Name Event Date Reign (Total) Defenses 1 Frank Shamrock def. Serra was plagued by back injuries in the coming year, allowing St-Pierre to capture an interim Welterweight title and set up a unification match at UFC 83. Super welterweight 175 lb (79.4 kg) Middleweight 185 lb (83.9 kg) Super middleweight 195 lb (88.5 kg) Light heavyweight 205 lb (93.0 kg) Cruiserweight 225 lb (102.1 kg) Heavyweight 265 lb (120.2 kg) Super heavyweight No limit; In this article, I will present to you the UFC weight divisions, as well as all the champions for each of them. Henderson also won a re-match, and became the third featherweight champion to defend his belt three times before Anthony Pettis defeated him with a first round submission at UFC 164 in 2013. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). updated bellator mma fighter rankings following bellator mma 288 event in chicago Fighters across 12 divisions - Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, Bantamweight, Flyweight, Women's Featherweight, Women's Bantamweight, Women's Flyweight and Women's Strawweight - have earned the right to call themselves UFC champions. Suspended fighters. Islam Makhachev made relatively quick work of Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 280 to claim the vacant lightweight crown on Saturday night. Here are the main things to know about Welterweights: The welterweight title is one of the oldest in UFC, with Pat Miletich becoming the first champion in 1998. Nevertheless, the fights between the two were by no means walk-overs, as Cormier found ways to affect Jones, even if he could not emerge victorious. Jones became a sensation, the biggest American star of the UFC and earned an international sponsorship deal with Nike. No. Dominick Cruz had finally overcome his series of injuries to make his return, four years after his last title fight. In the next 2 years, the light heavyweight title changed owner no fewer than 5 times, with a competitive division which no one athlete could truly dominate. While the fight was McGregors second ever loss in UFC, Nurmagomedov remained undefeated. Cejudo meanwhile went on to successfully defend this title against regular bantamweight TJ Dillashaw in 2019, with an impressive display of striking. Unsurprisingly, not only did the single glove look ridiculous, it was a complete hindrance against Gracies polished Jiu-Jitsu and led to a first-round KO. As new middleweight champion, Franklin successfully defended his belt two times, while also competing alongside Matt Hughes as a coach on UFCs reality show The Ultimate Fighter. [13] On June 20, 2013, at Battle of Moscow 12 she defeated the then #1 Russian WMMA flyweight fighter Julia Berezikova via unanimous decision. Two of those losses came from the one and only Amanda Nunes who is the greatest female MMA fighter of all time so we can cut her some slack. Lesnar beat Couture via TKO in the second round and just like that, Couture had lost the belt for the third and final time. Everything. [33] Jdrzejczyk landed the most significant strikes in UFC championship history (225), had the highest significant strike differential in UFC championship history (142), and broke her previous record for most leg kicks thrown in a single fight (75). Super welterweight 175 lb (79.4 kg) Middleweight 185 lb (83.9 kg) Super middleweight 195 lb (88.5 kg) Light heavyweight 205 lb (93.0 kg) Cruiserweight 225 lb (102.1 kg) Heavyweight 265 lb (120.2 kg) Super heavyweight No limit; In this article, I will present to you the UFC weight divisions, as well as all the champions for each of them. She also holds the womens pound-for-pound top rank across all womens titles. A number of fighters were scheduled to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov for the vacant title, including Max Holloway and Tony Ferguson, who both eventually had to withdraw due to injury and weight cutting issues. The previous record was 68, set by Carlos Condit against Nick Diaz at UFC 143. I like Jake Shields a lot. 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Holland's head coach Bob Perez waved off the fight between the fourth and fifth rounds, as it was clear Holland was suffering from an injury to his right hand. However, the match was later cancelled due to contract issues between Shields and the company. In a title defense at UFC 117, Chris Sonnen was widely considered to be leading the fight with two minutes to go of the final round, when Silva managed to lock up an armbar and force Sonnen to submit. One clean connection from McGregors devastating left hand was generally enough to KO his opponent. Eventually, Nurmagomedov faced Al Iaquinta for the title at UFC 223, defeating him via unanimous decision. The bout streams on ESPN+ and will serve as Dolidzes fourth in the division, after competing in the light heavyweight division for his first two UFC appearances. [19] He won the bout via unanimous decision. In his eleventh title defense, Silva faced Chris Weidman as a big favorite. Over these six years, Johnson showcased his prowess at a vast array of diverse styles and introduced moves that had