apologizes for UFC 282 withdrawal, explains vacating light heavyweight title|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2022-11-23|access-date=2022-11-23}}</ref>
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''[[Jan Błachowicz]] and [[Magomed Ankalaev]] fought to a draw for the vacant title on December 10, 2022, at [[UFC 282]] in Las Vegas, NV, US.''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2022-12-11|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/11/ufc-282-magomed-ankalaev-jan-blachowicz-fight-puzzling-draw/|title=UFC 282: Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz Fight to Puzzling Draw|website=Cageside Press|access-date=2022-12-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! 18
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jamahal Hill]] {{small|def. [[Glover Teixeira]]}}
| [[UFC 283]] {{small|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil}}
| align=center| Jan 21, 2023
| align=center| 174 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Hill vacated the belt on July 14, 2023, after suffering an achilles tendon rupture.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/07/ufc-news-jamahal-hill-reqlinquishes-stripped-light-heavyweight-title-achilles-injury|title=Jamahal Hill relinquishes UFC light heavyweight title after ruptured Achilles tendon|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
|}

===Middleweight Championship===
171 to 185 lb (78 to 84 kg) 
The [[List of Pride Champions#World Welterweight Championship|Pride World Welterweight Championship]] (182.98 lb) was unified with the UFC Middleweight Championship on March 1, 2008, when [[Anderson Silva]] defeated [[Dan Henderson]] at [[UFC 82]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Champion-vs-Champion-A-UFC-History|title=Champion vs. Champion: A UFC History |publisher=UFC.com|date=October 19, 2012|access-date=December 24, 2012|last=Kyte|first=Spencer}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!!Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dave Menne]] {{small|def. [[Gil Castillo]]}}
| [[UFC 33]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Sep 28, 2001
| align=center| 105 days
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Murilo Bustamante]]
| [[UFC 35]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jan 11, 2002
| align=center| 267 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Matt Lindland]] at [[UFC 37]] on May 10, 2002}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Bustamante was stripped of the title on October 5, 2002, when he left the UFC for [[Pride Fighting Championships|Pride]].<ref name="ocr" />''
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Evan Tanner]] {{small|def. [[David Terrell (fighter)|David Terrell]]}}
| [[UFC 51]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Feb 5, 2005
| align=center| 119 days
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rich Franklin]]
| [[UFC 53]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Jun 4, 2005
| align=center| 497 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Nate Quarry]] at [[UFC 56]] on Nov 19, 2005 
2. def. [[David Loiseau]] at [[UFC 58]] on Mar 4, 2006}}
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Anderson Silva]]
| [[UFC 64]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Oct 14, 2006
| align=center| 2,457 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Nate Marquardt]] at [[UFC 73]] on Jul 7, 2007 
2. def. [[Rich Franklin]] at [[UFC 77]] on Oct 20, 2007 
3. def. [[Dan Henderson]] at [[UFC 82]] on Mar 1, 2008 
4. def. [[Patrick Côté (fighter)|Patrick Côté]] at [[UFC 90]] on Oct 25, 2008 
5. def. [[Thales Leites]] at [[UFC 97]] on Apr 18, 2009 
6. def. [[Demian Maia]] at [[UFC 112]] on Apr 10, 2010 
7. def. [[Chael Sonnen]] at [[UFC 117]] on Aug 7, 2010 
8. def. [[Vitor Belfort]] at [[UFC 126]] on Feb 5, 2011 
9. def. [[Yushin Okami]] at [[UFC 134]] on Aug 27, 2011 
10. def. [[Chael Sonnen]] at [[UFC 148]] on Jul 7, 2012 }}
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Weidman]]
| [[UFC 162]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 6, 2013
| align=center| 889 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap|1. def. [[Anderson Silva]] at [[UFC 168]] on Dec 28, 2013 }}
2. def. [[Lyoto Machida]] at [[UFC 175]] on Jul 5, 2014 
3. def. [[Vitor Belfort]] at [[UFC 187]] on May 23, 2015 }}
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Luke Rockhold]]
| [[UFC 194]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 12, 2015
| align=center| 175 days
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Michael Bisping]]
| [[UFC 199]] {{small|Inglewood, CA, US}}
| align=center| Jun 4, 2016
| align=center| 518 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Dan Henderson]] at [[UFC 204]] on Oct 8, 2016}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]] {{small|def. [[Yoel Romero]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 213]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 8, 2017
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]]
| [[UFC 217]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 4, 2017
| align=center| 33 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''St-Pierre vacated the title on December 7, 2017, due to [[ulcerative colitis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/21637378/georges-st-pierre-indefinitely-colitis-ufc-president-dana-white-says|title=Dana White: Georges St-Pierre will be 'out for a minute' with colitis|work=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=December 2, 2017|access-date=December 8, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/21705441/georges-st-pierre-vacates-ufc-middleweight-championship-robert-whittaker-becomes-titleholder|title=Georges St-Pierre vacates middleweight title; Robert Whittaker takes spot|work=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=December 7, 2017|access-date=December 8, 2017}}</ref>''
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]] {{small|promoted to undisputed champion}}
| align=center| —
| align=center| Dec 7, 2017
| align=center| 660 days 
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Israel Adesanya]] {{small| {{nowrap|def. [[Kelvin Gastelum]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 236]] {{small|Atlanta, GA, US}}
| align=center| Apr 13, 2019
| style="text-align:center;”|—
|
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Israel Adesanya]]
| [[UFC 243]] {{small|Melbourne, Australia}}
| align=center| Oct 6, 2019
| style="text-align:center;”| 1,134 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Yoel Romero]] at [[UFC 248]] on Mar 7, 2020 
2. def. [[Paulo Costa]] at [[UFC 253]] on Sep 27, 2020 
3. def. [[Marvin Vettori]] at [[UFC 263]] on Jun 12, 2021 
{{nowrap|4. def. [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]] at [[UFC 271]] on Feb 12, 2022}} 
5. def. [[Jared Cannonier]] at [[UFC 276]] on Jul 2, 2022}}
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Alex Pereira]]
| [[UFC 281]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 12, 2022
| style="text-align:center;”| 147 days
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Israel Adesanya]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 287]] {{small|Miami, FL, US}}
| align=center| Apr 8, 2023
| style="text-align:center;”| {{age in days|2023|04|08|show unit=full}} (incumbent) 
|
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean Strickland]]
| [[UFC 293]] {{small|Sydney, Australia}}
| align=center| Sep 9, 2023
| style="text-align:center;”| {{age in days|2023|09|10|show unit=full}} 
|
|}

===Welterweight Championship===
156 to 170 lb (71 to 77 kg) 
The Welterweight Championship was known as the Lightweight Championship prior to [[UFC 31]] (May 4, 2001).
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!! style="width:14%;"|Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:10%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Miletich]] {{small|def. [[Mikey Burnett]]}}
| [[UFC Brazil]] {{small|São Paulo, Brazil}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Oct 16, 1998
|style="text-align:center;"|931 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Jorge Patino]] at [[UFC 18]] on Jan 8, 1999 
2. def. [[André Pederneiras]] at [[UFC 21]] on Jul 16, 1999 
3. def. [[John Alessio]] at [[UFC 26]] on Jun 9, 2000 
4. def. [[Kenichi Yamamoto (mixed martial artist)|Kenichi Yamamoto]] at [[UFC 29]] on Dec 16, 2000}}
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Carlos Newton]]
| [[UFC 31]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| May 4, 2001
|style="text-align:center;"| 183 days
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]]
| [[UFC 34]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Nov 2, 2001
|style="text-align:center;"|820 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Hayato Sakurai]] at [[UFC 36]] on Mar 22, 2002 
2. def. [[Carlos Newton]] at [[UFC 38]] on Jul 13, 2002 
3. def. [[Gil Castillo]] at [[UFC 40]] on Nov 22, 2002 
4. def. [[Sean Sherk]] at [[UFC 42]] on Apr 25, 2003 
5. def. [[Frank Trigg]] at [[UFC 45]] on Nov 21, 2003}}
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[B.J. Penn]]
| [[UFC 46]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Jan 31, 2004
|style="text-align:center;"| 107 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Penn was stripped of the title on May 17, 2004, when he left the UFC for [[K-1]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Zuffa-Strips-Penn-of-Title-1671
|title=Zuffa Strips Penn of Title
|publisher=Sherdog.com
|date=May 18, 2004
|access-date=December 9, 2007
}}</ref>''
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] {{small|(2)}} {{small|def. [[Georges St-Pierre]]}}
| [[UFC 50]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Oct 22, 2004
|style="text-align:center;"|757 days (1,577 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Frank Trigg]] at [[UFC 52]] on Apr 16, 2005 
2. def. [[B.J. Penn]] at [[UFC 63]] on Sep 23, 2006}}
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]]
| [[UFC 65]] {{small|Sacramento, CA, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Nov 18, 2006
|style="text-align:center;"| 140 days
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Serra]]
| [[UFC 69]] {{small|Houston, TX, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Apr 7, 2007
|style="text-align:center;"|378 days
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] {{small|def. [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 79]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Dec 29, 2007
|style="text-align:center;"|—
|
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 83]] {{small|Montreal, QC, Canada}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Apr 19, 2008
|style="text-align:center;"|2,064 days (2,204 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Jon Fitch]] at [[UFC 87]] on Aug 9, 2008 
2. def. [[B.J. Penn]] at [[UFC 94]] on Jan 31, 2009 
3. def. [[Thiago Alves (fighter)|Thiago Alves]] at [[UFC 100]] on Jul 11, 2009 
4. def. [[Dan Hardy]] at [[UFC 111]] on Mar 27, 2010 
5. def. [[Josh Koscheck]] at [[UFC 124]] on Dec 11, 2010 
6. def. [[Jake Shields]] at [[UFC 129]] on Apr 30, 2011 
{{nowrap|7. def. interim champion [[Carlos Condit]] at [[UFC 154]] on Nov 17, 2012 }}
8. def. [[Nick Diaz]] at [[UFC 158]] on Mar 16, 2013 
9. def. [[Johny Hendricks]] at [[UFC 167]] on Nov 16, 2013}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Carlos Condit]] {{small|def. [[Nick Diaz]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 143]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Feb 4, 2012
|style="text-align:center;"|—
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''St-Pierre vacated the title on December 13, 2013, when he decided to take time off.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/its-official-georges-st-pierre-vacating-ufc-welterweight-title/|title=It's official: Georges St-Pierre vacating UFC welterweight title|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=December 13, 2013|access-date=December 13, 2013}}</ref>''
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Johny Hendricks]] {{small|def. [[Robbie Lawler]]}}
| [[UFC 171]] {{small|Dallas, TX, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Mar 15, 2014
|style="text-align:center;"|266 days
|
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Robbie Lawler]]
| [[UFC 181]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Dec 6, 2014
|style="text-align:center;"|602 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]] at [[UFC 189]] on Jul 11, 2015 
2. def. [[Carlos Condit]] at [[UFC 195]] on Jan 2, 2016}}
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tyron Woodley]]
| [[UFC 201]] {{small|Atlanta, GA, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Jul 30, 2016
|style="text-align:center;"|945 days 
|
{{small| 1. drew with [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]] at [[UFC 205]] on Nov 12, 2016 
2. def. [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]] at [[UFC 209]] on Mar 4, 2017 
3. def. [[Demian Maia]] at [[UFC 214]] on Jul 29, 2017 
4. def. [[Darren Till]] at [[UFC 228]] on Sep 8, 2018}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Colby Covington]] {{small| {{nowrap|def. [[Rafael dos Anjos]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 225]] {{small|Chicago, IL, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"|Jun 9, 2018
|style="text-align:center;"|—
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Covington was stripped of the interim title on September 8, 2018, due to injury.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/tyron-woodley-vs-darren-till-title-fight-in-works-for-ufc-228-dallas-colby-covington|title=Tyron Woodley vs. Darren Till title fight headlines UFC 228; Colby Covington to be stripped (updated)|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2018-07-24|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref>''
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Kamaru Usman]]
| [[UFC 235]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Mar 2, 2019
|style="text-align:center;"| 1,267 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Colby Covington]] at [[UFC 245]] on Dec 14, 2019 
2. def. [[Jorge Masvidal]] at [[UFC 251]] on Jul 12, 2020 
3. def. [[Gilbert Burns]] at [[UFC 258]] on Feb 13, 2021 
4. def. [[Jorge Masvidal]] at [[UFC 261]] on Apr 24, 2021 
5. def. [[Colby Covington]] at [[UFC 268]] on Nov 6, 2021 }}
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Leon Edwards]]
| [[UFC 278]] {{small|Salt Lake City, UT, US}}
|style="text-align:center;"| Aug 20, 2022
|style="text-align:center;"| {{age in days|2022|08|20|show unit=full}} (incumbent)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Kamaru Usman]] at [[UFC 286]] on Mar 18, 2023}}
|}

===Lightweight Championship===
146 to 155 lb (66 to 70 kg) 
The Lightweight Championship was known as the Bantamweight Championship prior to UFC 31 (May 4, 2001).
The [[Strikeforce Lightweight Championship]] was unified (perhaps unofficially) with the UFC Lightweight Championship on April 20, 2013, when [[Benson Henderson]] defeated [[Gilbert Melendez]] at [[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/15/3879852/ufc-on-fox-7-fight-card-benson-henderson-vs-gilbert-melendez-daniel-cormier-vs-frank-mir |title=Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez, Daniel Cormier vs. Frank Mir set for UFC on FOX 7 |publisher=MMA Fighting |date= 2013-01-15|access-date=2014-08-12}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!! style="width:14%;"|Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:10%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jens Pulver]] {{small|def. [[Caol Uno]]}}
| [[UFC 30]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
| align=center| Feb 23, 2001
| align=center| 393 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Dennis Hallman]] at [[UFC 33]] on Sep 28, 2001 
2. def. [[B.J. Penn]] at [[UFC 35]] on Jan 11, 2002}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Pulver was stripped of the title on March 23, 2002, when he left the UFC due to a contract dispute.<ref name="ocr" />''
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''[[B.J. Penn]] and [[Caol Uno]] fought to a draw on February 28, 2003, at [[UFC 41]] in Atlantic City, NJ, US in the finale of a four-man tournament for the vacant title.<ref name="ocr" />''
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean Sherk]] {{small|def. [[Kenny Florian]]}}
| [[UFC 64]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Oct 14, 2006
| align=center| 420 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Hermes França]] at [[UFC 73]] on Jul 7, 2007}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Sherk was stripped of the title on December 8, 2007, after testing positive for anabolic steroids in a post-fight drug test.<ref>{{cite news
|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/mma_experts/post/Sherk-stripped-of-lightweight-title?urn=mma,56811
|first=Dave
|last=Meltzer
|title=Sherk stripped of lightweight title
|date=December 9, 2007
|access-date=December 10, 2007
|publisher=Yahoo! Sports
}}</ref>''
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[B.J. Penn]] {{small|def. [[Joe Stevenson]]}}
| [[UFC 80]] {{small|Newcastle, England, UK}}
| align=center| Jan 19, 2008
| align=center| 812 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Sean Sherk]] at [[UFC 84]] on May 24, 2008 
2. def. [[Kenny Florian]] at [[UFC 101]] on Aug 8, 2009 
3. def. [[Diego Sanchez]] at [[UFC 107]] on Dec 12, 2009}}
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frankie Edgar]]
| [[UFC 112]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Apr 10, 2010
| align=center| 687 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[B.J. Penn]] at [[UFC 118]] on Aug 28, 2010 
2. drew with [[Gray Maynard]] at [[UFC 125]] on Jan 1, 2011 
3. def. [[Gray Maynard]] at [[UFC 136]] on Oct 8, 2011}}
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Benson Henderson]]
| [[UFC 144]] {{small|Saitama, Japan}}
| align=center| Feb 26, 2012
| align=center| 552 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Frankie Edgar]] at [[UFC 150]] on Aug 11, 2012 
2. def. [[Nate Diaz]] at [[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz]] on Dec 8, 2012 
{{nowrap|3. def. [[Gilbert Melendez]] at [[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez]] on Apr 20, 2013}}}}
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthony Pettis]]
| [[UFC 164]] {{small|Milwaukee, WI, US}}
| align=center| Aug 31, 2013
| align=center| 560 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Gilbert Melendez]] at [[UFC 181]] on Dec 6, 2014}}
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rafael dos Anjos]]
| [[UFC 185]] {{small|Dallas, TX, US}}
| align=center| Mar 14, 2015
| align=center| 481 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Donald Cerrone]] at [[UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2]] on Dec 19, 2015}}
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Eddie Alvarez]]
| [[UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 7, 2016
| align=center| 128 days
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|IRE}} [[Conor McGregor]]
| [[UFC 205]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 12, 2016
| align=center| 511 days
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tony Ferguson]] {{small|def. [[Kevin Lee]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 216]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Oct 7, 2017
| align=center| —
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Both McGregor and Ferguson were stripped of their titles on April 7, 2018, due to inactivity and injury, respectively.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-223/breaking-dana-white-addresses-the-ufcs-complicated-lightweight-title-picture/ | title=Breaking! Dana White addresses the UFC's complicated lightweight title picture | BJPenn.com| date=2018-04-02}}</ref>''
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Khabib Nurmagomedov]] {{small|def. [[Al Iaquinta]]}}
| [[UFC 223]] {{small|Brooklyn, NY, US}}
| align=center| Apr 7, 2018
| align=center| 1,077 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Conor McGregor]] at [[UFC 229]] on Oct 6, 2018 
2. def. interim champion [[Dustin Poirier]] at [[UFC 242]] on Sep 7, 2019 
3. def. interim champion [[Justin Gaethje]] at [[UFC 254]] on Oct 24, 2020}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dustin Poirier]] {{small|def. [[Max Holloway]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 236]] {{small|Atlanta, GA, US}}
| align=center| Apr 13, 2019
| align=center| —
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Justin Gaethje]] {{small| {{nowrap|def. [[Tony Ferguson]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 249]] {{small|Jacksonville, FL, US}}
| align=center| May 9, 2020
| align=center| —
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Nurmagomedov announced his retirement on October 24, 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/10/24/21532169/khabib-nurmagomedov-announces-retirement-following-emotional-victory-justin-gaethje-ufc-254-main | title=Khabib Nurmagomedov announces his retirement following emotional victory over Justin Gaethje in UFC 254 main event mmafighting.com| date=2020-10-24}}</ref> The title was officially vacated on March 19, 2021.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31090572/dana-white-khabib-nurmagomedov-officially-retired-michael-chandler-charles-oliveira-title|title=Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov officially retired; Michael Chandler-Charles Oliveira for title|work=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2021-03-19|access-date=2021-03-19}}</ref>
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Charles Oliveira]] {{small|def. [[Michael Chandler]]}}
| [[UFC 262]] {{small|Houston, TX, US}}
| align=center| May 15, 2021
| align=center| 357 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Dustin Poirier]] at [[UFC 269]] on Dec 11, 2021}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Oliveira was stripped of the title on May 7, 2022 after failing to make weight for his title defense against [[Justin Gaethje]] at [[UFC 274]].<ref name="weigh-in statement">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-06 |title=Update On The UFC 274 Main Event {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/update-ufc-274-main-event-lightweight-charles-oliveira-justin-gaethje |access-date=2022-05-06 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}}</ref>''
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Islam Makhachev]] {{small|def. [[Charles Oliveira]]}}
| [[UFC 280]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Oct 22, 2022
| align=center| {{age in days|2022|10|22|show unit=full}} (incumbent)
| {{small| 1. def. [[Alexander Volkanovski]] at [[UFC 284]] on Feb 12, 2023}}
|}

===Featherweight Championship===
136 to 145 lb (61 to 66 kg) 
Prior to the UFC-WEC merger, [[José Aldo]] was the [[List of WEC champions#Featherweight Championship|WEC Featherweight Champion]]. Aldo was awarded the inaugural UFC Featherweight Championship on November 20, 2010, at [[UFC 123]] in a ceremony prior to the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21481/new-ufc-champion-jose-aldo-officially-awarded-title-belt.mma|title=New UFC Champion Jose Aldo officially awarded title belt|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=November 20, 2010|access-date=October 20, 2012|last1=Morgan|first1=John|last2=Stupp|first2=Dann|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023091540/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21481/new-ufc-champion-jose-aldo-officially-awarded-title-belt.mma|archive-date=October 23, 2012}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!! style="width:14%;"|Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:10%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[José Aldo]] {{small| {{nowrap|promoted to undisputed champion}}}}
| [[UFC 123]] {{small|Auburn Hills, MI, US}}
| align=center| Nov 20, 2010
| align=center| 1,848 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Mark Hominick]] at [[UFC 129]] on Apr 30, 2011 
2. def. [[Kenny Florian]] at [[UFC 136]] on Oct 8, 2011 
3. def. [[Chad Mendes]] at [[UFC 142]] on Jan 14, 2012 
4. def. [[Frankie Edgar]] at [[UFC 156]] on Feb 2, 2013 
5. def. [[The Korean Zombie|Jung Chan-sung]] at [[UFC 163]] on Aug 3, 2013 
6. def. [[Ricardo Lamas]] at [[UFC 169]] on Feb 1, 2014 
7. def. [[Chad Mendes]] at [[UFC 179]] on Oct 25, 2014 }}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|IRE}} [[Conor McGregor]] {{small|def. [[Chad Mendes]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 189]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 11, 2015
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|IRE}} [[Conor McGregor]]
| [[UFC 194]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 12, 2015
| align=center| 350 days
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[José Aldo]] {{small|def. [[Frankie Edgar]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 200]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 9, 2016
| align=center| —
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''McGregor was stripped of the title on November 26, 2016, 14 days after winning the lightweight title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/McGregor-vacates-featherweight-title?id=|title=McGregor vacates featherweight title, Aldo now undisputed champion|publisher=ufc.com|date=November 26, 2016|access-date=November 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/12/18/13995966/conor-mcgregor-ufc-never-contacted-me-about-relinquishing-the|title=Conor McGregor: UFC never contacted me about relinquishing the featherweight title|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=December 18, 2016|access-date=December 18, 2016}}</ref>''
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[José Aldo]] {{small|(2)}} {{small|promoted to undisputed champion}}
| align=center| —
| align=center| Nov 26, 2016
| align=center| 189 days (2,037 days)
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Max Holloway]] {{small|def. [[Anthony Pettis]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 206]] {{small|Toronto, ON, Canada}}
| align=center| Dec 10, 2016
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Max Holloway]]
| [[UFC 212]] {{small|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil}}
| align=center| Jun 3, 2017
| align=center| 925 days 
|
{{small| 1. def. [[José Aldo]] at [[UFC 218]] on Dec 2, 2017 
2. def. [[Brian Ortega]] at [[UFC 231]] on Dec 8, 2018 
3. def. [[Frankie Edgar]] at [[UFC 240]] on Jul 27, 2019}}
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Alexander Volkanovski]]
| [[UFC 245]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 14, 2019
| align=center| {{age in days|2019|12|14|show unit=full}} (incumbent) 
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Max Holloway]] at [[UFC 251]] on Jul 12, 2020 
2. def. [[Brian Ortega]] at [[UFC 266]] on Sep 25, 2021 
{{nowrap|3. def. [[The Korean Zombie|Jung Chan-sung]] at [[UFC 273]] on Apr 9, 2022}} 
4. def. [[Max Holloway]] at [[UFC 276]] on Jul 2, 2022 
{{nowrap|5. def. interim champion [[Yair Rodríguez]] at [[UFC 290]] on Jul 8, 2023}}}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Yair Rodríguez]] {{small|def. [[Josh Emmett]] for interim title}}
| [[UFC 284]] {{small|Perth, Australia}}
| align=center| Feb 12, 2023
| align=center| —
|
|}

===Bantamweight Championship===
126 to 135 lb (57 to 61 kg) 
Prior to UFC-WEC merger, [[Dominick Cruz]] was the [[List of WEC champions#Bantamweight Championship|WEC Bantamweight Champion]]. At [[WEC 53]], Cruz defeated [[Scott Jorgensen]] to retain the WEC Bantamweight Championship and was awarded the inaugural UFC Bantamweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Harris-Eager-to-Crown-First-UFC-Bantamweight-Champ-28633
|title=Harris Eager to Crown First UFC Bantamweight Champ
|publisher=Sherdog.com
|date=December 14, 2010
|access-date=October 20, 2012
|last=Nelson
|first=Chris
}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!! style="width:14%;"|Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:10%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dominick Cruz]] {{small|def. [[Scott Jorgensen]]}}
| [[WEC 53]] {{small|Glendale, AZ, US}}
| align=center| Dec 16, 2010
| align=center| 1,117 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Urijah Faber]] at [[UFC 132]] on Jul 2, 2011 
2. def. [[Demetrious Johnson]] at [[UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson]] on Oct 1, 2011}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Renan Barão]] {{small|def. [[Urijah Faber]] for interim title}}
| [[2012 in UFC#UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão|UFC 149]] {{small|Calgary, AB, Canada}}
| align=center| Jul 21, 2012
| align=center| —
|
{{small| {{nowrap|1. def. [[Michael McDonald (MMA fighter)|Michael McDonald]] at [[UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald]] on Feb 16, 2013}} 
2. def. [[Eddie Wineland]] at [[UFC 165]] on Sep 21, 2013}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Cruz vacated the title on January 6, 2014, after repeated injuries prevented him from returning to competition to defend his title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/dominick-cruz-out-vacates-bantamweight-title-urijah-faber-now-meets-renan-barao-at-ufc-169/|title=Dominick Cruz out, vacates bantamweight title; Urijah Faber now meets Renan Barao at UFC 169|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 6, 2014|access-date=January 6, 2014}}</ref>''
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Renan Barão]] {{small|promoted to undisputed champion}}
| align=center| —
| align=center| Jan 6, 2014
| align=center| 138 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Urijah Faber]] at [[UFC 169]] on Feb 1, 2014 }}
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[T.J. Dillashaw]]
| [[UFC 173]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| May 24, 2014
| align=center| 603 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Joe Soto]] at [[UFC 177]] on Aug 30, 2014 
2. def. [[Renan Barão]] at [[UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2]] on Jul 25, 2015}}
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dominick Cruz]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz]] {{small|Boston, MA, US}}
| align=center| Jan 17, 2016
| align=center| 348 days (1,465 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Urijah Faber]] at [[UFC 199]] on Jun 4, 2016}}
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cody Garbrandt]]
| [[UFC 207]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 30, 2016
| align=center| 309 days
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[T.J. Dillashaw]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 217]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 4, 2017
| align=center| 501 days (1,104 days)
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Cody Garbrandt]] at [[UFC 227]] on Aug 4, 2018}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Dillashaw vacated the title on March 20, 2019, due to a failed drug test.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/3/20/18274036/t-j-dillashaw-announces-positive-drug-test-relinquishes-ufc-bantamweight-title-mma-news|title=T.J. Dillashaw suspended for failed drug test, relinquishes UFC bantamweight title
|publisher=BloodyElbow.com|date=March 20, 2019|access-date=March 20, 2019}}</ref>''
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Henry Cejudo]] {{small|def. [[Marlon Moraes]]}}
| [[UFC 238]] {{small|Chicago, IL, US}}
| align=center| Jun 8, 2019
| align=center| 352 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Dominick Cruz]] at [[UFC 249]] on May 9, 2020}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Cejudo announced his retirement on May 9, 2020. The title was officially vacated on May 24, 2020.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/henry-cejudo-explains-decision-to-retire-after-ufc-249-win-i-want-to-leave-on-top|title=Henry Cejudo explains decision to retire after UFC 249 win: 'I want to leave on top|publisher=MMAJunkie|date=May 10, 2020|access-date=May 10, 2020}}</ref>
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Petr Yan]] {{small|def. [[José Aldo]]}}
| [[UFC 251]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Jul 12, 2020
| align=center| 237 days
|
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Aljamain Sterling]]
| [[UFC 259]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 6, 2021
| align=center| 896 days
|
{{small| 1. def. interim champion [[Petr Yan]] at [[UFC 273]] on Apr 9, 2022 
2. def. [[T.J. Dillashaw]] at [[UFC 280]] on Oct 22, 2022 
3. def. [[Henry Cejudo]] at [[UFC 288]] on May 6, 2023}}
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Petr Yan]] {{small| {{nowrap|def. [[Cory Sandhagen]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 267]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Oct 30, 2021
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 10
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean O'Malley (fighter)|Sean O'Malley]]
| [[UFC 292]] {{small|Boston, MA, US}}
| align=center| Aug 19, 2023
| align=center| {{age in days|2023|8|19|show unit=full}} (incumbent)
|
|}

===Flyweight Championship===
116 to 125 lb (53 to 57 kg) 
[[Demetrious Johnson]] defeated [[Joseph Benavidez]] on September 22, 2012, at [[UFC 152]] in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in the finale of a four-man tournament for the inaugural title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/9/23/3375122/ufc-152-results-demetrious-johnson-wins-flyweight-title-split-decision-joseph-benavidez|title=UFC 152 results: Demetrious Johnson wins flyweight title with split decision victory over Joseph Benavidez|publisher=MMAmania.com|date=September 23, 2012|access-date=December 24, 2012|last=Mrosko|first=Geno}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!! style="width:14%;"|Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:10%;"|Reign (Total)!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{nowrap|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]] }}{{small|def. [[Joseph Benavidez]]}}
| [[UFC 152]] {{small|Toronto, ON, Canada}}
| align=center| Sep 22, 2012
| align=center| 2,142 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[John Dodson (fighter)|John Dodson]] at [[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson]] on Jan 26, 2013 
2. def. [[John Moraga]] at [[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga]] on Jul 27, 2013 
3. def. [[Joseph Benavidez]] at [[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2]] on Dec 14, 2013 
4. def. [[Ali Bagautinov]] at [[UFC 174]] on June 14, 2014 
5. def. [[Chris Cariaso]] at [[UFC 178]] on Sep 27, 2014 
6. def. [[Kyoji Horiguchi]] at [[UFC 186]] on Apr 25, 2015 
7. def. [[John Dodson (fighter)|John Dodson]] at [[UFC 191]] on Sep 5, 2015 
8. def. [[Henry Cejudo]] at [[UFC 197]] on Apr 23, 2016 
{{nowrap|9. def. [[Tim Elliott]] at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions#The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale]] on Dec 3, 2016}} 
10. def. [[Wilson Reis]] at [[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis]] on Apr 15, 2017 
11. def. [[Ray Borg]] at [[UFC 216]] on Oct 7, 2017}}
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Henry Cejudo]]
| [[UFC 227]] {{small|Los Angeles, CA, US}}
| align=center| Aug 4, 2018
| align=center| 574 days
| {{small| 1. def. [[T.J. Dillashaw]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw]] on Jan 19, 2019}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center | ''Cejudo announced on December 20, 2019, that he would vacate his title to focus on defending the bantamweight title. It was officially vacated on February 29, 2020.''<ref>{{cite web |title=Deiveson Figueiredo KO's Joseph Benavidez; flyweight title stays vacant |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28811705/deiveson-figueiredo-ko-joseph-benavidez-flyweight-title-stays-vacant |work=espn.com|date=March 2020 }}</ref>
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Deiveson Figueiredo]] {{small|def. [[Joseph Benavidez]]}}
| [[UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2]] {{small|Abu Dhabi, UAE}}
| align=center| Jul 19, 2020
| align=center| 328 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Alex Perez (fighter)|Alex Perez]] at [[UFC 255]] on Nov 21, 2020 
2. drew with [[Brandon Moreno]] at [[UFC 256]] on Dec 12, 2020}}
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Brandon Moreno]]
| [[UFC 263]] {{small|Glendale, AZ, US}}
| align=center| Jun 12, 2021
| align=center| 223 days
|
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Deiveson Figueiredo]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 270]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Jan 22, 2022
| align=center| 364 days (692 days)
|
|-
! —
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Brandon Moreno]] {{small|{{nowrap|def. [[Kai Kara-France]] for interim title}}}}
| [[UFC 277]] {{small|Dallas, TX, US}}
| align=center| Jul 30, 2022
| align=center| —
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Brandon Moreno]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 283]] {{small|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil}}
| align=center| Jan 21, 2023
| align=center| 168 days (391 days)
|
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Alexandre Pantoja]]
| [[UFC 290]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 8, 2023
| align=center| {{age in days|2023|07|08|show unit=full}} (incumbent) 
|
|}

==Women's championship history==
===Women's Featherweight Championship===
''136 to 145 lb (62 to 66 kg)'' 
The inaugural title was contested on February 11, 2017, in Brooklyn, NY, US at [[UFC 208]].<ref name="WFW">{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/holly-holm-and-germaine-de-randamie-fight-for-featherweight-title-at-ufc-208|title=Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie fight for inaugural featherweight title at UFC 208|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-12-13|access-date=2016-12-13}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!! Name!! Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{nowrap|{{flagicon|NED}} [[Germaine de Randamie]] }}{{small|def. [[Holly Holm]]}}
| [[UFC 208]] {{small|Brooklyn, NY, US}}
| align=center| Feb 11, 2017
| align=center| 128 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''de Randamie was stripped of the title on June 19, 2017, after she refused to defend the title against [[Cris Cyborg]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-214-cyborg-justino-megan-anderson-germaine-de-randamie-stripped|title='Cyborg' vs. Megan Anderson for title at UFC 214 after Germaine de Randamie stripped|author=Staff|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2017-06-19|access-date=2017-06-19}}</ref>''
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cris Cyborg]] {{small|def. [[Tonya Evinger]]}}
| [[UFC 214]] {{small|Anaheim, CA, US}}
| align=center| Jul 29, 2017
| align=center| 517 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Holly Holm]] at [[UFC 219]] on Dec 30, 2017 
2. def. [[Yana Kunitskaya]] at [[UFC 222]] on Mar 3, 2018}}
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]]
| [[UFC 232]] {{small|Inglewood, CA, US}}
| align=center| Dec 29, 2018
| align=center| 1,634 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Felicia Spencer]] at [[UFC 250]] on Jun 6, 2020 
{{nowrap|2. def. [[Megan Anderson (fighter)|Megan Anderson]] at [[UFC 259]] on Mar 6, 2021}}}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Nunes announced her retirement on June 10, 2023.<ref name="nunes">{{cite web | url= https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/06/ufc-289-results-amanda-nunes-retires-vs-irene-aldana-video-title | title=UFC 289 results: Amanda Nunes retires after one-sided title defense vs. Irene Aldana |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King| date=2023-06-10}}</ref> The title was officially vacated on June 20, 2023.''
|}

===Women's Bantamweight Championship===
126 to 135 lb (57 to 61 kg) 
Prior to its folding and absorption by the UFC, [[Ronda Rousey]] was the [[Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship|Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion]]. Rousey was awarded the inaugural UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship on December 6, 2012, at a [[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz]] pre-event press conference.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/The-UFC-Crowns-Its-First-Queen|title=The UFC Crowns Its First Queen|publisher=UFC|date=December 6, 2012|access-date=January 7, 2013|last=Gerbasi|first=Thomas}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!! Name!! Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ronda Rousey]] {{small| {{nowrap|promoted to undisputed champion}}}}
| [[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz]] {{small|Seattle, WA, US}}
| align=center| Dec 6, 2012
| align=center| 1,074 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Liz Carmouche]] at [[UFC 157]] on Feb 23, 2013 
2. def. [[Miesha Tate]] at [[UFC 168]] on Dec 28, 2013 
3. def. [[Sara McMann]] at [[UFC 170]] on Feb 22, 2014 
4. def. [[Alexis Davis (fighter)|Alexis Davis]] at [[UFC 175]] on Jul 5, 2014 
5. def. [[Cat Zingano]] at [[UFC 184]] on Feb 28, 2015 
6. def. [[Bethe Correia]] at [[UFC 190]] on Aug 1, 2015}}
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Holly Holm]]
| [[UFC 193]] {{small|Melbourne, Australia}}
| align=center| Nov 15, 2015
| align=center| 111 days
|
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Miesha Tate]]
| [[UFC 196]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 5, 2016
| align=center| 126 days
|
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]]
| [[UFC 200]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Jul 9, 2016
| align=center| 1,981 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Ronda Rousey]] at [[UFC 207]] on Dec 30, 2016 
2. def. [[Valentina Shevchenko]] at [[UFC 215]] on Sep 9, 2017 
3. def. [[Raquel Pennington]] at [[UFC 224]] on May 12, 2018 
4. def. [[Holly Holm]] at [[UFC 239]] on Jul 6, 2019 
{{nowrap|5. def. [[Germaine de Randamie]] at [[UFC 245]] on Dec 14, 2019}}}}
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Julianna Peña]]
| [[UFC 269]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 11, 2021
| align=center| 232 days
|
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[UFC 277]] {{small|Dallas, TX, US}}
| align=center| Jul 30, 2022
| align=center| 325 days (2,306 days)
|{{small| 1. def. [[Irene Aldana]] at [[UFC 289]] on Jun 10, 2023}}
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Nunes announced her retirement on June 10, 2023.<ref name="nunes"/> The title was officially vacated on June 20, 2023.''
|}

===Women's Flyweight Championship===
''116 to 125 lb (53 to 57 kg)'' 
The inaugural title was contested on December 1, 2017, in Las Vegas, NV, US at [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion#The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale]]. The inaugural title fight was between two fighters who appeared on the [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion|26th season of The Ultimate Fighter]].

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!! Name!! Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Nicco Montaño]] {{small|def. [[Roxanne Modafferi]]}}
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion#The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 1, 2017
| align=center| 280 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Montaño was stripped of the title on September 7, 2018, after she was forced to withdraw from her title defense at [[UFC 228]] due to weight cut issues.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/9/7/17833436/dana-white-says-nicco-montano-is-no-longer-the-ufc-womens-flyweight-champion|title=Dana White says Nicco Montaño is no longer the UFC women's flyweight champion|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2018-09-07|access-date=2018-09-07}}</ref>''
|-
! 2
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|KGZ}} [[Valentina Shevchenko]]}} {{small|def. [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]]}}
| [[UFC 231]] {{small|Toronto, ON, Canada}}
| align=center| Dec 8, 2018
| align=center| 1,547 days
|
{{small| 1. def. [[Jessica Eye]] at [[UFC 238]] on Jun 8, 2019 
{{nowrap|2. def. [[Liz Carmouche]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2]] on Aug 10, 2019}} 
{{nowrap|3. def. [[Katlyn Chookagian]] at [[UFC 247]] on Feb 8, 2020}} 
4. def. [[Jennifer Maia]] at [[UFC 255]] on Nov 21, 2020 
5. def. [[Jéssica Andrade]] at [[UFC 261]] on Apr 24, 2021 
6. def. [[Lauren Murphy]] at [[UFC 266]] on Sep 25, 2021 
7. def. [[Taila Santos]] at [[UFC 275]] on Jun 12, 2022}}
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Alexa Grasso]]
| [[UFC 285]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Mar 4, 2023
| align=center| {{age in days|2023|03|04|show unit=full}} (incumbent) 
|
|}

===Women's Strawweight Championship===
106 to 115 lb (48 to 52 kg) 
Previously the [[Invicta FC#Strawweight championship|Invicta FC Strawweight Champion]], [[Carla Esparza]] defeated [[Rose Namajunas]] for the inaugural title on December 12, 2014, in the tournament finale of [[The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned]].<ref name="Doyle"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!! Name!! Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Carla Esparza]] {{small|def. [[Rose Namajunas]]}}
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned#The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale]] {{small|Las Vegas, NV, US}}
| align=center| Dec 12, 2014
| align=center| 92 days
|
|-
! 2
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|POL}} [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]]}}
| [[UFC 185]] {{small|Dallas, TX, US}}
| align=center| Mar 14, 2015
| align=center| 966 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap|1. def. [[Jessica Penne]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Penne]] on Jun 20, 2015}} 
2. def. [[Valérie Létourneau]] at [[UFC 193]] on Nov 15, 2015 
{{nowrap|3. def. [[Cláudia Gadelha]] at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia#The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale]] on Jul 8, 2016}} 
4. def. [[Karolina Kowalkiewicz]] at [[UFC 205]] on Nov 12, 2016 
5. def. [[Jéssica Andrade]] at [[UFC 211]] on May 13, 2017}}
|-
! 3
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rose Namajunas]]}}
| [[UFC 217]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 4, 2017
| align=center| 554 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. def. [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]] at [[UFC 223]] on Apr 7, 2018}}}}
|-
! 4
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Jéssica Andrade]]}}
| [[UFC 237]] {{small|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil}}
| align=center| May 11, 2019
| align=center| 112 days
|
|-
! 5
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Zhang Weili]]}}
| [[UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang]] {{small|Shenzhen, China}}
| align=center| Aug 31, 2019
| align=center| 603 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. def. [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]] at [[UFC 248]] on Mar 7, 2020}}}}
|-
! 6
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rose Namajunas]] {{small|(2)}}}}
| [[UFC 261]] {{small|Jacksonville, FL, US}}
| align=center| Apr 24, 2021
| align=center| 378 days (932 days)
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. def. [[Zhang Weili]] at [[UFC 268]] on Nov 6, 2021}}}}
|-
! 7
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Carla Esparza]] {{small|(2)}}}}
| [[UFC 274]] {{small|Phoenix, AZ, US}}
| align=center| May 7, 2022
| align=center| 190 days (282 days)
|
|-
! 8
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Zhang Weili]] {{small|(2)}}}}
| [[UFC 281]] {{small|New York City, NY, US}}
| align=center| Nov 12, 2022
| align=center| {{age in days|2022|11|12|show unit=full}} (incumbent)
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. def. [[Amanda Lemos]] at [[UFC 292]] on Aug 19, 2023}}}}
|}

==Defunct title==
===Superfight Championship===
The [[openweight]] title used before the introduction of weight classes in 1997. It was designed to create a reigning UFC champion for the UFC tournament winners to challenge.<ref>{{cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news;_ylt=AnbS9oIfkDYxeule15884RJZEo14?slug=dm-ufcsix040809&prov=yhoo&type=lgns |title=Relive UFC 6: Clash of the Titans |work=Sports.yahoo.com |date=April 8, 2009 |access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! style="width:2%;"|No.!!Name!!Event!! style="width:9%;"|Date!! style="width:9%;"|Reign!!Defenses
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''[[Ken Shamrock]] and [[Royce Gracie]] fought to a draw on April 7, 1995, at [[UFC 5]] in Charlotte, NC, US for the inaugural Superfight title.<ref name="ocr" />''
|-
! 1
| {{nowrap| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ken Shamrock]] {{small|def. [[Dan Severn]]}}}}
| [[UFC 6]] {{small|Casper, WY, US}}
| align=center| Jul 14, 1995
| align=center| 308 days
|
{{small| {{nowrap| 1. drew with [[Oleg Taktarov]] at [[UFC 7]] on Sep 8, 1995 }}
2. def. [[Kimo Leopoldo]] at [[UFC 8]] on Feb 16, 1996}}
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Severn]]
| [[UFC 9]] {{small|Detroit, MI, US}}
| align=center| May 17, 1996
| align=center| 266 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''[[Mark Coleman]] defeated Severn on February 7, 1997, at [[UFC 12]] in Dothan, AL, US. This bout unified the UFC Superfight Championship with the UFC 11 Tournament Championship to determine the inaugural [[#Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]].<ref name="Champion vs. Champion" />''
|}

==Tournament winners==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
! Event !! Date !! Division !! Winner !! Runner-up
|-
| [[UFC 1]]
| Nov 12, 1993
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Royce Gracie]]
| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Gerard Gordeau]]
|-
| [[UFC 2]]
| Mar 11, 1994
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Royce Gracie]] {{small|(2)}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Patrick Smith (fighter)|Patrick Smith]]
|-
| [[UFC 3]]
| Sep 9, 1994
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Steve Jennum]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Harold Howard]]
|-
| [[UFC 4]]
| Dec 16, 1994
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Royce Gracie]] {{small|(3)}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Severn]]
|-
| [[UFC 5]]
| Apr 7, 1995
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Severn]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Dave Beneteau]]
|-
| [[UFC 6]]
| Jul 14, 1995
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Oleg Taktarov]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tank Abbott]]
|-
| [[UFC 7]]
| Sep 8, 1995
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Marco Ruas]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Paul Varelans]]
|-
| [[Ultimate Ultimate 1995|The Ultimate Ultimate]]
| Dec 16, 1995
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Severn]] {{small|(2)}}
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Oleg Taktarov]]
|-
| [[UFC 8]]
| Feb 16, 1996
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Don Frye]]
| {{flagicon|Trinidad and Tobago}} [[Gary Goodridge]]
|-
| [[UFC 10]]
| Jul 12, 1996
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Coleman]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Don Frye]]
|-
| [[UFC 11]]
| Sep 20, 1996
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Coleman]] {{small|(2)}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Scott Ferrozzo]]
|-
| [[Ultimate Ultimate 1996|The Ultimate Ultimate 2]]
| Dec 7, 1996
| Openweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Don Frye]] {{small|(2)}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tank Abbott]]
|-
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 12]]
| rowspan=2| Feb 7, 1997
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Vitor Belfort]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Scott Ferrozzo]]
|-
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jerry Bohlander]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} Nick Sanzo
|-
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 13]]
| rowspan=2| May 30, 1997
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} Steven Graham
|-
| LightHeavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Guy Mezger]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tito Ortiz]]
|-
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 14]]
| rowspan=2| Jul 27, 1997
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Kerr (fighter)|Mark Kerr]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Bobish]]
|-
| LightHeavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kevin Jackson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tony Fryklund]]
|-
| [[UFC 15]]
| Oct 17, 1997
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Kerr (fighter)|Mark Kerr]] {{small|(2)}}
| {{flagicon|USA}} Dwayne Cason
|-
| [[UFC Japan|Ultimate Japan]]
| Dec 21, 1997
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kazushi Sakuraba]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Marcus Silveira
|-
| [[UFC 16]]
| Mar 13, 1998
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Miletich]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Brennan]]
|-
| [[UFC 17]]
| May 15, 1998
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Henderson]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Carlos Newton]]
|-
| [[UFC 23]]
| Nov 19, 1999
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kenichi Yamamoto (mixed martial artist)|Kenichi Yamamoto]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Katsuhisa Fujii]]
|-
| [[UFC 39]] [[UFC 41]]
| Feb 28, 2003
| Lightweight
| colspan=2 | [[B.J. Penn]] drew with [[Caol Uno]] in the finale of the 4-man tournament.
|-
| [[UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann|UFC on FX 2]] [[UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall|UFC on FX 3]] [[UFC 152]]
| Sep 22, 2012
| Flyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joseph Benavidez]]
|}

==''The Ultimate Fighter''==
''[[The Ultimate Fighter]]'' (TUF) is a reality television series and mixed martial arts competition produced by the UFC. The show features professional fighters living together and competing against one another in a tournament for a contract with the UFC.

