Islam MakhachevCurrent champion (since Nov 15, 2025)
16Undisputed reigns
14Different champions
Pat MiletichFirst champion, 1998
Every undisputed UFC welterweight champion. Interim champions are not counted as reigns.
Every reign
| # | Champion | Date won | Event | Reign # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Islam Makhachev | Nov 15, 2025 | UFC 322 | |
| 15 | Jack Della Maddalena | May 10, 2025 | UFC 315 | |
| 14 | Belal Muhammad | Jul 27, 2024 | UFC 304 | |
| 13 | Leon Edwards | Aug 20, 2022 | UFC 278 | |
| 12 | Kamaru Usman | Mar 2, 2019 | UFC 235 | |
| 11 | Tyron Woodley | Jul 30, 2016 | UFC 201 | |
| 10 | Robbie Lawler | Dec 6, 2014 | UFC 181 | |
| 9 | Johny Hendricks | Mar 15, 2014 | UFC 171 | |
| 8 | Georges St-Pierre | Apr 19, 2008 | UFC 83 | 2 |
| 7 | Matt Serra | Apr 7, 2007 | UFC 69 | |
| 6 | Georges St-Pierre | Nov 18, 2006 | UFC 65 | |
| 5 | Matt Hughes | Oct 22, 2004 | UFC 50 | 2 |
| 4 | B.J. Penn | Jan 31, 2004 | UFC 46 | |
| 3 | Matt Hughes | Nov 2, 2001 | UFC 34 | |
| 2 | Carlos Newton | May 4, 2001 | UFC 31 | |
| 1 | Pat Miletich | Oct 16, 1998 | UFC Brazil |
Multiple reigns
| Champion | Reigns |
|---|---|
| Matt Hughes | 2 |
| Georges St-Pierre | 2 |
Sources: Wikipedia: List of UFC champions · UFC.com: UFC 332. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.