never been seen in the UFC before. He had the title stripped when he signed with a rival MMA company. A rematch with St-Pierre was scheduled for UFC 63 in 2006, but an injury to GSP led to him being replaced by BJ Penn, the only man to beat Hughes in the previous six years. Most of them are heavyweight fighters, but some fighters in different divisions, such as Gunnar Nelson, cut only 10-15 lbs before matches. Penn began a two-year reign as champion, successfully defending his belt three times and even taking a shot at the welterweight title in between. Shields faced Yoshihiro Akiyama on February 26, 2012 at UFC 144, winning via unanimous decision. The second heaviest weight class in UFC, light heavyweight fighters often move up and down from the heavyweight class to compete in both. He finally lost his title to Quinton Jackson in 2007, who held onto the title for one year. Although McGregors power and kicks to the body caused Mendes to tire rapidly, the Californian native still got the better of the first round, managing to take McGregor to the mat effectively. [36] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. When it comes to the best fighters currently competing outside Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Christian Lee is commonly mentioned. Advertising disclosure: WSN contains links to online retailers on its website. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). What separates us from other web sites that formulate rankings? Igor Zinoviev at UFC 16 on Mar 13, 1998 2. def. This means that fighters injury record and recent fitness should be a major consideration for betting. Shields made his PFL debut at PFL Everett on July 29, 2017 against Danny Davis Jr. He is the first UFC fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes simultaneously. Pereira stunned Adesanya by TKO in the fifth round to become the new UFC middleweight champion Saturday night in the main event of UFC 281 in Madison Square Garden. Silva was knocked out in possibly the most shocking moment in UFC history, and Weidman was the new middleweight champion. More recently there was a scheduled matchup against Joanne Calderwood for June 6th, 2020 but the match was postponed due to a leg injury. There's a new champion in the 155-pound division. . History of the UFC Heavyweight Class. 31 (w/UFC Fighter Jake Ellenberger), PODCAST For example, many sportsbooks will allow you to bet on the number of successful titles defenses over time or how a specific fight will be decided. Enjoy the latest breaking news, fights, behidn-the-scenes access and more. Arguably the biggest fight in UFC history at that point was over in a mere 13 seconds. Jdrzejczyk made her professional debut in mixed martial arts (MMA) on May 19, 2012, at SFT - MMA Fight Night Diva SPA against Sylwia Juskiewicz, winning via unanimous decision. In September 1999, Shields began his MMA training by joining Chuck Liddell's SLO Kickboxing Academy. Instead, cable companies, Sen. 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[17] She made her promotional debut, now fighting as a strawweight, on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown against Juliana Lima. He was the last Rumble on the Rock Welterweight Champion, the only Elite XC Welterweight Champion, a former Shooto Welterweight Champion and former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion.He also fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) challenging She successfully defended the title against Penne, defeating her in the third round via TKO following a flurry of punches and a knee against the cage. Despite COVID-19 travel restrictions getting in her way to travel and defend her title in the US she was able to eventually travel there and successfully defend her title at UFC 248. Mens bantamweight, on the other hand, has seen a steady stream of champions and contenders changing over the years, without anyone dominating like the womens. Shamrock won the inaugural title in just 16 seconds, forcing Kevin Jackson to submit via armbar. Johnson is a highly technically skilled fighter, and the majority of his wins came from submission, or unanimous decision if the fight went the distance. However, huge controversy arose again moments after the fight when Nurmagomedov jumped into the crowd to confront McGregors entourage, and a member of the Russians team jumped into the octagon and traded punches with McGregor. Jake Shields stars in and co-produced Fight Life, an award-winning documentary on the sport of MMA, the film is directed by James Z. Feng and released in 2013. Kevin Jackson UFC Japan Yokohama, Japan: Dec 21, 1997 703 days 1. def. Enjoy the latest breaking news, fights, behidn-the-scenes access and more. She defended her title for the first time March 7th, 2020 at UFC 248 against. After successfully defending his title in a rematch, and an unsuccessful shot at the flyweight title against Henry Cejudo, Dillashaw was banned in 2019 for failing a drug test, leaving the bantamweight title open. The bout streams on ESPN+ and will serve as Dolidzes fourth in the division, after competing