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
!Season!!Finale!!Division!!Winner!!Runner-up
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 1|TUF 1: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale| Apr 9, 2005]]
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Forrest Griffin]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Stephan Bonnar]]
|-
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Diego Sanchez]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kenny Florian]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 2|TUF 2: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale| Nov 5, 2005]]
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rashad Evans]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brad Imes]]
|-
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joe Stevenson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Luke Cummo]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 3|TUF 3: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale|Jun 24, 2006]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kendall Grove]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ed Herman]]
|-
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Michael Bisping]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Josh Haynes]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 4|TUF 4: The Comeback]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale| Nov 11, 2006]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Travis Lutter]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Patrick Côté (fighter)|Patrick Côté]]
|-
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Serra]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Lytle]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 5|TUF 5: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale|Jun 23, 2007]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Nate Diaz]]
| {{flagicon|ARM}} [[Manny Gamburyan]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 6|TUF 6: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs Team Serra Finale| Dec 8, 2007]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mac Danzig]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tom Speer]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 7|TUF 7: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale|Jun 21, 2008]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Amir Sadollah]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[C. B. Dollaway]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 8|TUF 8: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale| Dec 13, 2008]]
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Bader]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Vinny Magalhães]]
|-
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Efrain Escudero]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Phillipe Nover]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 9|TUF 9: United States vs. United Kingdom]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale|Jun 20, 2009]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Ross Pearson]]
| {{flagicon|GRD}} [[Andre Winner]]
|-
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[James Wilks]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[DaMarques Johnson]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 10|TUF 10: Heavyweights]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale| Dec 5, 2009]]
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brendan Schaub]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 11|TUF 11: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale|Jun 19, 2010]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Court McGee]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kris McCray]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 12|TUF 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale| Dec 4, 2010]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jonathan Brookins]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 13|TUF 13: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale|Jun 4, 2011]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tony Ferguson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ramsey Nijem]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF 14|TUF 14: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller| Dec 3, 2011]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[John Dodson (fighter)|John Dodson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[T.J. Dillashaw]]
|-
| Featherweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Diego Brandão]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dennis Bermudez]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter 15|TUF 15: Live]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale|Jun 1, 2012]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Chiesa]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Al Iaquinta]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[TUF: Brazil]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 147|Jun 23, 2012]]
| Featherweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rony Jason]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Godofredo Pepey]]
|-
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cezar Ferreira]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Sérgio Moraes]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter 16|TUF 16: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale| Dec 15, 2012]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Colton Smith]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Mike Ricci (fighter)|Mike Ricci]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes|TUF: The Smashes]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson| Dec 15, 2012]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|Northern Ireland}} [[Norman Parke]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} Colin Fletcher
|-
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Brad Scott (fighter)|Brad Scott]]
|-
| align=left| [[TUF 17|TUF 17: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen| Apr 13, 2013]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kelvin Gastelum]]
| {{flagicon|JAM}} [[Uriah Hall]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2|TUF: Brazil 2]]
| [[UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum|Jun 8, 2013]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Leonardo Santos (fighter)|Leonardo Santos]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[William Macario]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate|TUF 18: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale| Nov 30, 2013]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Holdsworth]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Davey Grant]]
|-
| Women's Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Julianna Peña]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Jessica Rakoczy]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: China|TUF: China]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale|Mar 1, 2014]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Zhang Lipeng]]
| {{flagicon|CHN}} Wang Sai
|-
| [[UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le|Ago 23, 2014]]
| Featherweight
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Ning Guangyou]]
| {{flagicon|CHN}} Yang Jianping
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia|TUF Nations: Canada vs. Australia]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia#The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy| Apr 16, 2014]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Chad Laprise]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Olivier Aubin-Mercier]]
|-
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Elias Theodorou]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Sheldon Westcott]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3|TUF: Brazil 3]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale| May 31, 2014]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Warlley Alves]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Márcio Alexandre Júnior
|-
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Antônio Carlos Júnior]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Vitor Miranda]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn|TUF 19: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale| Jul 6, 2014]]
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|JAM}} [[Eddie Gordon (fighter)|Eddie Gordon]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Dhiego Lima]]
|-
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Corey Anderson (fighter)|Corey Anderson]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Van Buren]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America|TUF: Latin America]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 180| Nov 15, 2014]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Alejandro Pérez (fighter)|Alejandro Pérez]]
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[José Alberto Quiñónez]]
|-
| Featherweight
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Yair Rodríguez]]
| {{flagicon|NIC}} Leonardo Morales
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned|TUF 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned#The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale| Dec 12, 2014]]
| Women's Strawweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Carla Esparza]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rose Namajunas]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians|TUF 21: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians#The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale| Jul 12, 2015]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|NGR}} [[Kamaru Usman]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Hayder Hassan]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4|TUF: Brazil 4]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 190| Aug 1, 2015]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Reginaldo Vieira
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Dileno Lopes
|-
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Glaico França
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Fernando Bruno
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2|TUF: Latin America 2]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2#The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum| Nov 21, 2015]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|PER}} [[Enrique Barzola]]
| {{flagicon|MEX}} Horacio Gutiérrez
|-
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|MEX}} Erick Montaño
| {{flagicon|ESP}} Enrique Marín
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber|TUF 22: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber| Dec 11, 2015]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Hall (fighter)|Ryan Hall]]
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Artem Lobov]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia|TUF 23: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia#The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale| Jul 8, 2016]]
| Women's Strawweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tatiana Suarez]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Amanda Brundage|Amanda Cooper]]
|-
| Light Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Andrew Sanchez]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Khalil Rountree Jr.]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3|TUF: Latin America 3]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3#The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson| Nov 5, 2016]]
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Martin Bravo]]
| {{flagicon|PER}} [[Claudio Puelles]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions|TUF 24: Tournament of Champions]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions#The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale| Dec 3, 2016]]
| Flyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tim Elliott]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} Hiromasa Ogikubo
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption|TUF 25: Redemption]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption#The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale| Jul 7, 2017]]
| Welterweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jesse Taylor]]
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Dhiego Lima]]
|-
| align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion|TUF 26: A New World Champion]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion#The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale| Dec 1, 2017]]
| Women's Flyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Nicco Montaño]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Roxanne Modafferi]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated|TUF 27: Undefeated]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated#The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale| Jul 6, 2018]]
| Featherweight
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Brad Katona]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} Jay Cucciniello
|-
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Trizano]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} Joe Giannetti
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters|TUF 28: Heavy Hitters]]
| rowspan=2| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters#The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale|Nov 30, 2018]]
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Juan Espino]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Justin Frazier]]
|-
| Women's Featherweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Macy Chiasson]]
| {{flagicon|SWE}} [[Pannie Kianzad]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Return of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Volkanovski vs. Team Ortega|TUF 29: Team Volkanovski vs. Team Ortega]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze|Aug 28, 2021]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} Ricky Turcios
| {{flagicon|USA}} Brady Hiestand
|-
| Middleweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} Bryan Battle
| {{flagicon|USA}} Gilbert Urbina
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Peña vs. Team Nunes|TUF 30: Team Peña vs. Team Nunes]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill|Aug 6, 2022]]
| Heavyweight
| {{flagicon|NGR}} Mohammed Usman
| {{flagicon|USA}} Zac Pauga
|-
| Women's Flyweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} Juliana Miller
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brogan Walker-Sanchez]]
|-
| rowspan=2 align=left| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler|TUF 31: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler]]
| rowspan=2| [[UFC 292|Aug 19, 2023]]
| Bantamweight
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Brad Katona]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cody Gibson]]
|-
| Lightweight
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kurt Holobaugh (fighter)|Kurt Holobaugh]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Austin Hubbard]]
|}

==Champions by nationality==
Division champions are the primary separation criteria due to being non-closed competition. It includes title holders and interim title holders. Interim champions who become undisputed champions are listed only once. People with multiple title reigns will have each of them counted. Tournament wins are secondary due to many tournaments being country-specific and thus not generally a national achievement to win. Runners-up and TUF runners-up are not included.

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! Country !! Division champions !! Tournament champions !! Total
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 78 || 16 || 94
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} Brazil || 23 || 5 || 27
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|RUS}} Russia || 4 || 1 || 5
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Canada || 4 || - || 4
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|MEX}} Mexico || 4 || - || 4
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|NGA}} Nigeria ||3|| - || 3
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|ENG}} England || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|CHN}} China || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|AUS}} Australia || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|IRE}} Ireland || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|NED}} Netherlands || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|POL}} Poland || 2 || - || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|BLR}} Belarus || 1 || - || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|KGZ}} Kyrgyzstan || 1 || - || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|CMR}} Cameroon|| 1 || - || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|FRA}} France|| 1 || - || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|CZE}} Czech Republic|| 1 || - || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|JPN}} Japan || - || 2 || 2
|}

==TUF winners by nationality==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! Country !! TUF winners
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 35
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|BRA}} Brazil || 8
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|MEX}} Mexico || 5
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Canada || 4
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|ENG}} England || 3
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|CHN}} China || 2
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|NGA}} Nigeria || 2
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|AUS}} Australia || 1
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|JAM}} Jamaica || 1
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|Northern Ireland}} Northern Ireland || 1
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|PER}} Peru || 1
|-
| align="left" | {{flagicon|ESP}} Spain || 1
|}

==Most wins in title bouts==
Fighters with four or more championship and/or interim championship title wins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fightmatrix.com/ufc-records/title-wins/|title=Most wins in UFC title bouts|publisher=Fightmatrix.com|access-date=December 24, 2012}}</ref> Fighters with the same number of title wins are arranged in order of most title fights. Tournament [[Championship#Title match system|championships]] and TUF winners are not included.

{| class="wikitable"
! Title wins !! Champion !! Division !! <abbr title="Win">W</abbr> !! <abbr title="Loss">L</abbr> !! <abbr title="Draw">D</abbr> !! <abbr title="No-Contest">NC</abbr>
|-
! 15
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] || Heavyweight Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 1 14 ||align=center| 0 0 || ||align=center| 0 1
|-
! 13
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] || Middleweight Welterweight ||align=center| 1 12 ||align=center| 0 2 || ||
|-
! 12
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]] || Bantamweight Flyweight ||align=center| 0 12 ||align=center| 1 1 || ||
|-
! rowspan=2| 11
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Anderson Silva]] || Middleweight ||align=center| 11 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] || Women's Featherweight Women's Bantamweight ||align=center| 3 8 ||align=center| 0 1 || ||
|-
! rowspan=2| 9
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] || Heavyweight Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 6 3 ||align=center| 3 3 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] || Welterweight ||align=center| 9 ||align=center| 3 || ||
|-
! rowspan=3| 8
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[José Aldo]] || Featherweight Bantamweight ||align=center| 8 0 ||align=center| 3 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|KGZ}} [[Valentina Shevchenko]] || Women's Bantamweight Women's Flyweight ||align=center| 0 8 ||align=center| 1 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|NGR}} [[Israel Adesanya]] || Light Heavyweight Middleweight ||align=center| 0 8 ||align=center| 1 2 || ||
|-
! rowspan=7| 6
| {{flagicon|POL}} [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]] || Women's Flyweight Women's Strawweight ||align=center| 0 6 ||align=center| 1 3 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]] || Heavyweight Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 2 4 ||align=center| 2 1 || ||align=center| 0 1
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tito Ortiz]] || Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 6 ||align=center| 3 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ronda Rousey]] || Women's Bantamweight ||align=center| 6 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Stipe Miocic]] || Heavyweight ||align=center| 6 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|NGR}} [[Kamaru Usman]] || Welterweight ||align=center| 6 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Alexander Volkanovski]] || Lightweight Featherweight ||align=center| 0 6 ||align=center| 1 0 || ||
|-
! rowspan=8| 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[B.J. Penn]] || Welterweight Lightweight ||align=center| 1 4 ||align=center| 2 3 ||align=center| 0 1 ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tim Sylvia]] || Heavyweight ||align=center| 5 ||align=center| 4 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Max Holloway]] || Lightweight Featherweight ||align=center| 0 5 ||align=center| 1 3 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[T.J. Dillashaw]] || Bantamweight Flyweight ||align=center| 5 0 ||align=center| 2 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chuck Liddell]] || Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 5 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dominick Cruz]] || Bantamweight ||align=center| 5 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Miletich]] || Welterweight ||align=center| 5 ||align=center| 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Shamrock]] || Light Heavyweight ||align=center| 5 ||align=center| 0 || ||
|-
! rowspan=10| 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rose Namajunas]] || Women's Strawweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 3 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cain Velasquez]] || Heavyweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Renan Barão]] || Bantamweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tyron Woodley]] || Welterweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 1 ||align=center| 1 ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Henry Cejudo]] || Bantamweight Flyweight ||align=center| 2 2 ||align=center| 1 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Zhang Weili]] || Women's Strawweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 2 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Benson Henderson]] || Lightweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Weidman]] || Middleweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Aljamain Sterling]] || Bantamweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 1 || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Khabib Nurmagomedov]] || Lightweight ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 0 || ||
|}

==Most consecutive title defenses==
The following includes all UFC champions who were able to consecutively defend their title three times or more. Fighters with the same number of title defenses are listed chronologically.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fightmatrix.com/ufc-records/title-defenses/|title=Most consecutive UFC title defenses|publisher=Fightmatrix.com|access-date=December 24, 2012}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! Defenses !! Champion !! Division !! Period
|-
! 11
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]] || Flyweight || Sep 22, 2012 — Aug 4, 2018
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Anderson Silva]] || Middleweight || Oct 14, 2006 — Jul 6, 2013
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] || Welterweight || Apr 19, 2008 — Dec 13, 2013
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] || Light Heavyweight || Mar 19, 2011 — Apr 28, 2015
|-
! rowspan=2| 7
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[José Aldo]] || Featherweight || Nov 20, 2010 — Dec 12, 2015
|-
| {{flagicon|KGZ}} [[Valentina Shevchenko]] || Women's Flyweight || Dec 8, 2018 — Mar 4, 2023
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ronda Rousey]] || Women's Bantamweight || Dec 6, 2012 — Nov 15, 2015
|-
! rowspan=7| 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tito Ortiz]] || Light Heavyweight || Apr 14, 2000 — Sep 26, 2003
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] || Welterweight || Nov 2, 2001 — Jan 31, 2004
|-
| {{flagicon|POL}} [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]] || | Women's Strawweight || Mar 14, 2015 — Nov 4, 2017
|-
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] || Women's Bantamweight || Jul 9, 2016 — Dec 11, 2021
|-
| {{flagicon|NGR}} [[Kamaru Usman]] || Welterweight || Mar 2, 2019 — Aug 20, 2022
|-
| {{flagicon|NGR}} [[Israel Adesanya]] || Middleweight || Oct 6, 2019 — Nov 12, 2022
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} '''[[Alexander Volkanovski]]''' || Featherweight || Dec 14, 2019 — ''present''
|-
! rowspan=4| 4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Shamrock]] || Light Heavyweight || Dec 21, 1997 — Nov 24, 1999
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Miletich]] || Welterweight || Oct 16, 1998 — May 4, 2001
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chuck Liddell]] || Light Heavyweight || Apr 16, 2005 — May 26, 2007
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tyron Woodley]]{{efn|Woodley successfully defended the UFC Welterweight Championship three times and retained the title once following a draw against [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]] at [[UFC 205]].}}
| Welterweight || Jul 30, 2016 — Mar 2, 2019
|-
! rowspan=11| 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[B.J. Penn]] || Lightweight || Jan 19, 2008 — Apr 10, 2010
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Frankie Edgar]]{{efn|Edgar successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship twice and retained the title once following a draw against [[Gray Maynard]] at [[UFC 125]].}}
| Lightweight || Apr 10, 2010 — Feb 26, 2012
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Benson Henderson]] || Lightweight || Feb 26, 2012 — Aug 31, 2013
|-
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Renan Barão]]{{efn|Barão successfully defended the interim UFC Bantamweight Championship twice before being promoted to undisputed champion and defending his title once more.}} || Bantamweight || Jul 21, 2012 — May 24, 2014
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Weidman]] || Middleweight || Jul 6, 2013 — Dec 12, 2015
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]]{{efn|Cormier lost to [[Jon Jones]] attempting his 3rd consecutive defense. However, Jones' win was later overturned to a no-contest due to a failed pre-fight drug test. Cormier was later reinstated as champion and made his 3rd successful title defense at [[UFC 220]].}} || Light Heavyweight || May 23, 2015 — Dec 28, 2018
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Stipe Miocic]] || Heavyweight || May 14, 2016 — Jul 7, 2018
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Max Holloway]] || Featherweight || Jun 3, 2017 — Dec 14, 2019
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] || Light Heavyweight || Dec 29, 2018 — Aug 17, 2020
|-
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Khabib Nurmagomedov]] || Lightweight || Apr 7, 2018 — Mar 19, 2021
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Aljamain Sterling]] || Bantamweight || Mar 6, 2021 — Aug 19, 2023
|}
* '''Bold''' — Incumbent champion.
{{notelist}}

==Longest reigning champions==
The following is a list of the ten longest reigning UFC champions.

===Longest individual reigns===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
! !! Name!! Title Reign !! Weight class !! Successful defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Anderson Silva]] || 2,457 days || [[#Middleweight Championship|MW]] ||align=center| 10
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]] || 2,142 days || [[#Flyweight Championship|FLW]] ||align=center| 11
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|Canada}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] || 2,064 days || [[#Welterweight Championship|WW]] ||align=center| 9
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] || 1,981 days || [[#Women's Bantamweight Championship Championship|W-BW]] ||align=center| 5
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[José Aldo]] || 1,848 days || [[#Featherweight Championship|FTW]] ||align=center| 7
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] || 1,634 days || [[#Women's Featherweight Championship Championship|W-FTW]] ||align=center| 2
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|KGZ}} [[Valentina Shevchenko]] || 1,547 days || [[#Women's Flyweight Championship|W-FLW]] ||align=center| 7
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jon Jones]] || 1,501 days || [[#Light Heavyweight Championship|LHW]] ||align=center| 8
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|AUS}} '''[[Alexander Volkanovski ]]''' || ''{{formatnum:{{age in days|2019|12|14}}}}'' days|| [[#Featherweight Championship|FTW]] ||align=center| 5
|-
! 10
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]] || 1,315 days || [[#Light Heavyweight Championship|LHW]] ||align=center| 3
|}

===Longest combined reigns===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
! !! Name !! Days as champion !! Reigns !! Weight class !! Cumulative title defenses
|-
! 1
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Amanda Nunes]] || 3,940 days || 3 || [[#Women's Bantamweight Championship Championship|W-BW]], [[#Women's Featherweight Championship Championship|W-FTW]] ||align=center| 8
|-
! 2
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Anderson Silva]] || 2,457 days || 1 || [[#Middleweight Championship|MW]] ||align=center| 10
|-
! 3
| {{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Jon Jones]]''' || ''{{Formatnum:{{#expr: 2098 + {{ age in days | 2023|03|04}}}}}} days'' || 3 || [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|LHW]], [[#Heavyweight Championship|HW]] || align="center" | 11
|-
! 4
| {{flagicon|Canada}} [[Georges St-Pierre]] || 2,237 days || 3 || [[#Welterweight Championship|WW]], [[#Middleweight Championship|MW]] ||align=center| 9
|-
! 5
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Demetrious Johnson]] || 2,142 days || 1 || [[#Flyweight Championship|FLW]] ||align=center| 11
|-
! 6
| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[José Aldo]] || 2,037 days || 2 || [[#Featherweight Championship|FTW]] ||align=center| 7
|-
! 7
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]] || 1,722 days || 2 || [[#Light Heavyweight Championship|LHW]], [[#Heavyweight Championship|HW]] ||align=center| 4
|-
! 8
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] || 1,577 days || 2 || [[#Welterweight Championship|WW]] ||align=center| 7
|-
! 9
| {{flagicon|KGZ}} [[Valentina Shevchenko]] || 1,547 days || 1 || [[#Women's Flyweight Championship|W-FLW]] ||align=center| 7
|-
!10
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]] || 1,478 days || 5 || [[#Heavyweight Championship|HW]], [[#Light Heavyweight Championship|LHW]] ||align=center| 3
|}
* '''Bold''' — Incumbent champion.

==Multi-division champions==
Fighters who have won [[Championship#Title match system|championships]] in multiple weight classes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1205/mma-through-the-years/content.13.html |title=MMA All-time Record Holders |work=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> Tournament [[Championship#Title match system|championships]] and TUF winners are not included.

[[Randy Couture]] is notably the first champion to hold belts in two different divisions, and one of the few to reclaim a title after being defeated. [[Conor McGregor]] was the first fighter to hold multiple titles simultaneously.
<section begin=Multi/>
{| class="wikitable"
|style="background-color:#C0C0C0"|
| Interim
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
!
! Champion !! Division !! Won !! Lost !! Defenses !! Reign !! Total reign
|-
! rowspan="6" |'''1'''
| rowspan=6| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Randy Couture]]
| rowspan=3| [[#Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight]]
| Dec 21, 1997 ([[UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan|UFC Japan]])
| Jan ?, 1998 (stripped)
| align=center| 0
| align=center| {{0}}{{0}}? days
| rowspan=6 align=center | 1,478 + ? days
|-
| Nov 17, 2000 ([[UFC 28]])
| Mar 22, 2002 ([[UFC 36]])
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 490 days
|-
| Mar 3, 2007 ([[UFC 68]])
| Nov 15, 2008 ([[UFC 91]])
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 623 days
|-
| rowspan=3| [[List of UFC champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]]
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 |Jun 6, 2003 ([[UFC 43]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 |Sep 26, 2003 ([[UFC 44]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | 0
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | -
|-
| Sep 26, 2003 ([[UFC 44]])
| Jan 31, 2004 ([[UFC 46]])
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 127 days
|-
| Aug 21, 2004 ([[UFC 49]])
| Apr 16, 2005 ([[UFC 52]])
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 238 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
! rowspan="2" |'''2'''
| rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[B.J. Penn]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Welterweight Championship|Welterweight]]
| Jan 31, 2004 ([[UFC 46]])
| May 17, 2004 (stripped)
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 107 days
| rowspan=2 align=center | 919 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| [[List of UFC champions#Lightweight Championship|Lightweight]]
| Jan 19, 2008 ([[UFC 80]])
| Apr 10, 2010 ([[UFC 112]])
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 812 days
|-
! rowspan="3" |'''3'''
| rowspan=3| {{flagicon|IRE}} [[Conor McGregor]]
| rowspan=2| [[List of UFC champions#Featherweight Championship|Featherweight]]
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Jul 11, 2015 ([[UFC 189]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Dec 12, 2015 ([[UFC 194]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | 0
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | -
| rowspan=3 align=center | 861 days
|-
| Dec 12, 2015 ([[UFC 194]])
| Nov 26, 2016 (stripped)
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 350 days
|-
| [[List of UFC champions#Lightweight Championship|Lightweight]]
| Nov 12, 2016 ([[UFC 205]])
| Apr 7, 2018 (stripped)
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 511 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
! rowspan="4" |'''4'''
| rowspan=4| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St-Pierre]]
| rowspan=3| [[List of UFC champions#Welterweight Championship|Welterweight]]
| Nov 18, 2006 ([[UFC 65]])
| Apr 7, 2007 ([[UFC 69]])
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 140 days
| rowspan=4 align=center | 2,237 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Dec 29, 2007 ([[UFC 79]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Apr 19, 2008 ([[UFC 83]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | 0
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | -
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| Apr 19, 2008 ([[UFC 83]])
| Dec 13, 2013 (vacated)
| align=center| 9
| align=center| 2,064 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| [[List of UFC champions#Middleweight Championship|Middleweight]]
| Nov 4, 2017 ([[UFC 217]])
| Dec 7, 2017 (vacated)
| align=center| 0
| align=center| 33 days
|-
! rowspan="2" |'''5'''
| rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]]
| May 23, 2015 ([[UFC 187]])
| Dec 28, 2018 (vacated)
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 1,315 days
| rowspan=2 align=center | 1,722 days
|-
| [[List of UFC champions#Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight]]
| Jul 7, 2018 ([[UFC 226]])
| Aug 17, 2019 ([[UFC 241]])
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 407 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
! rowspan="3" |'''6'''
| rowspan=3| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]]
| rowspan=2| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Bantamweight Championship|Women's Bantamweight]]
| Jul 9, 2016 ([[UFC 200]])
| Dec 11, 2021 ([[UFC 269]])
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 1,981 days
| rowspan=3 align=center | 3,940 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| Jul 30, 2022 ([[UFC 277]])
| Jun 20, 2023 (vacated)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 325 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Featherweight Championship|Women's Featherweight]]
| Dec 29, 2018 ([[UFC 232]])
| Jun 20, 2023 (vacated)
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1,634 days
|-
! rowspan="2" |'''7'''
| rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Henry Cejudo]]
| [[List of UFC champions#Flyweight Championship|Flyweight]]
| Aug 4, 2018 ([[UFC 227]])
| Feb 29, 2020 (vacated)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 574 days
| rowspan=2 align=center | 926 days
|-
| [[List of UFC champions#Bantamweight Championship|Bantamweight]]
| Jun 8, 2019 ([[UFC 238]])
| May 24, 2020 (vacated)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 352 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
! rowspan="4" |'''8'''
| rowspan=4| {{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Jon Jones]]'''
| rowspan=3| [[List of UFC champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]]
| Mar 19, 2011 ([[UFC 128]])
| Apr 28, 2015 (stripped)
| align=center| 8
| align=center| 1,501 days
| rowspan=4 align=center | ''{{formatnum:{{#expr: 1501 + 597 + {{age in days|2023|03|04}}}}}} days''
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Apr 23, 2016 ([[UFC 197]])
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 | Nov 19, 2016 (stripped)
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | 0
| bgcolor=#C0C0C0 align=center | -
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| Dec 29, 2018 ([[UFC 232]])
| Aug 17, 2020 (vacated)
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 597 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
| [[List of UFC champions#Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight]]
| Mar 4, 2023 ([[UFC 285]])
| align=center| ''Incumbent''
| align=center| 0
| align=center| ''{{formatnum:{{age in days|2023|03|04|show unit=full}}}}''
|}

===Simultaneous two division champions===
* '''Note:''' Defenses shown are while champion was a two division champion.
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!
! Champion !! Division !! Period !! Defenses !! Reign
|-
!rowspan=2| 1
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|IRE}} [[Conor McGregor]]
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Featherweight Championship|Featherweight]]
|rowspan=2| Nov 12, 2016 – Nov 26, 2016
|0
|align=center rowspan=2| 14 days
|-
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Lightweight Championship|Lightweight]]
|0
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
!rowspan=2| 2
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Cormier]]
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]]
|rowspan=2| Jul 7, 2018 – Dec 28, 2018
|0
|align=center rowspan=2| 174 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
|align=left| [[#Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight]]
|1
|-
!rowspan=2| 3
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]]
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Bantamweight Championship|Women's Bantamweight]]
|rowspan=2| Dec 29, 2018 – Dec 11, 2021
|2
|align=center rowspan=2| 1,078 days
|-
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Featherweight Championship|Women's Featherweight]]
|2
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
!rowspan=2| 4
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Henry Cejudo]]
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Flyweight Championship|Flyweight]]
|rowspan=2| Jun 8, 2019 – Feb 29, 2020
|0
|align=center rowspan=2| 266 days
|- bgcolor=E6E6E6
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Bantamweight Championship|Bantamweight]]
|1
|-
!rowspan=2| 5
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Amanda Nunes]] {{small|(2)}}
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Featherweight Championship|Women's Featherweight]]
|rowspan=2| Jul 30, 2022 – Jun 20, 2023
|0
|align=center rowspan=2| 325 days
|-
|align=left| [[List of UFC champions#Women's Bantamweight Championship|Women's Bantamweight]]
|1
|}

* '''Bold''' - Active reigns.<section end=Multi />

==Missed weight title fights==
There have been multiple instances in UFC history where a fighter misses the required weight limit for a championship fight. The following fights were originally scheduled and advertised as title fights, with the contenders earning a title shot, but due to a fighter missing weight these fights took place, only one fighter was eligible for the title, or the fight was changed to a non-title fight.

{| class="wikitable"
! Event !! Date !! Championship
! colspan=3| Result !! Notes
|-
| [[UFC 56]]
| Nov 19, 2005
| [[Welterweight (MMA)| Welterweight]]
| [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] (c) (170 lb)
| def.
| [[Joe Riggs]] (''172.5 lb'')
| Fight changed to non-title contest
|-
| [[UFC 67]]
| Feb 3, 2007
| [[Middleweight (MMA)| Middleweight]]
| [[Anderson Silva]] (c) (185 lb)
| def.
| [[Travis Lutter]] (''187 lb'')
| Fight changed to non-title contest
|-
| [[UFC 206]]
| Dec 10, 2016
| Interim [[Featherweight (MMA)| Featherweight]]
| [[Max Holloway]] (145 lb)
| def.
| [[Anthony Pettis]] (''148 lb'')
| Only Holloway was eligible to win title
|-
| [[UFC 221]]
| Feb 11, 2018
| Interim [[Middleweight (MMA)| Middleweight]]
| [[Yoel Romero]] (''187.7 lb'')
| def.
| [[Luke Rockhold]] (185 lb)
| Only Rockhold was eligible to win title
|-
| [[UFC 225]]
| Jun 9, 2018
| [[Middleweight (MMA)| Middleweight]]
| [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]] (c) (185 lb)
| def.
| [[Yoel Romero]] (''185.2 lb'')
| Fight changed to non-title contest
|-
| [[UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo]]
| Feb 29, 2020
| [[Flyweight (MMA)| Flyweight]]
| [[Deiveson Figueiredo]] (''127.5 lb'')
| def.
| [[Joseph Benavidez]] (124.5 lb)
| Only Benavidez was eligible to win title
|-
| [[UFC 274]]
| May 7, 2022
| [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]]
| [[Charles Oliveira]] <s>(c)</s> (''155.5 lb'')
| def.
| [[Justin Gaethje]] (155 lb)
| Oliveira was stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win title
|}

==See also==
* [[List of current mixed martial arts champions]]
* [[List of current UFC fighters]]
* [[List of Pride Fighting Championships champions]]
* [[List of Strikeforce champions]]
* [[List of UFC events]]
* [[List of UFC records]]
* [[List of World Extreme Cagefighting champions]]
* [[Mixed martial arts weight classes]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* [http://www.ufc.com/fighter Current Title Holders] at [http://www.UFC.com UFC.com]

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{{UFC Women's Featherweight Championship}}
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Yoel Romero

2023-08-12T12:12:33Z

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{{family name hatnote|Romero|Palacio|lang=Spanish}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Yoel Romero
| other_names = Soldier of God
| image = Yoel Romero.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| alt =
| caption = Romero in 2008
| birth_name = Yoel Romero Palacio
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1977|4|30}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2569939/yoel-romero/|title= ESPN Profile: Yoel Romero}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Pinar del Río]], Cuba
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_cause =
| residence = [[Miami, Florida]], U.S.
| nationality = Cuban American
| weight = 205 lb
| weight_class = [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|Light heavyweight]] (2009–2011, 2021–present) [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] (2013–2020)
| height = 5 ft 10 in
| reach_in = 73
| style = [[Freestyle Wrestling|Wrestling]]
| stance = Right-handed southpaw
| fighting_out_of = [[Coconut Creek, Florida]], U.S.
| team = [[American Top Team]]
| wrestling = [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] [[Freestyle wrestling|Freestyle Wrestling]]<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Yoel-Romero|title=Yoel Romero - Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC.com|access-date=July 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712142636/http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Yoel-Romero|archive-date=July 12, 2017}}</ref>
| years_active = 2009–present ([[MMA]]) 1997–2005, 2007 ([[freestyle wrestling]])
| mma_kowin = 13
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| mma_koloss = 1
| mma_subloss =
| mma_decloss = 6
| mma_draw =
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| sherdog = 60762
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| updated =
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport | [[Freestyle wrestling]] }}
{{MedalCountry|{{CUB}}}}
{{MedalCount | total = yes
| [[Summer Olympic Games|Olympic Games]] | - | 1 | -
| [[World Wrestling Championships|World Championships]] | 1 | 2 | 2
| [[Wrestling World Cup|World Cup]] | 3 | 2 | 1
| [[Pan American Games]] | 1 | - | 1
| [[Pan American Championships]] | 5 | - | - }}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Wrestling at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]}}
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{{MedalSilver | [[2000 Summer Olympics|2000 Sydney]] | [[Wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 85 kg|85 kg]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Wrestling World Championships|World Championships]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[1999 FILA Wrestling World Championships|1999 Ankara]]|85 kg}}
{{MedalSilver|[[2002 FILA Wrestling World Championships|2002 Tehran]]|84 kg}}
{{MedalSilver|[[2005 FILA Wrestling World Championships|2005 Budapest]]|84 kg}}
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{{MedalGold| 2001 Santo Domingo | 85 kg}}
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'''Yoel Romero Palacio''' (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional [[Mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] and former [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle wrestler]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yoel Romero ("Soldier of God") {{!}} MMA Fighter Page|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/16155-yoel-romero-palacio|access-date=2021-10-04|website=Tapology|language=en}}</ref> He currently competes in the [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|Light Heavyweight]] division for [[Bellator MMA]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-13|title=Sources: Healthy Romero to make Bellator debut|url=https://www.espn.in/mma/story/_/id/32014956/sources-yoel-romero-make-delayed-bellator-debut-phil-davis|access-date=2021-10-04|website=ESPN|language=en}}</ref> Romero formerly competed in the [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] division for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC) and was a challenger for the [[UFC Middleweight Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Taylor|first=Tom|title=Yoel Romero Opens Up on Leaving UFC and New Lease on Life in Bellator|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2948472-yoel-romero-opens-up-on-leaving-ufc-and-new-lease-on-life-in-bellator|access-date=2021-10-04|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}}</ref>

As a [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle wrestler]], Romero competed at 85 kilograms, and he was the [[1999 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 85 kg|'99 World Champion]] (five-time medalist at the [[World Wrestling Championships|World Championships]]), the [[Wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 85 kg|'00 Olympic Silver medalist]], a three-time [[Wrestling World Cup|World Cup]] winner (six-time medalist), the [[Wrestling at the 2003 Pan American Games|'03 Pan American Games]] Gold medalist (bronze medalist in [[Wrestling at the 1999 Pan American Games|'99]]) and a five-time [[Pan American Wrestling Championships|Pan American Champion]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gallo|first=Ed|date=2019-08-16|title=Wrestling for MMA: Yoel Romero|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/8/16/20807739/wrestling-for-mma-yoel-romero-ufc-241-technique-breakdown|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=Yoel ROMERO|url=https://olympics.com/en/athletes/yoel-romero|access-date=2021-10-04|website=Olympics.com}}</ref> As of February 7, 2023, he is #3 in the [[Bellator MMA Rankings#Light heavyweight|Bellator Light Heavyweight Rankings]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bellator Rankings |url=https://www.bellator.com/ranking |url-status=live |access-date=2021-06-16 |website=www.bellator.com}}</ref>

==Wrestling career==
Romero started training in wrestling in the 1990s,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2848906-yoel-romero-a-timeline-of-the-ufcs-greatest-athlete-to-never-win-gold|title=Yoel Romero: A Timeline of the UFC's Greatest Athlete to Never Win Gold|last=McCarter|first=Nathan|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|access-date=2019-11-12}}</ref> and eventually representing Cuba at senior level in the [[FILA Wrestling World Championships]], which is held in non-Olympic years, from 1997 to 2005. At the [[1999 World Wrestling Championships]] Romero became world champion by defeating the 1996 Olympic gold medalist, [[Khadzhimurad Magomedov]] of Russia.<ref>{{Cite web|date=1999-11-28|title=Neal wins gold medal; McIlravy wins silver medal; Gutches wins bronze medal at World Freestyle Wrestling Championships in Ankara, Turkey, Oct. 10; The United States places second behind Russia in team standings|url=http://www.themat.com/international/99/101099.asp|access-date=2021-10-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991128070755/http://www.themat.com/international/99/101099.asp|archive-date=1999-11-28}}</ref> He missed out on becoming world champion again in 2002. After landing a three-point throw against Adam Saitiev to take a 3–2 lead, Romero was penalized a point for passivity with 20 seconds remaining. In overtime, after a scramble that saw Romero end on top, it was judged Saitiev had scored in the interim.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RESULTS OF THE JUNIOR GR-FS ASIAN WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS |url=http://www.iranwrestling.org/History&Results/senior/1381/fs84.htm |access-date=2021-10-04 |website= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021005141309if_/http://www.iranwrestling.org/History&Results/senior/1381/fs84.htm |archive-date=5 October 2002 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Romero competed in the [[2000 Summer Olympics]] and the [[2004 Summer Olympics]], representing his home nation of Cuba. He won the silver medal in the 2000 [[Wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics#Freestyle|freestyle competition]], losing to [[Adam Saitiev]] in the finals.<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ro/yoel-romero-1.html |title=Yoel Romero |access-date=2016-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418024244/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ro/yoel-romero-1.html |archive-date=2020-04-18}}</ref><ref name=":6" /> He finished in fourth place in 2004. While competing in [[freestyle wrestling]], Romero has defeated three Olympic gold medal winners, and five different world champions.<ref name=":5">{{cite news|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/1/15/5309058/ufc-fight-night-35-factgrinder-the-wrestling-career-of-yoel-romero-olympics-saitiev-cuba|title=UFC Fight Night 35 Factgrinder: The Wrestling Career of Yoel Romero|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=January 15, 2014}}</ref> Among them were Americans [[Cael Sanderson]] and [[Les Gutches]], both of whom Romero has multiple victories over.<ref name=":5" />

Romero medaled in five world championships, only missing out with his fifth-place finish in 1997, and a sixth-place finish in 2003, when he was battling injuries. Other notable achievements include a gold medal at the [[2003 Pan American Games]], a quadrennial competition held the year before the Olympics, as well as multiple medal-winning finishes at the [[FILA Wrestling World Cup]]. Romero competed infrequently after 2005: he was suspended for all of 2006 by the Cuban Wrestling Federation for allegedly throwing his match against Mindorashvili at the 2005 World Championships. After winning the Grand Prix of Germany in the summer of 2007, he did not return to Cuba, choosing instead to remain in Germany.<ref name="German GP; Bundesliga">{{cite web |last1=Singh |first1=Abhilasha |title=The Scariest Fighter Alive: Magnificent Journey of Yoel Romero to UFC |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/the-scariest-fighter-alive-magnificent-journey-of-yoel-romero-to-ufc/ |website=essentiallysports.com |access-date=21 July 2022 |date=1 May 2022}}</ref>

Romero then joined the Ringer-Bundesliga, a professional wrestling league in Germany, in which teams compete for team titles. Romero competed as a starting member of SV Johannis Nuremberg, as well as helping coach and train the team. Eventually he began to transition into [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]].<ref name="German GP; Bundesliga"/>

==Mixed martial arts career==

===Early career===
After defecting to Germany in 2007,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ringen.de/index.php/component/content/article?id=1247:die-wochen-der-wahrheit-doppe...|title=Die Wochen der Wahrheit – Doppelkampftag steht an|publisher=www.ringen.de|language=de|access-date=November 18, 2013}}</ref> Romero made his professional mixed martial arts debut in December 2009. From 2008 to 2011, Romero was trained by Serge Kuftin (combat sambo & MMA coach) and Zike Simic (kickboxing coach), both of whom were from Peter Althof's "Martial Arts Gym Nürnberg". Over the three years, Romero amassed a record of 5–0 in various promotions in Germany and Poland.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}

Romero won his debut via [[Technical knockout|TKO]] against Sascha Weinpolter. In his second bout, he scored a 62-second finish via [[Technical knockout|TKO]] against Ricky Pulu. He then took on Polish standout Michał Fijałka in his third bout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.groundandpound.de/mma/de/news/yoel-romero-palacio-vs-michal-fijalka/|title=Yoel Romero Palacio vs. Michał Fijałka|publisher=groundandpound.de|date=October 5, 2010}} '''(in German)'''</ref> Romero won in the third round via TKO, which was at first ruled a controversial disqualification, due to a knee on the ground thrown by Romero.<ref>{{cite web |title=IFF "Michał Fijałka vs Yoel Romero" – przeżyjmy to jeszcze raz |url=https://www.mmanews.pl/2010/10/iff-michal-fijalka-vs-yoel-romer-przezyjmy-to-jeszcze-raz/ |website=mmanews.pl |access-date=21 July 2022}}</ref> In 2011, he won his next three fights via TKO in the first round.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}

===Strikeforce===
Romero signed with [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] in July 2011 and made his promotional debut against [[Rafael Cavalcante]] on September 10, 2011, at [[Strikeforce 36]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/24500/rafael-feijao-cavalcante-vs-yoel-romero-slotted-for-sept-10-strikeforce-event.mma|title=Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante vs. Yoel Romero slotted for September 10 Strikeforce event|publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2011-07-21}}</ref> He lost the fight via KO in the second round. A neck injury kept him out of action until 2013.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Burke |first1=Tim |title=Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante Broke His Arm in Strikeforce Win Over Yoel Romero |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/9/12/2420596/strikeforce-rafael-feijao-cavalcante-broke-arm-win-yoel-romero-mma-news |website=bloodyelbow.com |access-date=21 July 2022 |date=12 September 2011}}</ref>

===Ultimate Fighting Championship===

==== 2013 ====
After Strikeforce was purchased and absorbed by the UFC, Romero made his promotional and middleweight debut against [[Clifford Starks]] on April 20, 2013, at [[UFC on Fox 7]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/1/23/3907900/ufc-158-ricci-vs-fletcher-romero-vs-starks-fox-7|title=Yoel Romero vs Clifford Starks set for UFC on FOX 7|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=January 23, 2013}}</ref> He won the fight via flying knee knockout in the first round. This win earned him ''Knockout of the Night'' honors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/ufc-on-fox-7-bonuses-brown-mein-romero-thomson-earn-50000 |title=UFC on FOX 7 bonuses: Brown, Mein, Romero, Thomson earn $50,000|publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-04-20 |access-date=2013-04-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=YOEL ROMERO VS CLIFFORD STARKS|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/fight/2489/ufc-on-fox-7-yoel-romero-vs-clifford-starks|website=[[MMA Junkie]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Starks VS Romero|url=http://www.espn.com/extra/mma/photos/gallery/_/id/9192540/image/4/clifford-starks-vs-yoel-romero-ufc-fox-7|website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>

Romero was expected to face [[Derek Brunson]] on August 31, 2013, at [[UFC 164]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-164-gains-derek-brunson-vs-yoel-romero-and-magnus-cedenblad-vs-jared-hamman|title=UFC 164 Gains Derek Brunson vs. Yoel Romero|publisher=mmaweekly.com |date=2013-06-17|access-date=2013-06-17}}</ref> However, Brunson suffered an injury and pulled out of the bout. Promotional newcomer Brian Houston was briefly linked as a replacement, however Houston was not medically cleared to compete at the event and the bout was canceled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-164-loses-yoel-romero-vs-brian-houston-card-finalized-with-12-bouts|title=UFC 164 loses Yoel Romero vs. Brian Houston, card finalized with 12 bouts|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-08-14|access-date=2013-08-14}}</ref> In his second UFC bout, Romero faced [[Ronny Markes]] on November 6, 2013, at [[UFC Fight Night 31]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_18172.shtml |title=UFC Fight for the Troops card adds Yoel Romero vs. Ronny Markes |publisher=mmatorch.com| author=Penick, Jamie |date=2013-08-23|access-date=2013-08-23}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the third round.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UFC Fight Night 35: What We Learned from Derek Brunson vs. Yoel Romero|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1925026-ufc-fight-night-35-what-we-learned-from-derek-brunson-vsyoel-romero|website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Romero VS Brunson|url=http://ufcstats.com/fight-details/7e3609b672c7ecf9|website=[[UFC]]}}</ref>

==== 2014 ====
For his third fight, Romero was again set to face [[Derek Brunson]] on January 15, 2014, at [[UFC Fight Night 35]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/26/ufc-fight-night-35-adds-yoel-romero-vs-derek-brunson-vinc-pichel-vs-garett-whiteley/|title=UFC Fight Night 35 adds Yoel Romero vs. Derek Brunson|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-11-26|access-date=2013-11-26}}</ref> After trailing for two rounds, Romero won the fight in the third via TKO due to punches and elbows to Brunson's body. Both fighters earned a $50,000 a ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-35-Bonuses-Rockhold-Miller-Romero-Brunson-Earn-3650K-Awards-62157|title="UFC Fight Night 35 Bonuses: Rockhold, Miller, Romero, Brunson Earn $50K Awards", by Mike Whitman, Sherdog.com|work=Sherdog}}</ref>

In his fourth fight, Romero faced [[Brad Tavares]] at [[UFC on Fox 11]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/UFCNews/status/430924806650068993|title=#UFCFightNight in Orlando bout update! @bambamhealy vs @GamebredFighter and @BradTavares vs @YoelRomeroMMA. Tix on sale next Friday.|publisher=UFC News|access-date=2014-02-04|date=2014-02-04}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Romero faced [[Tim Kennedy (fighter)|Tim Kennedy]] on September 27, 2014, at [[UFC 178]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/7/8/5881165/ufc-178-books-tim-kennedy-vs-yoel-romero-las-vegas-jones-vs-gustafsson-mma-news|title=Tim Kennedy vs. Yoel Romero slated for UFC 178 in Las Vegas|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Simon, Zane |date=2014-07-08|access-date=2014-07-08}}</ref> He won the fight via TKO in the third round, giving Kennedy his first stoppage loss in thirteen years. This fight generated much controversy: Romero was hurt badly at the end of round 2, and received extra time to recover between rounds. UFC color commentator [[Joe Rogan]] mistakenly blamed this on Romero's cornermen for failing to leave the Octagon on time, when the blame was actually on a UFC [[Cutman]] who applied too much Vaseline to a cut and referee [[John McCarthy (referee)|John McCarthy]] for allowing Romero to stay sitting while trying to get the cutman to return to the octagon to wipe the excess off.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cruz |first1=Guilherme |title=Coach: Yoel Romero wasn't out between rounds at UFC 178, believes top 5 opponent should be next |url=https://mmafighting.netblogpro.com/2014/9/30/6869029/coach-yoel-romero-wasnt-out-between-rounds-at-ufc-178-believes-top-5 |website=mmafighting.netblogpro.com |access-date=21 July 2022 |date=30 September 2014}}</ref> Later it was also noticed that Kennedy was illegally holding Romero's glove while striking him at end of round 2.<ref>{{cite news|title=Romero: Kennedy cheated before 'Stoolgate' mess|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/12/20/7420225/yoel-romero-tim-kennedy-cheated-before-stoolgate-incident-at-ufc-178|access-date=4 April 2017|publisher=[[SB Nation]] (MMAfighting.com)|date=20 December 2014}}</ref>

The win earned Romero his second ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-178-bonuses-mcgregor-cruz-romero-kennedy-earn-50000|title=UFC 178 bonuses: McGregor, Cruz, Romero, Kennedy earn $50,000|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Erickson, Matt |access-date=2014-09-28|date=2014-09-28}}</ref>

==== 2015 ====
Romero was expected to face [[Ronaldo Souza]] on February 28, 2015, at [[UFC 184]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20141113/ufc-184-jacare-souza-vs-yoel-romero-added-to-staples-center-card|title=UFC 184: Jacare Souza vs. Yoel Romero added to Staples Center card|publisher=dailynews.com|date=2014-11-13|access-date=2014-11-13|author=Martin, Brian }}</ref> However, Souza pulled out of the fight on January 15, 2015, due to pneumonia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Souza-Romero-Scratched-from-UFC-184|title=Souza-Romero scratched from UFC 184|publisher=UFC.com|author=Gerbasi, Thomas |date=2015-01-15}}</ref> The bout was rescheduled for April 18, 2015, at [[UFC on Fox 15]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/yoel-romero-vs-jacare-souza-re-booked-for-ufc-on-fox-15-co-main-event|title=Yoel Romero vs. 'Jacare' Souza re-booked for UFC on FOX 15 co-main event|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Erickson, Matt |date=February 11, 2015}}</ref> However, Romero was forced out of the fight by a ligament and meniscus tear in his knee. He was replaced by [[Chris Camozzi]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/10/8384799/yoel-romero-injured-out-of-ufc-on-fox-15-bout-opposite-jacare-souza|title=Yoel Romero injured, out of UFC on FOX 15 bout opposite Jacare Souza|publisher=MMAfighting.com|author=Thomas, Luke |date=April 10, 2015}}</ref>

Romero faced former light heavyweight champion [[Lyoto Machida]] on June 27, 2015, at [[UFC Fight Night 70]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/5/15/8610043/lyoto-machida-vs-yoel-romero-set-as-new-main-event-for-tuf-brazil-4|title=Lyoto Machida vs. Yoel Romero set as new main event for TUF Brazil: 4 Finale in Miami|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Cruz, Guilherme |access-date=2015-05-15|date=2015-05-15}}</ref> This was the first UFC event, headlining Romero in the main event. He knocked out Machida at 1:38 of the third round with a series of elbows from top position.<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC Fight Night Results: 'Machida vs. Romero' Play-by-Play & Updates|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-Results-Machida-vs-Romero-PlaybyPlay-Updates-88277|access-date=28 June 2015|work=Sherdog.com|date=27 June 2015}}</ref> Romero was awarded a "''Performance of the Night''" bonus.<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC Fight Night 70 bonuses: Yoel Romero's elbows bring him $50,000|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/ufc-fight-night-70-bonuses-yoel-romeros-elbows-bring-him-50000|access-date=28 June 2015|work=MMAJunkie.com|date=27 June 2015}}</ref>

The bout with [[Ronaldo Souza]] was scheduled for a third time, eventually taking place on December 12, 2015, at [[UFC 194]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jacare-Souza-vs-Yoel-Romero-Rebooked-for-UFC-194-in-Las-Vegas-90813|title='Jacare' Souza vs. Yoel Romero rebooked for UFC 194 in Las Vegas|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2015-08-17|access-date=2015-08-17}}</ref> Romero won the fight via split decision.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-194-results-yoel-romero-decisions-ronaldo-souza-in-quality-back-and-forth-battle|title=UFC 194 results: Yoel Romero decisions Ronaldo Souza in back-and-forth battle|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Brookhouse, Bren |date=2015-12-12|access-date=2015-12-12}}</ref> 2 of 17 media outlets scored the bout in favor of Romero.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/6691/Yoel-Romero-vs-Ronaldo-Souza|title=Yoel Romero def. Ronaldo Souza|publisher=MMA Decisions|access-date=2015-12-13}}</ref>

==== 2016 ====
Romero faced former middleweight champion [[Chris Weidman]] on November 12, 2016, at [[UFC 205]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/ex-champ-chris-weidman-vs-yoel-romero-slated-for-ufc-205-in-new-york-city|title=Ex-champ Chris Weidman vs. Yoel Romero slated for UFC 205 in New York City|publisher=MMAJunkie.com |author=Morgan, John |author2=Stupp, Dann |date=2016-09-15|access-date=2016-09-15}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the third round and was awarded a ''Performance of the Night'' bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-205-results-yoel-romero-unleashes-vicious-knee-on-chris-weidman-for-bloody-tko|title=UFC 205 results: Yoel Romero unleashes vicious knee on Chris Weidman for bloody TKO|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-11-12|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/11/13/13612916/ufc-205-post-fight-bonuses-conor-mcgregor-leads-the-pack|title=UFC 205 post-fight bonuses: Conor McGregor leads the pack|first=Dave|last=Doyle|date=2016-11-13|publisher=MMAFighting.com|access-date=2016-11-13}}</ref> It was announced that Romero was next-in-line for a title shot, after owning an 8-match winning streak.

