The UFC Welterweight Division contains a group that weighs 156 to 170 lb (71 to 77 kg). The UFC Welterweight Division is between the Lightweight and Middleweight Division.
Current Welterweight Champion
The current UFC Welterweight Champion is Belal Muhammad [24–3, 1NC]. Belal Muhammad became the new UFC welterweight champion with a unanimous decision win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in Manchester, England. In the main event, Muhammad showcased his strong wrestling and high-volume striking, dominating Edwards throughout the fight.
Latest Results from UFC Welterweight Division
| Date | Fight | Method | Round | Time | Result |
| December 14, 2024 | Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 4:42 | Joaquin Buckley def. Colby Covington |
UFC Welterweight Rankings 2024
| Rank | Fighter | Record | M | Win Streak | Result | Last fight | Next fight |
| C | Belal Muhammad | 24–3 (1 NC) | 6(0 def) | Win | UFC 304 Leon Edwards | TBD | |
| 1 | Leon Edwards | 22–4(1 NC) | 0 | Loss | UFC 304 Belal Muhammad | TBD | |
| 2 | Kamaru Usman | 20–4 | 0 | Loss | UFC 294 Khamzat Chimaev | TBD | |
| 3 | Shavkat Rakhmonov | 19–0 | 19 | Win | UFC 310 Ian Machado Garry | TBD | |
| 4 (T) | Sean Brady | 17–1 | 2 | Win | UFC Fight Night 242 Gilbert Burns | TBD | |
| 4 (T) | Jack Della Maddalena | 17–2 | 17 | Win | UFC 299 Gilbert Burns | TBD | |
| 6 | Colby Covington | 17–5 | 0 | Loss | UFC on ESPN 63 Joaquin Buckley | TBD | |
| 7 | Ian Machado Garry | 15–1 | 0 | Loss | UFC 310 Shavkat Rakhmonov | TBD | |
| 8 | Gilbert Burns | 22–8 | 0 | Loss | UFC Fight Night 242 Sean Brady | TBD | |
| 9 | Joaquin Buckley | 21–6 | 6 | Win | UFC on ESPN 63 Colby Covington | TBD | |
| 10 | Stephen Thompson | 17–8–1 | 0 | Loss | UFC 307 Joaquin Buckley | TBD | |
| 11 | Geoff Neal | 16–6 | 1 | Win | UFC 308 Rafael dos Anjos | TBD | |
| 12 | Michael Morales | 17–0 | 17 | Win | UFC on ESPN 62 Neil Magny | TBD | |
| 13 | Carlos Prates | 21–6 | 10 | Win | UFC Fight Night 247 Neil Magny | TBD | |
| 14 | Vicente Luque | 23–10–1 | 1 | Win | UFC 310 Themba Gorimbo | TBD | |
| 15 | Michael Page | 22–3 | 0 | Loss | UFC 303 Ian Machado Garry | UFC Fight Night 250 Sharabutdin Magomedov | |
| 15 (T) | Kevin Holland | 26–11(1 NC) | 1 | Win | UFC 302 Michał Oleksiejczuk | UFC 307 Roman Dolidze |
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History of UFC Welterweight
The UFC Welterweight Title is considered one of the most prestigious titles in the UFC. The inaugural Welterweight Champion was crowned at UFC Brazil in 1998 when Pat Miletich won the belt. Carlos Newton, Matt Hughes, B.J. Penn, Georges-St Pierre, Matt Serra, Johny Hendricks, and Robbie Lawler held the Welterweight Championship.
GSP and Matt Hughes are the only two-time Welterweight Champions in UFC history.
At UFC 201, Tyron Woodley defeated Robbie Lawler to win the Welterweight Championship. Woodley, who defended the title against Stephen Thompson (twice), Demian Maia, and Darren Till, was defeated by Kamaru Usman at UFC 235 via unanimous decision.
Erstwhile welterweight champion Kamaru Usman defended his title against Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal at UFC 245 and UFC 251, respectively. During his three-year reign, 'The Nigerian Nightmare' had four successful title defenses before losing to Leon Edwards at UFC 278.
After defeating Kamaru Usman in the fifth round via KO in their rematch at UFC 278, Leon Edwards has become the UFC welterweight champion of the world.
He defended his belt one more time against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 and for a third time against Colby Covington at UFC 296.
Edwards' reign finally came to an end at UFC 304 on July 27, 2024, where he was defeated by Belal Muhammad who won the fight via a unanimous decision.
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FAQs On UFC Welterweight Division
A. Belal Muhammad is the current UFC welterweight champion.
A. Leon Edwards is the No.1 contender in the UFC welterweight division.
A. The welterweight division weighs 156 to 170 lb (71 to 77 kg).
