Rankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members. Today, there 12 weight divisions in the UFC -- eight for men, four for women. 6. def. Outcome: UD over Joanna Jedrzejczyk (UFC 231) Jennum was a replacement for Ken Shamrock, who made it to the finals but withdrew due to injury. Official result: Sean O'Malley def. The emotion of it, thinking about everyone behind it," Ngannou said. Then, Lesnar once again united the Heavyweight title by defeating Carwin at 116. Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 17:33, The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale, UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2, Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion, The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale, UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2, The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned, The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Health: 86. Ngannou joined his cornerman for this fight -- and current UFC welterweight champion -- Kamaru Usman and middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in becoming the third titleholder from Africa.. Jennum was a replacement for Ken Shamrock who withdrew due to injury. Lyoto Machida at UFC 175 on Jul 5, 2014 Renato Sobral at UFC 62 on Aug 26, 2006 Outcome: TKO3 over Deiveson Figueiredo (UFC 283) Fridays weigh-ins saw a couple of blips including a major one as welterweight contender Geoff Neal badly missed weight, coming in at 175 pounds (four pounds over the welterweight limit, including the one-pound allowance for non-title bouts) for his main card bout opposite Shavkat Rakhmonov. It's the principle, it's the ethic, the dream, the life. A good round for O'Malley, but also a disappointing one where he let Almeida off the hook. John Dodson at UFC 191 on Sep 5, 2015 UFC featherweight Ryan Hall talks with Joe Rogan in the Octagon after his win over Darrick Minner during the UFC 269 early prelims on Saturday night in Las V. -Mexico border, was blocked from joining the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. 6. def. UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com Athlete Rankings Women's Featherweight Amanda Nunes Champion How are rankings determined? Ill just leave this here!!! Prior to the UFC-WEC merger, Jos Aldo was the WEC Featherweight Champion. Heavyweight Champions Of UFC's Modern Era | UFC Baro successfully defended the interim UFC Bantamweight Championship twice before being promoted to undisputed champion and defending his title once more. Please enter a valid email and try again. Breaking News. 116 to 125 lb (53 to 57 kg) updated: Monday, Feb. 27. The two both did damage to one another and left their opponent stunned for moments, including a point where Luque had Woodley on wobbled legs as he tried to escape by skating across the cage. Rory MacDonald at UFC 189 on Jul 11, 2015 Bo Nickal talks about his run-in with Jon Jones during UFC 285 fight week. McGregor then made short work of Cerrone with a blistering 40-second knockout when the two clashed at UFC 246. 3. def. List of UFC Featherweight Champions, Championship History - ITN WWE Amanda Nunes became the first woman to hold two women's division title in UFC when she defeated Chris Cyborg for the Featherweight title at UFC 232 via TKO in 51 seconds. interim champion Petr Yan at UFC 273 on Apr 9, 2022 Women's bantamweight Elsewhere on the card, Vicente Luque and Tyron Woodley threw down in an incredible three minutes of action. 4. def. 4. def. : Bo Nickal (185.5) vs. Jamie Pickett (186), 135 lbs. 11:02 pm ET, at Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 247 on Feb 8, 2020 Then after winning elected to go back up, then after awhile finally got a shot at going up for champ champ fight. 10. def. Penn at UFC 118 on Aug 28, 2010 Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 on Feb 8, 2020, 1. def. Striking: 92 Grappling: 89 Stamina: 91 Health: 91 Striking: 89 Grappling: 85 Stamina: 89 Health: 85 Striking: 86 Grappling: 88 Stamina: 89 Health: 88 [51], 1. def. Cludia Gadelha at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. 