WEB List of All Current UFC Champions
Reviewing Each UFC Champions' Journey in 2023
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, featuring some of the most elite fighters on the planet. 2023 has been a year of change in the UFC, with several title changes and new champions emerging. Let's take a look at each current UFC champion and their journey to the top.
Heavyweight: Jon Jones
Jon Jones has long been considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, and he finally captured the UFC heavyweight title in 2023. Jones defeated Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 to become the new champion and cement his legacy as one of the best ever.
Light Heavyweight: Jamahal Hill
Jamahal Hill shocked the world when he knocked out Glover Teixeira in the first round at UFC 283 to win the vacant light heavyweight title. Hill had only been in the UFC for two years, but he showed that he has the skills and power to be a champion.
Middleweight: Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya has been dominant as the UFC middleweight champion, and he has successfully defended his title five times. Adesanya is one of the most skilled strikers in the UFC, and he has also shown that he has the wrestling and grappling skills to defeat any opponent.
Welterweight: Leon Edwards
Leon Edwards pulled off one of the greatest upsets in UFC history when he knocked out Kamaru Usman in the last minute of their title fight at UFC 286. Edwards had been chasing Usman for years, and he finally got his revenge and became the new welterweight champion.
Lightweight: Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev extended Khabib Nurmagomedov's legacy when he submitted Charles Oliveira to win the vacant lightweight title at UFC 280. Makhachev is a dominant grappler, and he has quickly established himself as one of the best fighters in the division.
Featherweight: Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is one of the most well-rounded fighters in the UFC, and he has successfully defended his featherweight title twice. Volkanovski is an excellent striker and grappler, and he is always a tough challenge for any opponent.
Bantamweight: Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling won the UFC bantamweight title in 2021, and he has successfully defended it twice. Sterling is a dominant submission grappler, and he is always a threat to finish his opponents on the ground.
Flyweight: Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno has established himself as one of the best flyweights in the UFC, and he has won the title twice. Moreno is an excellent boxer and submission grappler, and he is always a threat to finish his opponents in any area of the fight.
Women's Flyweight: Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko is one of the most dominant champions in the UFC, and she has successfully defended her women's flyweight title seven times. Shevchenko is an excellent striker and grappler, and she is always a tough challenge for any opponent.
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