==== 2017 ====
With middleweight champion [[Michael Bisping]] sidelined due to injury, Romero fought [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]] on July 8, 2017, at [[UFC 213]] for the interim UFC Middleweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/yoel-romero-vs-robert-whittaker-interim-middleweight-title-fight-set-for-ufc-213-052317|title=Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker interim middleweight title fight set for UFC 213|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2017-05-23|access-date=2017-05-23}}</ref> Romero lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/94546116/nzborn-robert-whittaker-makes-ufc-history-by-beating-cuban-yoel-romero|title=NZ-born Robert Whittaker makes UFC history by beating Cuban Yoel Romero|website=Stuff|date=9 July 2017|access-date=2017-07-09}}</ref>

==== 2018 ====

Romero was scheduled to face [[David Branch (fighter)|David Branch]] on February 24, 2018, at [[UFC on Fox 28]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/12/29/16831334/mma-news-yoel-romero-vs-david-branch-ufc-on-fox-28|title=Yoel Romero vs. David Branch on tap for UFC on FOX 28|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2017-12-30}}</ref> However, on January 13, 2018, it was reported that Whittaker had pulled out of his bout against [[Luke Rockhold]], which was scheduled to take place at [[UFC 221]], due to an undisclosed injury. It was announced he would be replaced by Romero in what was to be a fight for the interim UFC Middleweight Championship. The winner of this bout would then face Whittaker in a unification bout.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/other-sports/ufc-221-robert-whittaker-pulls-out-of-title-defence-against-luke-rockhold-yoel-romero-steps-in-ng-c24e3a213223e4d946ea1b964247db2a|title=UFC bombshell: Whittaker out of Rockhold defence|date=2018-01-13|work=PerthNow|access-date=2018-01-13|language=en-GB}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Romero came in at 188.3 lbs in his first attempt. He was given another two hours to make 185 lbs but failed to make weight, ending up 2.7 pounds over the middleweight limit of 185 lbs. As a result, Romero would not have been eligible for the interim championship had he won the fight. Romero was fined 30% of his purse, which was awarded to Rockhold. If Rockhold were to win, he would still be awarded the championship. Romero won the fight via KO in the third round. Romero knocked Rockhold down with a heavy overhand followed up with a punch on the ground that rendered Rockhold unconscious.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/2/9/16998304/yoel-romero-misses-weight-cannot-win-title-at-ufc-221|title=Yoel Romero misses weight, cannot win interim title at UFC 221 (updated)|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-02-10}}</ref>

A rematch with Whittaker took place on June 9, 2018, at [[UFC 225]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kwese.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/22703060/ufc-targets-robert-whittaker-yoel-romero-title-rematch-june|title=UFC targets Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero title rematch in June|work=espn.com|author=Brett okamoto|access-date=2018-03-09|date=2018-03-09}}</ref> At the weight-ins, Romero missed weight, coming in at 186 pounds, 1 pound over the middleweight limit for a title fight. Romero was given additional time to make weight but was pulled by the commission, weighing in at 185.2 lbs, 0.2 pounds over. Romero was fined 20% of his fight purse and the fight proceeded as a non-title catchweight bout.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/whittaker-robbed-of-ufc-title-defence-as-romero-fails-to-make-weight-20180609-p4zkha.html|title=Whittaker robbed of UFC title defence as Romero fails to make weight|last=Warren|first=Adrian|date=2018-06-08|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en|access-date=2018-06-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/06/robert-whittaker-vs-yoel-romero-weigh-in-non-title-bout-ufc-225|title=Champ Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero agree to non-title bout at UFC 225|date=2018-06-08|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-06-09|language=en-US}}</ref> Romero lost the back-and-forth fight by a close split decision. The fight was awarded as ''Fight of the Night'', but due to Romero missing weight, Whittaker received both $50,000 bonuses for a total of $100,000.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/6/10/17445834/ufc-225-bonuses-robert-whittaker-yoel-romero-win-fight-of-the-night-again|title=UFC 225 bonuses: Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero win Fight of the Night again|last=Lee| first=Alexander K.|date=2018-06-10|website=mmafighting.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-10}}</ref>

==== 2019 ====
Romero was scheduled to face [[Paulo Costa]] on November 3, 2018, at [[UFC 230]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/paulo-costa-vs-yoel-romero-set-for-ufc-230-at-madison-square-garden-1.20078339|title=Paulo Costa vs. Yoel Romero set for UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden|publisher=newsday.com|author=Mark La Monica|date=2018-07-24|access-date=2018-07-24}}</ref> However, Romero indicated in mid-August that while he has been cleared to fight, his doctors have recommended that he wait another four to five months (early 2019) to allow facial injuries incurred during his most recent fight to fully heal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/24429143/yoel-romero-says-paulo-costa-fight-ufc-230-not-happening-due-doctor-recommendation|title=Yoel Romero: Doctor says I need 4-5 months to heal before next fight|work=espn.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2018-08-20|access-date=2018-08-21}}</ref>

Romero was scheduled to face [[Ronaldo Souza]] on April 27, 2019, at [[UFC Fight Night 150]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/26177532|title=Romero-Souza II to headline UFC Fight Night|date=2019-03-08|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref> However, it was reported that Romero pulled out of the bout in early in April 2019 due to illness and was replaced by [[Jack Hermansson]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/yoel-romero-geveld-door-longontsteking-gevecht-met-jacare-gecanceld/|title=YYoel Romero felled by pneumonia, fight with Jacare canceled|author=Stefan Van Erp|date=4 April 2019|publisher=mmadna.com|access-date=2019-04-04}}</ref>

Romero faced [[Paulo Costa]] on August 17, 2019, at [[UFC 241]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/5/7/18535839/yoel-romero-vs-paulo-costa-rebooked-ufc-241-anaheim-mma|title=Yoel Romero vs Paulo Costa rebooked for UFC 241 in Anaheim|publisher=mmmania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=2019-05-07|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref> After trailing for the first two rounds, he dominated the third round in one of the greatest 3-round fights in the history of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]. As he fell back in the numbers, he lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/08/17/ufc-241-results-romero-vs-costa/|title=UFC 241 Results: Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa Slug It Out in Barn-Burner|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2019-08-17|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-18}}</ref> This fight earned him the'' [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="Haynes">{{cite news |last=Haynes |first=Stephie |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/8/18/20810394/ufc-241-post-fight-bonuses-yoel-romero-paulo-costa-war-nabs-fotn-honors |title=UFC 241 post-fight bonuses: Romero-Costa war nabs FOTN honors |work=Bloody Elbow |date=2019-08-18 |access-date=2019-08-18 }}</ref>

==== 2020 ====
Romero next faced [[Israel Adesanya]] on March 7, 2020 [[UFC 248]] for the [[UFC Middleweight Championship|UFC middleweight title]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/01/israel-adesanya-vs-yoel-romero-ufc-248-title-fight-booked|title=Israel Adesanya defends middleweight title against Yoel Romero at UFC 248|date=2020-01-17|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2020-01-17}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/ufc-248-results-israel-adesanya-keeps-title-bizarre-win-yoel-romero|title=UFC 248 results: Israel Adesanya keeps title in bizarre win over Yoel Romero|date=2020-03-08|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref> Many fans and pundits felt disappointed due to the low activity by both fighters, which resulted in a largely uneventful fight in which neither fighter was able to deliver any significant offense.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/03/ufc-248-dana-white-terrible-fighter|title=UFC 248: Dana White calls out 'terrible' fighter for unimpressive main event|date=2020-03-08|website=ftw.com|author=Henry McKenna|language=en|access-date=2020-08-04}}</ref>

Romero was scheduled to face [[Uriah Hall]] on August 22, 2020, at [[UFC on ESPN 15]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-08-05|title=Yoel Romero vs. Uriah Hall toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 22 augustus|url=https://mmadna.nl/yoel-romero-vs-uriah-hall-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-22-augustus/|access-date=2020-08-06|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> However, Romero pulled out of the fight on August 11 for undisclosed reasons.<ref name="RomeroOut">{{cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/yoel-romero-vecht-niet-op-22-augustus-aanstaande-tegen-uriah-hall/|title=Yoel Romero will not be fighting Uriah Hall on August 22nd2|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Staff|date=2020-08-11|access-date=2020-08-11 |language=nl}}</ref> The bout was subsequently cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-13|title=No replacement Romero, Waterson vs. Hill canceled and OSP's new opponent on August 22|url=https://mmadna.nl/geen-vervanger-romero-waterson-vs-hill-gecanceld-en-nieuwe-tegenstander-osp-op-22-augustus/|access-date=2020-08-14|publisher=mmadna.com|author=Redatie |language=nl}}</ref>

On December 4, Romero announced his departure from the UFC and became a free agent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/platform/amp/2020/12/4/22155460/ufc-yoel-romero-parts-ways-middleweight-kawa-adesanya-mma-news?__twitter_impression=true|title=Yoel Romero no longer under contract with UFC|work=Bloody Elbow|author=Tim Burke|date=2020-12-04|access-date=2020-12-04}}</ref>

=== Bellator MMA ===
On December 14, 2020, it was announced that Romero had agreed to a multi-fight deal with [[Bellator MMA]] and was expected to compete in its [[Light Heavyweight (MMA)|light heavyweight]] division beginning in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30519160/sources-yoel-romero-agrees-multi-fight-deal-bellator%3fplatform=amp|title=Sources: Yoel Romero agrees to multifight deal with Bellator|work=ESPN|author=Ariel Helwani|date=December 14, 2020|access-date=December 14, 2020}}</ref>

On February 9, 2021, it was announced that Romero would be participating in the [[Bellator MMA in 2021#Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament|Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament]]. He was scheduled to face [[Anthony Johnson (fighter)|Anthony Johnson]] in the quarterfinal round at [[Bellator 257]] on April 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmajunkie.com/2021/02/bellator-light-heavyweight-grand-prix-features-rumble-vs-romero/amp|author=Simon Somano|title=Bellator announces 8-man light heavyweight grand prix featuring 'Rumble' vs. Romero|work=MMA Junkie|date=February 9, 2021|access-date=February 9, 2021}}</ref> On March 26, it was announced that the bout would be moved to [[Bellator 258]] on May 7.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Alexander K. |title=Anthony Johnson vs. Yoel Romero moved to Bellator 258 amid light heavyweight grand prix schedule shift |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/3/26/22352917/anthony-johnson-vs-yoel-romero-moved-bellator-258-amid-light-heavyweight-grand-prix-schedule-shift |website=MMA Fighting |access-date=26 March 2021 |language=en |date=26 March 2021}}</ref> On April 29, it was announced that Yoel had failed his medicals due to an eye issue and the bout was pulled from the card, and the Grand Prix Tournament, being replaced by Jose Augusto.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yoel Romero out of Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix after failing pre-fight medical screening|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/yoel-romero-out-of-bellator-light-heavyweight-world-grand-prix-after-failing-pre-fight-medical-screening/|access-date=2021-04-30|website=CBSSports.com|language=en}}</ref>

Romero made his Bellator debut on September 18, 2021, at [[Bellator 266]] against [[Phil Davis (fighter)|Phil Davis]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Helwani|first=Ariel|title=Yoel Romero's Bellator debut is set (again)|url=https://arielhelwani.substack.com/p/yoel-romeros-bellator-debut-is-set|access-date=2021-08-13|website=arielhelwani.substack.com|date=13 August 2021}}</ref> He lost the bout via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|date=2021-09-19|title=Bellator 266 Results: Phil Davis Dominates Yoel Romero Earns Split Decision|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/09/19/bellator-266-results-phil-davis-dominates-yoel-romero-earns-ud/|access-date=2021-09-19|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Romero was scheduled to fight [[Melvin Manhoef]] on May 6, 2022, at [[Bellator 280]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2022-02-10|title=Yoel Romero vs. Melvin Manhoef announced for Bellator Paris co-main event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/2/10/22927178/yoel-romero-vs-melvin-manhoef-announced-for-bellator-paris-co-main-event|access-date=2022-02-10|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> However, Manhoef withdrew from the bout due to a hand injury while stopping burglars and was replaced by Alex Polizzi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-30 |title=Yoel Romero meets Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 following Melvin Manhoef withdrawal |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/04/bellator-280-yoel-romero-vs-alex-polizzi-melvin-manhoef-paris |access-date=2022-04-30 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> Yoel won the bout via TKO in the final seconds of the third round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-05-06 |title=Bellator 280: Last Second TKO of Alex Polizzi Secures Yoel Romero's First Bellator Win |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/05/06/bellator-280-yoel-romero-vs-alex-polizzi/ |access-date=2022-05-06 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

The bout against [[Melvin Manhoef]] was rescheduled this time for September 23, 2022, at [[Bellator 285]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-10 |title=Bellator Dublin {{!}} Manhoef vs. Romero opnieuw ingepland, ditmaal op 23 september |url=https://www.eurosport.nl/mixed-martial-arts/bellator-dublin-manhoef-vs.-romero-opnieuw-ingepland-ditmaal-op-23-september_sto8776392/story.shtml |access-date=2022-05-06 |website=Eurosport |language=nl}}</ref> Romero won the bout by knockout on the ground via elbows in the third round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/09/bellator-285-results-yoel-romero-smashes-melvin-manhoef-in-knockout-win-calls-for-title-shot|title=Bellator 285 results: Yoel Romero smashes Melvin Manhoef in knockout win, calls for title shot|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Danny Segura|date=2022-09-23|access-date=2022-09-23}}</ref>

Romero was scheduled to face [[Vadim Nemkov]] for the [[Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship]] on February 4, 2023, at [[Bellator 290]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=2022-11-18 |title=Yoel Romero to fight Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson 2 winner at Bellator 290 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/11/18/23466360/yoel-romero-to-fight-vadim-nemkov-vs-corey-anderson-2-winner-at-bellator-290 |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref> However, Nemkov was forced to withdraw due to undisclosed reason and the bout was scrapped.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35328271/middleweight-johnny-eblen-defend-title-bellator-290?platform=amp|title=Middleweight Johnny Eblen to defend title at Bellator 290|website=ESPN.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2022-12-27|access-date=2022-12-27}}</ref>

Romero faced [[Vadim Nemkov]] for the [[Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship]] on June 16, 2023, at [[Bellator 297]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2023-03-27 |title=Vadim Nemkov vs. Yoel Romero, Sergio Pettis vs. Patricio Pitbull headlines Bellator 297 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/3/27/23658273/vadim-nemkov-vs-yoel-romero-sergio-pettis-vs-patricio-pitbull-headlines-bellator-297 |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-17 |title=Bellator 297 results: Vadim Nemkov dominates inactive Yoel Romero to defend title |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/06/bellator-297-results-vadim-nemkov-dominates-yoel-romero-defend-title |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Training ==
Romero trains in [[Coconut Creek, Florida]], with the [[American Top Team]], with fellow fighters including [[Robbie Lawler]], [[Thiago Alves (fighter)|Thiago Alves]], [[Thiago Silva (fighter)|Thiago Silva]] and [[Glover Teixeira]].

== Fighting style ==
Romero is left-handed and primarily fights out of the [[southpaw stance]], although he sometimes switches to an orthodox stance during fights. In spite of his amateur wrestling pedigree, Romero rarely uses his wrestling offensively inside the Octagon.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Why doesn't Yoel Romero use his wrestling?|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/MMA/comments/dap6x2/why_doesnt_yoel_romero_use_his_wrestling/|website=[[Reddit]]|date=29 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Why Yoel Romero doesn't use his wrestling|url=https://mmadive.com/why-yoel-romero-doesnt-use-his-wrestling/}}</ref> Instead, Romero's [[boxing]] is typically considered his best skill, with the majority of his victories coming by way of knockout or technical knockout via punches.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=He still has significant striking power.|url=https://www.espn.in/mma/story/_/id/22344344/ufc-221-breaking-striking-power-yoel-romero-luke-rockhold|website=[[ESPN]]|date=6 February 2018}}</ref> Many pundits cite Romero's pull-back left-handed counter as his most dangerous strike.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Yoel Romero Scores Victory over Luke Rockhold Via TKO at UFC 221|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2758825-yoel-romero-scores-victory-over-luke-rockhold-via-tko-at-ufc-221#:~:text=Yoel%20Romero%20Scores%20Victory%20over%20Luke%20Rockhold%20Via%20TKO%20at%20UFC%20221,-Alex%20Ballentine%20Invalid&text=Yoel%20%22Soldier%20of%20God%22%20Romero,UFC%20221%20from%20Perth%2C%20Australia.|website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref>

== Tainted supplements lawsuit ==

Romero was informed of a potential doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition test conducted by [[USADA]] on January 13, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/UFC-Statement-on-Yoel-Romero-11216?nd=1|title=UFC statement on Yoel Romero|date=2016-01-13|publisher=ufc.com|access-date=2016-01-13}}</ref> after his bout with [[Ronaldo Souza]] on December 12, 2015, at [[UFC 194]],<ref name=":0" /> which Romero won via split decision.<ref name=":1" /> On February 8, Romero and his manager explained that he had taken a supplement after his fight that turned out to be contaminated. His team and USADA both sent out the supplement for testing and it was confirmed that it contained a banned substance. That substance was not listed on the label, his manager said. They did not want to reveal the name of the supplement or the substance as USADA was investigating the issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/2/8/10941272/manager-contaminated-supplement-led-to-yoel-romeros-failed-drug-test|title=Manager: Contaminated supplement led to Yoel Romero's failed drug test|author=Raimondi, Marc|date=2016-02-08|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=2016-02-09}}</ref> On March 23, it was announced that Romero would appeal his suspension. His team and USADA discussed a deal for a nine-month suspension for the fighter, but Romero preferred to go to arbitration. The typical USADA anti-doping violation suspension is two years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/23/11295456/yoel-romero-to-appeal-usada-suspension-for-anti-doping-policy|title=Yoel Romero to appeal USADA suspension for anti-doping policy violation|author=Raimondi, Marc|date=2016-03-23|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=2016-03-23}}</ref> Eventually, on April 4, both parties reached an agreement for a six-month suspension. USADA revealed that Romero had tested positive for [[ibutamoren]], a [[growth hormone]] release stimulator. An unopened version of the supplement was independently tested and the banned substance did indeed come up, even though it was not listed on the label. The result of the Souza fight was not overturned, as it was an out-of-competition test that occurred after the fight; Romero passed both his pre-fight and fight night tests for the Souza fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/4/4/11364368/yoel-romero-gets-six-month-suspension-from-usada-for-failing-drug|title=Yoel Romero gets six-month suspension from USADA for failing drug test due to contaminated supplement|author=Raimondi, Marc|date=2016-04-04|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=2016-04-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/2/8/10941272/manager-contaminated-supplement-led-to-yoel-romeros-failed-drug-test|title=Manager: Contaminated supplement led to Yoel Romero's failed drug test|author=Raimondi, Marc|date=2016-02-08|publisher=MMAFighting.com|access-date=2016-07-10}}</ref>

Romero pursued legal action against the supplement company, but they never interposed an answer. After being awarded default judgment, Romero was awarded $27 million in damages: $3 million for lost wages, $3 million for reputable harm, and $3 million for emotional damage, all of which were tripled as allowed by the New Jersey “Consumer Fraud Act” when a company is “found out to have committed consumer fraud”.<ref>{{cite web |title=UFC's Yoel Romero wins tainted supplement lawsuit, awarded $27 million in damages |url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/05/ufc-yoel-romero-awarded-27-million-dollars-tainted-supplement-lawsuit|access-date=2019-05-05}}</ref> However, in mid-2021 it was reported that [[New Jersey Superior Court]] reduced the damage awards for lost wages and emotional stress to total of $12.45 million.<ref name=njsc21>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/6/24/22548983/yoel-romero-sees-27-million-award-reduced-in-tainted-supplement-lawsuit-update|title=Yoel Romero sees $27 million award reduced in tainted supplement lawsuit update|date=June 24, 2021|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee}}</ref> The reputational damages will be decided in another trial meeting.<ref name=njsc21 />

==Championships and accomplishments==

===Mixed martial arts===
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]] (One time) vs. [[Clifford Starks]]
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (Two times) vs. [[Lyoto Machida]] and [[Chris Weidman]]
** [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (Five times) vs. [[Derek Brunson]], [[Tim Kennedy (fighter)|Tim Kennedy]], [[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]] (x2), and [[Paulo Costa]]<ref name="Haynes"/>
**Tied ([[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]] and [[Israel Adesanya]]) for second most Post-Fight bonuses in UFC Middleweight division history (8)<ref name="ufcmw">{{Cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=MW|title=UFC Middleweight - Stats|website=UFC.com|date=April 8, 2023|access-date=2023-04-08}}</ref>
**Tied ([[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]]) for fourth longest win streak in UFC Middleweight division history (8)<ref name="ufcmw"/>
** Tied ([[Michael Bisping]], [[Derek Brunson]] & [[Chris Leben]]) for fourth most knockouts in UFC Middleweight division history (7)<ref name="ufcmw"/>
**Fourth most knockdowns landed in UFC Middleweight division history (10)<ref name="ufcmw"/>
*'''MMA DNA.nl'''
** 2018 Fight of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/mma-dna-ufc-awards-2018-de-uitslagen/|title=MMA DNA UFC Awards 2018 : De Uitslagen!!!|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=18 January 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>
*'''[[MMAJunkie.com]]'''
**2019 August Fight of the Month vs. [[Paulo Costa (fighter)|Paulo Costa]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/09/fight-of-the-month-august-2019|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for August: Middleweights meet expectations|date=September 2, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref>

==Mixed martial arts record==
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|align=center|15–7
|[[Vadim Nemkov]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[Bellator 297]]
|{{dts|2023|June|16}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Chicago, Illinois]], United States
|{{small|For the [[Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship]].}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 15–6
|[[Melvin Manhoef]]
|KO (elbows)
|[[Bellator 285]]
|{{dts|2022|September|23}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:34
|[[Dublin]], Ireland
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|{{yes2}}Win
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|Alex Polizzi
|TKO (punches)
|[[Bellator 280]]
|{{dts|2022|May|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:59
|[[Paris]], France
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–6
|[[Phil Davis (fighter)|Phil Davis]]
|Decision (split)
|[[Bellator 266]]
|{{dts|2021|September|18}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[San Jose, California]], United States
|{{small|Return to Light Heavyweight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–5
|[[Israel Adesanya]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 248]]
|{{dts|2020|March|7}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|For the [[UFC Middleweight Championship]].}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–4
|[[Paulo Costa]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 241]]
|{{dts|2019|August|17}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Anaheim, California]], United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–3
|[[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]]
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC 225]]
|{{dts|2018|June|9}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Chicago, Illinois]], United States
|{{small|Non-title bout; Romero missed weight (185.2 lbs). Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–2
|[[Luke Rockhold]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC 221]]
|{{dts|2018|February|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:48
|[[Perth]], Australia
|{{small|For the interim [[UFC Middleweight Championship]]; Romero missed weight (187.7 lbs) and was ineligible for the title.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|12–2
|[[Robert Whittaker (fighter)|Robert Whittaker]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 213]]
|{{dts|2017|July|8}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|For the interim [[UFC Middleweight Championship]]. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–1
|[[Chris Weidman]]
|KO (flying knee)
|[[UFC 205]]
|{{dts|2016|November|12}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|0:24
|[[New York City, New York]], United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–1
|[[Ronaldo Souza]]
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC 194]]
|{{dts|2015|December|12}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–1
|[[Lyoto Machida]]
|KO (elbows)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero]]
|{{dts|2015|June|27}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:38
|[[Hollywood, Florida]], United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–1
|[[Tim Kennedy (fighter)|Tim Kennedy]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 178]]
|{{dts|2014|September|27}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|0:58
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–1
|[[Brad Tavares]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne]]
|{{dts|2014|April|19}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Orlando, Florida]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–1
|[[Derek Brunson]]
|TKO (punches and elbows)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou]]
|{{dts|2014|January|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:23
|[[Duluth, Georgia]], United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–1
|[[Ronny Markes]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC: Fight for the Troops 3]]
|{{dts|2013|November|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:39
|[[Fort Campbell North|Fort Campbell, Kentucky]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–1
|[[Clifford Starks]]
|KO (flying knee and punches)
|[[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez]]
|{{dts|2013|April|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:32
|[[San Jose, California]], United States
|{{small|Middleweight debut. Knockout of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|4–1
|[[Rafael Cavalcante]]
|KO (punches)
|[[Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov]]
|{{dts|2011|September|10}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:51
|[[Cincinnati, Ohio]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–0
|Laszlo Eck
|KO (punch)
|Fight of the Night 2011
|{{dts|2011|May|27}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:33
|[[Greding]], Germany
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
|Ņikita Petrovs
|TKO (retirement)
|SFC 3: MMA Fight Night
|{{dts|2011|March|5}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:58
|[[Giessen]], Germany
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Michał Fijałka
|TKO (retirement)
|IFF: The Eternal Struggle
|{{dts|2010|October|8}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:05
|[[Dąbrowa Górnicza]], Poland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Sascha Weinpolter
|TKO (punches)
|Fight of the Night 2009
|{{dts|2009|December|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:48
|[[Nuremberg]], Germany
|{{small|Light Heavyweight debut.}}
|-
|}
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Yoel-Romero-60762|title=Yoel|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-08-18}}</ref>

== Pay-per-view bouts ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!No.
!Event
!Fight
!Date
!Venue
!City
!PPV buys
|-
|1.
|[[UFC 213]]
|'''Romero vs. Whittaker'''
|July 8, 2017
|[[T-Mobile Arena]]
|[[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
|150,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/44083-ufc-213 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2.
|[[UFC 221]]
|'''Romero vs. Rockhold'''
|February 11, 2018
|[[Perth Arena]]
|[[Perth]], Australia
|130,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/48688-ufc-221 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|3.
|[[UFC 225]]
|'''Whittaker vs. Romero 2'''
|June 9, 2018
|[[United Center]]
|[[Chicago, Illinois]], United States
|250,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/50751-ufc-225 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|4.
|[[UFC 248]]
|'''Adesanya vs. Romero'''
|March 7, 2020
|[[T-Mobile Arena]]
|[[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
|Not Disclosed<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero {{!}} MMA Event
|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/64599-ufc-248 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|}

==Freestyle record==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0.5em auto; font-size:95%;"
|-
! colspan="7"| World Championships & Olympic Games Matches
|-
! Res.
! Record
! Opponent
! Score
! Date
! Event
! Location
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small|[[2005 World Wrestling Championships|2005 World Championships]] {{silver2}} at [[2005 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 84 kg|84kg]]}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|33–11
|align=left|{{flagicon|GEO|2004}} [[Revaz Mindorashvili]]
|style="font-size:88%"|0–1, 1–1, 0–5
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|September 26 - October 2, 2005
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|[[2005 World Wrestling Championships]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=5|{{flagicon|HUN}} [[Budapest]], Hungary
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|33–10
|align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} [[Taras Danko]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–1, 1–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|32–10
|align=left|{{flagicon|BLR}} [[Soslan Gattsiev]]
|style="font-size:88%"|1–0, 2–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|31–10
|align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} [[Radosław Horbik]]
|style="font-size:88%"|1–0, 2–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|30–10
|align=left|{{flagicon|MLT}} Abraham Vasallo
|style="font-size:88%"|4–0, 3–0
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small|[[Wrestling at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Olympics]] 4th at [[Wrestling at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 84 kg|84kg]]}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|29–10
|align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Sazhid Sazhidov]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–5
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|August 27–28, 2004
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|[[Wrestling at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Summer Olympics]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=5|{{flagicon|GRE}} [[Athens]], Greece
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|29–9
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Cael Sanderson]]
|style="font-size:88%"|2–3
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|29–8
|align=left|{{flagicon|GRE}} [[Lazaros Loizidis]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–1
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|28–8
|align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Davyd Bichinashvili]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|27–8
|align=left|{{flagicon|GUM}} [[Jeffrey Cobb]]
|style="font-size:88%"|Tech. Fall
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small|[[2003 World Wrestling Championships|2003 World Championships]] 6th at [[2003 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 84 kg|84kg]]}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|26–8
|align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Sazhid Sazhidov]]
|style="font-size:88%"|0–3
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|September 12–14, 2003
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|[[2003 World Wrestling Championships]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=4|{{flagicon|USA}} [[New York (city)|New York]], [[New York (state)|New York]]
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|26–7
|align=left|{{flagicon|MKD}} [[Magomed Ibragimhalilovich Ibragimov|Mogamed Ibragimov]]
|style="font-size:88%"|0–3
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|26–6
|align=left|{{flagicon|SUI}} Thomas Bucheli
|style="font-size:88%"|9–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|25–6
|align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} [[Marcin Jurecki]]
|style="font-size:88%"|6–5
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small|[[2002 World Wrestling Championships|2002 World Championships]] {{silver2}} at [[2002 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 84 kg|84kg]]}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–6
|align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Adam Saitiev]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–4
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|September 5–6, 2002
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|[[2002 World Wrestling Championships]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=5|{{flagicon|IRI}} [[Tehran]], [[Iran]]
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|24–5
|align=left|{{flagicon|IRI}} [[Majid Khodaei]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|23–5
|align=left|{{flagicon|GEO|1990}} [[Revaz Mindorashvili]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–2
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|22–5
|align=left|{{flagicon|JPN|1999}} Katsutoshi Senba
|style="font-size:88%"|Fall
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–5
|align=left|{{flagicon|HUN}} Gabor Kapuvari
|style="font-size:88%"|4–0
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small|[[2001 World Wrestling Championships|2001 World Championships]] {{bronze3}} at [[2001 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 85 kg|85kg]]}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|20–5
|align=left|{{flagicon|BLR}} [[Beibulat Musaev]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–0
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|November 23–25, 2001
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|[[2001 World Wrestling Championships]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=5|{{flagicon|BUL}} [[Sofia]], [[Bulgaria]]
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|19–5
|align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Khadzhimurad Magomedov]]
|style="font-size:88%"|1–3
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–4
|align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} Andre Backhaus
|style="font-size:88%"|5–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–4
|align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} [[Marcin Jurecki]]
|style="font-size:88%"|4–1
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–4
|align=left|{{flagicon|ARM}} [[Mahmed Aghaev]]
|style="font-size:88%"|5–0
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small|[[Wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics|2000 Olympics]] {{silver2}} at [[Wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 85 kg|85kg]]}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|16–4
|align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Adam Saitiev]]
|style="font-size:88%"|Fall
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|September 29 - October 1, 2000
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|[[2000 Summer Olympics]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=5|{{flagicon|AUS}} Sydney, Australia
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|IRI}} [[Amir Reza Khadem]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Justin Abdou
|style="font-size:88%"|8–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|LAT}} [[Igors Samušonoks]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|KAZ}} [[Magomed Kurugliyev]]
|style="font-size:88%"|4–0
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small|[[1999 World Wrestling Championships|1999 World Championships]] {{gold1}} at [[1999 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 85 kg|85kg]]}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Khadzhimurad Magomedov]]
|style="font-size:88%"|4–2
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=6|October 8–10, 1999
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=6|[[1999 World Wrestling Championships]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=6|{{flagicon|TUR}} [[Ankara]], [[Turkey]]
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|TUR}} Ali Oezen
|style="font-size:88%"|3–2
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|KAZ}} [[Magomed Kurugliyev]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|AZE}} Vitali Gizoev
|style="font-size:88%"|7–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} Andre Backhaus
|style="font-size:88%"|8–4
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|IRI}} Abbas Majidi
|style="font-size:88%"|4–0
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small|[[1998 World Wrestling Championships|1998 World Championships]] {{bronze3}} at [[1998 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 85 kg|85kg]]}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Khadzhimurad Magomedov]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–2
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|September 9–11, 1998
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|[[1998 World Wrestling Championships]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=5|{{flagicon|IRI}} [[Tehran]], [[Iran]]
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Michal Stanislawski
|style="font-size:88%"|5–1
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|4–3
|align=left|{{flagicon|IRI}} [[Alireza Heidari]]
|style="font-size:88%"|1–2
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–2
|align=left|{{flagicon|HUN}} Gabor Kapuvari
|style="font-size:88%"|5–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–2
|align=left|{{flagicon|BUL}} [[Plamen Paskalev]]
|style="font-size:88%"|5–0
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small|[[1997 World Wrestling Championships|1997 World Championships]] 5th at [[1997 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 85 kg|85kg]]}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|2–2
|align=left|{{flagicon|UZB}} [[Soslan Fraev]]
|style="font-size:88%"|1–3
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|August 29–31, 1997
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|[[1997 World Wrestling Championships]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=4|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Krasnojarsk]], Russia
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|2–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} [[Eldar Assanov]]
|style="font-size:88%"|1–3
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|LAT}} [[Igors Samušonoks]]
|style="font-size:88%"|3–1
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|MKD}} Gari Modosyan
|style="font-size:88%"|4–0
|-
|}

== Submission grappling record ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:80%; text-align:left;"
|-
| colspan=8 style="text-align:center;" | '''1 Matches, 1 Wins, 0 Losses, 0 Draws'''
|-
! Result
! Rec.
! Opponent
! Method
! text-center| Event
! Date
! Division
! Location
|-
| {{yes2}}Win ||align=center|1-0|| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Barnett]] || Submission (Kimura) || rowspan=2|Dean Toole Promotions || rowspan=2|June 15, 2019 || Openweight ||rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pensacola]], Florida
{{s-end}}
<ref>{{Cite web|author=Ryan Harkness|title=Romero subs, Pettis and Masvidal draw in charity grappling fights|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/6/16/18680989/romero-subs-pettis-and-masvidal-draw-in-charity-grappling-fights|website=mmamania.com|date=June 16, 2019}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Romero describes himself as a Christian and "a man of God" whose hero is Jesus Christ.<ref>See, e.g., [https://web.archive.org/web/20140425222806/http://fightgeeks.com/yoel-romero-interview Yoel Romero Interview], fightgeeks.com (2014-04-22); [http://themmacorner.com/2014/01/06/ufc-fight-night-35s-yoel-romero-by-the-grace-of-god/ UFC Fight Night 35's Yoel Romero: By the Grace of God], Themmacorner.com (2014-01-06); [http://fitnessrxformen.com/sports/new-ufc-fighter-a-knockout/ New UFC Fighter a Knockout], FitnessRX for Men (2013-11-05). All sources accessed 2016-11-12.</ref> His younger brother, [[Yoan Pablo Hernández]], was the [[IBF]] Cruiserweight Champion in [[professional boxing]].<ref>[http://themmacorner.com/2013/11/01/ufc-fight-nights-yoel-romero-ready-to-take-the-next-step-in-middleweight-division/ UFC's Yoel Romero: Ready For Next Step at Middleweight]. Themmacorner.com (2013-11-01). Retrieved on 2016-11-12.</ref>

Romero and his wife have one daughter, he also has two daughters and a son in Cuba.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/19858673/yoel-romero-fighting-family-not-worried-opponent|title=Yoel Romero Fighting for Family, Not Worried About Opponent|work=espn.com|date=6 July 2017}}</ref>

In a controversial post-fight interview after his victory over [[Lyoto Machida]] at [[UFC Fight Night 70]], it was assumed by many that Romero was expressing disagreement with the [[Obergefell v. Hodges]] supreme court ruling. However, during the post fight press conference and subsequent interviews the following day, Romero denied referring to [[Same-sex marriage in the United States|gay marriage]] and apologized for his comments while maintaining that they were misunderstood. Many thought Romero said "No for gay Jesus" while he actually said "No forget Jesus" as he is not fluent in English.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/13162486/ufc-yoel-romero-denies-making-anti-gay-remark|title=Yoel Romero apologizes but denies making anti-gay remark after KO win|publisher=espn.go.com|author=Okamoto, Brett |date=2015-06-28|access-date=2015-06-28}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]
* [[List of current Bellator fighters]]

==References==
{{reflist|colwidth=30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category-inline}}
* {{UFC|yoel-romero}}
* {{Sherdog|60762}}
* {{Olympedia}}

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Rizin Fighting Federation

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{{short description|Japanese mixed martial arts organization}}
{{for|the 2023 season|2023 in Rizin Fighting Federation}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Rizin Fighting Federation
| image = RizinFF_logo.png
| image_size = 150px
| type = Private
| foundation = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015||}}
| founder = [[Nobuyuki Sakakibara]]
| industry = [[Mixed martial arts]] [[promoter (entertainment)|promotion]]
| parent = Dream Factory Worldwide
| homepage = {{URL|https://jp.rizinff.com/_tags/English}}
| location_city = [[Minato, Tokyo|Minato-ku]], [[Tokyo]]
| location_country = [[Japan]]
| key_people = [[Nobuyuki Sakakibara]] [[Nobuhiko Takada]]
}}

'''Rizin Fighting Federation''' (stylised as '''RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION''' and also known as '''Rizin FF''') is a Japanese [[mixed martial arts]] organization created in 2015 by the former [[Pride Fighting Championships]] and [[Dream Stage Entertainment]] president [[Nobuyuki Sakakibara]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nobuyuki Sakakibara discusses Rizin FF plans for 2016, Fedor Emelianenko's opponent, drug testing and more|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/10/27/9615018/nobuyuki-sakakibara-discusses-rizin-ff-plans-for-2016-fedor|website = MMA Fighting|date=27 October 2015 |access-date= 2015-11-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Pride FC boss: Fedor's opponent will mean something for future of MMA|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/9/23/9383185/pride-fc-sakikabara-fedor-emelianenko-vladimir-putin-russia-japan-mma-news|website =Bloody Elbow|date=23 September 2015 |access-date= 2015-11-25}}</ref>

Founded to be the [[spiritual successor]] of Pride FC and [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|Dream]], Rizin carries much of the philosophy and ambition of its two predecessors: its events are promoted as larger-than-life events with elaborate opening ceremonies and fighter entrances, its matches are fought in a [[Ring (boxing)|roped ring]] and it has a ruleset inherited from Pride and Dream. The organization also promotes "Grand Prix", [[single-elimination tournament]]s where fighters have to fight multiple opponents in the same night.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2015-10-08|title='New PRIDE' to be called Rizin Fighting Federation » MixedMartialArts.com|url=https://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/new-pride-to-be-called-rizin-fighting-federation/|access-date=2022-02-21|newspaper=Mma Underground|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rondina|first=Steven|title=Pride Never Die: Rizin FF Instantly Becomes Compelling UFC Alternative|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2603256-pride-never-die-rizin-ff-instantly-becomes-compelling-ufc-alternative|access-date=2022-02-21|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}}</ref> Rizin is considered Japan's top MMA promotion.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zivanovic|first=Tomislav|date=2020-11-11|title=Best MMA Promotions Outside the UFC (Top 7)|url=https://medium.com/martial-arts-unleashed/best-mma-promotions-outside-the-ufc-top-7-ea9728610445|access-date=2022-02-21|website=Martial Arts Unleashed|language=en}}</ref>

Rizin has also promoted [[kickboxing]] matches, with two "Grand Prix" tournaments in 2017<ref>{{Cite web |title=RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round {{!}} MMA & Kickboxing Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/44324-rizin-fighting-world-grand-prix-2017-final-round |access-date=2022-02-26 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref> and 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bowker |first=Dylan |date=2021-05-03 |title=Rizin 29 Kickboxing Tournament: all participants announced |url=https://mymmanews.com/rizin-29-kickboxing-tournament-all-participants-announced/ |access-date=2022-02-26 |website=MyMMANews |language=en-US}}</ref>

The promotion's name is a combination of "[[Raijin]]", the Japanese god of lightning; the word "rising", meaning "to prosper and thrive"; and the letter, 'Z', meaning "ultimate".<ref>{{Cite web|title = Concept|url = https://jp.rizinff.com/about|website=rizinff.com|access-date = 2020-10-06}}</ref>

== History ==
=== Background and formation ===
In 1997, [[Pride Fighting Championships]] was founded in Japan, promoted by [[Dream Stage Entertainment]]. The organization quickly rose up to become the world's most popular [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] promotion and helped to popularize the sport in Japan and in the world. Its events were broadcast to millions through [[free-to-air]] and [[pay-per-view]] television, and it filled sport stadiums with hundreds of thousands of spectators. Pride differentiated itself from the [[UFC]] with its focus on spectacle and entertainment, as well a more permissive ruleset.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Snowden|first=Jonathan|title=Sex, Drugs, Gangsters and MMA: Remembering Pride, UFC's Wild Predecessor|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718986-sex-drugs-gangsters-and-mma-remembering-pride-ufcs-wild-predecessor|access-date=2022-02-21|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}}</ref> By 2007, however, Pride closed its doors due a scandal showing its ties to the [[yakuza]] causing a financial crisis in the company. Dream Stage Entertainment was bought by [[Zuffa]]—UFC's holding company—which initially promised to keep the event running, but eventually cancelled the plans, laid off most of the staff and just absorbed Pride's best fighters.<ref name=":0" /> As a response, most of DSE's former staff, fighters and executives joined [[Fighting and Entertainment Group]], the promoters of [[K-1]], to organize a successor, which became known as [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|Dream]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=5691&zoneid=1 |title=K-1's new Dream includes Cro Cop |publisher=Mma Weekly |date=February 13, 2008 |access-date=February 25, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203015848/http://mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=5691&zoneid=1 |archive-date=February 3, 2009 }}</ref> However, [[Fighting and Entertainment Group|FEG]] eventually had its own financial issues and went bankrupt in 2012, as a result. Dream was defunct.<ref>[http://www.muaythaitv.com/pages/news/news.php?s_id=2289 FEG's bankruptcy], May 17, 2012, Muay Thai TV</ref>

Three years after Dream folded, rumors began circulating that Pride and Dream founder [[Nobuyuki Sakakibara]] would return to the industry after an interview with [[Bellator MMA]] President [[Scott Coker]] was released.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Scott Coker: Former PRIDE boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara planning MMA return in 2015|url = https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/04/scott-coker-former-pride-boss-nobuyuki-sakakibara-planning-mma-return-in-2015|website=mmafighting.com| date=2 April 2015 |access-date = 2020-10-07}}</ref>

On September 19, 2015, during [[Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1]], it was announced that Sakakibara had signed former [[List of Pride champions|Pride Heavyweight Champion]] [[Fedor Emelianenko]] to headline a New Year's Eve Show in [[Tokyo]] for his new MMA promotion.<ref>[https://www.lowkickmma.com/fedor-emelianenko-returns-to-mma-on-new-years-eve/ Fedor Emelianenko Returns To MMA On New Year’s Eve]</ref> Sakakibara held a press conference on October 8, 2015, with [[Nobuhiko Takada]] and other former Pride FC employees to formally announce the launch of "Rizin Fighting Federation".<ref>[https://mmamicks.com/rizin-what-its-about-and-what-we-can-expect/ RIZIN Japan - What We Can Expect From The Newcomer]</ref> Initial signees included [[Kazushi Sakuraba]], [[Shinya Aoki]], as well as female competitors [[Gabi Garcia]] and [[Rena Kubota]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Long after his prime, Kazushi Sakuraba is in the position to save Japanese MMA|url = https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/10/18/9494533/long-after-his-prime-sakuraba-is-in-the-position-to-save-japanese-mma|website=mmafighting.com| date=18 October 2015 |access-date = 2018-07-22}}</ref>