12:14 am ET, at Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Some champs come and go, {but} some come and keep for a {long time}, Tuesday, February 28 2023. Tyron Woodley vs. Vicente Luque -- Round 1:Woodley stormed out with a big punch right into a clinch, showing more aggression than he has in his three most recent fights. Yoel Romero at UFC 248 on Mar 7, 2020 Diego Sanchez at UFC 107 on Dec 12, 2009, 1. def. 3. def. 6. def. Defenses: 0, Leon Edwards The UFC has twelve weight divisions (eight males, 4 girls), that means tons of champions. Gan McGee at UFC 44 on Sep 26, 2003, 1. def. Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 192 on Oct 3, 2015 In 2000, the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board completely took over MMA regulation in its home state and developed new rules and weight classes that eventually became the de facto rule set for all mixed martial arts. Craig Kidwell-USA TODAY Sports. Volkanovski managed to win rounds 3 and 5 but it wasn't enough to claim 2. def. Robertson shot in for a takedown, but Maverick defended. 4. def. Due to the WEC's focus on lighter weight fighters, this merger necessitated the addition of both the featherweight and bantamweight divisions to the UFC, starting with The Ultimate Fighter season 12 finale. Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), Flashing what's to come Did @FearTheMaverick do enough in RD 3? Anyway, for your enjoyment, I present this quiz on MMA Champions. Josh Koscheck at UFC 124 on Dec 11, 2010 5. def. List of All UFC Heavyweight Champions & Championship History Penn at UFC 63 on Sep 23, 2006, 1. def. 12:17 am ET, at Conor McGregor was the first fighter to hold multiple titles simultaneously. Three weights, three knockouts. Fighters are now ranked based on four attributes - striking, grappling, stamina and health. 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Dillashaw suspended for failed drug test, relinquishes UFC bantamweight title", "Henry Cejudo explains decision to retire after UFC 249 win: 'I want to leave on top", "UFC 152 results: Demetrious Johnson wins flyweight title with split decision victory over Joseph Benavidez", "Deiveson Figueiredo KO's Joseph Benavidez; flyweight title stays vacant", "Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie fight for inaugural featherweight title at UFC 208", "Dana White says Nicco Montao is no longer the UFC women's flyweight champion", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_UFC_champions&oldid=1141761528, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 17:33. 2. def. Prior to UFC-WEC merger, Dominick Cruz was the WEC Bantamweight Champion. [6] The UFC realigned their weight classes to comply with these new regulations in 2001, beginning with UFC 31. The one and only one to ever do it. Tito Ortiz at UFC 22 on Sep 24, 1999, 1. def. Ngannou landed a bomb to the side of Miocic's head and Miocic ate it fine, not wobbling at all. Something went wrong. B.J. Women's featherweight Tim Sylvia Just look at Mcgregor, he able to make weight from 66kg (featherweight) to 77 kg (welter), but he hasnt focus to be the champion of welterweight. Robertson landed a sharp right hand counter after a flurry from Maverick, as she continued patiently trying to nullify the more aggressive bursts of offense from Maverick. 5. def. ET), Cody Garbrandt (136) vs. Trevin Jones (135), Derek Brunson (185.5) vs. Dricus Du Plessis (185), Viviane Araujo (126) vs. Amanda Ribas (126), Julian Marquez (186) vs. Marc-Andre Barriault (185), Early Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+ at 5:30 p.m. Miesha Tate at UFC 168 on Dec 28, 2013 Robertson nearly locked up an armbar but couldn't secure the hold, ending up below Maverick again. The complete list of UFC fighters that have won titles in more than one weight class is: Randy Couture B.J. To construct this quiz, I had to do a lot of . 3. def. 5. def. The round came to a close with neither man getting in a final shot. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, UFC 285 early weigh ins video, LIVE results stream | Jones vs. Gane. I strongly believe that for guys over 40 like myself, there's more interest in boxing than there is in MMA, but for guys under 40, it's exactly the opposite. : Cody Garbrandt (136) vs. Trevin Jones (135)185 lbs. Tito Ortiz at UFC 66 on Dec 30, 2006, 1. def. Cody Garbrandt confesses his life was in shambles before flyweight debut: I wasnt in a good place. 