Current UFC Champions
Written by Fatima Ahmed
The UFC went from a card of fighters with no weight limits, TV support or sponsorship package to the biggest promotion in the sport. Today it operates with a dozen weight categories, staging fights all over the world, with champions in each division selected through a ranking system rather than a knockout tournament.
There is one champion in every division, with contenders forced to climb the ladder to earn a shot at the crown. Many of the biggest bouts on the calendar aren't even title fights, which shows just how deep the competitive matchups run.
Champions are typically defended through mandated title fights, with the promotion using rankings to determine the next contender rather than a straight tournament format. This keeps divisions competitive, since a champion's reign can be challenged by any ranked contender who earns the shot.
Check each promotion's official rankings page for the latest title-holders, as champions change hands throughout the year.