in the light heavyweight division for his first two UFC appearances. In fact, UFC 1 in 1993 contained only two rules no biting or eye-gouging (no fun!). With Dana White saying, "He's mine!" The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Miocic took the Heavyweight title and the Performance of the Night award on August 17th, 2019 when at UFC 241 he won his match against the former Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Cormier, with a TKO. UFC light heavyweight Glover Teixeira confirmed to ESPN the UFC offered him a title fight against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282 on Dec. 10, and that he did in fact turn it down. At UFC 232, Cybord defended her title against Amanda Nunes, who was moving up from bantamweight to challenge for the belt. Xiaonan (14-3 MMA, 4-2 UFC) is one of the more under appreciated names at 115 pounds, likely because she keeps a low profile and cant speak English. Shevchenko has an MMA record of 25 total fights, 22 wins, and 3 losses. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. The womens flyweight division is a recent addition to UFC, with the inaugural title match taking place in December, 2017. Another lesson from the history of the welterweight division is in the importance of Injuries and other pre-fight issues. Mens Divisions Heavyweight (265) Light Heavyweight (205) UFC Rankings are comprised of all fighters currently signed to the UFC. Meanwhile, Cormier was declared the light heavyweight champion, but opted not to defend his belt and instead moving back to the heavyweight division. In retrospect, many have blamed the loss on St-Pierres personal struggles, including the death of family members, change of management and motivation issues. I want to be a businesswoman. The duration of the weight cut depends on every fighter individually. Despite his at times unorthodox striking, Jones is also an extremely competent wrestler and a versatile fighter. The lack of huge power and focus on wrestling and technical skills means that fights often go the distance, and early KOs are not so common. Her amateur Muay Thai accomplishments include six IFMA world medals (five gold, one silver) and four IFMA European championships with a record of 37 wins and 3 losses. Renato Moicano spoke to TSN MMA reporter Aaron Bronsteter and makes another demand following his legendary post-fight interview. He was the last Rumble on the Rock Welterweight Champion, the only Elite XC Welterweight Champion, a former Shooto Welterweight Champion and former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion.He also fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) challenging [12], Shields made his UFC debut against Martin Kampmann on October 23, 2010, at UFC 121. He studied print and broadcast journalism at Humber College and has been a lifelong fan of the sport of hockey and the NHL. Jeremy Horn at UFC 17 on May 15, 1998 3. def. [87], Polish mixed martial artist and kickboxer, Muay Thai & Kickboxing record (incomplete). On the other hand, there are still fighters that fight right around their natural weight. Jose Aldo from Brazil became the inaugural UFC featherweight champion after the company merged with World Extreme Cagefighting in 2010. 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The referee immediately stopped the fight, and with two of the most dramatic victories UFC has ever seen, Weidman remained the middleweight champion. However, Jones again failed a doping test, testing positive for an anabolic steroid, and once again his title was stripped. Jake Shields stated in an interview that it was tough for Strikeforce to provide him with exciting fights and this would be a key aspect in his decision to stay or leave. [30] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night for their performance. Password confirm. She won the fight by unanimous decision to retain her title. [citation needed] Shields also served as a grappling coach for Chuck Liddell on The Ultimate Fighter 11,[50] and appeared on the Animal Planet channel for episodes of Wild Recon and Venom in Vegas. Strawweight is one of the younger divisions in UFC, so there is still a lot of fluctuation in terms of both fighters and statistics. I love you guys. Lesnars third title defence was against Mexican-American Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 in 2010. Nevertheless, anyone who was able to look through the hype and identify that the power of Holly Holm would cause Rousey problems in their title fight would have made a lot of money on that bet. There's a new champion in the 155-pound division. Since then Cejudo, who demanded a higher payout and didnt receive one, has walked away and relinquished his title. Several fighters incurred injuries from the smashed bus, leading to various fights being rescheduled. Shevchenko has also defeated the likes of Holly Holm, Julianna Pena, and Jessica Eye.To date, she has made 6 successful defenses of the FC Women's . Tanner defended his title against Rich Franklin in the same year. Montana was due to defend her title against Valentina Shevchenko, but ran