UFC COVERAGE
The world's largest MMA promotion — 40+ events per year, 600+ fighters, 12 weight classes. Honest analysis, real data, no gambling links.
Reviewed by the AiRingside editorial team — Last updated June 2026. About our team →
Current Champions
Heavyweight
Jon Jones
Light Heavyweight
Alex Pereira
Middleweight
Dricus du Plessis
Welterweight
Leon Edwards
Lightweight
Islam Makhachev
Featherweight
Ilia Topuria
Bantamweight
Sean O'Malley
Flyweight
Alexandre Pantoja
Straw. (W)
Zhang Weili
Fly. (W)
Valentina Shevchenko
Bantam. (W)
Raquel Pennington
Feather. (W)
Erin Blanchfield
Where to Watch UFC
Affiliate links below — we earn a commission if you subscribe. These are the services we actually use. Disclosure →
UFC Journal
All entriesJon Jones and the Heavyweight Legacy: Pound-for-Pound GOAT Case
With Jones cementing his reign at heavyweight, we break down why the statistical case for GOAT is now undeniable — and who comes closest.
ReadWhy Islam Makhachev Is the Most Complete Fighter on Earth Right Now
Khabib's protégé has evolved beyond his mentor's template. We break down the technical leap that makes Islam arguably the best fighter alive.
ReadSean O'Malley and the New Face of the UFC Bantamweight Division
'Sugar' has the knockout power, the social media presence, and the willingness to fight anyone. Is this the start of a long reign at 135?
ReadUFC Reports
All reportsUFC Lightweight Division Power Rankings 2026
A data-driven breakdown of every ranked fighter at lightweight — striking metrics, grappling stats, and our tier-by-tier analysis.
Read report Division RankingsBoxing Heavyweight Rankings 2026: The Division After the Usyk Era
Oleksandr Usyk's undisputed reign is over. The heavyweight division is wide open. We rank the contenders and project the next two years.
Read report