Justin GaethjeCurrent champion (since Jun 14, 2026)
14Undisputed reigns
14Different champions
Jens PulverFirst champion, 2001
Every undisputed UFC lightweight champion. Interim champions are not counted as reigns.
Every reign
| # | Champion | Date won | Event | Reign # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Justin Gaethje | Jun 14, 2026 | UFC Freedom 250 | |
| 13 | Ilia Topuria | Jun 28, 2025 | UFC 317 | |
| 12 | Islam Makhachev | Oct 22, 2022 | UFC 280 | |
| 11 | Charles Oliveira | May 15, 2021 | UFC 262 | |
| 10 | Khabib Nurmagomedov | Apr 7, 2018 | UFC 223 | |
| 9 | Conor McGregor | Nov 12, 2016 | UFC 205 | |
| 8 | Eddie Alvarez | Jul 7, 2016 | UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez | |
| 7 | Rafael dos Anjos | Mar 14, 2015 | UFC 185 | |
| 6 | Anthony Pettis | Aug 31, 2013 | UFC 164 | |
| 5 | Benson Henderson | Feb 26, 2012 | UFC 144 | |
| 4 | Frankie Edgar | Apr 10, 2010 | UFC 112 | |
| 3 | B.J. Penn | Jan 19, 2008 | UFC 80 | |
| 2 | Sean Sherk | Oct 14, 2006 | UFC 64 | |
| 1 | Jens Pulver | Feb 23, 2001 | UFC 30 |
Sources: Wikipedia: List of UFC champions · UFC.com: UFC 332. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.