A Grand Prix tournament was announced (held at 100 kg or roughly 220 lbs), with champions and competitors from Bellator, [[Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki|KSW]], [[Jungle Fight]],<ref>{{Cite web|title = Newly crowned Jungle Fight champion enters Rizin FF heavyweight tournament|url = https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/10/25/9610158/newly-crowned-jungle-fight-champion-enters-rizin-ff-heavyweight|website=mmafighting.com| date=25 October 2015 |access-date = 2018-07-22}}</ref> [[BAMMA]], and [[King of Kings (kickboxing)|King of Kings]]. Most notably, [[Muhammed Lawal|King Mo]] was announced to represent Bellator in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 'King Mo' to represent Bellator in Rizin light heavyweight grand prix|url = https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/6/9686692/king-mo-to-represent-bellator-in-rizin-light-heavyweight-grand-prix|website=mmafighting.com| date=6 November 2015 |access-date = 2018-07-22}}</ref> The 8-man bracket was officially finalized on November 30, 2015, with other bouts also being announced shortly thereafter.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Rizin announces heavyweight tournament bracket|url = https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/30/9818490/rizin-announces-heavyweight-tournament-brackets|website=mmafighting.com| date=30 November 2015 |access-date = 2018-07-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal lands opponent at RIZIN FF|url = https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/9/9879398/muhammed-king-mo-lawal-to-face-brett-mcdermott-in-rizin-ff-heavyweight-mma-tournament|website=mmafighting.com| date=9 December 2015 |access-date = 2018-07-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Bellator fighter Brennan Ward, additional mixed-rules fight announced for Rizin debut|url = https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/10/9886568/bellator-fighter-ward-and-mixed-rules-fight-announced-for-rizin-debut|website=mmafighting.com| date=10 December 2015 |access-date = 2018-07-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Jerome LeBanner returns to MMA at Rizin|url = https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/14/10123964/jerome-lebanner-returns-to-mma-at-rizin|website=mmafighting.com| date=14 December 2015 |access-date = 2018-07-22}}</ref> [[Kron Gracie]] (whose father [[Rickson Gracie|Rickson]] competed at the inaugural PRIDE event) was announced to participate against Asen Yamamoto.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Kron Gracie added to Rizin FF card in December|url = https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/9/9696536/kron-gracie-added-to-rizin-ff-card-in-december|website=mmafighting.com| date=9 November 2015 |access-date = 2018-07-22}}</ref> Amongst the veterans in the Japanese scene, [[Tsuyoshi Kosaka]] would face [[James Thompson (fighter)|James Thompson]],<ref>{{Cite web|title = Fedor Emelianenko still without an opponent, Tsuyoshi Kosaka to face James Thompson at Rizin|url = https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/22/9770422/tsuyoshi-kosaka-wont-be-fedors-next-opponent-facing-james-thompson|website=mmafighting.com| date=22 November 2015 |access-date = 2018-07-22}}</ref> and [[Akebono Tarō]] would face [[Bob Sapp]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Rizin signs Sapp vs. Akebono rematch for its debut|url = https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/28/9806740/rizin-signs-sapp-vs-akebono-rematch-for-its-debut|website=mmafighting.com| date=28 November 2015 |access-date = 2018-07-22}}</ref>

Initial plans were to do at least four events per year, as opposed to the more frequent scheduling of other promotions, in order to build up the excitement and anticipation.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Nobuyuki Sakakibara discusses Rizin FF plans for 2016, Fedor Emelianenko's opponent, drug testing and more|url = https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/10/27/9615018/nobuyuki-sakakibara-discusses-rizin-ff-plans-for-2016-fedor|website=mmafighting.com| date=27 October 2015 |access-date = 2018-07-22}}</ref> Rizin's presentation is modeled after major sporting events, such as the [[UEFA Champions League]] and [[FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Concept|url = http://www.rizinff.com/en/about|website=rizinff.com| date=14 October 2015 |access-date = 2020-09-09}}</ref>

=== 2016 – present ===
In 2018, it was announced that the main event for the traditional New Year's Eve card ([[2018 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 14 - Saitama|Rizin 14]]) was going to be a boxing match between [[Floyd Mayweather Jr.]] and undefeated Japanese kickboxer [[Tenshin Nasukawa]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Brady|first=James|date=2018-11-04|title=Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he never agreed to face undefeated kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2018/11/4/18063380/floyd-mayweather-jr-tenshin-nasukawa-fight-boxing-kickboxer-undefeated-japan|access-date=2022-02-21|website=SBNation.com|language=en}}</ref> The match ended up with Nasukawa knocked out two minutes into the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-31|title=Mayweather-Nasukawa a laughable event|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/25653776/floyd-mayweather-tenshin-nasukawa-laughable-event|access-date=2022-02-21|website=ESPN|language=en}}</ref>

On November 11, 2021, Rizin broke the tradition of Pride and Dream by for the first time holding an event in a cage instead of the traditional roped ring at the [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Trigger 1|Rizin Trigger 1st]] event.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rizin to Stage First Event in Cage on Nov. 28 Titled Rizin 'Trigger 1st'|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Rizin-to-Stage-First-Event-in-Cage-on-Nov-28-Titled-Rizin-Trigger-1st-182796|access-date=2022-02-21|website=Sherdog|language=en}}</ref>

On December 31, 2022, as the traditional New Year's Eve event, Rizin hosted the crossover [[Bellator MMA vs. Rizin|Bellator MMA vs. Rizin FF]] card with [[Bellator MMA]] as part of [[2022_in_Rizin_Fighting_Federation#Rizin_40_&_Rizin_vs_Bellator|Rizin 40]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tabuena |first=Anton |date=2022-12-30 |title=Bellator vs. RIZIN and RIZIN.40 NYE show full results, stream, video highlights |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/30/23532051/bellator-vs-rizin-and-rizin-40-nye-show-live-video-stream-full-results-highlights-start-time |access-date=2023-01-01 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en}}</ref> The card saw fighters from each promotion fight each other.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-24 |title=Bellator vs. Rizin set for New Year's Eve in Japan, including Patricio Freire, A.J. McKee |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/bellator-vs-rizin-co-promotion-new-years-eve-tokyo-japan-patricio-freire-aj-mckee-archuleta-horiguchi |access-date=2023-01-01 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> The card saw Bellator MMA fighters Gadzhi Rabadanov, former champions [[A.J. McKee]], [[Juan Archuleta]] and [[Kyoji Horiguchi]], and current champion [[Patricio Freire]], fighting against Rizin representatives [[Koji Takeda]], [[Soo Chul Kim]], [[Hiromasa Ougikubo]] and champions [[Kleber Koike Erbst]] and [[Roberto de Souza]]. The result was a victory by all Bellator fighters.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-31 |title=Rizin FF vs. Bellator results: A.J. McKee edges champ Roberto de Souza, secures 5-0 sweep for Team Bellator |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/rizin-ff-vs-bellator-results-aj-mckee-edges-champ-roberto-de-souza-secures-sweep-team-bellator |access-date=2023-01-01 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> In the middle of the event, former [[boxing]] world champion [[Manny Pacquiao]] made a public announcement that he had signed with Rizin for a boxing exhibition match against an yet-unannounced opponent.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manny Pacquiao assina com Rizin para luta de exibição em 2023 |url=https://ge.globo.com/combate/noticia/2023/01/01/manny-pacquiao-assina-com-rizin-para-luta-de-exibicao-em-2023.ghtml |access-date=2023-01-01 |website=ge |date=January 2023 |language=pt-br}}</ref>

===Broadcasting and coverage===
Rizin's inaugural event was broadcast in North America on [[Spike (TV network)|Spike TV]].<ref>[https://www.mmanews.com/video-fedor-return-of-the-last-emperor/ Video:Fedor: Return Of The Last Emperor]</ref> Other broadcasters have included [[SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation]], [[Fuji Television]], [[Fox Sports (Brazil)|Fox Sports Brazil]], [[Kix (Asian TV channel)|Kix]] and [[Match TV]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Event Summary Rizen Fighting Federation|url = http://www.rizinff.com/en/summary|website = rizinff.com| date=14 October 2015 |access-date = 2015-11-26}}</ref> From 2017 to 2020, Rizin events have been streaming on [[FITE TV]] in North America and Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Rizin FF Partners with FITE TV|url = http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Rizin-FF-Partners-with-FITE-TV-to-Stream-April-16-Event-in-Yokohama-on-PPV-119563|website=sherdog.com|access-date = 2017-04-01}}</ref> Rizin 26 to Rizin 37 would stream on [[Andrea Radrizzani#Aser Ventures|LIVENow]] in Europe and North America.<ref>{{Cite web|title = LIVENOW AND RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION STRIKE DEAL TO BRING MMA CONTEST TO A GLOBAL AUDIENCE|url=https://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/LIVENow/view/238884/|website=pressparty.com}}</ref>

In 2022, due to several controversies, Rizin would be dropped by Fuji by May of that year.<ref>[https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20220516_1753902.html?DETAIL 天心vs武尊の仕掛け人RIZIN代表・榊原信行氏「反社交際音声」流出トラブル｜NEWSポストセブン ; May 16, 2022]</ref><ref>[https://efight.jp/news-20220531_1072283【THE MATCH】フジテレビが”放送中止”を発表「主催者側との契約に至らず」 - eFight【イーファイト】格闘技情報を毎日配信！; May 31, 2022]</ref> Rizin would since begin broadcasting on events via PPV on their streaming service, RIZIN STREAM PASS, and various other streaming platforms in Japan.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Rizin announces streaming service, Mayweather fight|url=https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/rizin-announces-streaming-service-mayweather-fight/|website=pressparty.com|date=16 June 2022 }}</ref>

Starting with [[2022_in_Rizin_Fighting_Federation#Super_Rizin_&_Rizin_38|Super Rizin & Rizin 38]] in 2022,<ref>[https://www.fite.tv/watch/mayweather-vs-asakura/2pbuk/ ▷ Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura - Official PPV Replay - FITE]</ref><ref>[https://www.fite.tv/watch/rizin-38/2pbzo/ ▷ RIZIN 38 - Official PPV Replay - FITE]</ref> Integrated Sports would produce English-language PPVs of Rizin events for FITE.<ref>[https://www.fite.tv/vl/p/integrated-sports/ ▷ Integrated Sports Videos & Streams July 2023 - FITE]</ref>

==Weight classes==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
!Weight class name
!Upper limit
!Gender
|-
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Atomweight
|{{convert|47|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Female
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Super Atomweight
|{{convert|49|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Female
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Light Flyweight
|{{convert|53|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Female
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Flyweight
|{{convert|57|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Male
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Bantamweight
|{{convert|61|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Male
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Featherweight
|{{convert|66|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Male
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Lightweight
|{{convert|71|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Male
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Welterweight
|{{convert|77|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Male
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Middleweight
|{{convert|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Male
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Light Heavyweight
|{{convert|95|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Male
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Heavyweight
|{{convert|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Male
|-align="center"
|align="left"|Openweight
|No weight restriction
|Male / Female
|}

==Rules==
===Mixed martial arts===
The rules in Rizin FF have been adopted from Pride FC with some slight modifications over the years. Matches are three rounds in length. Prior to May 2018, the first round of men's matches spanned 10 minutes, while the final two rounds lasted five minutes each. Since then matches have been three rounds of five minutes each. Victory can be attained by [[knockout]], [[Submission (combat sport term)|submission]], [[technical knockout]] by [[referee]] stoppage, or by judges' decision.

All strikes, throws and chokes are permitted, with the exception of [[headbutts]] and strikes to the back of the head, [[medulla oblongata]], spinal cord or genitals.<ref name="rules">{{Cite web|title=RULES ルール|url=https://jp.rizinff.com/rule|website=Rizin Official Website|language=Japanese|access-date=2022-02-21}}</ref> [[Soccer kick]]s, [[Knee (strike)|knees]] and [[Stomp (strike)|stomps]] to grounded opponents are also permitted. However, if there is a weight discrepancy of {{convert|15|kg|lb|abbr=on}} or more, the lighter fighter is allowed to choose if such ground attacks are permitted.<ref name="rules"/> Unlike Pride, Rizin allows the use of [[elbow strike]]s, including the [[12–6 elbow]].<ref name="the-fighter.net">{{cite web|url=https://the-fighter.net/f/musings-on-new-rizin-rules-the-art-of-judging-and-jmoc|title=Musings on new RIZIN rules, the art of judging and JMOC|website=The Fighter|date=2021-06-01|access-date=2021-08-11}}</ref>

====Judging criteria====
Fights are judged on the following criteria:<ref name="rules"/>
* Damage: when assessing damage, both striking and grappling are given the same weight. The judges will place value on the extent to which the effective striking or grappling 'influences the match' - in other words, whether there was such damage/advantage to the fighter which would have led to the fight being ended by the opponent tapping out or being knocked out.
* Aggressiveness: the judges will consider which fighter was more effective in delivering attacks which may end the fight in a finish. Note this element does not take into consideration the actual impact of damage caused by the fighter's strikes, throws or submission. Rather, the judges will place value on whether fighters were aggressive and proactive in their approach during the fight.
* Generalship: the judges will consider which fighter was more effective in dominating the pace, place and position of the fight. Judges will also consider the amount of time spent in a ground position or the standing position.

Although not outlined in the Rizin rules, scorecards published on the JMOC website suggest that damage, aggressiveness and generalship are scored 50, 30 and 20 points respectively. Where the fighter has not fulfilled the element, they are given a score of zero - there are no in-betweens.<ref name="the-fighter.net"/>

===Kickboxing===
Rizin kickboxing matches are three rounds of three minutes each. Victory can be attained by knockout, technical knockout by referee stoppage, or by judges' decision. If the match goes the distance, a 10-point system is used to judge.<ref name="rules"/> Three [[Knockdown (boxing)|knockdowns]] in a single round will result in a technical knockout.<ref name="rules"/> All forms of elbow strikes are illegal.<ref name="rules"/>

==List of Rizin FF events==
{{main article|2023 in Rizin Fighting Federation|2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation|2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation|2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation|2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation|2018 in Rizin Fighting Federation|2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation|2016 in Rizin Fighting Federation|2015 in Rizin Fighting Federation}}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:80%; margin:auto; font-size:90%;"
|-
!#
!Event
!Date
!Venue
!Location
!Attendance
|-
| align=center| 56
| [[2023 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Super Rizin 2: Rizin X Bellator|Super Rizin 2: Rizin X Bellator]]
| {{dts|2023|July|30}}
| [[Saitama Super Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama (city)|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
|
|-
| align=center| 55
| [[2023 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 43 – Sapporo|Rizin 43 – Sapporo]]
| {{dts|2023|June|24}}
| [[Makomanai Ice Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Sapporo]], [[Japan]]
|
|-
| align=center| 54
| [[2023 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 42|Rizin 42]]
| {{dts|2023|May|6}}
| [[Ariake Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
|
|-
| align=center| 53
| [[2023 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Landmark 5|Rizin Landmark 5]]
| {{dts|2023|April|29}}
| [[Yoyogi National Gymnasium]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
|
|-
| align=center| 52
| [[2023 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 41 – Osaka|Rizin 41 – Osaka]]
| {{dts|2023|April|1}}
| Maruzen Intec Arena
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]
|
|-
| align=center| 51
| [[2022_in_Rizin_Fighting_Federation#Rizin_40_&_Rizin_vs_Bellator|Rizin 40 & Rizin vs Bellator]]
| {{dts|2022|December|31}}
| [[Saitama Super Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama (city)|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
|
|-
| align=center| 50
| [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Landmark Vol.4|Rizin Landmark 4]]
| {{dts|2022|November|6}}
| [[Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium|Dolphins Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Nagoya]], [[Japan]]
|
|-
| align=center| 49
| [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 39|Rizin 39]]
| {{dts|2022|October|23}}
| [[Marine Messe Fukuoka]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Fukuoka]], [[Japan]]
|
|-
| align=center| 48
| [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Super Rizin & Rizin 38|Super Rizin & Rizin 38]]
| {{dts|2022|September|25}}
| rowspan=2| [[Saitama Super Arena]]
| rowspan=2| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama (city)|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
|
|-
| align=center| 47
| [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 37 - Saitama|Rizin 37 - Saitama]]
| {{dts|2022|July|31}}
|11,166
|-
| align=center| 46
| [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 36 – Okinawa|Rizin 36 - Okinawa]]
| {{dts|2022|July|07}}
| [[Okinawa Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Okinawa]], [[Japan]]
|7,264
|-
| align=center| 45
| [[Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Takeru|The Match 2022]]
| {{dts|2022|June|19}}
| [[Tokyo Dome]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
|56,399
|-
| align=center| 44
| [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Landmark 3|Rizin Landmark 3]]
| {{dts|2022|May|5}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Japan]]
| {{n/a}}
|-
| align=center| 43
| [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 35|Rizin 35]]
| {{dts|2022|April|17}}
| rowspan=2|[[Musashino Forest Sport Plaza]]
| rowspan=2|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Chōfu]], [[Japan]]
| 8,935
|-
| align=center| 42
| [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Trigger 3|Rizin Trigger 3]]
| {{dts|2022|April|16}}
| 6,515
|-
| align=center| 41
| [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 34 – Osaka|Rizin 34 – Osaka]]
| {{dts|2022|March|20}}
| [[Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium|Maruzen Intec Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]
| 22,449
|-
| align=center| 40
| [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Landmark 2|Rizin Landmark 2]]
| {{dts|2022|March|6}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Japan]]
| {{n/a}}
|-
|-
| align=center| 39
| [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Trigger 2|Rizin Trigger 2]]
| {{dts|2022|February|23}}
| [[Ecopa Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Fukuroi]], [[Japan]]
| {{n/a}}
|-
| align=center| 38
| [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 33 - Saitama|Rizin 33 - Saitama]]
| {{dts|2021|December|31}}
| [[Saitama Super Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama (city)|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
| 22,499
|-
| align=center| 37
| [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Trigger 1|Rizin Trigger 1]]
| {{dts|2021|November|28}}
| [[World Memorial Hall]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kobe]], [[Japan]]
| 4,025
|-
| align=center| 36
| [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 32 - Okinawa|Rizin 32 - Okinawa]]
| {{dts|2021|November|20}}
| [[Okinawa Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Okinawa]], [[Japan]]
| 4,771
|-
| align=center| 35
| [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 31 - Yokohama|Rizin 31 - Yokohama]]
| {{dts|2021|October|24}}
| [[Pia Arena MM]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Yokohama]], [[Japan]]
| 7,580
|-
| align=center| 34
| [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Landmark Vol.1|Rizin Landmark Vol. 1]]
| {{dts|2021|October|2}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| ~90
|-
| align=center| 33
| [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 30 - Saitama|Rizin 30 – Saitama]]
| {{dts|2021|September|19}}
| [[Saitama Super Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama (city)|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
| 7,580
|-
| align=center| 32
| [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 29 – Osaka|Rizin 29 – Osaka]]
| {{dts|2021|June|27}}
| [[Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium|Maruzen Intec Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]
| 4,796
|-
| align=center| 31
| [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 28 – Tokyo|Rizin 28 – Tokyo]]
| {{dts|2021|June|13}}
| [[Tokyo Dome]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| 9,317
|-
| align=center| 30
| [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 27 – Nagoya|Rizin 27 – Nagoya]]
| {{dts|2021|March|21}}
| [[Nippon Gaishi Hall]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Nagoya]], [[Japan]]
| 4,558
|-
| align=center| 29
| [[2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 26 – Saitama|Rizin 26 – Saitama]]
| {{dts|2020|December|31}}
| [[Saitama Super Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama (city)|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
| 9,978
|-
| align=center| 28
| [[2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 25 – Osaka|Rizin 25 – Osaka]]
| {{dts|2020|November|21}}
| [[Osaka-jō Hall]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]
| 5,487
|-
| align=center| 27
| [[2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 24 – Saitama|Rizin 24 – Saitama]]
| {{dts|2020|September|27}}
| [[Saitama Super Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama (city)|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
|5,000
|-
| align=center| 26
| [[2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 23 – Hamamatsu|Rizin 23 - Calling Over]]
| {{dts|2020|August|10}}
| rowspan=2|Pia Arena MM
| rowspan=2|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Yokohama]], [[Japan]]
| 4,410
|-
| align=center| 25
| [[2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 22 – Hamamatsu|Rizin 22 - Starting Over]]
| {{dts|2020|August|9}}
| 2,805
|-
| align=center| 24
| [[2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 21 – Hamamatsu|Rizin 21 - Hamamatsu]]
| {{dts|2020|February|22}}
| [[Hamamatsu Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Hamamatsu]], [[Japan]]
| 6,832
|-
| align=center| 23
| [[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 20 - Saitama|Rizin 20 - Saitama]]
| {{dts|2019|December|31}}
| [[Saitama Super Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama (city)|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
| 29,315<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/BrMassami/status/1212039563465523206|title=Bruno Massami on Twitter 31-12-2019|publisher=gazetaesportiva.com}}</ref>
|-
| align=center| 22
| [[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 19 - Osaka|Rizin 19 - Osaka]]
| {{dts|2019|October|12|}}
| [[Edion Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]
| 5,098
|-
| align=center| 21
| [[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 18 - Nagoya|Rizin 18 - Nagoya]]
| {{dts|2019|August|18}}
| [[Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Nagoya]], [[Japan]]
| 6,281
|-
| align=center| 20
| [[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 17 - Saitama|Rizin 17 - Saitama]]
| {{dts|2019|July|28}}
| [[Saitama Super Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama (city)|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
|16,930
|-
|align=center| 19
|[[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 16 - Kobe|Rizin 16 - Kobe]]
|{{dts|2019|June|2}}
|[[World Memorial Hall]]
|{{flagicon| JPN}} [[Kobe]], [[Japan]]
|8,107
|-
| align=center| 18
| [[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 15 - Yokohama|Rizin 15 - Yokohama]]
| {{dts|2019|April|21}}
| [[Yokohama Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Yokohama]], [[Japan]]
|12,914
|-
| align=center| 17
| [[2018 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 14 - Saitama|Rizin 14 - Saitama]]
| {{dts|2018|December|31}}
| rowspan=3|[[Saitama Super Arena]]
| rowspan=3|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama, Japan]]
|29,105<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/12/31/more-sports/boxing-2/floyd-mayweather-dominates-tenshin-nasukawa-exhibition/#.XDRjQEnsbIU|title=Floyd Mayweather dominates Tenshin Nasukawa in exhibition|date=31 December 2018 |publisher=japantimes.co.jp}}</ref>
|-
| align=center| 16
| [[2018 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin - Heisei's Last Yarennoka!|Rizin - Heisei's Last Yarennoka!]]
| {{dts|2018|December|31}}
|7,498<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/rizin-heiseis-last-yarennoka-and-rizin-14-official-results-and-post-fight-backstage-interviews/|title=Rizin Heisei's Last Yarennoka! and RIZIN 14 official results and post fight backstage interviews|date=2 January 2019 |publisher=fightbookmma.com}}</ref>
|-
| align=center| 15
| [[2018 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 13 - Saitama|Rizin 13 - Saitama]]
| {{dts|2018|September|30}}
|27,208
|-
| align=center| 14
| [[2018 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 12 - Aichi - Ken|Rizin 12 - Aichi - Ken]]
| {{dts|2018|August|12}}
| [[Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Nagoya]], [[Japan]]
|5,567
|-
| align=center| 13
| [[2018 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 11 - Saitama|Rizin 11 - Saitama]]
| {{dts|2018|July|29}}
| [[Saitama Super Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
|17,912
|-
| align=center| 12
| [[2018 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 10 - Fukuoka|Rizin 10 - Fukuoka]]
| {{dts|2018|May|6}}
| [[Marine Messe Fukuoka]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Fukuoka]], [[Japan]]
| 7,910
|-
| align=center| 11
| [[2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round|Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round]]
| {{dts|2017|December|31}}
| rowspan=2|[[Saitama Super Arena]]
| rowspan=2|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
|18,316
|-
| align=center| 10
| [[2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round|Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round]]
| {{dts|2017|December|29}}
|15,539
|-
| align=center|9
| [[2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 2|Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 2]]
| {{dts|2017|October | 15}}
| [[Marine Messe Fukuoka]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Fukuoka]], [[Japan]]
|7,732
|-
| align=center|8
| [[2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 1|Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 1]]
| {{dts|2017|July|30}}
| [[Saitama Super Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama, Japan]]
|17,730
|-
| align=center|7
| [[2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura|Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura]]
| {{dts|2017|April|16}}
| [[Yokohama Arena]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Yokohama, Japan]]
|12,729
|-
| align=center|6
| [[2016 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round|Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round]]
| {{dts|2016|December|31}}
| rowspan=3|[[Saitama Super Arena]]
| rowspan=3|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama, Japan]]
|19,357
|-
| align=center|5
| [[2016 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round|Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round]]
| {{dts|2016|December|29}}
|16,642
|-
| align=center|4
| [[2016 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round|Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round]]
| {{dts|2016|September|25}}
|15,011
|-
| align=center|3
| [[2016 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 1|Rizin 1]]
| {{dts|2016|April|17}}
| [[Nippon Gaishi Hall]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Nagoya, Japan]]
|7,291
|-
| align=center|2
| [[2015 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 2 - Iza|Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 2 - Iza]]
| {{dts|2015|December|31}}
| rowspan=2|[[Saitama Super Arena]]
| rowspan=2|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama, Japan]]
|18,365
|-
| align=center|1
| [[2015 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 1 - Saraba|Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 1 - Saraba]]
| {{dts|2015|December|29}}
|12,214
|}

==Current champions==

{| class="wikitable" width="55%"
! width="35%"|Division !! width="30%"|Champion !! width="25%"|Since !! width="5%"|Defenses
|-
|[[Light Heavyweight (MMA)|Light Heavyweight]]
| Vacant
|
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Roberto de Souza]]
| June 13, 2021
| style="text-align:center;" | 2
|-
| [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]]
| {{flagicon|AZE}} Vugar Karamov
| July 30, 2023
| style="text-align:center;" | 0
|-
| [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Juan Archuleta]]
| July 30, 2023
| style="text-align:center;" | 0
|-
| [[Atomweight (MMA)|Women's Super Atomweight]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Seika Izawa]]
| April 17, 2022
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
|-
|}

==Championship history==
===Light Heavyweight Championship===

:Weight limit: {{convert|95|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%;"
|-
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:17%;"|Name
! style= width:16%;"|Event
! style=width:13%;"|Date
! style=width:10%;"|Reign
! style= width:36%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left |{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Jiří Procházka]] {{nowrap|{{small|def. [[Muhammed Lawal]]}}}}
|align=center |[[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 15 - Yokohama|Rizin 15]] {{nowrap|{{small|Yokohama, Japan}}}}
|align=center | {{nowrap|April 21,}} 2019
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2019|4|21|show unit=|2020|1|15|}}}} days
|align=left | {{nowrap|{{small|1. def. [[C. B. Dollaway]] at [[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 20 - Saitama|Rizin 20]] on Dec 31, 2019}}}}
|-
!style="text-align:center;" colspan="6"|''Procházka vacated the title on January 15, 2020 after he signed with [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28491815/ufc-signs-eurnnopean-light-heavyweight-champion-jiri-prochazka|title=UFC signs European light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka|author=Brett Okamoto|work=ESPN|date=January 15, 2020}}</ref>
|-
|}

===Lightweight Championship===

:Weight limit: {{convert|71|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%;"
|-
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:17%;"|Name
! style= width:16%;"|Event
! style=width:13%;"|Date
! style=width:10%;"|Reign
! style= width:36%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left |{{nowrap|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Roberto de Souza]]}} {{small|def. [[Tofiq Musayev]]}}
|align=center |[[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 28 – Tokyo|Rizin 28]] {{nowrap|{{small|Tokyo, Japan}}}}
|align=center | {{nowrap|June 13,}} 2021
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2021|06|13|show unit=full}}}} (''incumbent'')
|align=left |
{{small|{{nowrap|1. def. Yusuke Yachi at [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 33 - Saitama|Rizin 33]] on December 31, 2021}} 2. def. [[Johnny Case]] at [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 35|Rizin 35]] on April 17, 2022}}
|-
|}

===Featherweight Championship===

:Weight limit: {{convert|66|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%;"
|-
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:17%;"|Name
! style= width:16%;"|Event
! style=width:13%;"|Date
! style=width:10%;"|Reign
! style= width:36%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left |{{flagicon|JPN}} Yutaka Saito {{small|def. [[Mikuru Asakura]]}}
|align=center |[[2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 25 – Osaka|Rizin 25]] {{small|Osaka, Japan}}
|align=center | November 21, 2020
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2020|11|21|show unit=|2021|10|24|}}}} days
|align=left |
|-
!2
|align=left |{{nowrap|{{flagicon|JPN}} Juntaro Ushiku}}
|align=center |[[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 31 - Yokohama|Rizin 31]] {{nowrap|{{small|Yokohama, Japan}}}}
|align=center | October 24, 2021
|align=center | 364 days
|align=left | {{small|{{nowrap|1. def. Yutaka Saito at [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 35|Rizin 35]] on April 17, 2022}}}}
|-
!3
|align=left |{{nowrap|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kleber Koike Erbst]]}}
|align=center |[[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 39|Rizin 39]] {{nowrap|{{small|Fukuoka, Japan}}}}
|align=center | October 23, 2022
|align=center | 243 days
|align=left |
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''Koike was stripped of the title on June 23, 2023 after failing to make weight for his title defense against [[Chihiro Suzuki (martial artist)|Chihiro Suzuki]] at [[2023 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 43 – Sapporo|Rizin 43]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-23 |title=Kleber Koike misses weight for RIZIN 43, stripped of featherweight title |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2023/6/23/23771081/kleber-koike-misses-weight-rizin-43-stripped-featherweight-title |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>''
|-
!4
|align=left |{{flagicon|AZE}} Vugar Karamov {{small|def. [[Mikuru Asakura]]}}
|align=center |[[2023 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Super Rizin 2: Rizin X Bellator|Super Rizin 2]] {{small|Saitama, Japan}}
|align=center | July 30, 2023
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2023|7|30|show unit=full}}}}
|align=left |
|-
|}

===Bantamweight Championship===

:Weight limit: {{convert|61|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%;"
|-
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:17%;"|Name
! style= width:16%;"|Event
! style=width:13%;"|Date
! style=width:10%;"|Reign
! style= width:36%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left |{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kyoji Horiguchi]] {{small|def. [[Darrion Caldwell]]}}
|align=center |[[2018 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 14 - Saitama|Rizin 14]] {{small|Saitama, Japan}}
|align=center | December 31, 2018
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2018|12|31|show unit=|2019|11|14|}}}} days
|align=left |
|-
!style="text-align:center;" colspan="6"|''Horiguchi vacated the title on November 14, 2019 after he was unable to defend the title due to injury.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/11/kyoji-horiguchi-withdraws-from-rizin-ff-20-due-to-knee-injury-subsequently-vacates-title|title=Kyoji Horiguchi withdraws from Rizin FF 20 due to knee injury, subsequently vacates title|author=Nolan King|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=November 14, 2019}}</ref>
|-
!2
|align=left |{{flagicon|ANG}} [[Manel Kape]] {{small|def. [[Kai Asakura]]}}
|align=center |[[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 20 - Saitama|Rizin 20]] {{small|Saitama, Japan}}
|align=center | December 31, 2019
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2019|12|31|show unit=|2020|4|1|}}}} days
|align=left |
|-
!style="text-align:center;" colspan="6"|''Kape vacated the title on April 1, 2020 after he signed with the [[UFC]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/4/2/21204590/rizin-cancels-april-may-events-vacates-bantamweight-title|title=RIZIN cancels April and May events, vacates bantamweight title|author=Jesse Holland|publisher=mmamania.com|date=April 2, 2020}}</ref>
|-
!3
|align=left |{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kai Asakura]] {{small|def. [[Hiromasa Ougikubo]]}}
|align=center |[[2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 23 - Calling Over|Rizin 23]] {{nowrap|{{small|Yokohama, Japan}}}}
|align=center | August 10, 2020
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2020|8|10|show unit=|2020|12|31|}}}} days
|align=left |
|-
!4
|align=left |{{nowrap|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kyoji Horiguchi]] (2)}}
|align=center |[[2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 26 – Saitama|Rizin 26]] {{small|Saitama, Japan}}
|align=center | December 31, 2020
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2020|12|31|show unit=|2022|12|31|}}}} days
|align=left |
|-
!style="text-align:center;" colspan="6"|''Horiguchi vacated the title on December 31, 2022 after he moved down to [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]].''
|-
!5
|align=left |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Juan Archuleta]] {{small|def. [[Hiromasa Ougikubo]]}}
|align=center |[[2023 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Super Rizin 2: Rizin X Bellator|Super Rizin 2]] {{small|Saitama, Japan}}
|align=center | July 30, 2023
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2023|7|30|show unit=full}}}}
|align=left |
|-
|}

===Women's Super Atomweight Championship===

:Weight limit: {{convert|49|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; font-size:90%;"
|-
! style= width:1%;"|No.
! style= width:17%;"|Name
! style= width:16%;"|Event
! style=width:13%;"|Date
! style=width:10%;"|Reign
! style= width:36%;"|Defenses
|-
!1
|align=left |{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Ayaka Hamasaki]] {{small|def. [[Kanna Asakura]]}}
|align=center |[[2018 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 14 - Saitama|Rizin 14]] {{small|Saitama, Japan}}
|align=center | December 31, 2018
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2018|12|31|show unit=|2019|12|31|}}}} days
|align=left | {{small|1. def. [[Jinh Yu Frey]] at [[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 16 - Kobe|Rizin 16]] on June 2, 2019}}
|-
!2
|align=left |{{flagicon|KOR}} [[Seo Hee Ham]]
|align=center |[[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 20 - Saitama|Rizin 20]] {{small|Saitama, Japan}}
|align=center | December 31, 2019
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2019|12|31|show unit=|2020|10|19|}}}} days
|align=left |
|-
!style="text-align:center;" colspan="6"|''On October 19, Seo Hee Ham vacated her title after being unable to agree on her next fight with the organization and signed with [[ONE Championship]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://asianmma.com/seo-hee-ham-vacates-rizin-super-atomweight-title/|title= Seo Hee Ham vacates Rizin super atomweight title|website=asianmma.com|date=October 16, 2020}}</ref>
|-
!3
|align=left |{{nowrap|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Ayaka Hamasaki]] (2)}} {{small|def. [[Miyuu Yamamoto]]}}
|align=center |[[2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 26 – Saitama|Rizin 26]] {{small|{{nowrap|Saitama, Japan}}}}
|align=center | December 31, 2020
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2020|12|31|show unit=full}}}}
|align=left |{{small|{{nowrap|1. def. [[Kanna Asakura]] at [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 27 – Nagoya|Rizin 27]] on March 21, 2021}}}}
|-
!4
|align=left |{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Seika Izawa]]
|align=center |[[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 35|Rizin 35]] {{small|Chōfu, Japan}}
|align=center | April 17, 2022
|align=center | {{formatnum:{{age in days|2022|4|17|show unit=full}}}}
|align=left | {{small|1. def. Claire Lopez at [[2023 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Super Rizin 2: Rizin X Bellator|Super Rizin 2]] on July 30, 2023}}
|-
|}

==Grand-Prix Champions==
=== MMA ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Weight Class!!Champion!!Runner-up!!Event!!Date!!Tournament Bracket
|-
| '''Rizin Heavyweight 100 kg 2015''' || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Muhammed Lawal]] || {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Jiří Procházka]] || [[2015 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand-Prix 2015:Part 2 - Iza|Rizin WGP 2015: Part 2 - Iza]] || December 31, 2015 || [[2015 in Rizin Fighting Federation#100 Kg Grand-Prix bracket|Rizin 100 Kg Grand-Prix bracket]]
|-
| '''Rizin Openweight 2016''' || {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Mirko Filipović]] || {{flagicon|IRN}} [[Amir Aliakbari]] || [[#Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: Final Round|Rizin WGP 2016: Final Round]] || December 31, 2016 || [[2016 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Openweight Grand Prix 2016 bracket|Rizin Openweight Grand Prix 2016 bracket]]
|-
| '''Rizin Bantamweight 61 kg 2017''' || {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kyoji Horiguchi]] || {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Shintaro Ishiwatari]] || [[2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round|Rizin WGP 2017: Final Round]] || December 31, 2017 ||[[2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix 2017 bracket|Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix 2017 bracket]]
|-
| '''Rizin Women's Super Atomweight 49 kg 2017''' || {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kanna Asakura]] || {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Rena Kubota]] || [[2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round|Rizin WGP 2017: Final Round]] || December 31, 2017 ||[[2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Women's Super Atomweight Grand Prix 2017 bracket|Rizin Women's Super Atomweight Grand Prix 2017 bracket]]
|-
| '''Rizin Lightweight 71 kg 2019''' || {{flagicon|AZE}} [[Tofiq Musayev]]|| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Patricky Pitbull]] || [[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 20 - Saitama|Rizin 20]] || December 31, 2019 ||[[2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix bracket|Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix bracket]]
|-
| '''Rizin Bantamweight 61 kg 2021''' || {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Hiromasa Ougikubo]] || {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kai Asakura]] || [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 33 - Saitama|Rizin 33]] || December 31, 2021 ||[[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix bracket|Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix bracket]]
|-
| '''Rizin Women's Super Atomweight 49 kg 2022''' || {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Seika Izawa]] || {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Si Woo Park]] || [[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 40 & Rizin vs Bellator|Rizin 40]] || December 31, 2022 ||[[2022 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Women's Super Atomweight Grand Prix 2022 bracket|Rizin Women's Super Atomweight Grand Prix 2022 bracket]]
|-
|}

=== Kickboxing ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Weight Class!!Champion!!Runner-Up!!Event!!Date!!Tournament Bracket
|-
| '''Rizin Kick Flyweight 57 kg 2017''' || {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Tenshin Nasukawa]] ||{{flagicon|JPN}} Yamato Fujita || [[2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round|Rizin WGP 2017: Final Round]] || December 31, 2017 || [[2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin Flyweight KB Tournament|Rizin Flyweight KB Tournament]]
|-
|-
| '''Rizin Kick Bantamweight 61 kg 2021''' || {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Taiju Shiratori]] ||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Koji Tanaka|Kouzi]] || [[2021 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 29 – Osaka|Rizin 29]] || June 27, 2021 ||
|-
|}

==Records==
===Most wins in title bouts===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! Title wins
! Champion
! Division
! W
! D
! NC
! L
|-
! rowspan="1"| 4
| align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Ayaka Hamasaki]]
| align=center| Super Atomweight
| 4
| 0
| 0
| 2
|-
! rowspan="1"| 3
| align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Roberto de Souza
| align=center| Lightweight
| 3
| 0
| 0
| 0
|-
! rowspan="3"| 2
| align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kyoji Horiguchi]]
| align=center| Bantamweight
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 1
|-
| align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Juntaro Ushiku
| align=center| Featherweight
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 1
|-
| align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Seika Izawa]]
| align=center| Super Atomweight
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 0
|-
|}

===Most consecutive title defenses===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! valign="top" | Defenses
! valign="top" | Champion
! valign="top" | Division
! valign="top" | Period
|-
! rowspan="1"| 2
| align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Roberto de Souza
| align=center| Lightweight
| align=center| June 13, 2021 – ''present''
|-
! rowspan="5"| 1
| align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Ayaka Hamasaki]]
| align=center| Women's Super Atomweight
| align=center| December 31, 2018 – December 31, 2019
|-
| {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Jiří Procházka]]
| align=center| Light Heavyweight
| align=center| April 21, 2019 – January 15, 2020
|-
| align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Ayaka Hamasaki]]
| align=center| Women's Super Atomweight
| align=center| December 31, 2020 – April 17, 2022
|-
| align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Juntaro Ushiku
| align=center| Featherweight
| align=center| October 24, 2021 – October 23, 2022
|-
| align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Seika Izawa]]
| align=center| Women's Super Atomweight
| align=center| April 17, 2022 – ''present''
|-
|}

==Champions by nationality==
The division champions include only linear and true champions. Interim champions who have never become linear champions will be listed as interim champions. Fighters with multiple title reigns in a specific division will also be counted once. Runners-up are not included in tournaments champions.

{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:95%; align=center"
|-
! Country !! Division champions !! Interim champions !! Tournaments champions !! Total
|-
| align=left | {{JPN}}
| align=center | 7
| align=center | -
| align=center | 4
| align=center | '''11'''
|-
| align="left" | {{AZE}}
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | -
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | '''2'''
|-
| align=left | {{USA}}
| align=center | 1
| align=center | -
| align=center | 1
| align=center | '''2'''
|-
| align=left | {{BRA}}
| align=center | 1
| align=center | -
| align=center | -
| align=center | '''1'''
|-
| align=left | {{ANG}}
| align=center | 1
| align=center | -
| align=center | -
| align=center | '''1'''
|-
| align=left | {{CZE}}
| align=center | 1
| align=center | -
| align=center | -
| align=center | '''1'''
|-
| align=left | {{KOR}}
| align=center | 1
| align=center | -
| align=center | -
| align=center | '''1'''
|-
| align=left | {{CRO}}
| align=center | -
| align=center | -
| align=center | 1
| align=center | '''1'''
|}

==Notable fighters==
{{main article|List of current Rizin FF fighters}}
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}

*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Floyd Mayweather Jr.]]
*{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Goran Reljić]]
*{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Mirko Filipović]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jarred Brooks]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Bob Sapp]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Muhammed Lawal]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Tenshin Nasukawa]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kyoji Horiguchi]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kai Asakura]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} Victor Henry
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Shintaro Ishiwatari]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Naoki Inoue]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Hiromasa Ougikubo]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Takafumi Otsuka]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Ulka Sasaki]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Shoji]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Justin Scoggins]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ben Nguyen]]
*{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Diego Brandao]]
*{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Gabi Garcia]]
*{{flagicon|SUR}} [[Jairzinho Rozenstruik]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Daron Cruickshank]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Ren Hiramoto]]
*{{flagicon|IRN}} [[Amir Aliakbari]]
*{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Fedor Emelianenko]]
*{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Vadim Nemkov]]
*{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Jiří Procházka]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Tatsuya Kawajiri]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Satoru Kitaoka]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Takasuke Kume]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Daron Cruickshank]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Takanori Gomi]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} Yusuke Yachi
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Let's Gota]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[K-Taro Nakamura]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[C.B. Dollaway]]
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Sudario Tsuyoshi]]

{{div col end}}

==Affiliated organizations==
Rizin FF is affiliated with the following organizations:<ref>{{Cite web|title = RIZIN Fighting Federation|url = https://www.facebook.com/rizinfightingfederation/info/?tab=page_info|website = www.facebook.com|access-date = 2015-11-25}}</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Bellator MMA]]
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Invicta Fighting Championships|Invicta FC]]
* {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Fight Nights Global]]
* {{flagicon|RUS}} Russian MMA Union
* {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Jungle Fight]]
* {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Deep (mixed martial arts)|Deep]]
* {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Shooto]]
* {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Vale Tudo Japan|VTJ]]
* {{flagicon|JPN}} [[K-1]]
* {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Shoot boxing]]
* {{flagicon|KOR}} [[ROAD Fighting Championship|Road FC]]
* {{flagicon|POL}} [[Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki|KSW]]
* {{flagicon|LIT}} [[Lithuania Bushido Federation]]
* {{flagicon|CZE}} Gladiator Championship Fighting
* {{flagicon | THA}} Full Metal Dojo

{{div col end}}

==See also==
{{portal|Martial arts}}
* [[List of current mixed martial arts champions]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.rizinff.com}}
* {{YouTube|channel = UCZZ0UGjWsRdM8_5bsqtxYaQ|Rizen Fighting Federation}}

{{MMA organizations}}
{{Mixed martial arts champions}}

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[[Category:2015 establishments in Japan]]
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[[Category:Minato, Tokyo]]

List of Bellator MMA champions

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'''[[Bellator MMA]]''' (formerly known as "Bellator Fighting Championships") is an American [[mixed martial arts]] promotion, and the following is a history of its champions in each weight class.

At the time of its inception in 2008, CEO [[Bjorn Rebney]] founded Bellator Fighting Championships as a tournament based organization. The inaugural champion for each weight class was determined by the winner of an eight-man tournament. All subsequent title challengers were required to first win an eight-man tournament in a specific weight class in order to earn the right to challenge that division's reigning champion. Dethroned champions were required to re-enter the tournaments in order to attempt to regain their title. Under Bjorn Rebney's sole leadership, Bellator MMA would strictly adhere to these rules during the first four years of its operation.

