Has there ever been a 3 weight UFC champion?
Randy Couture won a majority decision over Maurice Smith at UFC Japan on Dec. 21, 1997, to become the heavyweight champion for the first time. He would win that title three separate times.
Who is the UFC champion of all time?
Demetrious Johnson is the current, and first-ever, UFC flyweight champion. Johnson won the title at UFC 152 when he beat Joseph Benavidez by unanimous decision. Since then, Johnson has defended his title four times, against John Dodson, John Moraga, Joseph Benavidez and Ali Bagautinov.
Who has the most belts in UFC history?
Thirteen straight UFC wins – UFC record. 1760 day reign as UFC champion – UFC record. There is no doubt that Anderson Silva is the greatest MMA champion of all time. Combining his UFC, Cage Rage and Shooto titles, he has three total titles with 11 total defenses.
How many heavyweight UFC champions have there been?
Heavyweight Championship
| No. | Name | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Daniel Cormier | 1. def. Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 on Nov 3, 2018 |
| 21 | Stipe Miocic (2) | 1. def. Daniel Cormier at UFC 252 on Aug 15, 2020 |
| 22 | Francis Ngannou | 1. def. interim champion Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 on Jan 22, 2022 |
| — | Ciryl Gane def. Derrick Lewis for interim title |
Who was the first UFC fighter to hold 2 belts?
Conor McGregor became the first UFC fighter to hold two belts simultaneously at UFC 205. Conor McGregor eventually claimed his first undisputed UFC championship by defeating Aldo via TKO at UFC 194 in December 2015. He finished the fight in just 13 seconds, the fastest knockout in UFC title bout history.
Who has held 2 UFC belts at once?
Conor McGregor
One of the most iconic venues in the history of sport became simply a small detail in the storyline of UFC 205, when Conor McGregor became the first fighter to hold UFC titles in multiple divisions simultaneously after defeating Eddie Alvarez, accessorizing his featherweight belt with a lightweight one as well.
Who is the oldest UFC heavyweight champion?
Oldest UFC Champions Ever, Ranked By Age
- 1 Randy Couture 43 Years, 8 Months.
- 2 Glover Teixeira 42 Years.
- 3 Daniel Cormier 39 Years, 3 Months.
- 4 Anderson Silva 38 Years, 2 Months.
- 5 Fabricio Werdum – 37 Years, 11 Months.
- 6 Jan Blachowicz – 37 Years, 7 Months.
- 7 Chuck Liddell – 37 Years, 5 Months.
Has anyone had 3 belts in UFC at the same time?
One of the most iconic venues in the history of sport became simply a small detail in the storyline of UFC 205, when Conor McGregor became the first fighter to hold UFC titles in multiple divisions simultaneously after defeating Eddie Alvarez, accessorizing his featherweight belt with a lightweight one as well.
Who is the oldest UFC champ?
Oldest UFC Champions Ever, Ranked By Age
- 7 Chuck Liddell – 37 Years, 5 Months.
- 6 Jan Blachowicz – 37 Years, 7 Months.
- 5 Fabricio Werdum – 37 Years, 11 Months.
- 4 Anderson Silva 38 Years, 2 Months.
- 3 Daniel Cormier 39 Years, 3 Months.
- 2 Glover Teixeira 42 Years.
- 1 Randy Couture 43 Years, 8 Months.
Who is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion?
Stipe Miocic (May 2016 – Jul 2018,Aug 2020 – Present)
Why does the UFC have weight classes?
‘Having weight classes add more legitimacy to the sport. Weight is also a huge advantage in a fight. More weight classes also allows the promotion to put on more title fights, which makes the UFC more revenue in PPV points.’ List of the UFC weight classes (Max weights): Heavyweight: 265 lb (120.2 kg)
How often do UFC fighters change weight classes?
The average weight cut of UFC fighters is around 15-20 pounds in the last five days before the weigh-in. They do that by using the dehydration process I’ve described earlier, as it allows them to regain a good chunk of that weight before they step into the octagon. These average weight cuts vary from category to category.
What is considered heavy weight in UFC?
What is considered heavy weight in UFC? The UFC heavy weight division upper limit of 265 lbs is the heaviest any fighter can weigh whilst competing in the UFC. Some fighters are so heavy they actually still have to cut weight to get down to this weight. Examples include Brock Lesnar, Mark Hunt and Antonio bigfoot Silva.