into health problem related to making her weight. As of May 16, 2019, a total of 76 UFC fighters have Meanwhile, Jones returned from suspension and defeated Ovince Saint Preux in 2016 for an interim title, before receiving a second suspension for doping violations. By subscribing, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy and you confirm that you are 18+. The Gracie Family (Portuguese: ) are a prominent martial arts family originally from Belm, state of Par, Brazil whose ancestors came from Paisley, Scotland.They are known for creating the self-defense martial arts system of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, also known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.. Stay up to date with all of the moving and shaking within the UFC's divisions with our rankings here, updated approximately 36 hours after each event. He hasn't really shown anything in his last couple of fights to make you go, 'Holy [expletive].' ", "Jake Shields vs. Dan Henderson Title Fight Signed for April in Strikeforce", "Shields hoping for GSP fight "sometime soon", "Melendez on Shields to UFC; Will he follow? Welcome to the top of the line. Ryan Bristlon is a Canadian writer currently residing in Hamilton, Ontario. Avoid betting on blockbuster early finishes and instead focus on how each fighters wrestling skills match up. [46] Jake is also a lifelong Liverpool F.C. Enjoy the latest breaking news, fights, behidn-the-scenes access and more. Thompson (17-6-1) earned one of the biggest wins of his career on Saturday, stopping Kevin Holland (23-9) in the fourth round via TKO. Velasquez produced a ferocious display of striking, leading to a first round TKO and a new heavyweight champion. Though they have never competed together in an MMA contest, Shields holds a victory over Fitch in a submission grappling match. When the UFC merged with World Extreme Cagefighting, Dominick Cruz faced Scott Jorgenson for the newly created bantamweight title. However, a month before the fight Aldo was forced to withdraw due to a rib injury. However, Tates time at the top was equally short, when she was defeated by Amanda Nunes at UFC 200. [41] At one point in the match Shields slapped Agazarm while both men were standing. 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[9][22] Subsequently, Jdrzejczyk won a Performance of the Night bonus. Rafael dos Anjos on his return to the welterweight division, his championship aspirations being behind him and potentially breaking the record for the most total time spent in the UFC octagon this weekend. He finally lost the title to Fabricio Werdum in 2015, who lost it in his very next fight to Stipe Miocic. No. Crazy scenes like this were common in the early days. The same is true of the women, with Amanda Nunes winning her recent title through sheer punching power. He ultimately won the fight via TKO. Two of those losses came from the one and only Amanda Nunes who is the greatest female MMA fighter of all time so we can cut her some slack. Name Event Date Reign (Total) Defenses 1 Frank Shamrock def. By studying the fighters, you can often predict a lot about how the fight will pan out. [14] After Shields defeated Kampmann via split decision, White later confirmed that Shields would receive a title shot against the winner of the Georges St-Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck fight at UFC 124.[15]. , , Ultimate fighting ought to be a great American sport. Silva never truly recovered, and after testing positive for illegal substances he would go on to only ever officially win one more UFC fight. Die-hard Professional Fighters League fans will now be able to watch the PFL any hour of the day on its new channel. But that wasn't the only reason or the main reason. He won the bout via unanimous decision. Stay up to date with all of the moving and shaking within the UFC's divisions with our rankings here, updated approximately 36 hours after each event. Hughes combination of wrestling his opponents into awkward positions before landing powerful blows led to him being considered one of the greatest pound for pound fighters the UFC has ever seen. Islam Makhachev made relatively quick work of Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 280 to claim the vacant lightweight crown on Saturday night. Two of those losses came from the one and only Amanda Nunes who is the greatest female MMA fighter of all time so we can cut her some slack. After one title defence, Sherk tested positive for anabolic steroid use. Birthday: Shields defeated Woodley via split decision. The UFC and USADA have announced a dramatic change in how they will announce potential doping violations for athletes going forward. For the years that Rousey was the bantamweight champion she was not just the most dominant UFC fighter in her division, but one of the most dominant athletes in the world. and his arm around Shields, this fueled rumors of Shields signing with the UFC. Finally, after another year of suspension, Jones returned to regain his vacant light heavyweight title again, defeating Gustafsson in a TKO. At UFC Fight Night 213 at UFC Apex, Dolidze (10-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) will step into the octagon as a middleweight to face Phil Hawes. Get the latest predictions and free picks for UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Tuivasa. Suspended fighters. Don't write Stephen Thompson out of the welterweight title picture just yet. Kevin Randleman eventually won the title and held it until 2000, when Couture was offered the chance to return to the UFC to take a shot at his previous title. 