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UFC champions
The reigning champion of every UFC division, men's and women's, with the weight limit and how long they have held the belt. Champions with a profile link straight to their up-to-date record.
Updated as of July 31, 2026
| Division | Limit | Champion | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | 265 lb |  Tom Aspinall | Jun 2025 |
| Light Heavyweight | 205 lb |  Carlos Ulberg | Apr 2026 |
| Middleweight | 185 lb |  Khamzat Chimaev | Aug 2025 |
| Welterweight | 170 lb |  Islam Makhachev | Nov 2025 |
| Lightweight | 155 lb |  Justin Gaethje | Jun 2026 |
| Featherweight | 145 lb |  Alexander Volkanovski | Apr 2025 |
| Bantamweight | 135 lb | Petr Yan | Dec 2025 |
| Flyweight | 125 lb |  Joshua Van | Dec 2025 |
| Women's Bantamweight | 135 lb | Kayla Harrison | Jun 2025 |
| Women's Flyweight | 125 lb |  Valentina Shevchenko | Sep 2024 |
| Women's Strawweight | 115 lb |  Mackenzie Dern | Oct 2025 |
See also
Frequently asked questions
How many divisions does the UFC have?+
Eleven active title divisions: eight men's (flyweight to heavyweight) and three women's (strawweight, flyweight and bantamweight). Each has a single champion — no parallel sanctioning bodies like boxing.
What happens when a champion vacates the title?+
The UFC books a vacant-title fight between the top-ranked contenders, usually on a numbered card. Until then the division shows as vacant here.
How often is this page updated?+
The date of the last verification is shown at the top. UFC titles only change on championship-fight cards, and the list is reviewed after each one and in the monthly review.