Light Heavyweight Rankings
Current UFC Light Heavyweight top 15 rankings — updated July 25, 2026
Latest movement in the Light Heavyweight rankings: Dominick Reyes climbed 1 spot to #10, Robert Whittaker climbed 1 spot to #11, Johnny Walker climbed 1 spot to #12, Aleksandar Rakić climbed 1 spot to #13.
Top 15 Contenders
1
Magomed Ankalaev21-2-1
2Jiří Procházka
3
Alex Pereira13-4-0
4Jan Błachowicz
5
Khalil Rountree Jr.15-7-0
6
Paulo Costa16-4-0
7
Jamahal Hill12-4-0
8
Azamat Murzakanov16-1-0
9
Bogdan Guskov18-3-0
10
Dominick Reyes16-5-0
▲1
11
Robert Whittaker28-9-0
▲1
12
Johnny Walker22-10-0
▲1
13Aleksandar Rakić
▲1
14
Alonzo Menifield18-6-1
15
Navajo Stirling10-0-0
Light Heavyweight Rankings FAQ
Who is the current UFC Light Heavyweight champion?
Carlos Ulberg is the current UFC Light Heavyweight champion with a record of 15-1-0.
Who is the #1 ranked UFC Light Heavyweight contender?
Magomed Ankalaev is ranked #1 in the UFC Light Heavyweight division, making them the top contender to Carlos Ulberg's title.
When were the UFC Light Heavyweight rankings last updated?
These rankings were last refreshed on July 25, 2026. UFC rankings are updated after each event, usually on Tuesdays, and this page tracks every change.
View all Light Heavyweight fighters, recent fights, and division overview
Light Heavyweight Division Page →