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Penn was at times a controversial competitor, cultivating a persona as a dangerous and bloodthirsty fighter. The maximum and minimum allowed weight for each UFC weight class. [39], On September 20, 2018, it was announced that Jdrzejczyk was expected to return to flyweight to face Valentina Shevchenko on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231 for the vacant UFC Women's Flyweight Championship. Conor Anthony McGregor (Irish: Conchr Antin Mac Gragir; born 14 July 1988) is an Irish professional mixed martial artist.He is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight and lightweight double-champion. Shields was raised near Mountain Ranch, California, in the Sierra Nevada. [45][46] She won the fight via unanimous decision. The UFC Lightweight Division, in particular, limits fighters to 146-155 lb (66-70 kg). RankingMMA has been publishing UFC rankings since 2006. On August 29, 2011, Shields's father and manager, Jack Shields, died at the age of 67. Despite being a big favorite, McGregor lost the fight at the unfamiliar class. Jdrzejczyk suffered the first loss of her MMA career when she lost the championship to Rose Namajunas in November 2017. Here are the main things to know about the light heavyweight UFC division: The light heavyweight class had some great champions in the early years of the UFC, with Frank Shamrock the first man to hold the belt. [18], Jdrzejczyk next faced undefeated strawweight top contender Cludia Gadelha on December 13, 2014, at UFC on Fox 13. Hughes eventually lost his title to BJ Penn, but the Hawaiian fighter immediately ran into contract issues with UFC, and his title was stripped before he could even defend it. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is requiring all registered casino, lottery and igaming operators to stop offering and accepting wagers on Ultimate Fighting Championship events. Sports - Comprehensive news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more Fighters in the UFCs heavyweight division are the biggest and strongest in the sport. Each of his title defences resulted in decisive wins, earning Penn a reputation as one of the most respected fighters in UFC. As the new flyweight champion, Johnson began the longest dominant reign in UFC history. In contrast to her recent title defences, Rousey couldnt seem to overwhelm Holm as she had previous opponents. We've developed a suite of premium Outlook features for people with advanced email and calendar needs. The mens title is currently vacant after previous champion, The current womens champion is Valentina Shevchenko, The maximum weight for strawweight fighters is 115lb (52.2kg). Within a few weeks he fought his first fight, filling in for an injured teammate at 185 pounds (84kg). Hughes soon regained the vacant title, defeating the younger challenger Georges St-Pierre via armbar. Fight Time Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. A Microsoft 365 subscription offers an ad-free interface, custom domains, enhanced security options, the full desktop version of Office, and 1 Weili became the Strawweight Champion after defeating Jessica Andrade Aug 31, 2019 in a TKO. The UFC has lost a heavyweight main event between Derrick Lewis and Serghei Spivak just hours before it was scheduled to take place, officials announced on Saturday. Every November, the UFC takes over New York City's famed Madison Square Garden with a blockbuster pay-per-view event. He is also the former Cage Warriors However, in the seven fights since his first-round KO against McGregor, Aldo has lost four times. [41] After the UFC announced Cormier vs. Lewis on October 9, 2018, UFC confirmed the bout between Shevchenko and Eubanks was canceled and that Jdrzejczyk would again fight for the title against Shevchenko in the co-main event at UFC 231. While Conor McGregor seemed invincible in the featherweight division, he definitely struggled when moving up to lightweight and beyond. Xiaonan (14-3 MMA, 4-2 UFC) is one of the more under appreciated names at 115 pounds, likely because she keeps a low profile and cant speak English. Longest Avg. The run was not without controversy, including allegations of using petroleum to grease his body in a title defense against BJ Penn. Wrestling is still important, however, and many fighters have found success in the division by focusing on technical ground skills. Their first fight ended in a TKO for Cejudo after some heavy punches, but at UFC 227 both fighters wrestling skills came to the fore. 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