Current UFC Title Holders 2026

UFC Champions — Every Current UFC Champion

Complete list of reigning UFC champions across every UFC weight class — men's & women's divisions, plus UFC pound-for-pound rankings.

This page highlights every current UFC champion including UFC heavyweight champion, UFC lightweight champion, UFC welterweight champion, and all UFC title holders. See UFC fighter records, championship history, and pound-for-pound leaders updated after every UFC event.

Men's Champions

Alexandre Pantoja with UFC belt
Flyweight 125 lbs
Champion

Alexandre Pantoja

28-5-0

Pantoja has cemented himself as one of the most well-rounded flyweight champions, defending his belt against the division's best challengers with elite grappling and crisp striking.

Merab Dvalishvili with UFC belt
Bantamweight 135 lbs
Champion

Merab Dvalishvili

18-4-0

Dvalishvili's relentless pace and suffocating wrestling have made him one of the hardest champions to dethrone. His cardio and pressure are unmatched at 135.

Ilia Topuria with UFC belt
Featherweight 145 lbs
Champion

Ilia Topuria

16-0-0

Topuria shocked the world by stopping Alexander Volkanovski and remains undefeated. A complete fighter with devastating power in both hands.

Islam Makhachev with UFC belt
Lightweight 155 lbs
Champion

Islam Makhachev

26-1-0

Makhachev is on a historic run, dominating the deepest division in the UFC with suffocating grappling and increasingly sharp striking. Widely regarded as the #1 pound-for-pound fighter.

Belal Muhammad with UFC belt
Welterweight 170 lbs
Champion

Belal Muhammad

24-3-0

Muhammad silenced doubters by capturing the welterweight title with relentless pressure and top-tier wrestling. A true grinder who earned his moment.

Dricus Du Plessis with UFC belt
Middleweight 185 lbs
Champion

Dricus Du Plessis

22-2-0

Du Plessis brought South African power and grit to the middleweight throne. A versatile fighter equally dangerous on the feet and on the ground.

Alex Pereira with UFC belt
Light Heavyweight 205 lbs
Champion

Alex Pereira

12-2-0

Pereira's knockout power has made him the most feared champion in the UFC. A former two-division champion whose striking ability is unparalleled.

Tom Aspinall with UFC belt
Heavyweight 265 lbs
Champion

Tom Aspinall

15-3-0

Aspinall combines heavyweight power with light-heavyweight speed. His explosive finishing ability has made him one of the most exciting champions in UFC history.

Women's Champions

Women's Strawweight 115 lbs
Champion

Zhang Weili

24-3-0

Zhang Weili has proven herself as one of the greatest strawweights ever, combining devastating striking with improved grappling to defend her title against the best.

Women's Flyweight 125 lbs
Champion

Valentina Shevchenko

23-4-1

Shevchenko reclaimed her throne after a dramatic trilogy with Alexa Grasso, proving once again why she is considered the greatest women's flyweight of all time.

Women's Bantamweight 135 lbs
Champion

Julianna Peña

12-5-0

Peña holds the belt in a division undergoing transition after Amanda Nunes' retirement. New contenders are emerging to challenge for the throne.

Pound-for-Pound Leaders

The pound-for-pound ranking attempts to determine the best fighters regardless of weight class, considering skill, dominance, quality of competition, and overall body of work.

Men's P4P Top 5

1 Islam Makhachev Islam Makhachev Lightweight
2 Alex Pereira Alex Pereira Light Heavyweight
3 Ilia Topuria Ilia Topuria Featherweight
4 Dricus Du Plessis Dricus Du Plessis Middleweight
5 Tom Aspinall Tom Aspinall Heavyweight

Women's P4P Top 5

1 Zhang Weili Strawweight
2 Valentina Shevchenko Flyweight
3 Alexa Grasso Flyweight
4 Rose Namajunas Strawweight
5 Manon Fiorot Flyweight

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the current UFC heavyweight champion?
Tom Aspinall is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion. He captured the title with his explosive finishing ability and remains one of the most dangerous fighters in the division.
How often do UFC champions change?
There is no fixed schedule — champions change whenever a title fight results in a new winner. Some champions defend their belts for years, while others may lose the title in their first defense. Title fights typically happen 2–3 times per year per division.
What is an interim champion?
An interim champion is crowned when the undisputed champion is unable to defend the title due to injury or other circumstances. The interim champion typically earns the right to face the undisputed champion in a unification bout.
Are UFC champions included in rankings?
Champions sit at the top of their respective divisional rankings but are not assigned a numerical rank. They are considered the #0 fighter in their division and may also appear in the pound-for-pound list.

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