Sean StricklandCurrent champion (since May 9, 2026)
17Undisputed reigns
15Different champions
Dave MenneFirst champion, 2001
Every undisputed UFC middleweight champion. Interim champions are not counted as reigns.
Every reign
| # | Champion | Date won | Event | Reign # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Sean Strickland | May 9, 2026 | UFC 328 | 2 |
| 16 | Khamzat Chimaev | Aug 16, 2025 | UFC 319 | |
| 15 | Dricus du Plessis | Jan 20, 2024 | UFC 297 | |
| 14 | Sean Strickland | Sep 10, 2023 | UFC 293 | |
| 13 | Israel Adesanya | Apr 8, 2023 | UFC 287 | 2 |
| 12 | Alex Pereira | Nov 12, 2022 | UFC 281 | |
| 11 | Israel Adesanya | Oct 6, 2019 | UFC 243 | |
| 10 | Robert Whittaker | Dec 7, 2017 | Promoted from interim | |
| 9 | Georges St-Pierre | Nov 4, 2017 | UFC 217 | |
| 8 | Michael Bisping | Jun 4, 2016 | UFC 199 | |
| 7 | Luke Rockhold | Dec 12, 2015 | UFC 194 | |
| 6 | Chris Weidman | Jul 6, 2013 | UFC 162 | |
| 5 | Anderson Silva | Oct 14, 2006 | UFC 64 | |
| 4 | Rich Franklin | Jun 4, 2005 | UFC 53 | |
| 3 | Evan Tanner | Feb 5, 2005 | UFC 51 | |
| 2 | Murilo Bustamante | Jan 11, 2002 | UFC 35 | |
| 1 | Dave Menne | Sep 28, 2001 | UFC 33 |
Multiple reigns
| Champion | Reigns |
|---|---|
| Israel Adesanya | 2 |
| Sean Strickland | 2 |
Sources: Wikipedia: List of UFC champions · UFC.com: UFC 332. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.