5. def. : Farid Basharat (136) vs. DaMon Blackshear (136)155 lbs. UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com The event was seen live on pay-per-view in the United States, and was later released on home video. Taila Santos at UFC 275 on Jun 12, 2022, 106 to 115 lb (48 to 52 kg) [54] Fighters with the same number of title wins are arranged in order of most title fights. : Viviane Araujo (126) vs. Amanda Ribas (126)185 lbs. #UFC260 pic.twitter.com/BPiBBR8RXW. 4. Justin Eilers at UFC 53 on Jun 4, 2005, 1. def. Ngannou then dug to the body with a pair of punches. Overall Striking rating is determined by a fighter's strike speed, power, accuracy, footwork, head movement, blocking and switch stance which controls striking power differential in your . [43], 1. def. Defenses: 0, Valentina Shevchenko Luque avoided the takedown and turned the fight around, pushing Woodley into the cage. 2. def. Match: vs Chris Cyborg. 2. def. 2. def. I had a great outcome from that fight. Robertson kept the pressure on while Maverick continued to try to find a gap to get back to her feet. 11:54 pm ET, at Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 215 on Sep 9, 2017 3. def. Francis Ngannou couldn't get the job done in his first shot at Stipe Miocic and the UFC heavyweight championship at UFC 220. 3. def. how many ufc champions are wrestlers - csmcindia.com As Ngannou attempted to follow up on the jab that rocked Miocic, Miocic was able to land a heavy counter punch that seemed to stumble Ngannou. O'Malley drilled Almeida with a body kick also and Almeida seemed to be struggling to find his timing before eating a spinning back kick to the body. Igor Zinoviev at UFC 16 on Mar 13, 1998 Lightweight | Men's featherweight Penn Conor McGregor Daniel Cormier Georges St-Pierre Amanda Nunes Henry Cejudo The. Bethe Correia at UFC 190 on Aug 1, 2015, 1. def. The Pride World Middleweight Championship (205.03lb) was unified with the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on September 8, 2007, when Quinton Jackson defeated Dan Henderson at UFC 75. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 2. def. 2. def. Robertson continued to push out front kicks to attempt and keep Maverick at distance. This is accomplished by breaking UFC records and one of the accolades to complete for this is to become a. What Are the UFC Weight Classes? (Explained With Tables) - GroundedMMA JON JONES has been snapped in UFC fight gear for the first time in over three years. Sergei Pavlovich weighed in as the backup fighter for. Raquel Pennington at UFC 224 on May 12, 2018 At the UFC 285 official weigh-ins, all 28 fighters on Saturday's fight card will step on the scale Friday morning, and MMA Fighting will have live video of it above. Former coach Fernand Lopez reacts to Francis Ngannou leaving UFC as The Lightweight Championship was known as the Bantamweight Championship prior to UFC 31 (May 4, 2001). Updated Bellator Mma Fighter Rankings As of March 1, 2023 Penn at UFC 35 on Jan 11, 2002, 1. def. Keith Hackney was forced to withdraw due to injury. Cody Garbrandt confesses his life was in shambles before flyweight debut: I wasnt in a good place. Russia's biggest MMA promotion, Absolute Championship Ahkmat, has 8 men's divisions, while none for women. Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 on Nov 3, 2018, 1. def. Four years later, UFC 12 introduced weight classes: heavyweight, for fighters 200 pounds and above, and lightweight, for those 199 pounds and under. Jon Fitch at UFC 87 on Aug 9, 2008 For the updated and finalized UFC 285 fight card and PPV lineup click here. Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261 on Apr 24, 2021 [3], The original codification for weight classes introduced only two divisions: heavyweight, which grouped together all competitors above 200 pounds (91kg), and lightweight, which encompassed all competitors 199 pounds (90kg) and under. He's coming up looking for me. 3. def. Conor McGregor and an extra muscled Jake Gyllenhaal filmed a scene from the upcoming remake of "Roadhouse" after UFC 285s ceremonial weigh-ins. #P4P pic.twitter.com/AdJwFrOkpv. St-Pierre defeated Josh Koscheck, before being matched up with former rival Matt Hughes at UFC 79 for an interim title bout due to Serra having to sit out due to injury. Official result: Vicente Luque def. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 10. def. Alex Perez at UFC 255 on Nov 21, 2020 night (March 4, 2023) at T-Mobile Arena in . And in Lopez's eyes, as long as Ngannou is content with his . 