Welterweight (MMA)
The welterweight division in mixed martial arts contains different weight classes:
- The UFC's welterweight division, which groups competitors within 156 to 170 lb
- The ONE Championship's welterweight division, with upper limit at
Ambiguity and clarification
For the sake of uniformity, many American mixed martial arts websites refer to competitors between 156 and 170 lb as welterweights. This encompasses the Shooto middleweight division.
The welterweight limit, as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the Association of Boxing Commissions is 170 lb.
Professional Champions
Current champions
This table is not always up to date. Last updated April, 2019.Organization | Reign began | Champion | Record | Defenses |
UFC | March 2, 2019 | ![]() | 16–1 | 1 |
Bellator MMA | January 20, 2018 | ![]() | 20–5–1 | 0 |
ONE Championship | October 25, 2019 | ![]() | 22–4 | 0 |
British Association of Mixed Martial Arts | ![]() | |||
Fight Nights Global | April 6, 2019 | ![]() | 11–3 | |
KSW | October 6, 2018 | ![]() | 15–3 | 0 |
Titan FC | June 29, 2018 | ![]() | 10–0 | 0 |
ACA | September 8, 2018 | ![]() | 20–4 | 0 |
Legacy Fighting Alliance | Vacant | |||
Cage Warriors | Oct 20, 2018 | ![]() | 8–0 | 0 |
Oktagon MMA | Mar 16, 2019 | ![]() | 25–10 | 0 |
Most wins in Welterweight title bouts
Name | Promotion | Title bout wins | |
1. | ![]() | UFC | 12 |
2. | ![]() | UFC | 9 |
3. | ![]() | UFC | 5 |
3. | ![]() | Bellator | 5 |
3. | ![]() | WEC, Strikeforce | 5 |
3. | ![]() | WEC, UFC | 5 |
4. | ![]() | UFC | 4 |
5. | ![]() | Bellator | 3 |
5. | ![]() | UFC | 3 |