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UFC Welterweight Rankings

The current UFC welterweight rankings (170 lb limit), updated October 18, 2026. Islam Makhachev is the champion and Ian Machado Garry is the #1 contender.

Updated October 18, 2026
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CIslam MakhachevIslam MakhachevCHAMP🇷🇺 29-1-0–
1Ian Machado GarryIan Machado Garry🇮🇪 “The Future”17-2-0–
2Carlos PratesCarlos Prates🇧🇷 “The Nightmare”24-7-0–
3Michael MoralesMichael Morales🇪🇨 19-0-0–
4Jack Della MaddalenaJack Della Maddalena🇦🇺 18-4-0–
5Gabriel BonfimGabriel Bonfim🇧🇷 “Marretinha”20-1-0–
6Sean BradySean Brady🇺🇸 United States19-2-0–
7Belal MuhammadBelal Muhammad🇺🇸 “Remember The Name”24-6-0–
8Leon EdwardsLeon Edwards🇯🇲 “Rocky”22-6-0–
9Kamaru UsmanKamaru Usman🇳🇬 “Nigerian Nightmare”21-5-0–
10Joaquin BuckleyJoaquin Buckley🇺🇸 “New Mansa”21-8-0–
11Yaroslav AmosovYaroslav Amosov🇺🇦 29-1-0–
12Uroš MedićUroš Medić🇷🇸 “The Doctor”14-3-0–
13Mike MalottMike Malott🇺🇸 “Proper”14-2-1–
14Daniel RodriguezDaniel Rodriguez🇺🇸 “D-Rod”20-6-0–
15Neil MagnyNeil Magny🇺🇸 “The Haitian Sensation”32-15-0–
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Upcoming fights for ranked welterweights

Nov7Sean Brady vs Gabriel BonfimUFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs Brady · WelterweightNov14Kevin Holland vs Uroš MedićPolymarket UFC 334 · Welterweight
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Frequently asked questions

Who is the UFC Welterweight champion?

Islam Makhachev is the current UFC welterweight champion (as of October 18, 2026).

When do the UFC welterweight rankings update?

The UFC media panel rankings usually update weekly, typically on the Tuesday after a UFC event.