The first changes to this format would begin to appear not long after [[Viacom (2005–2019)|Viacom, Inc.]] purchased a controlling stake in the organization.<ref name="Viacom buys stake in Bellator">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Viacom-Buys-Stake-in-Bellator-Promotion-Headed-to-Spike-by-2013-36716|title=Viacom Buys Stake in Bellator; Promotion Headed to Spike by 2013
|publisher=Sherdog.com|access-date=January 27, 2015|last=Whitman|first=Mike}}</ref> In November 2012, CEO Bjorn Rebney announced the introduction of a ''"championship rematch clause"''. This would allow Bellator to schedule an immediate title-fight rematch if officials deemed the fight necessary.<ref name="Championship rematch clause">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/11/bellator-announces-championship-rematch-clause-with-move-to-spike-tv|title=Bellator announces championship-rematch clause with move to Spike TV|date=26 November 2012|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=August 6, 2014}}</ref> The next major change occurred during Bellator's [[Bellator MMA: 2013 Summer Series|2013 Summer Series]] when it was announced that all three tournaments would be shorter, four-man affairs instead of the standard eight.<ref name="Shortend tournaments">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/04/bellators-summer-series-returns-with-three-four-man-tournaments|title=Bellator's 'Summer Series' returns with three four-man tournaments
|date=10 April 2013
|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=August 6, 2014}}</ref> Though originally stated to return to the eight-man only tournaments afterwards, officials instead decided to add two additional four-man tournaments to the existing tournament lineup in an effort to provide a more consistent flow of title challengers for their champions to face.<ref name="Increase title challengers">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/05/rebney-open-to-holding-four-man-tourneys-in-bellators-regular-season|title=Rebney open to holding four-man tourneys in Bellator's regular season|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=August 6, 2014|last=Erickson|first=Matt|date=4 May 2013}}</ref>

Two additional rule changes would be announced. The first was the ''"tournament champion replacement clause"'' introduced in August 2013. This allowed officials to grant title shots to replacement fighters when tournament winners were injured, or otherwise unavailable, through a complex voting and points system.<ref name="Tournament champion replacement clause">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/08/bellator-institutes-tournament-champion-replacement-clause-for-title-fights|title=Bellator institutes 'tournament champion replacement clause' for title fights|date=13 August 2013|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=August 6, 2014}}</ref> Then, in June 2014, CEO Bjorn Rebney made an announcement stating that any fighter who had previously won a Bellator tournament would maintain permanent eligibility to fight for a title without having to re-enter another tournament.<ref name="New Bellator Rule">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/New-Bellator-Rule-Allows-Former-Tourney-Winners-to-Fight-for-Title-at-Any-Time-69103|title=New Bellator Rule Allows Former Tourney Winners to Fight for Title at Any Time|publisher=Sherdog.com|access-date=June 18, 2014|last=Critchfield|first=Tristen}}</ref> Neither of these changes would ever be implemented, however, as one week later Bellator MMA and its founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney parted ways, bringing about an end to the organization's tournament based model.<ref name="Bellator and Rebney part ways">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/bellator-announces-departure-of-executives-bjorn-rebney-and-tim-danaher|title=Bellator announces departure of executives Bjorn Rebney and Tim Danaher|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=August 6, 2014|last=Stupp|first=Dann|date=18 June 2014}}</ref><ref name="Bellator ceases tournament based system.">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/scott-coker-bellator-moving-to-monthly-events-in-2015-spike-tv-to-remain-focus|title=Scott Coker: Bellator moving to monthly events in 2015; Spike TV to remain focus|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=August 19, 2014|last=Marrocco|first=Steven|date=18 August 2014}}</ref>

==Current champions==
<section begin=Current />
{| class="wikitable" width="60%"
|+ Men<ref name="Fighters">{{cite web|url=http://www.bellator.com/Fighters.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23600&FIGHTER_SPID=80698 |title=Bellator Fighters |publisher=bellator.com |access-date=2013-03-02}}</ref>
! width="25%"| Division !!width="35%"| Champion !!width="20%"| Since !!width="5%"| Defenses
|-
| [[#Heavyweight World Championship|Heavyweight]]
| {{Nowrap|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Bader]]}}
| {{Nowrap|[[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 214|Jan 26, 2019]]}}
| align=center| 3
|-
| {{Nowrap|[[#Light Heavyweight World Championship|Light Heavyweight]]}}
| {{Nowrap|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Vadim Nemkov]]}}
| {{Nowrap|[[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 244|Aug 21, 2020]]}}
| align=center| 4
|-
| [[#Middleweight World Championship|Middleweight]]
| {{Nowrap|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Johnny Eblen]]}}
| {{Nowrap|[[Bellator 282|Jun 24, 2022]]}}
| align=center| 1
|-
| [[#Welterweight World Championship|Welterweight]]
| {{Nowrap|{{flagicon|UKR}} [[Yaroslav Amosov]]}}
| {{Nowrap|[[Bellator 260|Jun 11, 2021]]}}
| align=center| 1
|-
| [[#Lightweight World Championship|Lightweight]]
| {{Nowrap|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Usman Nurmagomedov]]}}
| {{nowrap|[[Bellator 288|Nov 18, 2022]]}}
| align=center| 1
|-
| [[#Featherweight World Championship|Featherweight]]
| {{Nowrap|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Patrício Pitbull]]
| {{Nowrap|[[Bellator 277|Apr 15, 2022]]}}
| align=center| 1
|-
| rowspan=2|[[#Bantamweight World Championship|Bantamweight]]
| {{Nowrap|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sergio Pettis]]}}
| {{Nowrap|[[Bellator 258|May 7, 2021]]}}
| align=center| 2
|-
| {{Nowrap|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Patchy Mix]] {{small|(interim)}}}}
| {{Nowrap|[[Bellator 295|Apr 22, 2023]]}}
| align=center| 0
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" width="60%"
|+ Women<ref name="Fighters"/>
! width="25%"| Division !!width="35%"| Champion !!width="20%"| Since !!width="5%"| Defenses
|-
| {{Nowrap|[[#Women's Featherweight World Championship|Women's Featherweight]]}}
| {{Nowrap|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cris Cyborg]]}}
| {{Nowrap|[[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 238|Jan 25, 2020]]}}
| align=center| 4
|-
| {{Nowrap|[[#Women's Flyweight World Championship|Women's Flyweight]]}}
| {{Nowrap|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Liz Carmouche]]}}
| {{Nowrap|[[Bellator 278|Apr 22, 2022]]}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 2
|}<section end=Current />

==Men's championship history==
===Heavyweight World Championship===
''206 to 265 lbs (93 to 120 kg)''
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align: center;"
! width=1%| No.
! width=23%| Name
! width=15%| Event
! width=17%| Date
! width=8%| Reign
! width=36%| Defenses
|-
! 1
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cole Konrad]] {{small|def. [[Neil Grove]]}}
| [[Bellator 32]] {{small|{{nowrap|Kansas City, MO, US}}}}
| Oct 14, 2010
| 699 days
| align=left|{{small|1. def. [[Eric Prindle]] at [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Six#Bellator LXX|Bellator 70]] on May 25, 2012}}
|-
! colspan=6 | ''Konrad vacated the title on September 12, 2012 when he retired from MMA competition.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30621/bellator-confirms-retirement-of-heavyweight-champ-cole-konrad-titles-future-to-be-decided.mma |title=Bellator confirms retirement of heavyweight champ Cole Konrad; title's future to be decided |publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=2012-09-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916233659/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30621/bellator-confirms-retirement-of-heavyweight-champ-cole-konrad-titles-future-to-be-decided.mma |archive-date=2012-09-16 }}</ref>
|-
! 2
| align=left| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]] {{small|def. [[Rich Hale]]}}
| [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Seven#Bellator LXXXIV|Bellator 84]] {{small|Hammond, IN, US}}
| Dec 14, 2012
| 337 days
|
|-
! 3
| align=left| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Vitaly Minakov]]
| [[Bellator 108]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
| Nov 15, 2013
| 911 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Cheick Kongo]] at [[Bellator 115]] on Apr 4, 2014}}
|-
! colspan=6 | ''Minakov was stripped of the title on May 14, 2016 after failing to make title defenses.''<ref name="Mike Sloan">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/bellator-grants-lightweight-champ-will-brooks-immediate-release-strips-heavyweight-champ-vitaly-minakov|title=Bellator cuts lightweight champ Will Brooks, strips Heavyweight champ Vitaly Minakov|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Mike Sloan|date=2016-05-14|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref>
|-
! 4
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Bader]] {{small|def. [[Fedor Emelianenko]]}}
| [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 214|Bellator 214]] {{small|Inglewood, CA, US}}
| Jan 26, 2019
| {{formatnum:{{age in days|2019|1|26}}}} days (incumbent)
| align=left| {{small|NC. vs. [[Cheick Kongo]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 226|Bellator 226]] on Sep 7, 2019 {{nowrap|1. def. interim champion [[Valentin Moldavsky]] at [[Bellator 273]] on Jan 29, 2022}} 2. def. [[Cheick Kongo]] at [[Bellator 280]] on May 6, 2022 3. def. [[Fedor Emelianenko]] at [[Bellator 290]] on Feb 4, 2023}}
|-
! —
| align=left| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Valentin Moldavsky]] {{small|{{nowrap|def. [[Timothy Johnson (fighter)|Timothy Johnson]] for interim title}}}}
| {{nowrap|[[Bellator 261]]}} {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Jun 25, 2021
| —
|
|}

===Light Heavyweight World Championship===
''186 to 205 lbs (84 to 93 kg)''
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align: center;"
! width=1%| No.
! width=23%| Name
! width=15%| Event
! width=17%| Date
! width=8%| Reign
! width=36%| Defenses
|-
! 1
| align=left| {{flagicon|COD}} [[Christian M'Pumbu]] {{small|def. [[Rich Hale]]}}
| [[Bellator 45]] {{small|Lake Charles, LA, US}}
| May 21, 2011
| 650 days
|
|-
! 2
| align=left| {{flagicon|Slovakia}} [[Attila Vegh (fighter)|Attila Végh]]
| [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight#Bellator XCI|Bellator 91]] {{small|Rio Rancho, NM, US}}
| Feb 28, 2013
| 387 days
|
|-
! —
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Emanuel Newton]] {{small|{{nowrap|def. [[Muhammed Lawal]] for interim title}}}}
| [[Bellator MMA: Season Nine#Bellator CVI|Bellator 106]] {{small|Long Beach, CA, US}}
| Nov 2, 2013
| —
|
|-
! 3
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Emanuel Newton]]
| [[Bellator MMA: Season Ten#Bellator CXIII|Bellator 113]] {{small|Mulvane, KS, US}}
| Mar 21, 2014
| 343 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Joey Beltran]] at [[Bellator 124]] on Sep 12, 2014}} {{small|2. def. [[Linton Vassell]] at [[Bellator 130]] on Oct 24, 2014}}
|-
! 4
| align=left| {{flagicon|England}} [[Liam McGeary]]
| [[Bellator 134]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Feb 27, 2015
| 617 days
| align=left| {{small|{{nowrap|1. def. [[Tito Ortiz]] at [[Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1|Bellator 142: Dynamite 1]] on Sep 19, 2015}}}}
|-
! 5
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Phil Davis (fighter)|Phil Davis]]
| [[Bellator MMA in 2016#Bellator 163|Bellator 163]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Nov 4, 2016
| 232 days
|
|-
! 6
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Bader]]
| [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator NYC/180|Bellator 180]] {{small|{{nowrap|New York City, NY, US}}}}
| Jun 24, 2017
| 1,155 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Linton Vassell]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 186|Bellator 186]] on Nov 3, 2017}}
|-
! 7
| align=left| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Vadim Nemkov]]
| {{nowrap|[[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 244|Bellator 244]]}} {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Aug 21, 2020
| {{age in days|2020|8|21}} days (incumbent)
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Phil Davis (fighter)|Phil Davis]] at [[Bellator 257]] on Apr 16, 2021}} {{small|2. def. [[Julius Anglickas]] at [[Bellator 268]] on Oct 16, 2021}} {{small|NC. vs. [[Corey Anderson (fighter)|Corey Anderson]] at [[Bellator 277]] on Apr 15, 2022}} {{small|3. def. [[Corey Anderson (fighter)|Corey Anderson]] at [[Bellator 288]] on Nov 18, 2022}} {{small|4. def. [[Yoel Romero]] at [[Bellator 297]] on Jun 16, 2023}}
|}

===Middleweight World Championship===
''171 to 185 lbs (77 to 84 kg)''
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align: center;"
! width=1%| No.
! width=23%| Name
! width=15%| Event
! width=17%| Date
! width=8%| Reign
! width=36%| Defenses
|-
! 1
| align=left| {{flagicon|Cuba}} [[Héctor Lombard]] {{small|def. [[Jared Hess (fighter)|Jared Hess]]}}
| [[Bellator 12]] {{small|Hollywood, FL, US}}
| Jun 19, 2009
| 1,040 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Alexander Shlemenko]] at [[Bellator 34]] on Oct 28, 2010}}
|-
! colspan=6 | ''Lombard vacated the title on April 24, 2012 when he left Bellator for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bellator-champ-hector-lombard-jumps-220641754--mma.html|title=Bellator Champ Hector Lombard Jumps to the UFC |publisher= Yahoo! Sports |access-date=2012-04-24}}</ref>
|-
! 2
| align=left| {{nowrap|{{flagicon|Russia}} [[Alexander Shlemenko]]}} {{small|def. [[Maiquel Falcão]]}}
| [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight|Bellator 88]] {{small|Duluth, GA, US}}
| Feb 7, 2013
| 597 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Brett Cooper (fighter)|Brett Cooper]] at [[Bellator 98]] on Sep 7, 2013}} {{small|2. def. [[Doug Marshall]] at [[Bellator 109]] on Nov 22, 2013}} {{small|3. def. [[Brennan Ward]] at [[Bellator 114]] on Mar 28, 2014}}
|-
! 3
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brandon Halsey]]
| [[Bellator 126]] {{small|Phoenix, AZ, US}}
| Sep 26, 2014
| 230 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 |''Halsey was stripped of the title on May 14, 2015 after failing to make weight for his title defense against [[Kendall Grove]] at [[Bellator 137]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-137-Weighin-Results-Brandon-Halsey-Misses-Weight-Stripped-of-Title-86173|title=Bellator 137 Weigh-in Results: Brandon Halsey Misses Weight, Stripped of Title|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Mike Sloan|date=2015-05-14|access-date=2015-05-15}}</ref>
|-
! 4
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rafael Carvalho]] {{small|def. [[Brandon Halsey]]}}
| [[Bellator MMA in 2015#Bellator 144|Bellator 144]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Oct 23, 2015
| 945 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Melvin Manhoef]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2016#Bellator 155|Bellator 155]] on May 20, 2016}} {{small|2. def. [[Melvin Manhoef]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 176|Bellator 176]] on Apr 8, 2017}} {{small|3. def. [[Alessio Sakara]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 190|Bellator 190]] on Dec 9, 2017}}
|-
! 5
| align=left| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Gegard Mousasi]]
| [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 200|Bellator 200]] {{small|London, England}}
| May 25, 2018
| 394 days
| align=left| {{small|{{nowrap|1. def. [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 206|Bellator 206]] on Sep 29, 2018}}}}
|-
! 6
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rafael Lovato Jr.]]
| [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 223|Bellator 223]] {{small|{{nowrap|London, England}}}}
| Jun 22, 2019
| 233 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 | ''Lovato vacated the title on February 10, 2020 when it was revealed he had been diagnosed with a [[Cavernous hemangioma|cerebral cavernoma]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/2/10/21131356/rafael-lovato-jr-relinquishes-bellator-middleweight-title-due-to-ongoing-medical-condition|title=Rafael Lovato Jr. relinquishes Bellator middleweight title due to ongoing medical condition|date=February 10, 2020|work=MMAFighting.com}}</ref>
|-
! 7
| align=left| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Gegard Mousasi]] {{small|(2)}} {{small|def. [[Douglas Lima]]}}
| [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 250|Bellator 250]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Oct 29, 2020
| 604 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[John Salter]] at [[Bellator 264]] on Aug 13, 2021}} {{small|{{nowrap|2. def. [[Austin Vanderford]] at [[Bellator 275]] on Feb 25, 2022}}}} 
|-
! 8
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Johnny Eblen]]
| [[Bellator 282]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Jun 24, 2022
| {{age in days|2022|6|24}} days (incumbent)
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Anatoly Tokov]] at [[Bellator 290]] on Feb 4, 2023}} 
|}

===Welterweight World Championship===
''156 to 170 lbs (70 to 77 kg)''
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align: center;"
! width=1%| No.
! width=23%| Name
! width=15%| Event
! width=17%| Date
! width=8%| Reign
! width=36%| Defenses
|-
! 1
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Lyman Good]] {{small|def. [[Omar de la Cruz]]}}
| [[Bellator 11]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Jun 12, 2009
| 485 days
|
|-
! 2
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ben Askren]]
| [[Bellator 33]] {{small|Philadelphia, PA, US}}
| Oct 21, 2010
| 1,120 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Jay Hieron]] at [[Bellator 56]] on Oct 29, 2011}} {{small|2. def. [[Douglas Lima]] at [[Bellator 64]] on Apr 6, 2012}} {{small|3. def. [[Karl Amoussou]] at [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight#Bellator LXXXVI|Bellator 86]] on Jan 24, 2013}} {{small|4. def. [[Andrey Koreshkov]] at [[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2013 Summer Series#Bellator XCVII|Bellator 97]] on Jul 31, 2013}}
|-
! colspan=6 | ''Askren vacated the title on November 14, 2013 when he left Bellator for the [[ONE Championship|ONE FC]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/14/bellator-releases-welterweight-champion-ben-askren/ |title=Bellator releases welterweight champion Ben Askren |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=November 14, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114154253/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/14/bellator-releases-welterweight-champion-ben-askren/ |archive-date=November 14, 2013 }}</ref>
|-
! 3
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Douglas Lima]] {{small|def. [[Rick Hawn]]}}
| [[Bellator 117]] {{small|{{nowrap|Council Bluffs, IA, US}}}}
| Apr 18, 2014
| 455 days
|
|-
! 4
| align=left| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Andrey Koreshkov]]
| [[Bellator 140]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Jul 17, 2015
| 482 days
| align=left| {{small|{{nowrap|1. def. [[Benson Henderson]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2016#Bellator 153|Bellator 153]] on Apr 22, 2016}}}}
|-
! 5
| align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Douglas Lima]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[Bellator MMA in 2016#Bellator 164|Bellator 164]] {{small|Tel Aviv, Israel}}
| Nov 10, 2016
| 437 days (892 days)
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Lorenz Larkin]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator NYC/Bellator 180|Bellator NYC]] on Jun 24, 2017}}
|-
! 6
| align=left| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]]
| [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 192|Bellator 192]] {{small|Inglewood, CA, US}}
| Jan 20, 2018
| 644 days
| align=left| {{small|1. drew with [[Jon Fitch]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 220|Bellator 220]] on Apr 27, 2019}} {{small|2. def. [[Neiman Gracie]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 222|Bellator 222]] on Jun 14, 2019}}
|-
! 7
| align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Douglas Lima]] {{small|(3)}}
| [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 232|Bellator 232]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Oct 26, 2019
| 594 days (1,486 days)
|
|-
! 8
| align=left| {{flagicon|UKR}} [[Yaroslav Amosov]]
| {{nowrap|[[Bellator 260]]}} {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Jun 11, 2021
| {{age in days|2021|6|11}} days (incumbent)
| align=left| {{small|{{nowrap|1. def. interim champion [[Logan Storley]] at [[Bellator 291]] on Feb 25, 2023}}}}
|-
! —
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Logan Storley]] {{small|{{nowrap|def. [[Michael Page]] for the interim title}}}}
| [[Bellator 281]] {{small|London, England}}
| May 13, 2022
| —
|
|}

===Lightweight World Championship===
''146 to 155 lbs (66 to 70 kg)''
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align: center;"
! width=1%| No.
! width=23%| Name
! width=15%| Event
! width=17%| Date
! width=8%| Reign
! width=36%| Defenses
|-
! 1
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Eddie Alvarez]] {{small|def. [[Toby Imada]]}}
| [[Bellator 12]] {{small|Hollywood, FL, US}}
| Jun 19, 2009
| 883 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Pat Curran (fighter)|Pat Curran]] at [[Bellator 39]] on April 2, 2011}}
|-
! 2
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Chandler]]
| [[Bellator 58]] {{small|Hollywood, FL, US}}
| Nov 19, 2011
| 715 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Rick Hawn]] at [[Bellator 85]] on Jan 17, 2013}} {{small|2. def. [[David Rickels]] at [[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2013 Summer Series#Bellator XCVII|Bellator 97]] on Jul 31, 2013}}
|-
! 3
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Eddie Alvarez]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[Bellator MMA: Season Nine#Bellator CVI|Bellator 106]] {{small|Long Beach, CA, US}}
| Nov 2, 2013
| 290 days (1,123 days)
|
|-
! —
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Will Brooks]] {{small|def. [[Michael Chandler]] for interim title}}
| [[Bellator 120]] {{small|Southaven, MS, US}}
| May 17, 2014
| —
|
|-
! colspan=6 | ''Alvarez vacated the title on August 19, 2014 when he left Bellator for the UFC.''<ref name="Alvarez vacates title">{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/8/19/6045697/bellator-releases-lightweight-champion-eddie-alvarez-mma-news|title=Bellator releases lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez|publisher=BloodyElbow.com|access-date=August 19, 2014|last=Alexander|first=Mookie|date=19 August 2014}}</ref>
|-
! colspan=6 | ''Brooks was not promoted to champion, due to his desire not to renew with the event and the possibility of losing the last two champions of the division to a rival organization.''<ref name="Brooks in conflict with Bellator">{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2640133-bellator-lightweight-champ-will-brooks-released-fight-for-vacant-title-booked|publisher=Bleacherreport|access-date=April 10, 2021|last=Steven Rondina|first=Mookie|title=Bellator Lightweight Champ Will Brooks Released, Fight for Vacant Title Booked}}</ref>
|-
! 4
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Will Brooks]] {{small|{{nowrap|def. [[Michael Chandler]] for undisputed title}}}}
| [[Bellator 131]] {{small|San Diego, CA, US}}
| Nov 15, 2014
| 546 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Dave Jansen]] at [[Bellator 136]] on Apr 10, 2015}} {{small|2. def. [[Marcin Held]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2015#Bellator 145|Bellator 145]] on Nov 6, 2015}}
|-
! colspan=6 | ''Brooks vacated the title on May 14, 2016 when he left Bellator for the UFC.''<ref name="Mike Sloan"/>
|-
! 5
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Chandler]] {{small|(2)}} {{small|def. [[Patricky Pitbull]]}}
| [[Bellator 157]] {{small|St. Louis, MO, US}}
| Jun 24, 2016
| 365 days (1,080 days)
| align=left| {{small|{{nowrap|1. def. [[Benson Henderson]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2016#Bellator 165|Bellator 165]] on Nov 19, 2016}}}}
|-
! 6
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brent Primus]] 
| {{nowrap|[[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator NYC/Bellator 180|Bellator NYC]]}} {{small|{{nowrap|New York City, NY, US}}}}
| Jun 24, 2017
| 539 days
|
|-
! 7
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Chandler]] {{small|(3)}}
| [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 212|Bellator 212]] {{small|Honolulu, HI, US}}
| Dec 14, 2018
| 149 days (1,229 days)
|
|-
! 8
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Patrício Pitbull]]
| [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 221|Bellator 221]] {{small|Rosemont, IL, US}}
| May 11, 2019
| 879 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 | ''Patrício vacated the title on October 6, 2021.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2021/10/6/22712535/patricio-pitbull-vacates-lightweight-title-patricky-pitbull-peter-queally-title-fight-bellator-270|title=Patricio Pitbull vacates lightweight title; Peter Queally vs. Patricky Pitbull elevated to title fight at Bellator 270|work=MMAFighting.com|date=October 6, 2021|author=Mike Heck|access-date=October 6, 2021}}</ref>
|-
! 9
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Patricky Pitbull]] {{small|def. [[Peter Queally (fighter)|Peter Queally]]}}
| [[Bellator 270]] {{small|Dublin, Ireland}}
| Nov 5, 2021
| 378 days
|
|-
! 10
| align=left| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Usman Nurmagomedov]]
| [[Bellator 288]] {{small|Chicago, IL, US}}
| Nov 18, 2022
| {{age in days|2022|11|18}} days (incumbent)
| align=left| {{small|{{nowrap|1. def. [[Benson Henderson]] at [[Bellator 292]] on Mar 10, 2023}}}}
|}

===Featherweight World Championship===
''136 to 145 lbs (61 to 66 kg)''
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align: center;"
! width=1%| No.
! width=23%| Name
! width=15%| Event
! width=17%| Date
! width=8%| Reign
! width=36%| Defenses
|-
! 1
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joe Soto]] {{small|def. [[Yahir Reyes]]}}
| [[Bellator 10]] {{small|Ontario, CA, US}}
| Jun 5, 2009
| 454 days
|
|-
! 2
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joe Warren (fighter)|Joe Warren]]
| [[Bellator 27]] {{small|{{nowrap|San Antonio, TX, US}}}}
| Sep 2, 2010
| 554 days
|
|-
! 3
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Curran (fighter)|Pat Curran]]
| [[Bellator 60]] {{small|Hammond, IN, US}}
| Mar 9, 2012
| 604 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Patrício Pitbull]] at [[Bellator 85]] on Jan 17, 2013}} {{small|{{nowrap|2. def. [[Shahbulat Shamhalaev]] at [[Bellator 95]] on Apr 4, 2013}}}}
|-
! 4
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Straus (fighter)|Daniel Straus]]
| [[Bellator MMA: Season Nine#Bellator CVI|Bellator 106]] {{small|Long Beach, CA, US}}
| Nov 2, 2013
| 133 days
|
|-
! 5
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Curran (fighter)|Pat Curran]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[Bellator 112]] {{small|Hammond, IN, US}}
| Mar 14, 2014
| 176 days (780 days)
|
|-
! 6
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Patrício Pitbull]]
| [[Bellator 123]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Sep 5, 2014
| 428 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Daniel Straus (fighter)|Daniel Straus]] at [[Bellator 132]] on Jan 16, 2015}} {{small|2. def. [[Daniel Weichel]] at [[Bellator 138]] on Jun 19, 2015}}
|-
! 7
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Straus (fighter)|Daniel Straus]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[Bellator MMA in 2015#Bellator 145|Bellator 145]] {{small|St. Louis, MO, US}}
| Nov 6, 2015
| 532 days (665 days)
|
|-
! 8
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Patrício Pitbull]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 178|Bellator 178]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Apr 21, 2017
| 1,562 days (1,990 days)
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Daniel Weichel]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 203|Bellator 203]] on Jul 14, 2018}} {{small|{{nowrap|2. def. [[Emmanuel Sanchez]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 209|Bellator 209]] on Nov 15, 2018}}}} {{small|3. def. [[Juan Archuleta]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 228|Bellator 228]] on Sep 28, 2019}} {{small|4. def. [[Pedro Carvalho (fighter)|Pedro Carvalho]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 252|Bellator 252]] on Nov 12, 2020}} {{small|5. def. [[Emmanuel Sanchez]] at [[Bellator 255]] on Apr 2, 2021}}
|-
! 9
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[A. J. McKee]]
| [[Bellator 263]] {{small|Inglewood, CA, US}}
| Jul 31, 2021
| 259 days
|
|-
! 10
| align=left| {{nowrap|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Patrício Pitbull]] {{small|(3)}}}}
| {{nowrap|[[Bellator 277]]}} {{small|San Jose, CA, US}}
| Apr 15, 2022
| {{age in days|2022|04|15}} days (incumbent)
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Ádám Borics]] at [[Bellator 286]] on Oct 1, 2022}}
|}

===Bantamweight World Championship===
''126 to 135 lbs (57 to 61 kg)''
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align: center;"
! width=1%| No.
! width=23%| Name
! width=15%| Event
! width=17%| Date
! width=8%| Reign
! width=36%| Defenses
|-
! 1
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Zach Makovsky]] {{small|def. [[Ed West (fighter)|Ed West]]}}
| [[Bellator 32]] {{small|Kansas City, MO, US}}
| Oct 14, 2010
| 547 days
|
|-
! 2
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Eduardo Dantas]]
| [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Six#Bellator LXV|Bellator 65]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
| Apr 13, 2012
| 911 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Marcos Galvão]] at [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight#Bellator LXXXIX|Bellator 89]] on Feb 14, 2013}} {{small|{{nowrap|2. def. [[Anthony Leone (fighter)|Anthony Leone]] at [[Bellator 111]] on Mar 8, 2014}}}}
|-
! -
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joe Warren (fighter)|Joe Warren]] {{small|def. [[Rafael Silva (fighter)|Rafael Silva]] for interim title}}
| [[Bellator 118]] {{small|Atlantic City, NJ, US}}
| May 2, 2014
| —
|
|-
! 3
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joe Warren (fighter)|Joe Warren]]
| [[Bellator 128]] {{small|Thackerville, OK, US}}
| Oct 10, 2014
| 169 days
|
|-
! 4
| align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Marcos Galvão]]
| [[Bellator 135]] {{small|Thackerville, OK, US}}
| Mar 27, 2015
| 448 days
|
|-
! 5
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Eduardo Dantas]] {{small|(2)}}
| [[Bellator 156]] {{small|Fresno, CA, US}}
| Jun 17, 2016
| 477 days (1,338 days)
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Joe Warren (fighter)|Joe Warren]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2016|Bellator 166]] on Dec 2, 2016}}
|-
! 6
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Darrion Caldwell]]
| [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 184|Bellator 184]] {{small|Thackerville, OK, US}}
| Oct 6, 2017
| 617 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Leandro Higo]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2018|Bellator 195]] on Mar 2, 2018}}
|-
! 7
| align=left| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kyoji Horiguchi]]
| [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 222|Bellator 222]] {{small|{{nowrap|New York City, NY, US}}}}
| Jun 14, 2019
| 166 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 | ''Horiguchi vacated the title on November 27, 2019 for the division not to stagnate when he announced he was injured.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/11/27/kyoji-horiguchi-vacates-bellator-bantamweight-title-due-injury/|title=Kyoji Horiguchi Vacates Bellator Bantamweight Title Due to Injury|date=November 27, 2019}}</ref>
|-
! 8
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Juan Archuleta]] {{small|def. [[Patchy Mix]]}}
| [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 246|Bellator 246]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Sep 12, 2020
| 237 days
|
|-
! 9
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sergio Pettis]]
| [[Bellator 258]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| May 7, 2021
| {{age in days|2021|5|7}} days (incumbent)
| align=left|{{small|1. def. [[Kyoji Horiguchi]] at [[Bellator 272]] on Dec 3, 2021 2. def. [[Patrício Pitbull]] at [[Bellator 297]] on Jun 16, 2023}}
|-
! —
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Raufeon Stots]] {{nowrap|{{small|def. [[Juan Archuleta]] for the interim title}}}}
| {{nowrap|[[Bellator 279]]}} {{small|Honolulu, HI, US}}
| Apr 23, 2022
| —
| align=left| {{small|{{nowrap|1. def. [[Danny Sabatello]] at [[Bellator 289]] on Dec 9, 2022}}}}
|-
! —
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Patchy Mix]] {{nowrap|{{small|def. interim champion [[Raufeon Stots]]}}}}
| {{nowrap|[[Bellator 295]]}} {{small|Honolulu, HI, US}}
| Apr 22, 2023
| {{age in days|2023|4|22}} days (incumbent)
|
|}

===Flyweight World Championship===
''116 to 125 lbs (53 to 57 kg)''
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align: center;"
! width=1%| No.
! width=23%| Name
! width=15%| Event
! width=17%| Date
! width=8%| Reign
! width=36%| Defenses
|-
! colspan=6 align=center |''[[Kyoji Horiguchi]] and Makoto Takahashi fought for the inaugural title on July 30, 2023, at [[Bellator MMA x Rizin 2]]. the fight ended in a no-contest after an unintentional eye poke rendered Takahashi unable to continue.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Inaugural Bellator Flyweight Title Fight Fizzles After Accidental Eye Poke|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/30/bellator-x-rizin-kyoji-horiguchi-vs-makoto-shinryu/|website=cagesidepress.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Women's championship history==
===Women's Featherweight World Championship===
''126 to 145 lbs (57 to 66 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align: center;"
! width=1%| No.
! width=23%| Name
! width=15%| Event
! width=17%| Date
! width=8%| Reign
! width=36%| Defenses
|-
! 1
| align=left| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Julia Budd]] {{small|{{nowrap|def. [[Marloes Coenen]]}}}}
| [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 174|Bellator 174]] {{small|{{nowrap|Thackerville, OK, US}}}}
| Mar 3, 2017
| 1,058 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Arlene Blencowe]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 189|Bellator 189]] on Dec 1, 2017}} {{small|2. def. [[Talita Nogueira]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 202|Bellator 202]] on Jul 13, 2018}} {{small|3. def. [[Olga Rubin]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 224|Bellator 224]] on Jul 12, 2019}}
|-
! 2
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cris Cyborg]]
| {{nowrap|[[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 238|Bellator 238]]}} {{small|Inglewood, CA, US}}
| Jan 25, 2020
| {{formatnum:{{age in days|2020|01|25}}}} days (incumbent)
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Arlene Blencowe]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 249|Bellator 249]] on Oct 15, 2020}} {{small|2. def. [[Leslie Smith (fighter)|Leslie Smith]] at [[Bellator 259]] on May 21, 2021}} {{small|3. def. [[Sinead Kavanagh]] at [[Bellator 271]] on Nov 12, 2021}} {{small|{{nowrap|4. def. [[Arlene Blencowe]] at [[Bellator 279]] on Apr 23, 2022}}}}
|}

===Women's Flyweight World Championship===
''116 to 125 lbs (53 to 57 kg)''

{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align: center;"
! width=1%| No.
! width=23%| Name
! width=15%| Event
! width=17%| Date
! width=8%| Reign
! width=36%| Defenses
|-
! 1
| align=left| {{nowrap|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ilima-Lei Macfarlane]]}} {{small|def. [[Emily Ducote]]}}
| [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 186|Bellator 186]] {{small|{{nowrap|University Park, PA, US}}}}
| Nov 3, 2017
| 1,133 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Alejandra Lara]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 201|Bellator 201]] on Jun 29, 2018}} {{small|{{nowrap|2. def. [[Valérie Létourneau]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 213|Bellator 213]] on Dec 15, 2018}}}} {{small|3. def. Veta Arteaga at [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 220|Bellator 220]] on Apr 27, 2019}} {{small|4. def. [[Kate Jackson (fighter)|Kate Jackson]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 236|Bellator 236]] on Dec 21, 2019}}
|-
! 2
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Juliana Velasquez]]
| [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 254|Bellator 254]] {{small|Uncasville, CT, US}}
| Dec 10, 2020
| 498 days
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Denise Kielholtz]] at [[Bellator 262]] on Jul 16, 2021}}
|-
! 3
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Liz Carmouche]]
| {{nowrap|[[Bellator 278]]}} {{small|Honolulu, HI, US}}
| Apr 23, 2022
| {{formatnum:{{age in days|2022|04|22}}}} days (incumbent)
| align=left| {{small|1. def. [[Juliana Velasquez]] at [[Bellator 289]] on Dec 9, 2022}} {{small|{{nowrap|2. def. [[DeAnna Bennett]] at [[Bellator 294]] on April 21, 2023}}}}
|}

==Defunct titles==
===Women's Strawweight World Championship===
''Under {{convert|115|lb|kg}}''
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align: center;"
! width=1%| No.
! width=23%| Name
! width=15%| Event
! width=17%| Date
! width=8%| Reign
! width=36%| Defenses
|-
! 1
| align=left| {{nowrap|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Zoila Gurgel]]}} {{small|def. [[Megumi Fujii]]}}
| {{nowrap|[[Bellator 34]]}} {{small|Hollywood, FL, USA}}
| Oct {{nowrap|28, 2010}}
| 831 days
|
|-
! colspan=6 | ''Gurgel vacated the title on February 5, 2013 when she sign with [[Invicta FC]]. The title was subsequently deactivated.''<ref>{{cite web|last=Whitman|first=Mike|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Zoila-Frausto-Gurgel-Signs-with-Invicta-FC-Makes-April-Debut-Against-Jennifer-Maia-49785|title=Zoila Frausto Gurgel Signs with Invicta FC, Makes April Debut Against Jennifer Maia |publisher=sherdog.com |access-date=2014-08-14}}</ref>
|}

==Tournament winners==
Originally, all title challengers were determined through these tournaments with the winners earning the right to challenge the reigning champion at that weight class or, if necessary, be allowed to compete for an interim or vacant title.

===[[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season One]]===
''(April 3, 2009 - June 19, 2009)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Middleweight{{cref|1}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Hector Lombard]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Jared Hess (fighter)|Jared Hess]] || [[Bellator 12]] || Jun 19, 2009
|-
|Welterweight{{cref|2}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Lyman Good]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Dominican Republic}} [[Omar De La Cruz]] || [[Bellator 11]] || Jun 12, 2009
|-
|Lightweight{{cref|3}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Eddie Alvarez]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Toby Imada]] || [[Bellator 12]] || Jun 19, 2009
|-
|Featherweight{{cref|4}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Joe Soto]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Yahir Reyes]] || [[Bellator 10]] || Jun 5, 2009
|}
{{cnote|1|Tournament determined the inaugural [[List of Bellator champions#Middleweight World Championship|Bellator Middleweight Champion]].}}
{{cnote|2|Tournament determined the inaugural [[List of Bellator champions#Welterweight World Championship|Bellator Welterweight Champion]].}}
{{cnote|3|Tournament determined the inaugural [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight Champion]].}}
{{cnote|4|Tournament determined the inaugural [[List of Bellator champions#Featherweight World Championship|Bellator Featherweight Champion]].}}

===[[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Two]]===
''(April 8, 2010 - June 24, 2010)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Middleweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Alexander Shlemenko]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Bryan Baker (fighter)|Bryan Baker]] || [[Bellator 23]] || Jun 24, 2010
|-
|Welterweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Ben Askren]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Dan Hornbuckle]] || [[Bellator 22]] || Jun 17, 2010
|-
|Lightweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Pat Curran (fighter)|Pat Curran]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Toby Imada]] || [[Bellator 21]] || Jun 10, 2010
|-
|Featherweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Joe Warren (fighter)|Joe Warren]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Patrício Pitbull]] || [[Bellator 23]] || Jun 24, 2010
|}

===[[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Three]]===
''(August 12, 2010 - October 28, 2010)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Heavyweight{{cref|1}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Cole Konrad]] || align=left| {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Neil Grove]] || [[Bellator 32]] || Oct 14, 2010
|-
|Bantamweight{{cref|2}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Zach Makovsky]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Ed West (fighter)|Ed West]] || [[Bellator 32]] || Oct 14, 2010
|-
|Women's Strawweight{{cref|3}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Zoila Gurgel]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Megumi Fujii]] || [[Bellator 34]] || Oct 28, 2010
|}
{{cnote|1|Tournament determined the inaugural [[List of Bellator champions#Heavyweight World Championship|Bellator Heavyweight Champion]].}}
{{cnote|2|Tournament determined the inaugural [[List of Bellator champions#Bantamweight World Championship|Bellator Bantamweight Champion]].}}
{{cnote|3|Tournament determined the inaugural [[List of Bellator champions#Women's Strawweight World Championship|Bellator Women's Strawweight Champion]].}}

===[[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Four]]===
''(March 5, 2011 - May 21, 2011)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Light Heavyweight{{cref|1}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of the Congo}} [[Christian M'Pumbu]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Rich Hale]] || [[Bellator 45]] || May 21, 2011
|-
|Welterweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Jay Hieron]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Rick Hawn]] || [[Bellator 43]] || May 7, 2011
|-
|Lightweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Michael Chandler]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Patricky Pitbull]] || [[Bellator 44]] || May 14, 2011
|-
|Featherweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Patrício Pitbull]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Daniel Straus (fighter)|Daniel Straus]] || [[Bellator 45]] || May 21, 2011
|}
{{cnote|1|Tournament determined the inaugural [[List of Bellator champions#Light Heavyweight World Championship|Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion]].}}

===[[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2011 Summer Series]]===
''(June 25, 2011 - August 20, 2011)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Featherweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Pat Curran (fighter)|Pat Curran]] (2) || align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Marlon Sandro]] || [[Bellator 48]] || Aug 20, 2011
|-
|}

===[[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Five]]===
''(September 27, 2011 - November 26, 2011)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Heavyweight{{cref|1}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Eric Prindle]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Thiago Santos (heavyweight fighter)|Thiago Santos]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Six#Bellator LXII|Bellator 62]] || Mar 23, 2012
|-
|Middleweight{{cref|2}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Alexander Shlemenko]] (2)|| align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Vitor Vianna]] || [[Bellator 57]] || Nov 12, 2011
|-
|Welterweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Douglas Lima]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Ben Saunders (fighter)|Ben Saunders]] || [[Bellator 57]] || Nov 12, 2011
|-
|Bantamweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Eduardo Dantas]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Cuba}} [[Alexis Vila]] || [[Bellator 59]] || Nov 26, 2011
|}
{{cnote|1|Following a no contest in the finals at Bellator 59, a rematch between Prindle and Santos was cancelled at Bellator 61, and again at Bellator 62 when Santos was unable to make weight. Prindle was awarded the tournament victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/03/bellator-62-weigh-in-results|title=Bellator 62 weigh-in results: Thiago Santos heavy, Eric Prindle awarded tournament win |date=22 March 2012 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=2014-08-14}}</ref>}}
{{cnote|2|Shlemenko next faced Season Six tournament winner Maiquel Falcão for the [[List of Bellator champions#Middleweight World Championship|vacant middleweight title]].}}

===[[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Six]]===
''(March 9, 2012 - May 25, 2012)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Middleweight{{cref|1}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Maiquel Falcão]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Andreas Spång]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Six#Bellator LXIX|Bellator 69]] || May 18, 2012
|-
|Welterweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|France}} [[Karl Amoussou]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Bryan Baker (fighter)|Bryan Baker]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2012 Summer Series#Bellator LXXII|Bellator 72]] || Jul 20, 2012
|-
|Lightweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Rick Hawn]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Brent Weedman]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Six#Bellator LXX|Bellator 70]] || May 25, 2012
|-
|Featherweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Daniel Straus (fighter)|Daniel Straus]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Marlon Sandro]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Six#Bellator LXVIII|Bellator 68]] || May 11, 2012
|-
|Bantamweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Marcos Galvão]] ||align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Luis Nogueira]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2012 Summer Series#Bellator LXXIII|Bellator 73]] || Aug 24, 2012
|}
{{cnote|1|Falcão next faced Season Five tournament winner Alexander Shlemenko for the [[List of Bellator champions#Middleweight World Championship|vacant middleweight title]].}}

===[[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2012 Summer Series]]===
''(June 22, 2012 - July 24, 2012)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Light Heavyweight || align=left| {{flagicon|Slovakia}} [[Attila Vegh (fighter)|Attila Vegh]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Travis Wiuff]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2012 Summer Series#Bellator LXXIII|Bellator 73]] || Aug 24, 2012
|}

===[[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Seven]]===
''(September 28, 2012 - December 14, 2012)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Heavyweight{{cref|1}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]]|| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Richard Hale (fighter)|Richard Hale]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Seven#Bellator LXXXIV|Bellator 84]] || Dec 14, 2012
|-
|Welterweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Andrey Koreshkov]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Lyman Good]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Seven#Bellator LXXXII|Bellator 82]] || Nov 30, 2012
|-
|Lightweight{{cref|2}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Dave Jansen]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Poland}} [[Marcin Held]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight#Bellator XCIII|Bellator 93]] || Mar 21, 2013
|-
|Featherweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Shahbulat Shamhalaev]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Rad Martinez]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight#Bellator XC|Bellator 90]] || Feb 21, 2013
|}
{{cnote|1|Tournament determined the new [[List of Bellator champions#Heavyweight World Championship|Bellator Heavyweight champion]].}}
{{cnote|2|After an extended layoff due to injury, Jansen would choose to forfeit his title shot for the opportunity to take an immediate fight upon his return.<ref name="Jansen returns after 18 months">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/sidelined-18-months-tourney-champ-dave-jansen-returns-at-bellator-130-vs-rick-hawn|title=Sidelined 18 months, tourney champ Dave Jansen returns at Bellator 130 vs. Rick Hawn|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|access-date=September 16, 2014|last=Marrocco|first=Steven|date=15 September 2014}}</ref>}}

===[[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight]]===
''(January 17, 2013 - April 4, 2013)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Light Heavyweight{{cref|1}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Emanuel Newton]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Mikhail Zayats]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight#Bellator XCIV|Bellator 94]] || Mar 28, 2013
|-
|Middleweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Doug Marshall]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Brett Cooper (fighter)|Brett Cooper]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight#Bellator XCV|Bellator 95]] || April 4, 2013
|-
|Welterweight{{cref|3}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Douglas Lima]] (2)|| align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Ben Saunders (fighter)|Ben Saunders]] || [[Bellator MMA: Season Nine#Bellator C|Bellator 100]] || Sep 20, 2013
|-
|Lightweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[David Rickels]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Saad Awad]] || [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight#Bellator XCIV|Bellator 94]] || Mar 28, 2013
|-
|Featherweight{{cref|2}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Magomedrasul Khasbulaev]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Mike Richman]]
|| [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight#Bellator XCV|Bellator 95]] || Apr 4, 2013
|-
|}
{{cnote|1|Newton next faced 2013 Summer Series tournament winner Muhammed Lawal for the [[List of Bellator champions#Light Heavyweight World Championship|Interim Light Heavyweight title]].}}
{{cnote|2|After repeated visa issues prevented Khasbulaev from returning to the USA to claim his title shot, the fighter was granted his release from the promotion in December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/1/27/7856003/one-of-the-saddest-stories-in-mma-where-has-former-bellator-standout|title='One of the saddest stories in MMA':Where has former Bellator standout Frodo Khasbulaev been?|publisher=mmafighting.com |access-date=2015-01-27 |last=Raimondi |first=Marc|date=27 January 2015}}</ref>}}
{{cnote|3|Lima next faced Season Nine tournament winner Rick Hawn for the [[List of Bellator champions#Welterweight World Championship|vacant welterweight title]].}}

===[[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2013 Summer Series]]===
''(June 19, 2013 - July 31, 2013)'' 
All three tournaments were shortened, four-man tournaments instead of the standard eight.
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Heavyweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Vitaly Minakov]] ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Ryan Martinez]] ||| [[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2013 Summer Series#Bellator XCVII|Bellator 97]] || Jul 31, 2013
|-
|Light Heavyweight{{cref|1}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Muhammed Lawal]]||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Jacob Noe]] ||| [[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2013 Summer Series#Bellator XCVII|Bellator 97]] || Jul 31, 2013
|-
|Bantamweight{{cref|2}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Rafael Silva (fighter)|Rafael Silva]]||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Anthony Leone (fighter)|Anthony Leone]]|| [[Bellator MMA: Season Nine#Bellator CII|Bellator 102]] || Oct 4, 2013
|}
{{cnote|1|Lawal next faced Season Eight tournament winner Emanuel Newton for the [[List of Bellator champions#Light Heavyweight World Championship|Interim Light Heavyweight title]].}}
{{cnote|2|Silva next faced Season Nine tournament winner Joe Warren for the [[List of Bellator champions#Bantamweight World Championship|Interim Bantamweight title]].}}

===[[Bellator MMA: Season Nine]]===
''(September 7, 2013 - November 22, 2013)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Heavyweight{{cref|1}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|France}} [[Cheick Kongo]]||align=left| {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Peter Graham (fighter)|Peter Graham]] ||| [[Bellator 107]] || November 8, 2013
|-
|Middleweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Brennan Ward]]||align=left| {{flagicon|Denmark}} [[Mikkel Parlo]] ||| [[Bellator 107]] || Nov 8, 2013
|-
|Welterweight{{cref|2}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Rick Hawn]] (2)||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Ron Keslar]] ||| [[Bellator 109]] || Nov 22, 2013
|-
|Lightweight{{cref|3}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Will Brooks]]||align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Alexander Sarnavskiy]] ||| [[Bellator 109]] || Nov 22, 2013
|-
|Featherweight ||align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Patrício Pitbull]] (2)||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Justin Wilcox (martial arts)|Justin Wilcox]] ||| [[Bellator 108]] || Nov 15, 2013
|-
|Bantamweight{{cref|1}}{{cref|4}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Joe Warren (fighter)|Joe Warren]] (2)||align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Travis Marx]] ||| [[Bellator 107]] || Nov 8, 2013
|}
{{cnote|1|Tournament was a shortened, four-man tournament instead of the standard eight.}}
{{cnote|2|Hawn next faced Season Eight tournament winner Douglas Lima for the [[List of Bellator champions#Welterweight World Championship|vacant welterweight title]].}}
{{cnote|3|Brooks next faced former champion Michael Chandler for the [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Interim Lightweight Championship]] at Bellator 120. Chandler was originally scheduled for an immediate rematch with champion Eddie Alvarez at the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/bellator-120-to-remain-on-ppv-chandler-meets-replacement-brooks-for-interim-title|title=Bellator 120 to remain on PPV, Chandler meets replacement Brooks for interim title|publisher=MMAjunkie.com |access-date=2015-01-27 |last=Stupp |first=Dann|date=10 May 2014}}</ref>}}
{{cnote|4|Warren next faced 2013 Summer Series tournament winner Rafael Silva for the [[List of Bellator champions#Bantamweight World Championship|Interim Bantamweight title]].}}