4. def. Almeida landed his own hard leg kick moments later. Conor McGregor Charles Oliveira's Rivalry Heats Up | FIGHT SPORTS People also skip the fact that his last fight 3 years ago could've and should've went to Reyes. Kenichi Yamamoto at UFC 29 on Dec 16, 2000, 1. def. Brian Ortega at UFC 266 on Sep 25, 20213. def. ufc 3 weight champion O'Malley Cracked hard with a left, dropping Almeida. Paging Nate Diaz #UFC260 pic.twitter.com/lETS5Q9R1Z. Previously the 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. Who has the belt? Current UFC champions by weight class Won title: July 30, 2022 It includes title holders and interim title holders. O'Malley worked some hard stomp kicks to Almeida's leg and then switched those kicks to the body. Please enter a valid email and try again. Conor McGregor, the former UFC dual-weight champion, is making headlines once again as he gears up for his highly-anticipated return to the octagon. Oops. THE BEST FIGHTER IN UFC 3 **CHEAT CODE**SHAREfactoryhttps://store. Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev had beaten featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski in UFC 284 headliner at RAC Arena in Australia on Saturday. VR Kingdom Bunnerong Road, Sydney . First of all, I have never fought at a heavier weight despite being knocked out of my division. 6-ranked title contender Alexa Grasso. The media members were asked to vote for who they feel are the top fighters in the UFC by weight-class and pound-for-pound. Sean O'Malley vs. Thomas Almeida -- Round 1:O'Malley opened with a series of long kicks to the body and legs of Almeida. Outcome: KO5 over Kamaru Usman (UFC 278) Ngannou then unloaded with big punches, drilling Miocic before finally separating. Please enter a valid email and try again. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., March 4, 2023, with one of the biggest fights in its history as No. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just one day away from the upcoming UFC 285 pay-per-view (PPV) event on ESPN+, scheduled for this Sat. UFC two-weight champion Daniel Cormier with his family and team at UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on Nov. 3, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey Basinger Vitor Belfort Successful. Kimo Leopoldo at UFC 8 on Feb 16, 1996. The inaugural title was contested on December 1, 2017, in Las Vegas, NV, US at The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale. Luque landed some short shoulder strikes and then threw knees to the legs. Moving up. Valentina Shevchenko (124.5) vs. Alexa Grasso (124.5), Geoff Neal (175)* vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov (171), Mateusz Gamrot (156) vs. Jalin Turner (155.5), Bo Nickal (185.5) vs. Jamie Pickett (186), Preliminary Card (ESPNews/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. UFC 3 Men's Heavyweight Fighter Roster and Ratings EA SPORTS Official Site Fly Bantam Feather Light Welter Middle Light Heavy Heavy The Heavyweight division consists of any fighter 206 lb. 2. def. Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 74 on Aug 25, 2007, 1. def. 11:14 pm ET, at Frank Trigg at UFC 45 on Nov 21, 2003, 1. def. See the UFC 285 official weigh-in results below. Video: Jon Jones sizes up Ciryl Gane in UFC 285 press conference staredown. how many ufc champions are wrestlers. The UFC began in 1993 with fighters of all sizes competing against each other. 1 reason Jones vs. Gane is a can't-miss? Anthony Smith at UFC 235 on Mar 2, 2019 The toughest women's UFC fighters can fight standing up or grapple on the mat, until. Won title: Dec. 8, 2018 Women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso were also on the mark ahead of the co-main event. Win or lose on Saturday . