Carlos UlbergCurrent champion (since Apr 11, 2026)
22Undisputed reigns
19Different champions
Frank ShamrockFirst champion, 1997
Every undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion. Interim champions are not counted as reigns.
Every reign
| # | Champion | Date won | Event | Reign # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Carlos Ulberg | Apr 11, 2026 | UFC 327 | |
| 21 | Alex Pereira | Oct 4, 2025 | UFC 320 | 2 |
| 20 | Magomed Ankalaev | Mar 8, 2025 | UFC 313 | |
| 19 | Alex Pereira | Nov 11, 2023 | UFC 295 | |
| 18 | Jamahal Hill | Jan 21, 2023 | UFC 283 | |
| 17 | Jiří Procházka | Jun 12, 2022 | UFC 275 | |
| 16 | Glover Teixeira | Oct 30, 2021 | UFC 267 | |
| 15 | Jan Błachowicz | Sep 27, 2020 | UFC 253 | |
| 14 | Jon Jones | Dec 29, 2018 | UFC 232 | 2 |
| 13 | Daniel Cormier | May 23, 2015 | UFC 187 | |
| 12 | Jon Jones | Mar 19, 2011 | UFC 128 | |
| 11 | Maurício Rua | May 8, 2010 | UFC 113 | |
| 10 | Lyoto Machida | May 23, 2009 | UFC 98 | |
| 9 | Rashad Evans | Dec 27, 2008 | UFC 92 | |
| 8 | Forrest Griffin | Jul 5, 2008 | UFC 86 | |
| 7 | Quinton Jackson | May 26, 2007 | UFC 71 | |
| 6 | Chuck Liddell | Apr 16, 2005 | UFC 52 | |
| 5 | Randy Couture | Aug 21, 2004 | UFC 49 | 2 |
| 4 | Vitor Belfort | Jan 31, 2004 | UFC 46 | |
| 3 | Randy Couture | Sep 26, 2003 | UFC 44 | |
| 2 | Tito Ortiz | Apr 14, 2000 | UFC 25 | |
| 1 | Frank Shamrock | Dec 21, 1997 | UFC Japan |
Multiple reigns
| Champion | Reigns |
|---|---|
| Randy Couture | 2 |
| Jon Jones | 2 |
| Alex Pereira | 2 |
Sources: Wikipedia: List of UFC champions · UFC.com: UFC 332. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.