===[[Bellator MMA: Season Ten]]===
''(February 28, 2014 – May 17, 2014)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Heavyweight{{cref|1}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]] (2)||align=left| {{flagicon|Bulgaria}} [[Blagoy Ivanov]] ||| [[Bellator MMA: Season Ten#Bellator 120|Bellator 120]] || May 17, 2014
|-
|Light Heavyweight{{cref|2}}{{cref|3}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Quinton Jackson]]||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Muhammed Lawal]] ||| [[Bellator MMA: Season Ten#Bellator 120|Bellator 120]] || May 17, 2014
|-
|Middleweight{{cref|2}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Brandon Halsey]]|| align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Brett Cooper (fighter)|Brett Cooper]] ||| [[Bellator 122]] || July 25, 2014
|-
|Welterweight || align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Andrey Koreshkov]] (2)|| align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Adam McDonough]]||| [[Bellator 122]] || Jul 25, 2014
|-
|Lightweight{{cref|1}} || align=left| {{flagicon|Poland}} [[Marcin Held]]|| align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Patricky Pitbull]]||| [[Bellator MMA: Season Eleven#Bellator 126|Bellator 126]] || Sep 26, 2014
|-
|Featherweight{{cref|1}} ||align=left| {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Daniel Weichel]]||align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Desmond Green]] ||| [[Bellator 119]] || May 9, 2014
|}
{{cnote|1|Despite initial assurances to the contrary,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/scott-coker-bellator-moving-to-monthly-events-in-2015-spike-tv-to-remain-focus|title=Scott Coker: Bellator moving to monthly events in 2015; Spike TV to remain focus|publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=2015-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/11/15/7225861/bellator-fight-announcements|title=Four title fights highlight Bellator's first three events of 2015|date=15 November 2014|publisher=mmafighting.com |access-date=2015-04-05}}</ref> Bellator's new management would not honor the title shots Volkov, Weichel and Held earned while under the tournament format.}}
{{cnote|2|Tournament was a shortened, four-man tournament instead of the standard eight.}}
{{cnote|3|Jackson would end up leaving Bellator MMA for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] and never claim his title shot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/after-3-0-bellator-run-rampage-jackson-re-signs-with-ufc-for-expected-2015-return|title=After 3-0 Bellator run, 'Rampage' Jackson re-signs with UFC for expected 2015 return|date=21 December 2014|publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=2015-01-27}}</ref>}}

===[[Bellator MMA: 2014 Summer Series]]===
''(June 6, 2014 – July 25, 2014)''
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Light Heavyweight || align=left| {{flagicon|England}} [[Liam McGeary]] || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Kelly Anundson]] || [[Bellator MMA: Season Eleven#Bellator 124|Bellator 124]] || Sep 14, 2014
|-
|}

===[[Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1|Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1]]===
''(September 19, 2015)'' 
A one night, four-man light heavyweight tournament.
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Light Heavyweight || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Phil Davis (fighter)|Phil Davis]] || align=left| {{flagicon|France}} [[Francis Carmont]] || [[Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1|Bellator 142: Dynamite 1]] || Sep 19, 2015
|-
|}

===[[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament|Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament]]===
''(January 20, 2018 - January 26, 2019)'' 
Year long, eight-man heavyweight tournament to crown a new heavyweight champion.
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Heavyweight || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Ryan Bader]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Fedor Emelianenko]] || [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 214|Bellator 214: Fedor vs. Bader]] || Jan 26, 2019
|-
|}

===[[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Tournament|Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Tournament]]===
''(September 29, 2018 - October 26, 2019)'' 
Year long, eight-man welterweight tournament. Current welterweight champion, [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]], is a participant and will defend the title until the end of the tournament. If he loses, the winner will be declared the new linear champion.
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Welterweight || align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Douglas Lima]] (3)|| align=left| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]] || [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 232|Bellator 232]] || Oct 26, 2019
|-
|}

===[[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Tournament|Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Tournament]]===
''(September 28, 2019 - July 31, 2021)'' 
Year long, sixteen-man featherweight tournament. Current featherweight champion, [[Patrício Freire]], is a participant and will defend the title until the end of the tournament. If he loses, the winner will be declared the new linear champion.
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Featherweight || align=left| {{flagicon|United States}} [[A. J. McKee]] || align=left| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Patrício Pitbull]] || [[Bellator 263]] || Jul 31, 2021
|-
|}

===[[Bellator MMA in 2021#Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament|Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament]]===
''(April 9, 2021 - November 18, 2022)'' 
Year long, eight-man Light Heavyweight tournament. Current Light Heavyweight champion, [[Vadim Nemkov]], is a participant and will defend the title until the end of the tournament. If he loses, the winner will be declared the new linear champion.
{| class="wikitable" width="99%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="18%"|Weight Division
!width="23%"|Champion
!width="23%"|Runner-up
!width="20%"|Event
!width="15%"|Date
|-
|Light Heavyweight || align=left|{{flagicon|Russia}} [[Vadim Nemkov]] || align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} [[Corey Anderson (fighter)|Corey Anderson]] || [[Bellator 288]] || Nov 18, 2022
|-
|}

==Champions by nationality==
The division champions includes only linear champions. Interim champions who have never become linear champions will be listed as interim champions. Fighters with multiple title reigns in a specific division will also be counted once. Tournaments runners-up are not included.
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:95%;" style="text-align: center;"
! Country
! Division champions
! Interim champions
! Tournament champions
! Total
|-
! style="text-align:left"| {{flagicon|United States}} United States
| 25
| 2
| 29
| '''54'''
|-
! style="text-align:left"| {{flagicon|Brazil}} Brazil
| 9
| —
| 9
| '''18'''
|-
! style="text-align:left"| {{flagicon|Russia}} Russia
| 5
| 1
| 9
| '''15'''
|-
! style="text-align:left"| {{flagicon|Canada}} Canada
| 2
| —
| —
| '''2'''
|-
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagicon|Cuba}} Cuba
| 1
| —
| 1
| '''2'''
|-
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagicon|Democratic Republic of the Congo}} D.R. Congo
| 1
| —
| 1
| '''2'''
|-
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagicon|England}} England
| 1
| —
| 1
| '''2'''
|-
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagicon|Slovakia}} Slovakia
| 1
| —
| 1
| '''2'''
|-
! style="text-align:left"| {{flagicon|Japan}} Japan
| 1
| —
| —
| '''1'''
|-
! style="text-align:left"| {{flagicon|Netherlands}} Netherlands
| 1
| —
| —
| '''1'''
|-
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagicon|Ukraine}} Ukraine
| 1
| —
| —
| '''1'''
|-
! style="text-align:left"| {{flagicon|France}} France
| —
| —
| 2
| '''2'''
|-
! style="text-align:left"| {{flagicon|Germany}} Germany
| —
| —
| 1
| '''1'''
|-
! style="text-align:left"| {{flagicon|Poland}} Poland
| —
| —
| 1
| '''1'''
|}

==Records==
===Most wins in title bouts===
The following includes all fighters with three or more championship and/or interim championship title wins. Fighters with the same number of title wins are arranged in order of less title bouts losses. Tournament championships are not included.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! Title wins
! Champion
! Weight class
! V
! D
! NC
! L
|-
! 12
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Patrício Pitbull]]
| Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight
| 1 11 0 || 0 0 0 || 0 0 0 || 0 3 1
|-
! rowspan=2| 6
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Chandler]]
| Lightweight
| 6 || 0 || 0 || 5
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Bader]]
| Heavyweight Light Heavyweight
| 4 2 || 0 0 || 1 0 || 0 1
|-
! rowspan=6| 5
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Eduardo Dantas]]
| Bantamweight
| 5 || 0 || 0 || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ilima-Lei Macfarlane]]
| Women's Flyweight
| 5 || 0 || 0 || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Gegard Mousasi]]
| Middleweight
| 5 || 0 || 0 || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ben Askren]]
| Welterweight
| 5 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cris Cyborg]]
| Women's Featherweight
| 5 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Vadim Nemkov]]
| Light Heavyweight
| 5 || 0 || 1 || 0
|-
! rowspan=10| 4
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Douglas Lima]]
| Middleweight Welterweight
| 0 4 || 0 0 || 0 0 || 1 4
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Curran (fighter)|Pat Curran]]
| Lightweight Featherweight
| 0 4 || 0 0 || 0 0 || 1 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Alexander Shlemenko]]
| Middleweight
| 4 || 0 || 0 || 2
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|Canada}} [[Julia Budd]]
| Women's Featherweight
| 4 || 0 || 0 || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Emanuel Newton]]
| Light Heavyweight
| 4 || 0 || 0 || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rafael Carvalho]]
| Middleweight
| 4 || 0 || 0 || 1
|-
| align=left| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Will Brooks]]
| Lightweight
| 4 || 0 || 0 || 0
|}

===Most consecutive title defenses===
The following includes all Bellator champions who were able to consecutively defend their title two times or more. Fighters with the same number of title defenses are listed chronologically.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Defenses
! Champion
! Weight class
! Span
! Days
|-
! rowspan=1|5
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Patrício Pitbull]]
| align=center| Featherweight
| align=center| Apr 21, 2017 – July 31, 2021
| align=center| 1562
|-
! rowspan=4|4
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ben Askren]]
| align=center| Welterweight
| align=center| Oct 21, 2010 – July 31, 2013
| align=center| 1014
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ilima-Lei Macfarlane]]
| align=center| Women's Flyweight
| align=center| Nov 3, 2017 – Dec 10, 2020
| align=center| 1133
|-
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Cris Cyborg]]
| align=center| Women's Featherweight
| align=center| Jan 25, 2020 – ''present''
| align=center| ''{{age in days|2020|01|25}}''
|-
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Vadim Nemkov]]
| align=center| Light Heavyweight
| align=center| Aug 21, 2020 – present
| align=center| ''{{age in days|2020|08|21}}''
|-
! rowspan=3|3
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Alexander Shlemenko]]
| align=center| Middleweight
| align=center| Feb 7, 2013 – Sep 26, 2014
| align=center| 596
|-
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rafael Carvalho]]
| align=center| Middleweight
| align=center| Oct 23, 2015 – May 25, 2018
| align=center| 945
|-
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Julia Budd]]
| align=center| Women's Featherweight
| align=center| Mar 3, 2017 – Jan 25, 2020
| align=center| 1058
|}

{{Notelist}}

===Multi-division champions===
Fighters who have won championships in multiple weight classes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1205/mma-through-the-years/content.13.html |title=MMA All-time Record Holders |work=sportsillustrated}}</ref> Tournament champions are not included.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|style="background-color:#C0C0C0"|
|Interim title
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! No.
! Champion
! Division
! Won
! Lost
! Defenses
! Reign
! Total Reign
|-
! rowspan=3 | 1
|align=left rowspan=3| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joe Warren (fighter)|Joe Warren]]
|align=center rowspan=1| Featherweight
|align=center| Sep 2, 2010 ([[Bellator 27]])
|align=center| Mar 9, 2012 ([[Bellator 60]])
|align=center| 0
|align=center| 554 days
|align=center rowspan=3| {{#expr: 554 + 169 }} days
|-
|align=center rowspan=2| Bantamweight
|align=center bgcolor=#C0C0C0| May 2, 2014 ([[Bellator 118]])
|align=center bgcolor=#C0C0C0| Oct 10, 2014 ([[Bellator 128]])
|align=center bgcolor=#C0C0C0| 0
|align=center bgcolor=#C0C0C0| –
|-
|align=center| Oct 10, 2014 ([[Bellator 128]])
|align=center| Mar 27, 2015 ([[Bellator 135]])
|align=center| 0
|align=center| 169 days
|-
! rowspan=2 | 2
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Bader]]
|align=center rowspan=1| Light Heavyweight
|align=center| Jun 24, 2017 ([[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator NYC/Bellator 180|Bellator 180]])
|align=center| Aug 21, 2020 ([[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 244|Bellator 244]])
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1154 days 
|align=center rowspan=2| {{#expr: {{age in days|2019|1|26}} + 1154}} days
|-
|align=center rowspan=1| Heavyweight
|align=center| Jan 26, 2019 ([[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 214|Bellator 214]])
|align=center| ''present''
|align=center| 1
|align=center| {{age in days|2019|1|26}} days
|-
! rowspan=4 | 3
|align=left rowspan=4| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Patrício Pitbull]]
|align=center rowspan=3| Featherweight
|align=center| Sep 5, 2014 ([[Bellator MMA: Season Eleven#Bellator 123|Bellator 123]])
|align=center| Nov 6, 2015 ([[Bellator MMA in 2015#Bellator 145|Bellator 145]])
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 428 days
|align=center rowspan=4| {{#expr: 879 + 428 + 1562+ {{age in days|2022|04|15}}}} days
|-
|align=center| Apr 21, 2017 ([[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 178|Bellator 178]])
|align=center| Jul 31, 2021 ([[Bellator MMA in 2021#Bellator 263|Bellator 263]])
|align=center| 5
|align=center| 1562 days
|-
|align=center| Apr 15, 2022 ([[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 277|Bellator 277]])
|align=center| ''present''
|align=center| 0
|align=center| {{age in days|2022|04|15}} days
|-
|align=center rowspan=1| Lightweight
|align=center| May 11, 2019 ([[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 221|Bellator 221]])
|align=center| Oct 6, 2021 (Vacated)
|align=center| 0
|align=center| 879 days
|}

=== Simultaneous two division champions ===
{{small | This table, different from the previous one, only counts the periods in which the fighter loaded the titles simultaneously and the defenses in that period of time.}}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! No. !! Champion !! Division !! Span !! Defenses !! Simultaneous Reign
|-
! rowspan=2 | 1
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Bader]]
|align=center rowspan=1| Heavyweight
|align=center rowspan=2| Jan 26, 2019 – Aug 21, 2020
|align=center| 0
|align=center rowspan=2| {{formatnum:{{age in days|2019|1|26|show unit=|2020|8|21}}}} days
|-
|align=center rowspan=1| Light Heavyweight
|align=center| 1
|-
! rowspan=2 | 2
|align=left rowspan=2| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Patrício Pitbull]]
|align=center rowspan=1| Lightweight
|align=center rowspan=2| May 11, 2019 – Jul 31, 2021
|align=center| 0
|align=center rowspan=2| {{formatnum:{{age in days|2019|05|11|show unit=|2021|07|31}}}} days
|-
|align=center rowspan=2| Featherweight
|align=center| 3
|}

{{notelist}}

==See also==
* [[List of current Bellator fighters]]
* [[List of Bellator MMA alumni]]
* [[List of Bellator MMA events]]
* [[Bellator Kickboxing|List of Bellator Kickboxing champions]]
* [[List of current mixed martial arts champions]]
* [[Elite Xtreme Combat|List of EliteXC champions]]
* [[Invicta Fighting Championships|List of Invicta FC champions]]
* [[List of ONE Championship champions]]
* [[List of Pride champions]]
* [[List of Professional Fighters League champions|List of PFL champions]]
* [[List of Strikeforce champions]]
* [[List of UFC champions]]
* [[List of WEC champions]]
* [[Mixed martial arts weight classes]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Bellator Championships}}
{{Bellator Heavyweight Championship}}
{{Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship}}
{{Bellator Middleweight Championship}}
{{Bellator Welterweight Championship}}
{{Bellator Lightweight Championship}}
{{Bellator Featherweight Championship}}
{{Bellator Bantamweight Championship}}
{{Bellator Women's Featherweight Championship}}
{{Bellator Women's Flyweight Championship}}
{{Mixed martial arts champions}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Bellator Champions}}
[[Category:Bellator MMA champions|*]]
[[Category:Lists of mixed martial artists|Bellator Champions, List Of]]

UFC Hall of Fame

2023-07-09T12:38:16Z

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{{short description|Honors mixed martial artists and MMA personalities}}
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The '''UFC Hall of Fame''' is a [[List of halls and walks of fame|hall of fame]] which honors [[mixed martial artist]]s and MMA personalities, established and maintained by the U.S.-based mixed martial arts promotion [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC). In addition to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the UFC Hall of Fame recognizes accomplishments from [[Pride Fighting Championships]], [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] and [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]]; all of which are former mixed martial arts promotions that have been [[Buyout|bought-out]] by the UFC and its parent corporations.

==History==
It was officially established on November 21, 2003 at [[UFC 45]] with its home being [[Las Vegas]], and the first inductees being inaugural UFC competitors [[Royce Gracie]] and [[Ken Shamrock]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Zuffa-Creates-quotHall-of-Famequot-with-Shamrock-Gracie-Charters-1262 |title=Zuffa Creates "Hall of Fame" with Shamrock, Gracie Charters |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2003-11-05 |access-date=2014-04-04}}</ref>

In 2015, the UFC announced a significant reboot of its Hall of Fame. The Hall was split into four categories, or wings, and a new class of legends would henceforth be inducted every July at a gala event during the UFC's annual International Fight Week in Las Vegas.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=2015-05-05|title=UFC revamping its Hall of Fame|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/5/5/8554521/ufc-revamping-hall-of-fame-planning-to-build-a-physical-location|access-date=2021-01-28|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref>

The wings are:<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Scott |title=UFC Hall of Fame: UFC Officials Announce New System for Induction |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2455245-ufc-hall-of-fame-ufc-officials-announce-new-system-for-induction |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref>
* Modern Wing – celebrating champions who made their pro-debuts in the age of the [[Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts]], which went into effect at [[UFC 28]], November 28, 2000.
* Pioneers Wing – commemorating the original innovators of MMA, who turned professional before the advent of the Unified Rules.
* Fight Wing – recognizing the greatest, most memorable, and historically important bouts.
* Contributors Wing – recognizing outstanding contributions outside of active competition.
* Forrest Griffin Community Award – recognizing a UFC athlete for their volunteer and charity work and the impact their efforts have on the community.

The new Hall of Fame was a passion project of former UFC executive Anthony Evans, who pitched UFC President [[Dana White]] on the four-wing structure several times before finally getting White's permission in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dundas|first=Chad|title=Talking UFC Hall of Fame's evolution with longtime staffer Ant Evans|url=https://theathletic.com/1053135/2019/07/01/talking-ufc-hall-of-fames-evolution-with-longtime-staffer-ant-evans/|access-date=2021-01-28|website=The Athletic}}</ref>

The UFC Hall of Fame is located in the UFC Performance Institute on the walls of the first and second floor staircase.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Silver|first=Michael|title=Inside The Octagon: UFC's Performance Institute|url=https://frontofficesports.com/inside-the-octagon-ufcs-performance-institute/|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Front Office Sports|date=26 September 2018 }}</ref>

==Inductees==

===Pioneers wing===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%"
|-
! style="width:7%;" |Image
! width=3%|{{small |[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! style="width:10%;"|Name
! style="width:10%;"|Date of Induction
! style="width:10%;"|Ref.
! style="width:10%;"|Event of Induction
! class="unsortable"| '''UFC recognized accolades'''
|-
|[[File:RoyceGracie.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}}
|[[Royce Gracie]]
|November 21, 2003
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-06 |title=UFC HALL OF FAME {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/honors/ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 45]]
|{{small|[[UFC 1]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]] [[UFC 2]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]] [[UFC 4]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Winner]].}}
|-
|[[File:WWE - Manchester 040498 (5).jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Ken Shamrock]]
|November 21, 2003
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-06 |title=UFC HALL OF FAME {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/honors/ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 45]]
|{{small|One-time [[List of UFC champions|UFC Superfight Champion]] with 2 defenses [[List of UFC champions|UFC 3 Tournament Finalist]] One-time [[List of Pancrase champions|Pancrase Openweight Champion]] with 1 defense King of Pancrase Tournament Winner.}}
|-
|[[File:Dan Severn 52.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Dan Severn]]
|April 16, 2005
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-01-02 |title=UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn Retires from MMA at 54-Years of Age {{!}} MMAWeekly.com |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-hall-of-famer-dan-severn-retires-from-mma-at-54-years-of-age |access-date=2022-03-11 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[UFC 52]]
|{{small|One-time [[List of UFC champions|UFC Superfight Champion]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|UFC 5 Tournament Winner]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|Ultimate Ultimate 1995 Tournament Winner]].}}
|-
|[[File:Randy Couture by Gage Skidmore.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Randy Couture]]
|June 24, 2006
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, girlfriend Mindy Robinson injured in ATV accident at Arizona ranch |url=https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/ufc-randy-couture-girlfriend-mindy-robinson-injured-atv-accident-arizona-ranch-surgery-224921190.html |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=au.finance.yahoo.com |language=en-AU}}</ref>
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale]]
|{{small|Three-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] with 3 defenses Two-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|Interim UFC Light Heavyweight champion]] [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|UFC 13 Heavyweight Tournament Champion]] First fighter to hold two UFC championship titles in two different divisions.}}
|-
|[[File:Mark Coleman pic.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Mark Coleman]]
|March 1, 2008
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-02-20 |title=Mark Coleman Set for UFC Hall of Fame Induction at UFC 82 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2008/02/mark-coleman-set-for-ufc-hall-of-fame-induction-at-ufc-82 |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[UFC 82]]
|{{small|Inaugural and one-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] [[UFC 10]] [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Champion]] [[UFC 11]] [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|Tournament Champion]] [[Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals]] [[Tournament]] [[Champion]].}}
|-
|[[File:Chuck Liddell cropped.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Chuck Liddell]]
|July 11, 2009
|<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Wagner |first=Adam |date=2009-07-12 |title=Chuck Liddell and Charles 'Mask' Lewis inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2009/07/12/chuck-liddell-and-charles-mask-lewis-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 100]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] with 4 defenses.}}
|-
|[[File:Matt Hughes (cropped).png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]]
|May 29, 2010
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-05-28 |title=– MATT HUGHES INDUCTED INTO UFC HALL OF FAME {{!}} MMAWeekly.com |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/matt-hughes-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame-2 |access-date=2022-03-11 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[UFC 114]]
|{{small|Two-time [[UFC Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight Champion]] with 7 defenses.}}
|-
|[[File:Tito Ortiz - November 2014 (cropped).jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Tito Ortiz]]
|July 7, 2012
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doyle |first=Dave |date=2012-07-07 |title=Emotional Tito Ortiz Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/7/7/3143613/emotional-tito-ortiz-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 148]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] with 5 defenses.}}
|-
|[[File:PatMiletich.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Pat Miletich]]
|July 5, 2014
|<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2010-04-15 |title=Engineer Lisa Poyneer inducted into Women's Hall of Fame |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/pt.4.1373 |journal=Physics Today |doi=10.1063/pt.4.1373 |issn=1945-0699}}</ref>
|[[UFC 175]]
|{{small|Inaugural and one-time [[UFC Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight Champion]] with 4 defenses [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|UFC 16 Welterweight Tournament Winner]] Later opened [[Miletich Fighting Systems]] and became a successful trainer.}}
|-
|[[File:Bas Rutten.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|Netherlands}}
|[[Bas Rutten]]
|July 11, 2015
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doyle |first=Dave |date=2015-05-23 |title=Rutten named to UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/5/23/8648019/bas-rutten-named-to-ufc-hall-of-fame-pioneer-wing |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 189]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] One-time [[List of Pancrase champions|Pancrase Openweight Champion]] with 2 defenses.}}
|-
|[[File:Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira "Minotauro" Paris - 2004.JPG|100px]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}}
|[[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]]
|July 10, 2016
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Tim |date=2016-05-16 |title=Big Nog to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/5/16/11681146/ufc-antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-to-be-inducted-into-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Fan Expo
|{{small|One-time [[List of PRIDE champions#Heavyweight Championship|Pride Heavyweight Champion]] One-time [[List of PRIDE champions#Heavyweight Championship|Interim Pride Heavyweight Champion]] One-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion]].}}
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|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Don Frye]]
|July 10, 2016
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-05 |title=MMA legend Don Frye set for induction into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/06/mma-legend-don-frye-set-for-induction-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Fan Expo
|{{small|[[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|UFC 8 Tournament Winner]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|UFC 10 Tournament Finalist]] [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Tournament Winner]].}}
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|[[File:Maurice Smith 1999.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Maurice Smith (fighter)|Maurice Smith]]
|July 6, 2017
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-04-23 |title=Former heavyweight champ Maurice Smith joins 2017 UFC Hall of Fame class |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2017/04/former-heavyweight-champ-maurice-smith-joins-2017-ufc-hall-of-fame-class |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Fan Expo
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] with 1 defense One-time [[Battlecade Extreme Fighting#Heavyweight Championship|Extreme Fighting Heavyweight Championship]] with 1 defense.}}
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|[[File:Kazushi Sakuraba 2015.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|JPN}}
|[[Kazushi Sakuraba]]
|July 6, 2017
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |date=2017-06-04 |title=UFC announces Kazushi Sakuraba for 2017 Hall of Fame class |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/6/4/15734208/ufc-announces-kazushi-sakuraba-for-2017-hall-of-fame-class |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2017
|{{small|[[List of UFC champions|UFC Japan Heavyweight Tournament Winner]] Most submission wins in [[Pride FC]] history Competed in longest fight in [[Pride FC]] history First fighter to defeat [[Royce Gracie]].}}
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|[[File:Matt Serra 2007.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Matt Serra]]
|July 5, 2018
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hiergesell |first=Dan |date=2018-04-21 |title=Serra To Be Inducted Into UFC Hall Of Fame This July |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2018/4/21/17267250/matt-serra-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame-this-july-mma |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2018
|{{small|One-time [[List of UFC champions|UFC Welterweight Champion]] [[The Ultimate Fighter 4|The Ultimate Fighter 4 Welterweight Tournament Winner]] First fighter to win both a [[List of UFC Champions#The Ultimate Fighter|''The Ultimate Fighter'' Tournament]] and [[List of UFC Champions|UFC Championship]]}}
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|[[File:RichFranklinphoto.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Rich Franklin]]
|July 5, 2019
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raimondi |first=Marc |date=2019-04-13 |title=Rich Franklin to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/4/13/18309698/rich-franklin-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2019
|{{small|One-time [[List of UFC champions|UFC Middleweight Champion]] with 2 defenses.}}
|-
|[[File:Kevin Randleman.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Kevin Randleman]]
|September 23, 2021
|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2021-09-24 |title=Georges St-Pierre, Kevin Randleman, Jon Jones and more honored during UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/9/24/22691128/georges-st-pierre-kevin-randleman-jon-jones-more-honored-during-ufc-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2020
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] with 1 defense.}}
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|[[File:Jens Pulver at UFC - Neer vs Diaz 2013-12-03 22-51.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Jens Pulver]]
|July 2023
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/former-ufc-lightweight-champion-jens-pulver-to-join-2023-hall-of-fame-class/|title=Former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver to join 2023 Hall of Fame class|website=CBSSports.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2023-02-11|access-date=2023-02-11}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2023
|{{small|Inaugural and one-time [[List of UFC champions#Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]] with 2 defenses.}}
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|[[File:Anderson Silva.png|117x117px]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}}
|[[Anderson Silva]]
|July 2023
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/3/18/23646632/anderson-silva-announced-for-2023-ufc-hall-of-fame|title=Anderson Silva announced for 2023 UFC Hall of Fame|website=MMAFighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2023-03-18|access-date=2023-03-18}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2023
|{{small|One-time [[List of UFC champions#Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Champion]] with 10 defenses. Holds the record for the [[List of UFC champions#Longest individual reigns|longest individual title reign]] in UFC history (2,457 days). Holds the record for the [[List of UFC records#Most consecutive wins|most consecutive wins]] in UFC history (16).}}
|}

===Modern wing===
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! style="width:7%;" |Image
! width=3%|{{small |[[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3|ISO]]}}
! style="width:10%;" |Name
! style="width:10%;" |Date of Induction
! style="width:10%;" |Ref.
! style="width:10%;" |Event of Induction
! class="unsortable" | '''UFC recognized accolades'''
|-
|[[File:USMC-100809-M-6457M-001 CROPPED.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Forrest Griffin]]
|July 6, 2013
|<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Doyle |first=Dave |date=2013-07-06 |title=Griffin, Bonnar inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/6/4499076/forrest-griffin-stephan-bonnar-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 162]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] [[The Ultimate Fighter 1|The Ultimate Fighter 1: Light Heavyweight Tournament Winner]].}}
|-
|[[File:B.J. Penn, 2019.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[B.J. Penn]]
|July 11, 2015
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=B.J. Penn joins the UFC Hall of Fame class of 2015 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/ufc/b-j-penn-joins-the-ufc-hall-of-fame-class-of-2015 |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[UFC 189]]
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight Champion]] One-time [[UFC Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]] with 3 defenses [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|UFC 41 Lightweight Tournament Co-Champion]].}}
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|[[File:Urijah Faber 24 July 2009.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Urijah Faber]]
|July 6, 2017
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Urijah Faber joins UFC Hall of Fame class of 2017 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/ufc/urijah-faber-joins-ufc-hall-of-fame-class-of-2017 |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2017
|{{small|One-time [[WEC Featherweight Championship|WEC Featherweight Champion]] with 5 defenses First [[Bantamweight (MMA)|bantamweight]] inductee.}}
|-
|[[File:Rousey HOF 2018 (cropped).jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Ronda Rousey]]
|July 5, 2018
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiappetta |first=Mike |date=2018-07-06 |title=Ronda Rousey inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/6/17539216/ronda-rousey-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2018
|{{small|Inaugural and one-time [[List of UFC champions#Women's Bantamweight Championship|UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion]] with 6 defenses One-time [[List of Strikeforce champions#Women's Bantamweight Championship|Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion]] with 1 defense First [[List_of_UFC_champions#Women's championship history|Women's UFC Champion]] First female inductee.}}
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|[[File:Michael Bisping.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|ENG}}
|[[Michael Bisping]]
|July 5, 2019
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-19 |title=After paying in blood his entire career, Michael Bisping is a UFC Hall of Famer |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/03/michael-bisping-hard-road-to-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2019
|{{small|One-time [[UFC Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Champion]] with 1 defense [[The Ultimate Fighter 3]] Light Heavyweight winner First inductee from [[England]].}}
|-
|[[File:RashadEvans.png|alt=|left|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Rashad Evans]]
|July 5, 2019
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-19 |title=Rashad Evans to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/05/rashad-evans-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2019
|{{Small|One-time [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] [[The Ultimate Fighter 2]] Heavyweight Winner.}}
|-
|[[File:Georges_St-Pierre.png|alt=|left|100px]]
|{{flagicon|Canada}}
|[[Georges St-Pierre]]
|September 23, 2021
|<ref name=":0" />
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2020
|{{Small|One-time [[UFC Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Champion]] Two-time [[UFC Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight Champion]] with 9 defenses One-time [[UFC Welterweight Championship| interim UFC Welterweight Champion]] First inductee from [[Canada]].}}
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|[[File:Khabib nurmagomedov.jpg|alt=|left|100px]]
|{{flagicon|RUS}}
|[[Khabib Nurmagomedov]]
|June 30, 2022
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-03-05 |title=Khabib Nurmagomedov Announced As UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Inductee |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/03/05/khabib-nurmagomedov-announced-as-ufc-hall-of-fame-class-of-2022-inductee/ |access-date=2022-03-06 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2022
|{{Small|One-time [[UFC Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]] with 3 defenses Headlined the [[List of UFC records#Highest Pay-Per-View buys|highest-selling UFC pay-per-view event]] at [[UFC 229]] with 2.4 million PPV buys.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/search/mma-event-figures/ppv-pay-per-view-buys-buyrate|title=Event buys|work=Tapology.com|access-date=21 October 2018}}</ref> Retired undefeated with a 29–0 record First inductee from [[Russia]].}}
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|[[File:Daniel Cormier taking a picture with a fan..jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Daniel Cormier]]
|June 30, 2022
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Former heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier to be inducted into 2022 UFC Hall of Fame class |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/former-heavyweight-champion-daniel-cormier-to-be-inducted-into-2022-ufc-hall-of-fame-class/amp/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2022
|{{small|One-time [[List of UFC champions#Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] with 1 defense One-time [[List of UFC champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] with 3 defenses [[List of Strikeforce champions#Tournament winners|Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion]].}}
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|[[File:José Aldo, UFC 189 World Tour London.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}}
|[[José Aldo]]
|July 6, 2023
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Jose Aldo announced for 2023 UFC Hall of Fame induction |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/21/23566003/jose-aldo-announced-for-2023-ufc-hall-of-fame-induction |website=MMA Fighting |date=21 January 2023 |access-date=21 January 2023}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2023
|{{small|Inaugural and two-time [[List of UFC champions#Featherweight Championship|UFC Featherweight Champion]] with 7 defenses One-time [[List of UFC champions#Featherweight Championship| interim UFC Featherweight Champion]] One-time [[List of WEC champions#Featherweight Championship|WEC Featherweight Champion]] with 2 defenses.}}
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|[[File:VCJCS hosts USO Spring Tour 160312-D-HU462-263.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Donald Cerrone|Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone]]
|July 6, 2023
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/donald-cowboy-cerrone-named-ufc-hall-fame-class-2023|title=Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone named to UFC Hall of Fame class of 2023|website=Ultimate Fighting Championship|date=2023-03-25|access-date=2023-03-25}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2023
|{{small|Former [[UFC Lightweight Championship]] challenger Most [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|post-fight bonus awards]] in UFC history (18) Most [[List of UFC records#Most knockdowns - Career|knockdowns in UFC history]] (20).}}
|}
 

===Contributors wing===
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! style="width:10%;"|Date of Induction
! style="width:10%;"|Ref.
! style="width:10%;"|Event of Induction
! class="unsortable"| '''Contributions'''
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|[[File:TPAR2009.jpg|100px]]
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|[[Charles Lewis Jr.]] (Mask)
|July 11, 2009
|<ref name=":3" />
|[[UFC 100]]
|{{small|Founded the first major mixed martial arts clothing line [[Tapout (clothing brand)|Tapout]].}}
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|
|[[Jeff Blatnick]]
|July 11, 2015
|<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |date=2015-05-20 |title=UFC announces half of 2015 Hall of Fame class |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/5/20/8632375/blatnick-and-hughes-vs-trigg-fight-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|[[UFC 189]]
|{{small|Commentator, UFC commissioner and was instrumental in helping the UFC get regulated by athletic commissions.}}
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|[[Bob Meyrowitz]]
|July 10, 2016
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doyle |first=Dave |date=2016-06-01 |title=Bob Meyrowitz named to UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2016/6/1/11830310/co-founder-bob-meyrowitz-named-to-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Fan Expo
|{{small|UFC co-creator and owner from UFC 6 until it was sold to Zuffa in January 2001.}}
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|
|
|Joe Silva
|July 6, 2017
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |date=2017-05-14 |title=Longtime matchmaker Joe Silva to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/5/14/15636986/longtime-matchmaker-joe-silva-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2017
|{{small|UFC matchmaker from 1997 to 2016.}}
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|
|Bruce Connal
|July 5, 2018
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meshew |first=Jed |date=2018-04-08 |title=Longtime producer Bruce Connal to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/4/8/17211564/longtime-producer-bruce-connal-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2018
|{{small|UFC television producer from 1997-2018.}}
|-
|[[File:Art Davie - photo credit Art Davie.jpg|100px]]
|
|[[Art Davie]]
|July 5, 2018
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Mookie |date=2018-05-01 |title=UFC co-founder Art Davie to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/5/1/17309004/art-davie-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame-mma-news |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2018
|{{small|UFC co-creator, co-owner from UFC 1 to UFC 5 and first UFC matchmaker.}}
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|[[Marc Ratner]]
|September 23, 2021
|<ref name=":0" />
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2020
|{{small|Former Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, current Vice President of Regulatory Affairs of UFC and credited to legalized MMA in all 50 states and abroad.}}
|}

===Fight wing===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%"
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! style="width:10%;"|Fight
! style="width:10%;"|Date of Induction
! style="width:10%;"|Ref.
! style="width:10%;"|Event of Induction
! class="unsortable"| '''Notes'''
|-
|[[Forrest Griffin]] [[Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar|vs]]. [[Stephan Bonnar]] I
|July 6, 2013
|<ref name=":2" />
|[[UFC 162]]
|{{small|Regarded as one of the greatest fights in UFC history. Marked a turning point for the UFC in terms of its journey to mainstream acceptance of MMA as a popular, legitimate sport. Forrest Griffin def. Stephan Bonnar by unanimous decision at ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale]]''.}}
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|[[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] [[UFC 52|vs]]. [[Frank Trigg]] II
|July 11, 2015
|<ref name=":4" />
|[[UFC 189]]
|{{small|For the [[List of UFC champions#Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight Championship]]. Matt Hughes def. Frank Trigg by submission in Round 1 at ''[[UFC 52]]''.}}
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|[[Mark Coleman]] [[UFC 17|vs]]. [[Pete Williams (fighter)|Pete Williams]]
|July 10, 2016
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-16 |title=1998 Fight Between Pete Williams and Mark Coleman To Be Inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame {{!}} MMAWeekly.com |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/1998-fight-between-pete-williams-and-mark-coleman-to-be-inducted-into-the-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Fan Expo
|{{small|Pete Williams def. Mark Coleman by head-kick KO, the second head-kick KO in UFC history after Gordeau vs Tuli (''[[UFC 1]]'') at ''[[UFC 17]]''. One of the biggest upsets in early UFC history.}}
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|[[Maurício Rua]] [[UFC 139|vs]]. [[Dan Henderson]]
|July 5, 2018
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raimondi |first=Marc |date=2018-05-12 |title=Dan Henderson vs. 'Shogun' Rua I to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/5/12/17348512/dan-henderson-vs-shogun-rua-i-to-be-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2018
|{{small|Dan Henderson def. Maurício Rua by unanimous decision in a back-and-forth fight at ''[[UFC 139]]''. Second five-round non-title fight in UFC history and first to go the distance.}}
|-
|[[Diego Sanchez]] [[The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale|vs]]. [[Clay Guida]]
|July 5, 2019
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Mookie |date=2019-06-09 |title=Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida earns spot in UFC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/6/9/18658790/diego-sanchez-vs-clay-guida-earns-spot-ufc-hall-of-fame-mma-news |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2019
|{{small|Diego Sanchez def. Clay Guida by split decision in a three round, back-and-forth fight in the lightweight division at ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale]]''.}}
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|[[Jon Jones]] [[UFC 165|vs]]. [[Alexander Gustafsson]] I
|September 23, 2021
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-08 |title=Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson 1 to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame 'Fight Wing' |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/jon-jones-vs-alexander-gustafsson-ufc-165-hall-of-fame-fight-wing |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2020
|{{small|Jon Jones def. Alexander Gustafsson by unanimous decision in closely fought five-round fight for the [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]] at ''[[UFC 165]]''. Fight of the Night.}}
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|[[Cub Swanson]] [[UFC 206|vs]]. [[Doo Ho Choi]]
|June 30, 2022
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Cub Swanson vs Dooho Choi to be Inducted Into 2022 UFC Hall of Fame
|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/cub-swanson-vs-dooho-choi-be-inducted-2022-ufc-hall-fame|access-date=9 April 2022 |website=Ultimate Fighting Championship |date=8 April 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2022
|{{small|Cub Swanson def. Dooho Choi by unanimous decision in a three round, back-and-forth fight in the featherweight division at ''[[UFC 206]]''. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2016)}}
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|[[Robbie Lawler]] [[UFC 189|vs.]] [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]] II
|July 6, 2023
|<ref>{{cite web|title=UFC 189 fight between Robbie Lawler and Rory Macdonald to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-189-fight-between-robbie-lawler-and-rory-macdonald-be-inducted-ufc-hall-fame|access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Ultimate Fighting Championship |date=2023-04-07 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2023
|{{small|Robbie Lawler def. Rory MacDonald by technical knockout in the fifth round, MacDonald had been ahead 39-37 on all three judges scorecards. This fight was for the [[UFC Welterweight Championship]] at ''[[UFC 189]]''. Fight of the Night.}}
|}

===Forrest Griffin Community Award===
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! style="width:7%;" |Image
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! style="width:10%;"|Name
! style="width:10%;"|Date of Induction
! style="width:10%;"|Ref.
! style="width:10%;"|Event of Induction
! class="unsortable"| '''Community contributions'''
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|[[File:DustinPoirier.png|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Dustin Poirier]]
|September 23, 2021
|<ref name=":0" />
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2020
|{{small|Founded The Good Fight Foundation and supported other charity work in his hometown of [[Lafayette, Louisiana|Lafayette]].}}
|-
|[[File:Max Holloway, 2018.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}
|[[Max Holloway]]
|June 30, 2022
|<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Okamoto|first=Brett|date=2022-07-01 |title=Daniel Cormier, Khabib Nurmagomedov inducted into UFC Hall of Fame|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/34176348/daniel-cormier-khabib-nurmagomedov-inducted-ufc-hall-fame|access-date=2022-10-03 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref>
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2022
|{{small|Supported his local community in [[Hawaii]] and raised money for charity work.}}
|-
|[[File:Giga Chikadze post fight interview at UFC Fight Night 160 in Copenhagen.jpg|100px]]
|{{flagicon|GEO}}
|[[Giga Chikadze]]
|June 30, 2022
|<ref name=":8" />
|UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, 2022
|{{small|Founded The Knockout Cancer Foundation and raised funds for families who needed financial support.}}
|-
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|{{small|Giving back to their communities in Brazil and have made a positive impact on the lives of thousands of kids throughout the country}}
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==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-hall-of-fame-2016-media-frequently-asked-questions Hall of Fame FAQs]
* [https://www.ufc.com/ufc-hall-fame UFC Hall of Fame]

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Eric Moreland

2023-07-08T18:23:13Z

73.189.4.13: fixed the spacing

{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1991)}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Eric Moreland
| image = Eric Moreland.jpg
| caption = Moreland shoots a free throw in 2012
| position = [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]] / [[Center (basketball)|center]]
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 240
| league =
| team = [[Liaoning Flying Leopards]]
| number = 25
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|12|24}}
| birth_place = [[Houston, Texas]], US
| high_school =
*[[Hightower High School|Hightower]] ([[Missouri City, Texas]])
*Ocean Academy ([[Bayville, New Jersey]])
| college = [[Oregon State Beavers men's basketball|Oregon State]] (2010–2014)
| draft_year = 2014
| career_start = 2014
| years1 = {{nbay|2014|start}}–{{nbay|2015|end}}
| team1 = [[Sacramento Kings]]
| years2 = 2014–2016
| team2 = →[[Reno Bighorns]]
| years3 = 2016–2017
| team3 = [[Canton Charge]]
| years4 = {{nbay|2017|full=y}}
| team4 = [[Detroit Pistons]]
| years5 = {{nbay|2018|full=y}}
| team5 = [[Phoenix Suns]]
| years6 = {{nbay|2018|end}}
| team6 = [[Toronto Raptors]]
| years7 = 2019–2021
| team7 = [[Shanxi Loongs]]
| years8 = 2021–present
| team8 = [[Liaoning Flying Leopards]]
| highlights =
* 2x [[Chinese Basketball Association|CBA]] champion ([[2021–22 Chinese Basketball Association season|2022]], [[2022–23 Chinese Basketball Association season|2023]])
* [[Chinese Basketball Association rebounding leaders|CBA rebounding champion]] (2020)
* [[List of NBA champions|NBA champion]] ([[2019 NBA Finals|2019]])
* [[All-NBA Development League Team|All-NBA D-League Third Team]] (2017)
* NBA D-League All-Defensive Team (2017)
* [[NBA Development League All-Star Game|NBA D-League All-Star]] (2017)
}}
'''Eric Moreland''' (born December 24, 1991) is an American professional [[basketball]] player, who is currently playing for the [[Liaoning Flying Leopards]] of the [[Chinese Basketball Association]] (CBA). He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Oregon State Beavers men's basketball|Oregon State Beavers]].

==High school career==
Following his graduation from [[Hightower High School]] in January 2010, Moreland enrolled at Ocean Academy in [[Bayville, New Jersey]] for one semester where he averaged 15.5 points and 2.6 blocks per game.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|title=Eric Moreland – 2013–14 Men's Basketball Roster|url=http://www.osubeavers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3006|work=osubeavers.com|access-date=September 26, 2016}}</ref>

==College career==
Although originally being recruited by [[Oregon State Beavers men's basketball|Oregon State]], Moreland signed with [[UTEP Miners basketball|UTEP]] in January 2010 upon his graduation from Hightower High. However, following the release of UTEP's head coach Tony Barbee in March 2010, Moreland was released from his scholarship and signed with Oregon State in May 2010. In August 2010, the NCAA cleared him to play immediately with four years of eligibility.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eric Moreland Joins UTEP Basketball Team|url=http://www.utepathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/011410aaa.html|work=UTEPAthletics.com|date=January 14, 2010|access-date=July 2, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Paul|last=Buker|title=UTEP transfer Eric Moreland granted immediate eligibility by NCAA, a big boost for Oregon State basketball|url=http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindbeaversbeat/2010/08/utep_transfer_eric_moreland_gr.html|work=OregonLive.com|date=August 10, 2010|access-date=July 2, 2014}}</ref>

Moreland played four games in 2010–11 before suffering a season-ending left shoulder injury against Colorado on December 4, 2010, that required surgery. On August 4, 2011, he was granted medical hardship, allowing him to retain four years of college eligibility.<ref name="bio" />

In his redshirted freshman season in 2011–12, Moreland played in all 36 games and started 17. He led the Pac-12 in blocked shots, the first Oregon State player to lead the conference in that category since [[Nick DeWitz]] in 2005–06. In addition, he broke the Oregon State single-season record with 69 blocked shots that was held by [[Scott Haskin]] (68 in 1991–92) and shattered the Oregon State freshman blocked shots record that was set the season before by Devon Collier (23). In 36 games, he averaged 5.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 20.5 minutes per game.<ref name="bio" />

In his sophomore season, Moreland earned Pac-12 All-Defensive Honorable Mention honors. He was also named the Pac-12 Player of the Week on December 24, 2012, after posting two double-doubles and averaging 17.0 points and 11.5 rebounds in wins over Howard and San Diego. In 29 games (22 starts), he averaged 9.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2.5 blocks in 30.7 minutes per game.<ref name="bio" />

In his junior season, Moreland played just 20 games after he was suspended for the first 12 games for a violation of team rules. He went on to earn Pac-12 All-Defensive Honorable Mention honors for the second straight year after he became just the third player in Oregon State history to average double-figure rebounds in multiple seasons. In 20 games (19 starts), he averaged 8.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 2.0 blocks in 29.4 minutes per game.<ref name="bio" />

On April 12, 2014, Moreland declared for the [[NBA draft]], foregoing his final year of college eligibility. He finished his Oregon State career as the all-time leader in blocked shots (184) and blocked shots average (2.07), and fifth all-time in rebounds (762) and sixth in rebounding average (8.6).<ref name="bio" /> He graduated in March 2014 with a degree in Human Development and Family Science.<ref name="bio" />

==Professional career==
===Sacramento Kings (2014–2016)===
After going undrafted in the [[2014 NBA draft]], Moreland joined the [[Sacramento Kings]] for the [[2014 NBA Summer League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kings to Hold Mini-Camp in Las Vegas Prior to 2014 Samsung NBA Summer League|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-hold-mini-camp-las-vegas-prior-2014-samsung-nba-summer-league|work=NBA.com|date=July 1, 2014|access-date=July 2, 2014}}</ref> On July 30, 2014, he signed with the Kings<ref>{{cite news|title=Kings Sign Eric Moreland|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/kings-sign-eric-moreland|access-date=July 30, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=July 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Herbert|first1=James|title=Kings sign undrafted rookie big man Eric Moreland|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24643251/kings-sign-undrafted-rookie-big-man-eric-moreland|work=CBSSports.com|date=July 30, 2014|access-date=July 30, 2014}}</ref> and went on to receive multiple assignments to the [[Reno Bighorns]] of the [[NBA Development League]]<ref>{{cite news|title=All-Time NBA Assignments|url=http://dleague.nba.com/all-time-nba-assignments/|access-date=March 19, 2016|work=NBA.com|archive-date=March 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322122733/http://dleague.nba.com/all-time-nba-assignments/|url-status=dead}}</ref> before being ruled out for the rest of the 2014–15 season on January 1, 2015, due to a labral tear in his left shoulder.<ref>{{cite news|last=Myron|first=Chuck|title=Eric Moreland To Miss Rest Of Season|url=http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/moreland-rest-season.html|date=January 1, 2015|access-date=January 1, 2015|work=HoopsRumors.com}}</ref> He recovered in time to participate in the [[2015 NBA Summer League]], where he averaged 6.4 points and 8.0 rebounds in five games. On July 29, 2015, Moreland was waived by the Kings,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-waive-eric-moreland|title=Kings Waive Eric Moreland|work=NBA.com|date=July 29, 2015|access-date=July 29, 2015}}</ref> only to be re-signed by the team for training camp on September 9.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2015/9/3/9257405/sacramento-kings-sign-eric-moreland-free-agent|title=Kings bringing back Eric Moreland on a one-year partially guaranteed deal|work=SactownRoyalty.com|date=September 3, 2015|access-date=October 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2016_transactions.html?lid=all_transactions|title=2015-16 NBA Transactions|work=basketball-reference.com|access-date=October 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/teams/Sacramento-Kings/25/Transaction-History/2016|title=2015-2016 Sacramento Kings Transactions History|work=RealGM.com|access-date=October 4, 2015}}</ref> On December 16, 2015, he was ruled out indefinitely after sustaining a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during practice earlier that day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/eric-moreland-suffers-broken-foot|title=Eric Moreland Suffers Broken Foot|work=NBA.com|date=December 16, 2015|access-date=December 16, 2015}}</ref> Five days later, he was ruled out for eight weeks after undergoing successful surgery on his left foot.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Jones|url=https://twitter.com/mr_jasonjones/status/678995776798900225|title=Eric Moreland had surgery to repair the...|work=Twitter|date=December 21, 2015|access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> On March 19, 2016, he was assigned to the Reno Bighorns.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-assign-moreland-reno|title=Kings Assign Moreland to Reno|work=NBA.com|date=March 19, 2016|access-date=March 19, 2016}}</ref> He was later recalled by the Kings on April 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/kings-recall-dukan-and-moreland-from-reno/n-5117819|title=Kings Recall Dukan and Moreland from Reno|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=April 1, 2016|access-date=April 1, 2016}}</ref>

===Canton Charge (2016–2017)===
On September 26, 2016, Moreland signed with the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/training-camp-roster-2016-17 |title=Cavaliers Announce 2016-17 Training Camp Roster |work=NBA.com |date=September 26, 2016 |access-date=September 26, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160926191342/http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/training-camp-roster-2016-17 |archive-date=September 26, 2016 }}</ref> After being waived by the Cavaliers on October 3, 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/douglas-signing-161003|title=Cavaliers Sign Point Guard Toney Douglas|work=NBA.com|date=October 3, 2016|access-date=October 3, 2016}}</ref> he was acquired by the [[Canton Charge]] of the [[NBA Development League]] on November 1, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://canton.dleague.nba.com/news/canton-charge-2016-training-camp-roster/|title=Canton Charge 2016 Training Camp Roster|work=NBA.com|date=November 1, 2016|access-date=November 1, 2016|archive-date=November 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103234727/http://canton.dleague.nba.com/news/canton-charge-2016-training-camp-roster/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On February 6, 2017, he was named in the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the 2017 NBA D-League All-Star Game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/2017-nba-development-league-all-star-game-rosters/|title=Rosters for 2017 NBA Development League All-Star Game Presented By Kumho Tire|work=NBA.com|date=February 6, 2017|access-date=February 7, 2017}}</ref> At the season's end, he was named to the [[All-NBA Development League Team|All-NBA D-League Third Team]] and NBA D-League All-Defensive Team.