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. ago How?!? 1-ranked Heavyweight contender,Ciryl Gane,and former Light Heavyweight champion,Jon Jones,collide in a super fight for the vacant undisputed Heavyweight title. You can get Championship in 3 different weight class Dapper-Wishbone9050 10 mo. The UFC began in 1993 with fighters of all sizes competing against each other. He actually outweighed his opponent Ciryl Gane, an experienced heavyweight, who came in at 247.5 pounds at the UFC Apex. Competing with the big boys at heavyweight meant Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) had to pack on some pounds to his 6-foot-4 frame, and he has spent the past three years adding bulk while . Israel Adesanya at UFC 259 on Mar 6, 2021, 171 to 185 lb (78 to 84 kg) Jon Jones 'has multiple personalities' - Francis Ngannou fires back at UFC star. Conor McGregor is hinting at a move to welterweight when he makes his return to action. [4], 1. def. @StipeMiocic has no plans on letting the belt leave home. T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 280 on Oct 22, 2022, 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. David Loiseau at UFC 58 on Mar 4, 2006, 1. def. Below are the current UFC champions in each weight division. Conor McGregor at UFC 229 on Oct 6, 2018 Frank Mir at UFC 146 on May 26, 2012, 1. def. @BulletValentina and @Alexa_Grasso make championship weight for their #UFC285 title" ufc Verified Follow Original audio 1,992 likes ufc Verified First two to the scale make our co-main official! 8. def. The longtime light heavyweight champion weighed in at 248 pounds at Fridays official weigh-ins for UFC 285, where he battles Ciryl Gane for a vacant title in Saturdays main event. Sean Sherk at UFC 84 on May 24, 2008 11:46 pm ET, at Ultimately, the latter performance stands as McGregors only win over the past four years after he fell to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a lightweight title fight in 2018 then lost to Dustin Poirier in back-to-back matchups in 2021. Click here for the current champions in all of the major fight promotions: Bellator MMA, One Championship, PFL, Rizin and Invicta FC, in addition to the UFC. Chael Sonnen at UFC 117 on Aug 7, 2010 Health: 90. The tournament had no weight classes or weight limits. 3. def. 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. Andr Pederneiras at UFC 21 on Jul 16, 1999 Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou. Nate Quarry at UFC 56 on Nov 19, 2005 Runners-up and TUF runners-up are not included. 6. def. Current UFC Champions 2022 | UFC Title Holders - Sportskeeda Epoxy Flooring UAE; Floor Coating UAE; Self Leveling Floor Coating; Wood Finishes and Coating; Functional Coatings. The one and only one to ever do it.. : Sergei Pavlovich (259) main event backup, *Missed weight, fined 30-percent of purse (payable to opponent). He last faced Dominick Reyes on Feb. 8, 2020, a fight he won via unanimous decision. 2. def. 11:08 pm ET, at UFC 3 Men's Middleweight Fighter Roster and Ratings EA SPORTS all stemming from the recent ONE Championship title match between their respective. Lauren Murphy at UFC 266 on Sep 25, 2021 Defenses: 3, Aljamain Sterling There have been multiple instances in UFC history where a fighter misses the required weight limit for a championship fight. At UFC 14 the lightweight division would be renamed to middleweight, though it would still encompass all fighters 199 pounds (90kg) and under. Woodley threw a few big rights after they separated and charged forward again. From 29th March 2023, FlashSport will not be available. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Understanding UFC Weight Classes | UFC Jon Jones ahead of his . MMA divisional rankings: How big a boost was Blanchfield's stunning win? Kenny Florian at UFC 136 on Oct 8, 2011 To construct this quiz, I had to do a lot of research because personally, I know nothing about MMA. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant analysis of UFC 260 at the conclusion of the event below. [12] B.J. 2. def. BFT Mascot Botany Road, Sydney . It was designed to create a reigning UFC champion for the UFC tournament winners to challenge. Middleweight | Welterweight O'Malley is looking to bounce back from his first career victory. Random Weight Class (9 Spots) Heavyweight Light Heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight Flyweight Straweight Break Includes: - 2022 Prizm UFC Blaster . [11], 1. def. 10 Best UFC Interim Champions Ever, Ranked - TheSportster Velasquez, widely regarded as one of the greatest to. Maverick moved to mount and then side control, dropping big strikes to the head of Robertson. [56] Tournament championships and TUF winners are not included. Glover Teixeira at UFC 172 on Apr 26, 2014 Kampmann.[9]. 5. def. 5. def. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Another leg kick seemed to bother Almeida badly. Initially, only the women's bantamweight division was brought over, with the division's premiere bout taking place at UFC 157. The Welterweight Championship was known as the Lightweight Championship prior to UFC 31 (May 4, 2001). 