===Detroit Pistons (2017–2018)===
On July 6, 2017, Moreland signed with the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Detroit Pistons Sign Free Agent Center Eric Moreland|url=http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/detroit-pistons-sign-free-agent-center-eric-moreland|access-date=July 6, 2017|work=NBA.com|date=July 6, 2017}}</ref> On January 6, 2018, in a 108–101 win over the [[Houston Rockets]], Moreland replaced the injured [[Andre Drummond]] at center for the first start of his career and set career highs with eight points, four assists and 36 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975326|title=Drummond-less Pistons hold off Harden-less Rockets 108-101|work=ESPN.com|date=January 6, 2018|access-date=January 6, 2018}}</ref> In the Pistons' season finale on April 11, 2018, Moreland had career highs with 16 points, 17 rebounds, four blocks and four steals in 41 minutes in a 119–87 win over the [[Chicago Bulls]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975970|title=Kennard, Moreland have career nights as Pistons rout Bulls|work=ESPN.com|date=April 11, 2018|access-date=April 11, 2018}}</ref>

On July 8, 2018, Moreland was waived by the Pistons.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ellis|first=Vince|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2018/07/08/detroit-pistons-zaza-pachulia/766245002/|title=Detroit Pistons add Zaza Pachulia, will move on from Eric Moreland|work=freep.com|date=July 8, 2018|access-date=July 8, 2018}}</ref> On September 21, 2018, Moreland signed with the [[Toronto Raptors]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Raptors Sign Eric Moreland|url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/press-release/raptors-sign-eric-moreland|website=NBA.com|access-date=September 21, 2018|date=September 21, 2018}}</ref> After appearing in three preseason games, Moreland was waived on October 12.<ref>{{cite web |title=Raptors Waive Four |url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/press-release/raptors-waive-four |website=NBA.com |access-date=October 12, 2018 |date=October 12, 2018}}</ref> After being waived by the Raptors, Moreland participated as a member of Team USA for the [[2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Americas)|Americas' 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification rounds]] on November 29 and December 3, 2018, leading the team in rebounds in the second game he played there.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/americas-qualifiers/game/2911/Argentina-USA| title = Argentina v USA boxscore - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Americas Qualifiers 2019 - 29 November - FIBA.basketball}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/americas-qualifiers/game/0212/Uruguay-USA| title = Uruguay v USA boxscore - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Americas Qualifiers 2019 - 2 December - FIBA.basketball}}</ref>

===Phoenix Suns (2018–2019)===
On December 10, 2018, Moreland signed with the [[Phoenix Suns]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Phoenix Suns Sign Eric Moreland|url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/phoenix-suns-sign-eric-moreland|website=NBA.com|date=December 10, 2018|access-date=December 10, 2018}}</ref> but was waived on January 3, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Suns Waive Eric Moreland|url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-waive-eric-moreland|date=January 3, 2019|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 3, 2019}}</ref> He played only one game with Phoenix on December 31, 2018, against the [[Golden State Warriors]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nba.com/games/20181231/GSWPHX |title=Archived copy |website=[[NBA.com]] |access-date=2019-01-04 |archive-date=2019-01-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104124227/https://www.nba.com/games/20181231/GSWPHX |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Toronto Raptors (2019)===
On March 14, 2019, [[Toronto Raptors]] announced that they had signed Moreland to a 10-day contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raptors Sign Eric Moreland To 10-Day Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/raptors-sign-eric-moreland-10-day-contract|date=March 14, 2019|website=NBA.com|access-date=March 14, 2019}}</ref> Moreland later played with the Raptors the same day. On March 23, 2019, Moreland's 10-day contract with the Raptors was not renewed, but on April 9, 2019, the Raptors signed Moreland for the remainder of the season. Moreland won an NBA Championship with the Raptors when they defeated the two-time defending champion [[Golden State Warriors]] in 6 games during the [[2019 NBA Finals]].

===Shanxi Loongs (2019–2021)===
On October 21, 2019, Moreland was reported to have signed with the [[Shanxi Loongs]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Eric Moreland agreed to terms with Shanxi|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/eric-moreland-agreed-to-terms-with-shanxi|date=October 21, 2019|newspaper=Sportando|access-date=October 21, 2019}}</ref> Moreland was activated on November 11<ref>{{cite web|title=遭首败立刻换外援山西队激活NBA总冠军球员|language=zh|url=http://sports.sina.com.cn/basketball/cba/2019-11-11/doc-iihnzahi0182204.shtml|date=November 11, 2019|website=sina.com.cn|access-date=November 11, 2019}}</ref> and made his debut on next day, contributing eight points, eleven rebounds and three assists in a 106–87 win over the [[Shanghai Sharks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Shanxi Loongs beat Shanghai Sharks 106-87 in CBA|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/13/c_138549914.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128030059/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/13/c_138549914.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 28, 2019|date=November 13, 2019|website=xinhuanet.com|access-date=November 13, 2019}}</ref>

He is on the [[Atlanta Hawks]] roster for the [[2021 NBA summer league]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Aug 8, 2021 Box Scores {{!}} NBA.com|url=https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-atl-1522100001/box-score#box-score|access-date=2021-08-08|website=www.nba.com}}</ref>

===Liaoning Flying Leopards (2021–present)===
On November 27, 2021, he has signed with [[Liaoning Flying Leopards]] of the [[Chinese Basketball Association]] (CBA).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/liaoning-flying-leopards-ink-eric-moreland/|title=Liaoning Flying Leopards ink Eric Moreland|last=|first=|date=November 27, 2021|website=|newspaper=Sportando|language=En|access-date=November 28, 2021}}</ref>

On April 26, 2022, he won the CBA title with [[Liaoning Flying Leopards]], and became the third basketball player, after [[Sun Yue (basketball)|Sun Yue]] and [[Mengke Bateer]], to win both NBA and CBA titles.

==Career statistics==
{{NBA player statistics legend|champion=y}}

===NBA===

====Regular season====
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| align="left" | {{nbay|2014}}
| align="left" | [[2014–15 Sacramento Kings season|Sacramento]]
| 3 || 0 || .7 || '''1.000''' || - || - || .3 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .7
|-
| align="left" | {{nbay|2015}}
| align="left" | [[2015–16 Sacramento Kings season|Sacramento]]
| 8 || 0 || 6.0 || .500 || - || '''.500''' || 1.4 || .1 || .0 || .5 || 1.0
|-
| align="left" | {{nbay|2017}}
| align="left" | [[2017–18 Detroit Pistons season|Detroit]]
| '''67''' || '''3''' || '''12.0''' || .541 || -|| .379 || 4.1 || '''1.2''' || '''.5''' || '''.8''' || '''2.1'''
|-
| align="left" | {{nbay|2018}}
| align="left" | [[2018-19 Phoenix Suns season|Phoenix]]
| 1 || 0 || 5.0 || .000 || -|| - || 3.0 || .0 || .0|| .0 || .0
|-
| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|{{nbay|2018}}†
| align="left" | [[2018-19 Toronto Raptors season|Toronto]]
| 4 || 0 || 9.5 || .429 || '''1.000''' || - || '''4.3''' || 1.0 || .3|| .3 || 1.8
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" | Career
| 83 || 3 || 10.8 || .537 || 1.000 || .394 || 3.7 || 1.0 || .4 || .7 || 1.9
{{S-end}}

====Playoffs====
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|[[2019 NBA Playoffs|2019]]†
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2018–19 Toronto Raptors season|Toronto]]
| 8 || 0 || 3.5 || .500 || - || .500 || 1.6 || .4 || .0 || .0 || .3
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 8 || 0 || 3.5 || .500 || - || .500 || 1.6 || .4 || .0 || .0 || .3
{{s-end}}

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{basketballstats|nba=eric_moreland|bbr=m/moreler01}}
*[http://www.osubeavers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3006 Oregon State Beavers bio]

{{Toronto Raptors 2018–19 NBA champions}}
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Robert Whittaker (fighter)

2023-07-06T17:01:36Z

73.189.4.13: /* Mixed martial arts record */ capitalize the l in loss

{{short description|Australian mixed martial artist}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name= Robert Whittaker
| other_names = The Reaper Bobby Knuckles
| image = Robert whittaker.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_name = Robert John Whittaker<ref>{{cite web |last1=Akpodonor |first1=Gowon |title=Adesanya, Whittaker UFC fight pits New Zealand against Australia |url=https://guardian.ng/sport/adesanya-whittaker-ufc-fight-pits-new-zealand-against-australia/ |publisher=The Guardian |access-date=31 October 2022 |date=26 September 2019}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|12|20}}
| birth_place = [[Ōtāhuhu|Ōtāhuhu, Auckland]], New Zealand
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_cause =
| residence = [[Sydney, New South Wales]], Australia
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}}
| weight_lb = 185
| weight_class = {{plainlist|
* [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] (2009–2014)
* [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] (2014–present)
}}
| reach = 73 in<ref name=UFCprofile />
| style =
| stance = Orthodox<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/06/ufc-225-main-event-breakdown-yoel-romero-robert-whittaker-rematch-chicago|title=UFC 225 main-event breakdown: Can Yoel Romero dethrone Robert Whittaker in rematch?|date=6 June 2018|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=6 June 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>
| teacher = {{plainlist|
* Henry Perez<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.com.au/robert-whittaker-true-legend-1573721|title=Robert Whittaker – A True Legend|last=Staff|first=I. B. T.|date=2019-09-06|website=International Business Times AU|language=en|access-date=2019-09-06}}</ref>
* Boxing Coach: Justin Fitzgerald<ref name="StandStrong" />
}}
| team = {{plainlist|
* [[Tristar Gym]] (2013–2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/whittaker-believes-hell-be-champion-and-thats-least-his-expectations|title=Whittaker believes he'll be champion, and that's the least of his expectations|date=July 3, 2017|author=Von Philip Ferraro|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
* PMA Super Martial Arts<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sport.one/robert-whittaker-makes-history-at-ufc-213/|title=Robert Whittaker Makes History At UFC 213|date=2017-07-17|website=Sport.ONE|language=en|access-date=2019-09-06}}</ref><ref name=UFCprofile />
* Gracie Jiu Jitsu Smeaton Grange<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://emgmma.com/whittaker-edges-split-decision-over-romero-at-ufc-225/|title=Whittaker edges split decision over Romero at UFC 225|last=Mahoney|first=Katrina|date=2018-06-11|website=EMG MMA|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-06}}</ref>
* Stand Strong Boxing<ref name="StandStrong">{{Cite web|url=https://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/story/4341258/ufc-star-robert-whittaker-has-a-new-coach-in-his-corner/|title=UFC star Robert Whittaker has a new coach in his corner|last=Tullis|first=Ashleigh|date=2016-12-07|website=Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser|language=en|access-date=2019-09-06}}</ref>
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'''Robert John Whittaker''' (born 20 December 1990) is an Australian professional [[mixed martial artist]] born in New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/ufc-robert-whittaker-excited-to-put-new-zealand-mma-in-spotlight-in-title-unification-bout-against-israel-adesanya/ELPGAWPILFZPYKBT32XTPF5VMQ/ |title=UFC: Robert Whittaker excited to put New Zealand MMA in spotlight in title unification bout against Israel Adesanya |website=nzherald.co.nz |date=3 May 2019 |access-date=15 April 2023}}</ref> He currently competes in the [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] division in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC), where he is a former [[UFC Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Champion]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Ben Stanley |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/8829782/Mozzie-UFC-fighter-gets-kick-out-of-Kiwi-roots |title='Mozzie' UFC fighter gets kick out of Kiwi roots |website=Stuff.co.nz |date=23 June 2013 |access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref> A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Whittaker was a contestant on the first series of ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes]]'' and won the [[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes#Welterweight Bracket|welterweight tournament]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/94546116/nzborn-robert-whittaker-makes-ufc-history-by-beating-cuban-yoel-romero|title=NZ-born Robert Whittaker makes UFC history by beating Cuban Yoel Romero|website=Stuff|date=9 July 2017|access-date=9 July 2017}}</ref> Whittaker became interim middleweight champion after winning the title at [[UFC 213]]; he was promoted to undisputed champion after [[Georges St-Pierre]] vacated the UFC Middleweight Championship in 2017. As of November 15, 2022, he is #2 in the [[List of current UFC fighters#Rankings|UFC middleweight rankings]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=UFC Rankings {{!}} UFC.com|url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings|access-date=2021-07-21|website=www.ufc.com}}</ref> and as of April 18, 2023, he is #15 in the [[UFC Rankings#Men's pound for pound|UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions {{!}} UFC.com |url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=www.ufc.com}}</ref>

==Background==
Whittaker was born at [[Middlemore Hospital]] in [[Otahuhu]], [[Auckland]], New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/ufc-robert-whittaker-excited-to-put-new-zealand-mma-in-spotlight-in-title-unification-bout-against-israel-adesanya/ELPGAWPILFZPYKBT32XTPF5VMQ/ |title=UFC: Robert Whittaker excited to put New Zealand MMA in spotlight in title unification bout against Israel Adesanya |website=nzherald.co.nz |date=3 May 2019 |access-date=15 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sffHFLorw5c&ab_channel=TheHalfcastPodcast |title=Robert Whittaker- The Halfcast Podcast Ep #06 |website=[[YouTube]] |publisher=The Halfcast Podcast |host= |date=7 February 2018 |time=10:28 |access-date=28 April 2021}}</ref> His father is an [[Australians|Australian]] of [[European Australians|European]] descent and his mother is of [[Māori people|Māori]] and [[Samoans|Samoan]] descent.<ref name="Time for UFC fighter Robert Whittaker to reap the rewards">{{cite web |last1=Allen |first1=Ian |title=Time for UFC fighter Robert Whittaker to reap the rewards |date=14 January 2017 |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/88050671/time-for-ufc-fighter-robert-whittaker-to-reap-the-rewards |publisher=Sunday Star Times |access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Tiananga |first1=Tamati |title=Kiwi fighters weigh-in for UFC 33 |url=http://www.maoritelevision.com/news/sport/kiwi-fighters-weigh-ufc-33 |publisher=Maori Television |access-date=6 December 2013}}</ref> Moving to Australia shortly after, Whittaker's father enrolled Robert, aged seven, and his brother in a [[Gōjū-ryū|Goju-ryu]] [[Karate]] school, to encourage them in self-discipline and self-defence.<ref name="LegendFC">{{cite web |url=http://www.legendfc.com/en/fighters/77/Robert-Whittaker/|title=Legend Fighting Championships - Fighters - Robert Whittaker|publisher=legendfc.com |access-date=11 November 2012}}</ref><ref name="20FOUR">{{Citation|last=20FOUR|title=ROB WHITTAKER - PART 1 - THE NEW COMER|date=22 June 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-WZlYDwvj4|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> After training in the discipline for a little over eight years, and earning his black belt, his father offered him the chance to change to another sport or drop karate entirely. While his brother decided to drop out, Robert chose to switch to a [[Hapkido]]<ref>{{Citation|last=GQ Australia|title=Rob Whittaker: Modern Day Gladiator {{!}} GQ {{!}} UFC197|date=15 April 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_cjeVBM1Eo|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> gym run by Henry Perez, following his move to [[Menai, New South Wales|Menai]].<ref name="LegendFC" /><ref name="TUF">{{cite web |url=http://aus.tuf.tv/fighter/robert-whitaker|title=Robert Whittaker - The Ultimate Fighter|publisher=tuf.tv |access-date=5 October 2012}}</ref> Not long afterwards, Perez transformed his gym into an MMA gym. Having no other choice, Whittaker began training in MMA and was immediately hooked, choosing MMA as his preferred sport over [[rugby league]].<ref name="20FOUR"/>

Whittaker prefers not to engage in [[trash-talk]] outside of the octagon. As he puts it:

{{blockquote|I'm the type of fighter that goes into every fight with no ill will towards my opponent. I'm an athlete first and foremost and I love the sport.<ref name=ta1>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/sport/us-sports/ufc-interim-middleweight-champion-robert-whittakers-star-rises-after-romero-fight-20170714-gxbqap.html|title=UFC interim middleweight champion Robert Whittaker's star rises after Romero fight|last=Bungard|first=Matt|date=2017-07-15|work=The Age|access-date=2017-07-20|language=en-US}}</ref>
}}

==Mixed martial arts career==

===Early career===
In 2008 Whittaker signed with Australia's Xtreme Fighting Championships and made his debut 14 March 2009 against fellow pro debutant Chris Tallowin. Whittaker won the fight via TKO in the first round.<ref name="Sherdog">{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Robert-Whittaker-45132|title=Fight Finder|publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=11 November 2012}}</ref> Whittaker continued his career with Cage Fighting Championships, going 6-0 inside the promotion from 2009 to 2011, with a notable win over fellow ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes|TUF: Smashes]]'' cast member, Ben Alloway.<ref name="ROBERT WHITTAKER THE REAPER">{{cite web|title=ROBERT WHITTAKER "THE REAPER"|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Robert-Whittaker-45132|website=Sherdog|publisher=Sherdog}}</ref>

On 30 October 2011 Whittaker lost his first fight when he travelled to [[Cotai]], [[Macau]] for Legend Fighting Championships 6: he fought Hoon Kim and lost via submission in the first round.<ref name="ROBERT WHITTAKER THE REAPER"/> Whittaker bounced back from the loss and won two consecutive bouts before suffering his second loss to [[Jesse Juarez]], which brought his overall record to 9–2.

=== Ultimate Fighting Championship ===

====The Ultimate Fighter====
In 2012, Whittaker's coach, Henry Perez, put him forward for the first series of [[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes]],<ref name="Cast">{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/news/TUFSmashesCast|title=Cast Announced for TUF Smashes |publisher=ufc.com |access-date=11 November 2012}}</ref><ref name="20FOUR"/> which pitted a team of eight Australians against a team of eight men from the United Kingdom, and he was selected as one of the cast members.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/meet-the-australian-fighters-in-tuf-the-smashes-20120910-25p3m.html|title=Meet the Australian fighters in TUF: The Smashes|last=Sankey|first=Daniel|date=12 September 2012|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=20 July 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

In his first fight on the show, Whittaker fought Luke Newman. Whittaker landed a punch flush on the chin of Newman after 19 seconds, knocking him unconscious for several minutes. The win moved him onto the semifinal round.<ref name="Episode3">{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/tuf-the-smashes-episode-3-recap-action-in-the-house-heats-up|title=TUF 'The Smashes' Episode 3 Recap: Action in the House Heats Up |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |access-date=11 November 2012}}</ref> The knockout also earned Whittaker an additional $25,000 for "Knockout of the Season".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/whittaker-fletcher-scott-and-alloway-each-score-25k-tuf-season-bonuses|title=Whittaker, Fletcher, Scott and Alloway each score $25K 'TUF' season bonuses |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |access-date=6 January 2012}}</ref>

In the semifinal, Whittaker was matched against replacement fighter and fellow Team Australia teammate, Xavier Lucas. Whittaker won via knockout at 1:17 in the first round. The win moved Whittaker into the final round of the competition, which would take place live on [[UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Potter |first1=Andrew |title=TUF 'The Smashes' Episode 11 Recap: Welterweight Final is Set After a Strong Finish |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/tuf-the-smashes-episode-11-recap-the-welterweight-final-is-set-after-a-strong-finish |website=mmaweekly.com |access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref>

====Early UFC fights====
Whittaker made his UFC debut on 15 December 2012 at [[UFC on FX 6]], which was also known as "The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes Finale". He would fight [[Brad Scott (fighter)|Brad Scott]] to determine the welterweight winner of [[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes]]. Whittaker won the fight via unanimous decision to become the first winner of ''The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes'' alongside [[Norman Parke]], who was the lightweight winner.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McCarter |first1=Nathan |title=UFC on FX 6 Results: Why Robert Whittaker vs Brad Scott Stole the Show |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1445842-ufc-on-fx-6-results-why-robert-whittaker-vs-brad-scott-stole-the-show |website=bleacherreport.com |access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref>

Whittaker faced [[Colton Smith]] on 25 May 2013 at [[UFC 160]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/tuf-champs-robert-whittaker-and-colton-smith-join-ufc-160-lineup|title='TUF' champs Robert Whittaker and Colton Smith join UFC 160 lineup |date=3 March 2013 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |access-date=3 March 2013}}</ref> He won the fight by TKO in the third round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/05/ufc-160-resultsphotos-colton-smith-vs-robert-whittaker|title=UFC 160 results/photos: Robert Whittaker stops Colton Smith in 'TUF' battle|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-05-26|access-date=2020-06-22}}</ref>

Whittaker faced [[Court McGee]] on 28 August 2013 at [[UFC Fight Night 27]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/tuf-winners-court-mcgee-vs-robert-whittaker-added-to-ufc-on-fox-sports-1-2|title='TUF' winners Court McGee vs. Robert Whittaker added to UFC on FOX Sports 1 2|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=5 June 2013|access-date=5 June 2013}}</ref> He lost the fight via split decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/8/28/4670086/ufc-fight-night-27-results-court-mcgee-takes-decision-over-robert|title=UFC Fight Night 27 results: Court McGee takes decision over Robert Whittaker|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Tim Burke|date=28 August 2013|access-date=28 August 2013}}</ref>

Whittaker was expected to face [[Brian Melancon]] on 7 December 2013 at [[UFC Fight Night 33]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/robert-whittaker-vs-brian-melancon-added-to-ufc-fight-night-33-in-australia|title=Robert Whittaker vs. Brian Melancon added to UFC Fight Night 33 in Australia|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2 October 2013|access-date=2 October 2013}}</ref> However, Melancon pulled out of the bout citing an injury and subsequently retired. As a result, Whittaker was removed from the card.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/20/brian-melancon-injury-scraps-bout-with-robert-whittaker-from-ufc-fight-night-33-in-australia/|title=Brian Melancon injury scraps bout with Robert Whittaker from UFC Fight Night 33 in Australia |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=20 November 2013|access-date=20 November 2013}}</ref>

Whittaker faced [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]] on 22 February 2014 at [[UFC 170]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/ufc-170-adds-stephen-thompson-vs-tuf-winner-robert-whittaker/|title=UFC 170 adds Stephen Thompson vs. 'TUF' winner Robert Whittaker|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=18 December 2013|access-date=18 December 2013}}</ref> He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/2/22/5438182/ufc-170-results-stephen-thompson-finishes-off-robert-whittaker|title=UFC 170 results: Stephen Thompson finishes off Robert Whittaker|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=22 February 2014|access-date=22 February 2014}}</ref>

Whittaker faced [[Mike Rhodes (fighter)|Mike Rhodes]] on 28 June 2014 at [[UFC Fight Night 43]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/ufc-fight-night-43-gets-perosh-villante-whittaker-rhodes-delos-reyes-vaculik|title=UFC Fight Night 43 gets Whittaker-Rhodes|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=5 May 2014|date=5 May 2014}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/ufc-fight-night-43-results-robert-whittaker-cruises-past-mike-rhodes|title=UFC Fight Night 43 results: Robert Whittaker cruises past Mike Rhodes|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|access-date=28 June 2014|date=28 June 2014}}</ref>

==== Move to middleweight ====
Whittaker faced [[Clint Hester]] in a middleweight bout on 8 November 2014 at [[UFC Fight Night 55]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/five-bouts-including-hester-whittaker-added-to-ufc-fight-night-55-in-australia|title=Five bouts, including Hester-Whittaker, added to UFC Fight Night 55 in Australia|author=Matt Erickson|date=11 September 2014|access-date=11 September 2014|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref> He won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round. The win also earned Whittaker his first ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/ufc-fight-night-55-bonuses-rockhold-smolka-whittaker-hester-win-50000|title=UFC Fight Night 55 bonuses: Rockhold, Smolka, Whittaker, Hester win $50,000|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=8 November 2014|access-date=8 November 2014}}</ref>

Whittaker faced [[Brad Tavares]] on 10 May 2015 at [[UFC Fight Night 65]].<ref name="FN65">{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/ufc-fight-night-65-official-for-australia-with-hunt-miocic-tavares-whittaker-more|title=UFC Fight Night 65 official for Australia with Hunt-Miocic, Tavares-Whittaker, more|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=17 February 2012|access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2015/5/10/8580827/ufc-fight-night-65-results-brad-tavares-robert-whittaker-middleweight-adelaide-australia-mma|title=UFC Fight Night 65 results: Robert Whittaker flattens, finishes Brad Tavares in 44 seconds|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Thomas Myers|date=10 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015}}</ref> The win also earned Whittaker his first ''Performance of the Night'' bonus award.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/ufc-fight-night-65-bonuses-with-10-finishes-in-12-fights-who-got-50000|title=UFC Fight Night 65 bonuses: With 10 finishes in 12 fights, who got $50,000?|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=10 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015}}</ref>

Whittaker was expected to face [[Michael Bisping]] on 15 November 2015 at [[UFC 193]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-michael-bisping-vs-robert-whittaker-targeted-for-ufc-193-in-australia-081915|title=Michael Bisping vs. Robert Whittaker targeted for UFC 193 in Australia|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=19 August 2015|access-date=19 August 2015}}</ref> However, Bisping pulled out of the fight on 30 September, citing an elbow injury, and was replaced by [[Uriah Hall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/michael-bisping-injured-out-of-ufc-193-093015|title=Michael Bisping injured, out of UFC 193|work=foxsports.com|author=Elias Cepeda|date=30 September 2015|access-date=30 September 2015}}</ref><ref name="HallIn">{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-uriah-hall-replaces-michael-bisping-faces-robert-whittaker-at-ufc-193-100115|title=Uriah Hall replaces Michael Bisping, faces Robert Whittaker at UFC 193|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=1 October 2015|access-date=1 October 2015}}</ref> Whittaker defeated Hall by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 29–28).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/ufc-193-results-robert-whittaker-outshines-uriah-hall-for-unanimous-decision-upset|title=UFC 193 results: Robert Whittaker outshines Uriah Hall for unanimous decision |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=14 November 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref>

Whittaker next faced [[Rafael Natal]] on 23 April 2016 at [[UFC 197]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/02/rafael-natal-meets-robert-whittaker-at-ufc-197|title=Rafael Natal meets Robert Whittaker at UFC 197|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|access-date=8 February 2016|date=8 February 2016}}</ref> Whittaker won the back and forth fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/4/23/11496426/ufc-197-results-robert-whittaker-wins-slugfest-over-rafael-natal|title=UFC 197 results: Robert Whittaker wins slugfest over Rafael Natal|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=23 April 2016|access-date=23 April 2016}}</ref>

Whittaker faced [[Derek Brunson]] on 27 November 2016 at [[UFC Fight Night 101]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/9/21/13011368/derek-brunson-gets-quick-turnaround-faces-robert-whittaker-at-ufc|title=Derek Brunson gets quick turnaround, faces Robert Whittaker at UFC Fight Night 101|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=21 September 2016|access-date=21 September 2016}}</ref> He won the back and forth fight via first-round TKO.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-fight-night-101-results-robert-whittaker-stops-derek-brunson-in-wild-back-and-forth-brawl-2|title=UFC Fight Night 101 results: Robert Whittaker stops Derek Brunson in wild back-and-forth brawl|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=27 November 2016|access-date=27 November 2016}}</ref> The win also earned him the ''Performance of the Night and'' the ''Fight of the Night bonus awards.''<ref name=":3">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-101-Bonuses-Robert-Whittaker-Pockets-36100K-for-FirstRound-TKO-114111|title=UFC Fight Night 101 bonuses: Robert Whittaker pockets $100K for first-round TKO|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=27 November 2016|access-date=27 November 2016}}</ref>

Whittaker faced [[Ronaldo Souza]] on 15 April 2017 at [[UFC on Fox 24]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/3/4/14817630/demetrious-johnson-wilson-reis-jacare-souza-robert-whittaker-ufc-on-fox-24|title="Jacare" Souza vs. Robert Whittaker set for UFC on FOX 24|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=4 March 2017|access-date=5 March 2017}}</ref> He won by second-round TKO and in the process became the first person to finish Souza since 2008.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/robert-whittaker-stuns-jacare-souza-with-brutal-2nd-round-tko-041517|title=Robert Whittaker stuns 'Jacare' Souza with brutal second-round TKO|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=16 April 2017|access-date=16 April 2017}}</ref> The win also earned Whittaker his third ''Performance of the Night'' bonus award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/?p=242807|title=UFC on FOX 24 bonuses: History maker Demetrious Johnson among the night's winners|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=15 April 2017|date=15 April 2017}}</ref>

====UFC Middleweight Champion====
Whittaker fought for the interim middleweight title against [[Yoel Romero]] on 8 July 2017 at [[UFC 213]], after [[Michael Bisping]] announced a nagging knee injury which would go on to keep him on the sidelines for several months.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/yoel-romero-vs-rover-whittaker-interim-title-fight-ufc-213-amanda-nunes-valnetina-shevchenko-main-event|title=Romero-Whittaker interim title fight to co-headline UFC 213; Nunes-Shevchenko is main event|date=24 May 2017|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=24 May 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Whittaker won by unanimous decision, and became the first Australian and first New Zealand born fighter to hold a [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC title]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/us-sports/ufc-213-robert-whittaker-wins-ufc-interim-middleweight-title-20170709-gx7o2j.html|title=UFC 213: Robert Whittaker wins UFC interim middleweight title|last=Bungard|first=Matt|date=9 July 2017|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=10 July 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned him the ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/9/15943264/ufc-213-bonuses-robert-whittaker-yoel-romero-take-fight-of-the-night-honors|title=UFC 213 bonuses: Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero take Fight of the Night honors|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=4 October 2018}}</ref> He missed the remainder of 2017, as he was recovering from a [[medial knee injury]] to his left leg.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/21/16008974/robert-whittaker-suffered-grade-two-medial-ligament-injury-to-left-knee-at-ufc-213|title=Robert Whittaker suffered grade two medial ligament injury to left knee at UFC 213|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Peter Carroll|access-date=21 July 2017|date=21 July 2017}}</ref>

On 7 December 2017, then middleweight champion [[Georges St-Pierre]] vacated the [[UFC Middleweight Championship|title]] after being diagnosed with [[colitis]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/2017/12/07/georges-st-pierre-gives-up-ufc-middleweight-title-after-being-diagnosed-with-colitis.html|title=Georges St-Pierre gives up UFC middleweight title after colitis diagnosis|last=Davidson|first=Neil|date=7 December 2017|work=The Toronto Star|access-date=8 December 2017|language=en-CA|issn=0319-0781}}</ref> As a result, Whittaker was promoted to undisputed champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/12/7/16749852/georges-st-pierre-vacates-ufc-middleweight-title-robert-whittaker-crowned-undisputed-champion|title=Georges St-Pierre vacates UFC middleweight title; Robert Whittaker crowned undisputed champion|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|access-date=7 December 2017|date=7 December 2017}}</ref> He was slated for his first title defence at [[UFC 221]] against former middleweight champion [[Luke Rockhold]] on 10 February 2018 at [[Perth Arena]] in Australia.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/whittaker-vs-Rockhold-set-for-UFC-221-main-event|title=Whittaker vs Rockhold set for UFC 221 main event|work=UFC|access-date=8 December 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/robert-whittaker-luke-rockhold-title-fight-ufc-221-perth|title=Georges St-Pierre vacates; Robert Whittaker vs. Luke Rockhold title fight set for UFC 221|date=8 December 2017|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=8 December 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> On 13 January 2018, it was reported that Whittaker had pulled out of the event due to an undisclosed injury and would be replaced by [[Yoel Romero]] for the interim middleweight championship. The winner of this bout would then face Whittaker in a unification bout.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/other-sports/ufc-221-robert-whittaker-pulls-out-of-title-defence-against-luke-rockhold-yoel-romero-steps-in-ng-c24e3a213223e4d946ea1b964247db2a|title=UFC bombshell: Whittaker out of Rockhold defence|date=13 January 2018|work=PerthNow|access-date=13 January 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref> On 20 January 2018, Dana White confirmed that Whittaker was in a serious condition after he was not properly treated from a [[Staphylococcal infection|staph infection]] in his stomach.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/robert-whittaker-staph-infection-stomach-serious-condition-dana-white-ufc|title=Dana White: Robert Whittaker in 'serious condition' after mistreated staph infection in stomach|date=21 January 2018|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=21 January 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>

A rematch with Romero took place on 9 June 2018 at [[UFC 225]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kwese.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/22703060/ufc-targets-robert-whittaker-yoel-romero-title-rematch-june|title=UFC targets Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero title rematch in June|work=espn.com|author=Brett okamoto|access-date=9 March 2018|date=9 March 2018}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Romero missed weight, coming in at 186 lbs, 1 pound over the middleweight limit for a title fight. Romero was given additional time to make weight, but he weighed in at 185.2 lbs, 0.2 lbs over the title fight limit. Romero was fined 20% of his fight purse and the fight was contested as a non-title catchweight bout.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/whittaker-robbed-of-ufc-title-defence-as-romero-fails-to-make-weight-20180609-p4zkha.html|title=Whittaker robbed of UFC title defence as Romero fails to make weight|last=Warren|first=Adrian|date=8 June 2018|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en|access-date=9 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/06/robert-whittaker-vs-yoel-romero-weigh-in-non-title-bout-ufc-225|title=Champ Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero agree to non-title bout at UFC 225|date=8 June 2018|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=9 June 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> Whittaker won the fight by a close split decision. Their fight was awarded with 'Fight of The Night' honours. As Romero had failed to make weight, Whittaker received a $100,000 bonus, which would normally have been shared by both fighters.<ref name=":5">{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/6/10/17445834/ufc-225-bonuses-robert-whittaker-yoel-romero-win-fight-of-the-night-again|title=UFC 225 bonuses: Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero win Fight of the Night again|last=Lee| first=Alexander K.|date=10 June 2018|website=mmafighting.com|language=en|access-date=10 June 2018}}</ref>

In July 2018, the UFC announced that Whittaker and [[Kelvin Gastelum]] had been selected as coaches for Ultimate Fighter 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/more-sports/huge-honour-ufc-champ-robert-whittaker-named-ultimate-fighter-head-coach/news-story/22d272751f9741571c086d59f0f4c85a|title=Whittaker's Ultimate Fighter nod a 'huge honour'|date=7 July 2018|website=www.dailytelegraph.com.au|access-date=22 June 2019}}</ref> On 2 November 2018, it was announced that Whittaker's next middleweight title defence would be against [[Kelvin Gastelum]], in February at [[UFC 234]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2804229-robert-whittaker-to-defend-ufc-middleweight-title-in-fight-vs-kelvin-gastelum|title=Robert Whittaker to Defend UFC Middleweight Title in Fight vs. Kelvin Gastelum|last=Wells|first=Adam|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=3 November 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> However, Whittaker pulled out of the event a few hours beforehand after he was forced to undergo emergency dual surgery immediately, due to an [[abdominal hernia]] of the intestine and a twisted and collapsed bowel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/robert-whittaker-emerges-from-emergency-dual-surgery|title=Robert Whittaker Emerges from Emergency Dual Surgery|date=10 February 2019|website=MMAWeekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=10 February 2019}}</ref>

Whittaker faced interim middleweight champion [[Israel Adesanya]] on 6 October 2019 at [[UFC 243]].<ref name="MMAMania">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/6/20/18692044/midnight-mania-robert-whittaker-israel-adesanya-middleweight-october-melbourne|title=Midnight Mania! Whittaker Vs. Adesanya Is Set!|author=Andrew Richardson|date=20 June 2019|publisher=mmamania.com|access-date=20 June 2019}}</ref> He lost the bout and the championship via second-round knockout.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-243-results-highlights-israel-adesanya-claims-middleweight-crown-with-violent-tko-of-robert-whittaker/amp/|title=UFC 243 results, highlights: Israel Adesanya claims middleweight crown with violent TKO of Robert Whittaker|work=CBSSports.com|date=6 October 2018}}</ref>

====Post UFC Middleweight Championship====

Whittaker was scheduled to face [[Jared Cannonier]] on 7 March 2020 at [[UFC 248]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/robert-whittaker-to-make-his-ufc-return-against-jared-cannonier-on-march-7/news-story/71ad8f50d72e647362f7f6eece5b805a|title=Whittaker's next UFC bout confirmed|date=2019-12-20|website=www.dailytelegraph.com.au|language=en|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref> However, on 15 January 2020, it was announced Whittaker pulled out of the bout for undisclosed reasons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/01/ufc-248-robert-whittaker-out-jared-cannonieir-fight-report|title=Robert Whittaker out of UFC 248 fight against Jared Cannonier|last=Nolan|first=King|date=2020-01-15|website=MMAjunkie.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-11}}</ref> In late April 2020, Whittaker revealed in an interview that he withdrew from the bout and training altogether due to [[Occupational burnout|burnout]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ufc-2020-robert-whittaker-breaks-silence-on-ufc-absence/news-story/7e306d4a813b262d76b612dedfb83b7e|title=UFC 2020: Robert Whittaker breaks silence on UFC absence|author=Nick Walshaw|date=April 28, 2020|website=dailytelegraph.com.au}}</ref>

Whittaker faced [[Darren Till]] on 26 July 2020 at [[UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Iskenderov|first=Parviz|date=2020-05-29|title=Robert Whittaker vs Darren Till to headline July 25 card on UFC Fight Island|url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/05/29/robert-whittaker-vs-darren-till-to-headline-july-25-card-on-ufc-fight-island/|access-date=2020-06-13|website=FIGHTMAG|language=en-AU}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-07-25|title=UFC Fight Island 3 Results: Robert Whittaker Wins Close One Against Darren Till|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/25/ufc-fight-island-3-results-whittaker-vs-till/|access-date=2020-07-26|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Whittaker faced [[Jared Cannonier]] on 24 October 2020 at [[UFC 254]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Robert Whittaker next fight: Aussie UFC star to meet Jared Cannonier at UFC 254|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/mma/news/robert-whittaker-next-fight-jared-cannonier-ufc-254/12epu72w37p6913d7mjtq730xj|access-date=2020-08-01|website=www.sportingnews.com|language=en-au}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-10-24|title=UFC 254 Results: Robert Whittaker Wins in Great Fight Against Jared Cannonier|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/10/24/ufc-254-results-robert-whittaker/|access-date=2020-10-25|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Whittaker was scheduled to face [[Paulo Costa]] on 17 April 2021 at [[UFC on ESPN 22]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Alexander|first=Mookie|date=2021-01-25|title=Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa set for UFC main event on April 17|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/1/25/22249517/robert-whittaker-vs-paulo-costa-eyed-for-ufc-main-event-mma-news|access-date=2021-01-26|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en}}</ref> However, on March 16 Costa withdrew from the fight due to illness,<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/3/16/22333374/paulo-costa-ill-out-ufc-fight-robert-whittaker-mma|title= Paulo Costa ill, unable to fight Robert Whittaker at April 17 UFC event|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2021-03-16|access-date=2021-03-16}}</ref> and he was replaced by [[Kelvin Gastelum]].<ref name="Gastelumin">{{Cite web|url= https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31077637/kelvin-gastelum-replace-paulo-costa-fight-robert-whittaker-april-17|title= Sources: Kelvin Gastelum to replace Paulo Costa, fight Robert Whittaker on April 17|work=Espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2021-03-16|access-date=2021-03-16}}</ref> Whittaker won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mercado|first=Eddie|date=2021-04-18|title=UFC Vegas 24 results: Robert Whittaker outclasses Kelvin Gastelum in decision win|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/4/18/22389183/ufc-vegas-24-results-robert-whittaker-out-classes-kelvin-gastelum-in-decision-win-mma-news|access-date=2021-04-18|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en}}</ref> This fight earned him the [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] award.<ref name="UFConESPN22">{{cite web|url= https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-on-espn-22-bonuses-robert-whittaker-kelvin-gastelum-deliver-fight-of-the-night|title= UFC on ESPN 22 bonuses: Robert Whittaker, Kelvin Gastelum deliver 'Fight of the Night'|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=John Morgan|date=2021-04-18|access-date=2021-04-18}}</ref>

A rematch between Whittaker and Adesanya for the [[UFC Middleweight Championship]] took place on 12 February 2022 at [[UFC 271]].<ref name="Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/32846905/israel-adesanya-defend-ufc-middleweight-title-robert-whittaker-feb-12|title=Israel Adesanya to defend UFC middleweight title against Robert Whittaker on Feb. 12|work=espn.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2021-12-12|access-date=2021-12-12}}</ref> Whittaker lost the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-02-13|title=UFC 271: Israel Adesanya Fends Off Whittaker Takedowns, Retains Title in Rematch|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/13/ufc-271-israel-adesanya-vs-robert-whittaker/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Whittaker was scheduled to face [[Marvin Vettori]] June 11, 2022 at [[UFC 275]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/platform/amp/2022/3/10/22972013/mma-news-robert-whittaker-vs-marvin-vettori-agreed-ufc-275|title=Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori agreed for UFC 275|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=2022-03-10|access-date=2022-04-20}}</ref> However, Whittaker withdrew for undisclosed reasons.<ref name="Whittaker out">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/4/20/23033306/robert-whittaker-out-ufc-275-marvin-vettori-wants-darren-till-khamzat-chimaev-luke-rockhold|title=Robert Whittaker out of UFC 275; Marvin Vettori calls for fights against Darren Till or Khamzat Chimaev|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2022-04-20|access-date=2022-04-20}}</ref> The pair was rescheduled to meet at [[UFC Fight Night 209]] on September 3, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-31 |title=UFC rebooks Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori for Paris event |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/ufc-news-robert-whittaker-vs-marvin-vettori-officially-booked-paris |access-date=2022-05-31 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> Whittaker won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2022-09-03 |title=UFC Paris: Robert Whittaker Proves He's Still A Top Contender, Takes Decision Over Vettori |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/09/03/ufc-paris-robert-whittaker-vs-marvin-vettori/ |access-date=2022-09-03 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

Whittaker was scheduled to face [[Paulo Costa]] on February 12, 2023, at [[UFC 284]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/10/20/23415312/robert-whittaker-vs-paulo-costa-booked-for-ufc-284-in-australia|title=Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa booked for UFC 284 in Australia|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2022-10-20|access-date=2022-10-20}}</ref> However, Costa disputed the official announcement by the promotion indicating he had never signed a contract and the fight would not take place.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-284-paulo-costa-vs-robert-whittaker-sell-tickets|title='They should stop being petty': Paulo Costa vs. Robert Whittaker reportedly off the table for UFC 284|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2022-12-19|access-date=2022-12-19}}</ref>

Whittaker is scheduled to face [[Dricus du Plessis]] in a [[UFC Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight]] title eliminator fight on July 8, 2023, at [[UFC 290]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-21 |title=Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 290; Dana White says winner gets Israel Adesanya |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/ufc-290-robert-whittaker-vs-dricus-du-plessis-set-dana-white-says-winner-gets-israel-adesanya |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Freestyle wrestling career ==
Whittaker began competing in amateur freestyle wrestling tournaments in 2015, when he unexpectedly turned up to compete in the Australia Cup in [[Canberra]]. He won each of his three bouts.<ref>[http://www.wrestling.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015_AustraliaCupResults.pdf 2015 Australia Cup Results]</ref> It was also at the 2015 Australia Cup that Whittaker flagged the possibility of potentially representing Australia in [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] or [[Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth]] wrestling competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-jlFTo2ZAc|title=Australian UFC wrestler Robert Whittaker|last=Wrestling Australia|date=25 July 2015|access-date=22 June 2019|via=YouTube}}</ref> He returned to the wrestling mat in May 2017 and claimed the Australian National Wrestling Championships gold medal in the 97 kg (213 lbs) division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RESULTS-NATIONALS-2017-1.pdf|title=Australian Wrestling Championships Results - May 2017|access-date=22 June 2019}}</ref> After winning the national championship, Whittaker entered Australia's [[2018 Commonwealth Games]] 97 kg qualifying tournament in November 2017. He would once again claim first place in his division and in doing so qualified to represent Australia in the [[wrestling at the 2018 Commonwealth Games|2018 Commonwealth Games]] on the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/ufc/robert-whittaker-commonwealth-games-2018-ufc-interim-middleweight-champion-qualifies-for-australian-wrestling-team/news-story/5cc9c142aa534eae9ac92fddd7a6a915|title=Robert Whittaker Commonwealth Games 2018: UFC interim middleweight champion qualifies for Australian wrestling team|date=25 November 2017|access-date=22 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmQg_8RgJ_k|title=Wrestling Athlete: Rob Whittaker|last=Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games|date=26 November 2017|access-date=22 June 2019|via=YouTube}}</ref> the city in which he made his UFC debut. Following his qualification, Whittaker made it clear he would only compete in the Commonwealth Games if the event did not interfere with his UFC commitments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/a/38012232/robert-whittaker-nears-comm-games-wrestling-debut/|title=Whittaker nears Comm Games wrestling debut|access-date=22 June 2019}}</ref> It was confirmed in March 2018 that Whittaker would be one of eight Australians to compete in the Commonwealth Games wrestling competition in April 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/ufc-champ-robert-whittaker-leads-comm-games-wrestlers-20180302-p4z2k4.html|title=UFC champ Robert Whittaker leads Comm Games wrestlers|first=Melissa|last=Woods|date=2 March 2018|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=22 June 2019}}</ref> However, Whittaker was forced to withdraw from the Games less than three weeks from the event in order not to risk being stripped of his UFC championship title, as the UFC was concerned that an injury incurred during the Commonwealth Games would render him unable to compete for the middleweight championship at [[UFC 225]] against [[Yoel Romero]] on 9 June 2018.<ref name="MMAmania.com">{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2018/4/1/17186206/robert-whittaker-out-of-commonwealth-games-ufc-threatened-to-strip-his-title|title=Whittaker Off Commonwealth Games After UFC Threatens To Strip His Title|work=MMAmania.com|access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref>

== Championships and accomplishments ==

=== General ===

* '''[[GQ Australia]]'''
** 2018 [[GQ Australia]] Sportsman of the year award

=== Mixed martial arts ===

*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[UFC Middleweight Championship]] (one time)
**Interim [[UFC Middleweight Championship]] (one time, first)
**First Australian UFC champion
**[[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes]] Welterweight Tournament Winner
**[[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes]] Knockout of the Season
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (five times) vs. [[Clint Hester]], [[Derek Brunson]], [[Yoel Romero]] (2), and [[Kelvin Gastelum]]<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /><ref name="UFConESPN22" />
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (three times) vs. [[Brad Tavares]], [[Derek Brunson]], and [[Ronaldo Souza]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/ufc-fight-night-65-bonuses-with-10-finishes-in-12-fights-who-got-50000|title=UFC Fight Night 65 bonuses: With 10 finishes in 12 fights, who got $50,000?|date=10 May 2015|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=1 July 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Sherdog.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-101-Bonuses-Robert-Whittaker-Pockets-36100K-for-FirstRound-TKO-114111|title=UFC Fight Night 101 Bonuses: Robert Whittaker Pockets $100K for First-Round TKO|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=1 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/ufc-on-fox-24-bonuses-history-maker-demetrious-johnson-among-the-nights-winners|title=UFC on FOX 24 bonuses: History maker Demetrious Johnson among the night's winners|date=16 April 2017|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=1 July 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
**Tied ([[Yoel Romero]] and [[Israel Adesanya]]) for second most post fight bonuses in UFC Middleweight division history (8)<ref name="ufcmw">{{Cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=MW|title=UFC Middleweight - Stats|website=UFC.com|date=April 8, 2023|access-date=2023-04-08}}</ref>
*'''Superfight Australia'''
**Superfight Australia Welterweight Championship (one time)
*'''MMA Mania.com'''
**UFC/MMA 'Fighter of the Year' 2017 - Top 5 List #2<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2017/12/25/16814158/ufc-mma-fighter-of-the-year-2017-top-5-list-max-holloway-robert-whittaker-mma|title=The 2017 'Fighter of the Year' Is ...|work=MMAmania.com|access-date=25 December 2017}}</ref>
*'''[[Sherdog]]'''
** 2017 Fighter of the Year<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogcoms-2017-Fighter-of-the-Year-130357|title=Sherdog.com's 2017 Fighter of the Year|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=3 January 2018}}</ref>
*'''MMA DNA.nl'''
** 2017 Fighter of the Year<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/mma-dna-ufc-awards-2017-de-uitslagen/|title=MMA DNA Fighter of the Year 2017|last=MMADNA.nl|website=MMA DNA|access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref>
** 2018 Fight of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/mma-dna-ufc-awards-2018-de-uitslagen/|title=MMA DNA UFC Awards 2018 : De Uitslagen!!!|last=DNA|first=MMA|language=en-US|access-date=28 January 2019}}</ref>
*'''BJPENN.COM'''
** Scrap of the Month for June 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/scraps-of-the-month/bjpenn-coms-scraps-of-the-month-for-june-2018/|title=BJPENN.COM's Scraps of the Month for June 2018 - BJPenn.com|website=www.bjpenn.com|access-date=22 June 2019}}</ref>
*'''[[World MMA Awards]]'''
** 2017 International Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/3/17532430/world-mma-awards-2018-results|title=World MMA Awards 2018 Results|author=Bryan Tucker|date=4 July 2018|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref>

=== Freestyle wrestling ===
*'''Australia Cup'''
**Winner - 97 kg (2015)
*'''Australian National Wrestling Championships'''
**Gold medal - 97 kg (2017)
*'''Commonwealth Games'''
** Qualified - 97 kg ([[Wrestling at the 2018 Commonwealth Games|2018]])

== Personal life ==
Whittaker and his wife Sofia have three sons, John, Jack and Jace,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/ufc-champion-robert-whittaker-reveals-true-extent-of-knee-injury-in-win-over-yoel-romero/news-story/76e2ed7edd01040755397a8df27bfa00|title=Whittaker reveals true extent of pain|access-date=24 January 2018|language=en}}</ref> and a daughter, Lilliana.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bradford |first1=Brendan |title=UFC 225: Inside fight week with Robert Whittaker's coach |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/mma/news/ufc-225-inside-fight-week-with-robert-whittakers-coach-ahead-of-yoel-romero-middleweight-title-fight/1jqyru6g84e8u1jt7uz99id6um |publisher=Sporting News |access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Scott |first1=Aaron |title=Build Cage-Ready Muscle With UFC Star Robert Whittaker |url=https://www.menshealth.com.au/robert-whittaker |publisher=Men's Health |access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref> Whittaker also has legal guardianship of his younger half sister and brothers Kerehi and Henry Matafeo.<ref>{{Cite web|title=#1 Robert Whittaker opens up about his life on Grange TV - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3klpfLsRZI&feature=youtu.be|access-date=2020-07-26|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>

===Representing both Australia and New Zealand===
Whittaker once stated in an interview, "Pretty much all my mother's side is [[Kiwi (people)|Kiwi]] and we have a strong [[Māori culture|Maori heritage]]." He said further, "I feel really privileged to have that Maori blood and link to my past. I got my [[Tā moko|tattoo]] out of respect to that."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanley |first1=Ben |title='Mozzie' UFC fighter gets kick out of Kiwi roots |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/8829782/Mozzie-UFC-fighter-gets-kick-out-of-Kiwi-roots |website=www.stuff.co.nz }}</ref> Whittaker was born in New Zealand and moved to Australia when he was one month old. As stated in an interview, "My mother wanted to have me back home, so she came back. After I was born we came back to Australia. It's half of who I am, is Maori, and my mum's roots go back to [[Samoa]]."<ref name="Time for UFC fighter Robert Whittaker to reap the rewards" /> When asked about his nationality in an interview with the Australian TV programme [[The Project (Australian TV program)|''The Project'']], he declared that he had an Australian passport but added that he felt as if he represented both countries as an MMA fighter.<ref name=ta1 /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/86796419/new-zealandborn-robert-whittaker-ready-to-step-into-ufc-spotlight-in-maiden-main-event|title=New Zealand-born Robert Whittaker ready to step into UFC spotlight in maiden main event|website=Stuff|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref>

{{blockquote|I'm blessed to be in this position – every time I walk into the octagon I feel like I'm representing Australia and New Zealand. It's the highest honour and the highest privilege.<ref>{{Citation|last=MMAFightingonSBN|title=UFC on FOX 24 Post-Fight Press Conference: Robert Whittaker – MMA Fighting|date=2017-04-15|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH435cPOX5I|access-date=2017-07-20}}</ref>
}}

In an interview with ''[[GQ Australia]]'', he stated:
{{blockquote|I am immensely proud to be an Australian and to be a pioneer in the sport to, you know, lead, lead today's MMA scene against all these other countries, you know, it really, it really does light me up, to see that the Australian flag when I walk out, you know, to hear them called out that I'm Australian and I am very patriotic. I am really proud of my country and proud of where I am from.<ref>{{Citation|last=GQ Australia|title=Rob Whittaker: Modern Day Gladiator{{!}} GQ UFC197|date=15 April 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_cjeVBM1Eo|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref>
}}

=== Youth clinics for community service ===
Whittaker has held clinics for youths in his spare time at his home gym, Gracie jiu-jitsu at Smeaton Grange, and also visited several remote [[Indigenous Australians|Australian Indigenous]] youth communities at inland [[New South Wales]]. Through this community service, he hopes to inspire the younger generation to take up combat sports by being a good role model to them. Whittaker has said "I want to be a good role model for young up-and-coming athletes, and I want to be a role model to men in general. If I could affect a kid, then this whole journey is amazing. To help them to have some sort of a career path in the sport and fitness industry, and if I could do that for one kid even that would make my day."<ref name="Darren Gal">{{Citation|last=Darren Gal|title=UFC Star Robert Whittaker Visits Indigenous Communities|date=9 July 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bEw_DJHZXM|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref>

==Mixed martial arts record==
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|draws=
|nc=
|ko-wins=9
|sub-wins=5
|dec-wins=10
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|sub-losses=1
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|-
|{{yes2|Win}}
|align=center|25–5
|[[Marvin Vettori]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa]]
|{{dts|2022|September|03}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Paris]], France
|
|-
|{{no2|Loss}}
|align=center|24–5
|[[Israel Adesanya]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 271]]
|{{dts|2022|February|12}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|{{small|For the [[UFC Middleweight Championship]].}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|23–5
|[[Kelvin Gastelum]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum]]
|{{dts|2021|April|17}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|22–5
|[[Jared Cannonier]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 254]]
|{{dts|2020|October|24}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|[[Abu Dhabi]], United Arab Emirates
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|21–5
|[[Darren Till]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till]]
|{{dts|2020|July|26}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Abu Dhabi]], United Arab Emirates
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|20–5
|[[Israel Adesanya]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC 243]]
|{{dts|2019|October|6}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:33
|[[Melbourne]], Australia
|{{small|Lost the [[UFC Middleweight Championship]].}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|20–4
|[[Yoel Romero]]
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC 225]]
|{{dts|2018|June|9}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Chicago, Illinois]], United States
|{{small|Non-title bout; Romero missed weight (185.2 lb). Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|19–4
|[[Yoel Romero]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 213]]
|{{dts|2017|July|8}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Won the interim [[UFC Middleweight Championship]]. Fight of the Night. Later promoted to undisputed champion.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18–4
|[[Ronaldo Souza]]
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|[[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis]]
|{{dts|2017|April|15}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:28
|[[Kansas City, Missouri]], United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–4
|[[Derek Brunson]]
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson]]
|{{dts|2016|November|27}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:07
|[[Melbourne]], Australia
|{{small|Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–4
|[[Rafael Natal]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 197]]
|{{dts|2016|April|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–4
|[[Uriah Hall]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 193]]
|{{dts|2015|November|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Melbourne]], Australia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 14–4
|[[Brad Tavares]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt]]
|{{dts|2015|May|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:44
|[[Adelaide]], Australia
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–4
|[[Clint Hester]]
|TKO (knee and punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping]]
|{{dts|2014|November|8}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:43
|[[Sydney]], Australia
|{{small|Middleweight debut. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–4
| [[Mike Rhodes (fighter)|Mike Rhodes]]
|Decision (unanimous)
| [[UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt]]
|{{dts|2014|June|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Auckland]], New Zealand
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|11–4
|[[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 170]]
|{{dts|2014|February|22}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:43
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|11–3
|[[Court McGee]]
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2]]
|{{dts|2013|August|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Indianapolis, Indiana]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–2
|[[Colton Smith]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 160]]
|{{dts|2013|May|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|0:41
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–2
|[[Brad Scott (fighter)|Brad Scott]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson]]
|{{dts|2012|December|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]], Australia
|{{small|Won [[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes]] Welterweight Tournament.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–2
|[[Jesse Juarez]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Fighting Championships 21
|{{dts|2012|May|18}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Sydney]], Australia
|{{small|For the CFC Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–1
|Shaun Spooner
|TKO (punches)
|Superfight Australia 13
|{{dts|2012|March|23}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:01
|[[Perth]], Australia
|{{small|Won the SFA Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–1
|Ian Bone
|TKO (punches)
|Cage Fighting Championships 19
|{{dts|2011|December|9}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:15
|[[Sydney]], Australia
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–1
|Hoon Kim
|Submission (triangle choke)
|Legend FC 6
|{{dts|2011|October|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:01
|[[Macau]], [[Special administrative regions of China|SAR]], China
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–0
|Corey Nelson
|Submission (armbar)
|Cage Fighting Championships 18
|{{dts|2011|August|26}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:40
|[[Sydney]], Australia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–0
|[[Ben Alloway]]
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Cage Fighting Championships 17
|{{dts|2011|June|3}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:07
|[[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]], Australia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–0
|Nate Thomson
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Cage Fighting Championships 15
|{{dts|2010|October|8}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:21
|[[Sydney]], Australia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–0
|Jay Cobain
|Submission (armbar)
|Cage Fighting Championships 14
|{{dts|2010|June|5}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:32
|[[Sydney]], Australia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
|Nick Ariel
|KO (punch)
|Cage Fighting Championships 12
|{{dts|2010|March|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:50
|[[Sydney]], Australia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|[[Richard Walsh (MMA)|Richard Walsh]]
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Cage Fighting Championships 11
|{{dts|2009|November|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:40
|[[Sydney]], Australia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Chris Tallowin
|TKO (punches)
|XFC 14
|{{dts|2009|March|14}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|[[Perth]], Australia
|
{{end}}
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Robert-Whittaker-45132|title=Robert|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-10-06}}</ref>

==Mixed martial arts exhibition record==
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| ko-wins= 2
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Xavier Lucas
|TKO (punches)
|rowspan=2|[[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes]]
|28 November 2012 (airdate)
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:17
|rowspan=2|[[Sydney]], Australia
|{{small|[[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes]] Semi-final round.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Luke Newman
|KO (punches)
|3 October 2012 (airdate)
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:19
|{{small|[[The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes]] Quarterfinal round.}}
{{end}}

== Pay-per-view bouts ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!No.
!Event
!Fight
!Date
!Venue
!City
!PPV Buys
|-
|1.
|[[UFC 213]]
|'''Romero vs. Whittaker'''
|July 8, 2017
|[[T-Mobile Arena]]
|[[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
|150,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/44083-ufc-213 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2.
|[[UFC 225]]
|'''Whittaker vs. Romero 2'''
|June 9, 2018
|[[United Center]]
|[[Chicago|Chicago, Illinois]], United States
|250,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/50751-ufc-225 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|3.
|[[UFC 243]]
|'''Whittaker vs. Adesanya'''
|October 6, 2019
|[[Marvel Stadium]]
|[[Melbourne, Victoria, Australia]]
|Not Disclosed<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya {{!}} MMA Event
|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/60318-ufc-243 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|4.
|[[UFC 271]]
|'''Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2'''
|February 12, 2022
|[[Toyota Center]]
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|Not Disclosed<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 {{!}} MMA Event
|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/83288-ufc-271|website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|}

==See also==
* [[List of current UFC fighters]]
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{UFC|robert-whittaker}}
* {{Sherdog|45132}}

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|years=8 July 2017 – 7 December 2017 Promoted}}
{{s-vac|next=[[Israel Adesanya]]}}
{{s-bef|before=[[Georges St-Pierre]] Vacated}}
{{s-ttl|title=10th [[List of UFC champions#Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Champion]]
|years=7 December 2017 – 5 October 2019}}
{{s-aft|after=[[Israel Adesanya]]}}
{{end}}

{{UFC Middleweight Championship}}
{{UFC Middleweight Rankings}}
{{The Ultimate Fighter}}

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Oscar Schmidt

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{{short description|Brazilian basketball player}}
{{for|other people with the name or a similar name|Oscar Schmidt (disambiguation)}}
{{Portuguese name|Bezerra|Schmidt}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Oscar Schmidt
| image = Schmidtoscar.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Schmidt in 2006
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1958|2|16}}
| birth_place = [[Natal, Rio Grande do Norte]], Brazil
| nationality = Brazilian
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 9
| weight_lb = 240
| death_date =
| death_place =
| high_school =
| college =
| draft_year = 1984
| draft_round = 6
| draft_pick = 131
| draft_team = [[New Jersey Nets]]
| career_start = 1974
| career_end = 2003
| career_position = [[Small forward]] / [[Power forward]]
| career_number = 6, 11, 14, 18
| years1 = 1974–1978
| team1 = [[SE Palmeiras (basketball)|S.E. Palmeiras]]
| years2 = 1978–1982
| team2 = [[EC Sírio (basketball)|E.C. Sírio]]
| years3 = 1982
| team3 = [[America Football Club (Rio de Janeiro)|América do Rio]]
| years4 = 1982–1990
| team4 = [[JuveCaserta Basket|JuveCaserta]]
| years5 = 1990–1993
| team5 = [[Pallacanestro Pavia|Pavia]]
| years6 = 1993–1995
| team6 = [[CB Valladolid|Valladolid]]
| years7 = 1995–1997
| team7 = [[SC Corinthians Paulista (basketball)|S.C. Corinthians Paulista]]
| years8 = 1997–1999
| team8 = [[Grêmio Barueri Futebol|Bandeirantes / Mackenzie]]
| years9 = 1999–2003
| team9 = [[Flamengo Basketball|C.R. Flamengo]]
| highlights =
* [[FIBA Intercontinental Cup]] champion ([[1979 FIBA Intercontinental Cup|1979]])
* [[FIBA Intercontinental Cup]] Finals Top Scorer ([[1979 FIBA Intercontinental Cup|1979]])
* [[FIBA's 50 Greatest Players]] (1991)
* [[FIBA European Selection]] (1991)
* [[ACB statistical leaders|Spanish League Top Scorer]] (1994)
* 2× [[Liga ACB All-Star Game|Spanish League All-Star]] (1993, 1994)
* Spanish League All-Star Game [[Liga ACB All-Star Game#Three-Point Shootout|3 Point Contest Champion]] (1993)
* [[Italian Basketball Hall of Fame]] (2017)
* 7× [[Lega Basket Serie A statistical leaders|Italian League Top Scorer]] (1984–1987, 1989, 1990, 1992)
* [[Italian Basketball Cup|Italian Cup]] winner (1988)
* 10× [[Lega Basket All-Star Game|Italian League All-Star]] (1983–1992)
* [[Lega Basket All-Star Game|Italian League All-Star Game]] MVP (1987)
* 3× Italian League All-Star Game [[Lega Basket All-Star Game#Three-Point Contest|3 Point Contest Champion]] (1987–1989)
* 2× [[Serie A2 Basket|Italian 2nd Division]] Top Scorer (1991, 1993)
* [[South American Basketball Club Championship|South American Club Championship]] champion (1979)
* 3× [[Brazilian Basketball Championship|Brazilian Championship]] champion (1977, 1979, 1996)
* 10× [[Brazilian Basketball Championship|Brazilian Championship]] Top Scorer (1979, 1980, 1996–2003)
* [[Olympic Order]] (1997)
* No. 18 [[JuveCaserta Basket#Retired numbers|retired by JuveCaserta]] (1990)
* No. 11 [[Pallacanestro Pavia#Retired numbers|retired by Pavia]] (1993)
* No. 14 [[Flamengo Basketball#Retired numbers|retired by Flamengo]] (2003)
| HOF_player = oscar-schmidt
| FIBA_HOF_player = Oscar-Schmidt
| medaltemplates =
{{Medal|Sport| Men's [[basketball]]}}
{{MedalCountry | {{bk|BRA}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|[[FIBA World Cup]]}}
{{MedalBronze| [[1978 FIBA World Championship|1978 Manila]]|}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[FIBA AmeriCup]]|}}
{{MedalBronze| [[1989 FIBA AmeriCup|1989 Mexico]]|}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Basketball at the Pan American Games|Pan American Games]]|}}
{{MedalGold| [[Basketball at the 1987 Pan American Games|1987 Indianapolis]]|}}
{{MedalBronze| [[Basketball at the 1979 Pan American Games|1979 San Juan]]|}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[FIBA South American Championship]]|}}
{{MedalGold| [[FIBA South American Championship|1977 Chile]]|}}
{{MedalGold| [[FIBA South American Championship|1983 Brazil]]|}}
{{MedalGold| [[FIBA South American Championship|1985 Colombia]]|}}
{{MedalSilver| [[FIBA South American Championship|1979 Argentina]]|}}
{{MedalSilver| [[FIBA South American Championship|1981 Uruguay]]|}}
}}

'''Oscar Daniel Bezerra Schmidt''' (born February 16, 1958) is a retired Brazilian professional [[basketball]] player. He is also commonly known as '''Oscar Schmidt''' in [[Spain]], where he played for [[CB Valladolid|Fórum Valladolid]] for the [[1993–94 ACB season|1993–94]] and [[1994–95 ACB season|1994–95]] seasons, and simply '''Oscar''', or ''Mão Santa'' (Holy Hand), in his homeland. Schmidt primarily played the [[power foward]] and [[small forward]] position, was 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) tall and weighed 109 kg (240 lbs).<ref>[http://web.legabasket.it/player/OSC-SCH/ Schmidt Oscar PROFILO CM 206 KG 109 {{in lang|it}}.]</ref> He was born in [[Natal, Rio Grande do Norte|Natal]], [[Rio Grande do Norte]], Brazil.

He is considered to be the [[List_of_basketball_players_with_most_career_points|all-time leading scorer in the history of basketball]], with 54,145 career points scored (pro [[sports club|club]] league play, plus senior [[Brazilian national basketball team|Brazilian national team]] play combined).<ref>[http://www.halloffame.fiba.com/pages/eng/hof/indu/play/2007/p/lid_17904_newsid/42699/bio.html halloffame.fiba.com Oscar SCHMIDT (2010 Class) Individual Highlights:] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318130414/http://www.halloffame.fiba.com/pages/eng/hof/indu/play/2007/p/lid_17904_newsid/42699/bio.html |date=2014-03-18 }}</ref> He is the record holder for the longest career span of a professional basketball player at 29 years. He is also the [[Basketball at the Summer Olympics#Top career men's scorers|top scorer in the history of the Summer Olympic Games]], and the [[FIBA Basketball World Cup records#All-time top cumulative points scorers|top scorer in the history of the FIBA World Cup]].

He was named one of [[FIBA's 50 Greatest Players (1991)|FIBA's 50 Greatest Players]] in 1991. He received the [[Olympic Order]] in 1997. On August 20, 2010, Schmidt became a [[FIBA Hall of Famer|FIBA Hall of Fame player]], in recognition of his play in international competitions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.halloffame.fiba.com/pages/eng/hof/news/p/newsid/42798/arti.html |title=FIBA announces 2010 Hall of Fame Class |publisher=[[FIBA]] |date=2010-08-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101019073536/http://www.halloffame.fiba.com/pages/eng/hof/news/p/newsid/42798/arti.html |archive-date=2010-10-19 }}</ref> On September 8, 2013, Schmidt was inducted into the [[List of players in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame|Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://espn.go.com/nba/halloffame13/story/_/id/9648826/130908-oscar-schmidt-ready-hall-fame-induction |title=Basketball Hall of Fame 2013|date=2013-09-07}}</ref> He was inducted into the [[Italian Basketball Hall of Fame]] in 2017.

==Youth club career==
Schmidt played youth [[sports club|club]] basketball in the [[youth system]]s of [[SE Palmeiras (basketball)|S.E. Palmeiras]] and [[Associação Atlética Mackenzie College|Mackenzie College]]. With Palmeiras' youth teams, he scored 2,114 points in 85 games, for a scoring average of 24.9 points per game. With Mackenzie's youth teams, he scored 1,332 points in 36 games, for a scoring average of 37.0 points per game.

==Professional career==

===Brazil===
Schmidt began his professional club career in 1974, at the age of 16, with the [[Brazilian Basketball Championship|Brazilian Championship]] club [[SE Palmeiras (basketball)|S.E. Palmeiras]]. As a member of Palmeiras, he won the [[São Paulo State Basketball Championship|São Paulo State Championship]] in 1974, and the Brazilian Championship in 1977.

In 1978, he moved to the Brazilian club [[EC Sírio (basketball)|E.C. Sírio]]. As a member of Sírio, Schmidt won the São Paulo State Championship in both 1978 and 1979, and the Brazilian Championship in 1979. With Sírio, he also won the [[South American Basketball Club Championship|South American Club Championship]], and the [[FIBA Intercontinental Cup]] title in 1979. He scored 42 points in the [[1979 FIBA Intercontinental Cup]]'s Final against the [[Yugoslav First Federal Basketball League|Yugoslav First Federal League]] club [[KK Bosna Sarajevo|Bosna Sarajevo]].<ref>[http://www.linguasport.com/baloncesto/internacional/clubes/intercontinental/IC_79.htm E.C. Sírio 100 - Bosna 98.]</ref> Schmidt was the top scorer of the Brazilian Championship in both 1979 and 1980.

In 1982, Schmidt joined the Brazilian club [[America Football Club (Rio de Janeiro)|América do Rio]]. However, he only stayed with the club for a brief amount of time.<ref>[https://www.oscarschmidt14.com/atleta CARREIRA DO BRASIL PARA O MUNDO (1982) {{in lang|pt}}.]</ref>

===JuveCaserta===
For the 1982–83 season, Schmidt joined the [[Serie A2 Basket|Italian 2nd Division]] club [[JuveCaserta Basket|JuveCaserta]]. With JuveCaserta, he played in the first division level [[Lega Basket Serie A|Italian League]], for the first time in the 1983–84 season. That same season, Schmidt played in a Pan-European club competition for the first time, as he also played in Europe's third-tier level [[FIBA Korać Cup]]'s [[1983–84 FIBA Korać Cup|1983–84 season]]. Schmidt played in Europe's 2nd-tier level competition, the [[FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup]] (later renamed to [[FIBA Saporta Cup]]), for the first time, in the [[1984–85 FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup|1984–85 season]].

With JuveCaserta, he won the [[Italian Basketball Cup|Italian Cup]] title in 1988. In the European-wide secondary level [[1988–89 FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup]]'s Final, Schmidt [[FIBA Saporta Cup records#Top 10 scoring performances in finals games|scored 44 points]] against the Spanish club [[Real Madrid Basket|Real Madrid]]. However, Real Madrid's star player [[Dražen Petrović]], scored 62 points in the same game, and JuveCaserta lost the game, by a score of 117–113.<ref>[http://www.linguasport.com/baloncesto/internacional/clubes/c2/C2_89.htm Final Real Madrid CF 117 - SC Sanidero Juventus Caserta 113.]</ref>

Schmidt led the Italian top division in scoring six times, while he was a member of JuveCaserta (1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1988–89, and 1989–90 seasons). JuveCaserta eventually retired Schmidt's [[JuveCaserta Basket#Retired numbers|#18 jersey]].

===Pavia===
In 1990, Schmidt joined the [[Serie A2 Basket|Italian 2nd Division]] club [[Pallacanestro Pavia|Pavia]]. With Pavia, Schmidt led the Italian 2nd Division in scoring, in both the 1990–91 and 1992–93 seasons. With Pavia, he also led the first division Italian League in scoring, during the 1991–92 season. He was also a member of the [[FIBA European Selection]] in 1991.

As a member of Pavia, Schmidt also had his highest scoring single game in the top division Italian League, as he scored 66 points in a 1991–92 season game versus [[Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino|Auxilium Torino]], on 30 November 1991.<ref name="Record">[https://www.proballers.com/it/pallacanestro/giocatore/45349/oscar-schmidt/record/1 Record individuali per Oscar Schmidt Più punti segnati {{in lang|it}}.]</ref><ref name="ASDPavia">[https://www.proballers.com/it/pallacanestro/partite/450547/asd-pavia-reale-mutua-torino-1991-11-30 30 NOV 1991 ASD Pavia 109 - Reale Mutua Torino 110 {{in lang|it}}.]</ref> Pavia eventually retired his [[Pallacanestro Pavia#Retired numbers|#11 jersey]].

While playing club basketball in [[Italy]], Schmidt earned a fan in future [[NBA]] star [[Kobe Bryant]]. At that time, Bryant was a young child that was living in Italy, while his father, [[Joe Bryant]], played professional basketball in the country. Bryant called Schmidt one of his childhood idols,<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2013/jun/22/sports/la-sp-ln-kobe-bryant-david-beckham-advice-achilles-injury-20130622 "Kobe Bryant turns to David Beckham for advice on Achilles injury"], Eric Pinkus, ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''</ref> and also stated that Schmidt could have been one of the greatest players in the NBA, if he had played in the league.<ref>[http://nbalead.com/2016/04/13/oscar-schmidt-a-mao-santa/ "Oscar Schmidt Story: The Greatest Player Ever?"], ''The Lead''</ref>

Overall during his club career in Italy, Schmidt was the [[Lega Basket Serie A statistical leaders|Top Scorer of the Italian First Division]] seven times (1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1989–90, and 1991–92 seasons). In 2017, Schmidt was inducted into the [[Italian Basketball Hall of Fame]].

===Valladolid===
In 1993, Schmidt joined the [[Liga ACB|Spanish ACB League]] club [[CB Valladolid|Valladolid]]. With Valladolid, Schmidt was the [[ACB statistical leaders|Spanish league's top scorer]] in the [[1993–94 ACB season|1993–94 season]], with a scoring average of 33.3 points per game, in 33 games played (regular season and playoffs). On 19 March 1994, Schmidt made 11 [[3-point field goals]], in a Spanish League game against [[CB Murcia|Murcia]].<ref>[http://www.acb.com/articulo/ver/146006-los-11-triples-de-oscar-schmidt-cumplen-un-cuarto-de-siglo.html Los 11 triples de Oscar Schmidt cumplen un cuarto de siglo {{in lang|es}}.]</ref>

Schmidt also spent the [[1994–95 ACB season|1994–95 season]] with Valladolid. In that season, he averaged 24.0 points per game, in 38 games played. His single-game scoring high in the Spanish League, was in a game that season versus [[Baloncesto Málaga|Málaga]], in which he scored 47 points, and made all 8 of his 3-point field goal attempts.<ref>[https://kiaenzona.com/mas-basket/recuerdas-a-mano-santa-asi-metia-oscar-schmidt-47-puntos-con-88-en-triples-teniendo-36-anos-video-81848/ Do you remember 'Mano Santa? This is how Oscar Schmidt scored 47 points, with 8/8 in triples, being 36 years old ... (Video) {{in lang|es}}.]</ref>

In two seasons in the Spanish ACB, Schmidt scored a total of 2,009 points in 71 games played (regular season and playoffs), for a scoring average of 28.3 points per game.<ref name="ASHHistorial">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160314215628/http://www.acb.com/stsacumjug.php?cod_jugador=ASH Historial estadístico Schmidt, Oscar {{in lang|es}}.]</ref>

===Return to Brazil===
Schmidt returned to his native Brazil in 1995, to once again play in the [[Brazilian Basketball Championship]]. He was a member of [[SC Corinthians Paulista (basketball)|S.C. Corinthians Paulista]], from 1995 to 1997. He then played with [[Grêmio Barueri Futebol|Grêmio Barueri Bandeirantes / Mackenzie]], from 1997 to 1999, and he finished his club career with [[Flamengo Basketball|C.R. Flamengo]], where he played from 1999 to 2003.

With Corinthians Paulista, he won the Brazilian Championship in 1996. As a member of Grêmio Barueri Bandeirantes, he won the [[São Paulo State Basketball Championship|São Paulo State Championship]] in 1998. With Grêmio Barueri Bandeirantes, Schmidt, at the age of 39, scored 74 points in a São Paulo State Championship game on 28 November 1997.<ref name="baterecorde">[https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/fol/esp/s2045276.htm Oscar Schmidt bate recorde de pontos num só jogo {{in lang|pt}}.]</ref><ref name="Com74">[https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/fsp/esporte/fk291104.htm Com 74 pontos em um jogo, atleta obtém sua melhor marca Oscar afirma, após recorde, que atingiu o limite do 'impossível' {{in lang|pt}}.]</ref><ref name="OMao">[https://rioandlearn.com/pt-br/o-mao-santa-do-basquete/ O Mão Santa do Basquete {{in lang|pt}}.]</ref>

As a member of Flamengo, he won the [[Rio de Janeiro State Basketball Championship|Rio de Janeiro State Championship]] in 1999 and 2002. Flamengo eventually retired his [[Flamengo Basketball#Retired numbers|#14 jersey]]. Schmidt was the Brazilian Championship's top scorer in each of his last eight seasons playing in the competition (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003). That was in addition to the two times that he had previously led the same competition in scoring, in 1979 and 1980.

Schmidt retired from his club basketball playing career on May 26, 2003, at the age of 45. During his club playing career, he scored a total of 42,044 points, in 1,289 games played, for a career scoring average of 32.6 points per game. However, those totals do not include all of the games that he played in during his pro club career, as the data for some of the national cup games and Pan-European games that he played in Europe are not available.

===NBA draft rights===
Schmidt was drafted by the [[New Jersey Nets]] in the sixth round of the [[1984 NBA draft]], and he played with them in their 1984 NBA training camp and preseason. However, he declined the club's offer of a fully guaranteed contract, because it was for considerably less money than he made at the time playing in Italy, and also because to accept the team's contract offer would have meant that he could no longer represent the senior [[Brazilian national basketball team|Brazilian national team]]. That was because until 1989, NBA players were not allowed to play for [[national sports team|national teams]].<ref>[https://grepb.com/oscar-schmidt-cierra-el-ciclo-grepb/ OSCAR SCHMIDT CIERRA EL CICLO GREPB {{in lang|es}}.]</ref>

==National team career==

===Junior national team===
Schmidt played in the youth systems of Brazil's national federation program. He played in 15 games with the junior selection of [[São Paulo State|São Paulo]], with which he scored 393 points in 15 games, for a scoring average of 26.2 points per game. He also played in 31 games with Brazil's national junior selection, in which he scored a total of 569 points, for a scoring average of 18.4 points per game.

===Senior national team===
With the senior [[Brazil men's national basketball team|Brazil national team]], Schmidt played in five [[Basketball at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] (he was the second player to do so after [[Teófilo Cruz]]) and was the top scorer in three of them. However, he never went past the tournament's quarterfinals. In the [[Basketball at the 1980 Summer Olympics|1980 Summer Olympics]], he played in seven games and scored 169 points, for a 24.1 average.

He again scored 169 points in seven games in the [[Basketball at the 1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Summer Olympics]]. His best Olympic performance was the [[Basketball at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|1988 Summer Olympics]]. At that tournament, he scored 338 points, for an average of 42.3 points per game. In [[Basketball at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|1992]], he scored 198 points in eight games, and in [[Basketball at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|1996]], he scored 219 points in 8 games. In 38 career Olympic basketball games, [[Basketball at the Summer Olympics#Top career men's scorers|Schmidt scored a record of 1,093 points]], for an average of 28.8 points per game.

Schmidt is also the [[FIBA Basketball World Cup records#All-time top cumulative points scorers|all-time career leader in total points scored]] in the [[FIBA World Cup]], having scored a total of 843 points in 33 games, for a scoring average of 25.5 points per game. He won the bronze medal and made the [[FIBA World Cup All-Tournament Team|All-Tournament Team]] at the [[1978 FIBA World Championship|1978 FIBA World Cup]], and he also made the All-Tournament Teams of both the [[1986 FIBA World Championship|1986 FIBA World Cup]] and the [[1990 FIBA World Championship|1990 FIBA World Cup]], which he also led in scoring, [[FIBA Basketball World Cup Top Scorer|with an average of 34.6 points per game]].

Schmidt played in the gold-medal match of the [[Basketball at the 1987 Pan American Games|1987 Pan American Games]], which was held in [[Indianapolis]]. The [[United States national basketball team|US national team]], which was composed of NCAA Division I [[college basketball]] players at those games, featured two [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-Americans]] in [[David Robinson (basketball)|David Robinson]] ([[List of players in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame member]]) and [[Danny Manning]], two [[NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship|NCAA Championship]] Final Four [[NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player|MVPs]], in [[Pervis Ellison]] and [[Keith Smart]], and other future [[NBA]] players, such as [[Rex Chapman]] and [[Dan Majerle]]. Brazil faced a 68–54 halftime deficit. However, Schmidt finished the game with 46 points, in a 120–115 win for Brazil.

In 1996, at the age of 38, Schmidt retired from playing with the senior Brazilian national team as its all-time leading scorer. While representing Brazil, he scored a total of 7,693 points in 326 games played, for a career scoring average of 23.6 points per game.<ref>[https://papodehomem.com.br/oscar-schmidt-rejeitou-a-nba/ Oscar Schmidt rejeitou a NBA e mostrou que o melhor caminho nem sempre é o mais fácil | Mais que um jogo #19 {{in lang|pt}}.]</ref> In 1997, Schmidt was given the [[Olympic Order]] award.

==Post-athletic career==
In 2004, Schmidt started his career in management. He was the CEO of "Telemar Rio de Janeiro", a Brazilian professional basketball team which won the "Campeonato Carioca" ([[Rio de Janeiro State Basketball Championship|Rio de Janeiro State Championship]]) in 2004, and the [[Brazilian Basketball Championship|Brazilian Championship]] in 2005.

In 2006, Schmidt, along with other Brazilian basketball greats such as [[Maria Paula Silva|Paula]] and [[Hortência Marcari|Hortência]], (another [[Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame member]]), led the ''NLB: Nossa Liga de Basquete'' ("our basketball league"), an attempted rival to the [[Brazilian Basketball Championship]]. However, the league folded a year later.

==Personal life==
On May 13, 2013, Schmidt had [[brain surgery]] to excise a [[malignant tumor]].<ref name="sportsonearth2015">{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/60026994/ |title= Oscar Winner |last1=Casey |first1=Tim |date=9 September 2013 |website=Sports on Earth |access-date=5 June 2015 |quote="In the spring, he had his second brain tumor surgery in two years. He is now on chemotherapy five days a month..."}}</ref> At first, nobody knew about it except for his family. The [[News media|press]] found out about the disease fifteen days after the surgery, at a dinner celebrating the 50th anniversary of the two-time [[FIBA World Cup|FIBA World Champion]] senior men's [[Brazil men's national basketball team|Brazilian National Team]]. Schmidt did not appear at the event, as he was recuperating from daily [[chemotherapy]] sessions. The disease was later put into [[remission (medicine)|remission]].<ref name="sportsonearth2015"/>

In 2016, Schmidt was one of the guests at the [[2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony|opening ceremony]] of the [[2016 Rio Summer Olympics]], alongside other Brazilian celebrities, such as model [[Gisele Bündchen]], actor [[Gustavo Goulart]], and singer [[Caetano Veloso]], among others.

==Senior club teams==
* [[SE Palmeiras Basketball|S.E. Palmeiras]]: [[Brazilian Basketball Championship]]: 1974–78
* [[EC Sírio Basketball|E.C. Sírio]]: Brazilian Basketball Championship: 1978–82
* [[America Football Club (Rio de Janeiro)|América do Rio]]: Brazilian Basketball Championship: 1982
* [[JuveCaserta Basket|JuveCaserta]]: [[Serie A2 Basket|Italian Second Division]]: 1982–83
* JuveCaserta: [[Lega Basket Serie A|Italian Basketball League]]: 1983–90
* [[Pallacanestro Pavia|Pavia]]: Italian Second Division: 1990–91
* Pavia: Italian Basketball League: 1991–92
* Pavia: Italian Second Division: 1992–93
* [[CB Valladolid|Valladolid]]: [[Liga ACB|Spanish Basketball League]]: 1993–95
* [[SC Corinthians Paulista Basketball|S.C. Corinthians Paulista]]: Brazilian Basketball Championship: 1995–97
* [[Grêmio Barueri Futebol|Bandeirantes / Mackenzie]]: Brazilian Basketball Championship: 1997–99
* [[CR Flamengo (basketball)|C.R. Flamengo]]: Brazilian Basketball Championship: 1999–03

==Honors and awards==

===Summer Olympics Records===
* [[Basketball at the Summer Olympics#Top career men's scorers|All-time leading points scorer]]: 1,093 points
* Most total points scored in a tournament: 338 points
* Highest per game scoring average in a tournament: 42.3 points per game
* Most points scored in a single game: 55 points
* Oldest player to score 40 or more points in a single game: 38 years and 155 days (scored 45 points)
* Tied for most tournament appearances by a men's basketball player: 5 (tied with [[Teófilo Cruz]], [[Andrew Gaze]], [[Luis Scola]], and [[Juan Carlos Navarro (basketball)|Juan Carlos Navarro]])

===Individual===
* Considered [[basketball]]'s unofficial all-time leader in points scored:
** 49,737 career total points scored in 1,615 games played (30.8 points per game):
** 42,044 career points scored in 1,289 professional [[sports club|club]] games played (32.6 points per game).
** 7,693 points scored in 326 [[Brazilian national basketball team|Brazilian national team]] games played (23.6 points per game).
* [[Brazilian national basketball team|Brazilian national team]]'s all-time leading scorer<ref>[https://www.esportelandia.com.br/basquete/oscar-schmidt/ Oscar Schmidt: história, títulos e recordes do Mão Santa {{in lang|pt}}.]</ref>
* [[FIBA World Cup]]'s [[FIBA Basketball World Cup records#All-time top cumulative points scorers|all-time leader in points scored]]:
** 906 career points scored in 34 games played (27.7 points per game)
* [[1978 FIBA World Championship]]: [[FIBA World Cup All-Tournament Team|All-Tournament Team]]
* [[1986 FIBA World Championship]]: All-Tournament Team
* [[1990 FIBA World Championship]]: All-Tournament Team
* [[FIBA World Cup Top Scorer|1990 FIBA World Championship's Top Scorer]] (34.6 points per game)
* [[Basketball at the Summer Olympics#Top career men's scorers|Summer Olympics's all-time leader in points scored]]:<ref name="Olympic records">{{cite web |url= http://sportv.globo.com/site/programas/almanaque-olimpico/noticia/2016/02/destruidor-de-recordes-dez-facanhas-de-oscar-schmidt-nas-olimpiadas.html|title= Destruidor de recordes: dez façanhas de Oscar Schmidt nas Olimpíadas|work=sportv.globo.com|date= February 24, 2016|access-date= February 24, 2016|language=pt}}</ref>
** 1,093 career points scored – 28.8 points per game
* 3× [[Basketball at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] Top Scorer:<ref name="Olympic records"/>
** [[Basketball at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|Seoul 1988]] – 42.3 points per game (the record in any edition)
** [[Basketball at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|Barcelona 1992]] – 24.8 points per game
** [[Basketball at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|Atlanta 1996]] – 27.4 points per game
* Most points scored in a game at the [[Basketball at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] – 55 against [[Spanish national basketball team|Spain]], 24 September [[Basketball at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|1988]] (lost 118–110)<ref name="Olympic records"/>
* [[FIBA Intercontinental Cup]] Finals Top Scorer ([[1979 FIBA Intercontinental Cup|1979]])
* 7× [[Lega Basket Serie A statistical leaders|Italian League Top Scorer]]: (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992)
* 2× [[Serie A2 Basket|Italian 2nd Division]] Top Scorer (1991, 1993)
* [[ACB statistical leaders|Spanish League Top Scorer]]: (1994)
* 10× [[Brazilian Basketball Championship|Brazilian Championship]] Top Scorer: (1979, 1980, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
* He scored 66 points in an [[Lega Basket Serie A|Italian League]] game on 30 November 1991<ref name="Record" /><ref name="ASDPavia" />
* He scored 74 points in a [[São Paulo State Basketball Championship|São Paulo State Championship]] game on 28 November 1997<ref name="baterecorde" /><ref name="Com74" /><ref name="OMao" />
* Retired club jerseys: [[JuveCaserta Basket#Retired numbers|#18 JuveCaserta]] (1990), [[Pallacanestro Pavia#Retired numbers|#11 Pavia]] (1993), [[Flamengo Basketball#Retired numbers|#14 C.R. Flamengo]] (2003)
* [[FIBA European Selection]]: (1991)
* [[FIBA's 50 Greatest Players]]: (1991)
* [[Olympic Order]]: (1997)
* [[FIBA Hall of Famer|FIBA Hall of Fame]] inductee: (2010)
* [[List of members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame|Basketball Hall of Fame]]: (2013)
* [[Italian Basketball Hall of Fame]]: (2017)

===As a member of pro club teams===
* 4× [[São Paulo State Basketball Championship|São Paulo State Championship]] champion: 1974, Sírio 1978, 1979, 1998
* 3× [[Brazilian Basketball Championship|Brazilian Championship]] champion: 1977, 1979, 1996
* [[South American Basketball Club Championship|South American Club Championship]] champion: 1979
* [[FIBA Intercontinental Cup]] champion: [[1979 FIBA Intercontinental Cup|1979]]
* [[Italian Basketball Cup|Italian Cup]] winner: 1988
* 2× [[Rio de Janeiro State Basketball Championship|Rio de Janeiro State Championship]] champion: 1999, 2002

===Brazil national team===
* 3× [[FIBA South American Championship]]: {{gold medal}} (1977, 1983, 1985)
* [[FIBA World Cup]]: {{bronze medal}} ([[1978 FIBA World Championship|1978]])
* 2× FIBA South American Championship: {{silver medal}}: (1979, 1981)
* [[Basketball at the Pan American Games|Pan American Games]]: {{bronze medal}} ([[Basketball at the 1979 Pan American Games|1979]])
* Pan American Games: {{gold medal}} ([[Basketball at the 1987 Pan American Games|1987]])
* [[FIBA AmeriCup]]: {{bronze medal}} ([[1989 Tournament of the Americas|1989]])

==See also==
*[[List of athletes with the most appearances at Olympic Games]]

==References and notes==
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==External links==
*[http://www.interbasket.net/players/oscar.htm Profile at interbasket.com]
*[http://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/p/rpp//q/oscar%20schmidt/pid//_//players.html FIBA Profile]
*[http://www.fiba.com/hall-of-fame/Oscar-Schmidt FIBA Hall of Fame Profile]
*[https://www.proballers.com/basketball/player/45349/oscar-schmidt ProBallers.com Profile]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20041209070215/http://www.cbb.com.br/atletas_tecnicos/atleta_tecnico.asp?cod=101 Profile at the Brazilian Basketball Federation] {{in lang|pt}}
*[http://web.legabasket.it/player/OSC-SCH/ Italian League Profile] {{in lang|it}}
*[http://195.56.77.208/player/?id=OSC-SCH Italian League Stats] {{in lang|it}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20171015112811/http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=ASH Spanish League Archive Profile] {{in lang|es}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120728063959/http://www.martiperarnau.com/2012/07/el-pesado-testigo-de-oscar-schmidt/ History of Brazilian basketball] {{in lang|es}}

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[[Category:Pan American Games bronze medalists for Brazil]]
[[Category:Pan American Games gold medalists for Brazil]]
[[Category:Pan American Games medalists in basketball]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte]]
[[Category:Small forwards]]
[[Category:Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras basketball players]]
[[Category:Sport Club Corinthians Paulista basketball players]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 1979 Pan American Games]]
[[Category:Competitors at the 1990 Goodwill Games]]