4. def. 10 Champions with Most Title Defenses in UFC History; How to Get into UFC? The Irish superstar took to Twitter this week to tease his comeback at 170 pounds and also declare his intention to become the first-ever three-division world champion after previously claiming UFC gold at both featherweight and lightweight. Stamina: 90. Marvin Vettori at UFC 263 on Jun 12, 20214. def. Kenny Florian at UFC 101 on Aug 8, 2009 Trading big shots #UFC260 pic.twitter.com/VnCZR0I79c. The UFC APEX is starting to rumble The #UFC260 main event has arrived pic.twitter.com/y0gstThMxr. Frank Trigg at UFC 52 on Apr 16, 2005 Check out staredowns from the UFC 285 press conference on Saturday in Las Vegas. Jon Jones hopes to end any doubts about best ever at UFC 285 This marks Jones first time weighing in at the heavyweight limit after a storied run in the 205-pound division and a decade of speculation over a potential change of divisions. The Irishman, who has been away from the sport for over two years, is set to take on Michael Chandler later this year, with hopes of securing a shot at the championship. Days Held: 1513+. The UFC Superfight Championship was unified with the UFC 11 Tournament Championship to determine the inaugural UFC Heavyweight Champion on February 7, 1997, when Mark Coleman defeated Dan Severn at UFC 12. Official result: Miranda Maverick def. The UFC's weight classes differ from Bellator, which has 9 weight class divisions, separated into 7 for men, and 2 for women. at Penn at UFC 94 on Jan 31, 2009 My mind is just right here, right now. We've been putting in a lot of work, we've been working on everything. Jon Jones wrestles Bo Nickal on Episode 5 of UFC 285 "Embedded" as both fighters prepare for their respective pay-per-view (PPV) fights on March 4 in Las Vegas, and "Bones" appears to have "gassed" during the exchange. In UFC 285s pay-per-view (PPV) co-main event, womens Flyweight roost-ruler, Valentina Shevchenko UFCs current longest-reigning champion defends her 125-pound title against Mexicos Alexa Grasso. It's been over two years since Jones stepped foot in an octagon. Lastly, One Championship has 13 weight classes, separated into 4 women's divisions and 9 men's divisions. All-time UFC champions by division: Last updated:. Conor McGregor teases welterweight return to become 'triple weight Gane came in slightly lighter at 247.5 pounds. The 40 Best Female UFC Fighters Of 2023, Ranked Pound-for-Pound To be great in MMA today, female fighters must know a myriad of disciplines like kickboxing, wrestling, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and even karate. THE NEW HEAVYWEIGHT KING HAS ARRIVED #UFC260 pic.twitter.com/0ElFSDvyu1, "He did a mistake of following me, maybe he thought I was hurt or something," Ngannou said of the finishing sequence. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION SUPER FIGHT! Thomas Almeida via KO, Round 3. Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Cyril Gane take part in the official weigh-in ceremony in Las Vegas on Friday, March 3, ahead of their fight at UFC 285. "That's when I caught him. ago Been a little bit since I've played it, but I remember when I got the belt I went down first. in his opening UFC match. Sean Sherk at UFC 42 on Apr 25, 2003 2. def. Sean O'Malley vs. Thomas Almeida -- Round 3:O'Malley landed a heavy leg kick again, spinning Almeida 360 degrees. He came in at 137 pounds, one pound over the limit for his fight with Cameron Saaiman. The Light Heavyweight Championship was known as the Middleweight Championship prior to UFC 31 (May 4, 2001). Daniel Cormier at UFC 182 on Jan 3, 2015, 1. def. Rashad Evans at UFC 145 on Apr 21, 2012 Defenses: 0, Amanda Nunes Height: 6'4 Age: 35 Weight: N/A lbs. UFC 3 - Wikipedia [5] Two years later a fourth weight class, the bantamweight division, arrived at UFC 26 and included all fighters 155 pounds (70kg) and under.[4]. He nearly finished him in the first round, but attempted to do a walk-off and let Almeida off the hook. Rich Franklin at UFC 77 on Oct 20, 2007 Demian Maia at UFC 214 on Jul 29, 2017 Miranda Maverick vs. Gillian Robertson -- Round 1:The women traded strikes in early punching exchanges, with both getting some shots through.