UFC Flyweight Rankings
Joshua Van on top, 15 ranked contenders chasing — division limit 125 lb (56.7 kg).
Joshua Van
Champion
Alexandre Pantoja
Brazil
Manel Kape
Portugal
Brandon Royval
USA
Tatsuro Taira
Japan
Kyoji Horiguchi
Japan
Lone'er Kavanagh
England
Asu Almabayev
Kazakhstan
Amir Albazi
Iraq
Brandon Moreno
Mexico
Steve Erceg
Australia
Alex Perez
USA
Tim Elliott
USA
Tagir Ulanbekov
Russia
Charles Johnson
USA
Édgar Cháirez
Mexico
Full Flyweight Roster
UFC Flyweight — Division Guide
The UFC flyweight division (limit 125 lb (56.7 kg)) is currently ruled by Joshua Van "The Fearless", who holds the belt with a 17-2 record while representing Myanmar. Below the champion sit 15 ranked contenders, every one of them one or two wins away from a title conversation.
The chase is led by Alexandre Pantoja (30-6), Manel Kape (23-7), Brandon Royval (18-9) — the names most likely to appear in the next title fight announcement. As a group, this division finishes 70% of its wins, 33% by knockout, so title eliminators here rarely need the judges.
Rankings on this page follow the official UFC divisional rankings and update after every event. Tap any fighter for the full profile: record, advanced striking and grappling stats, last five fights with results, and the next scheduled bout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current UFC flyweight champion?
Joshua Van is the current UFC flyweight champion with a record of 17-2 (9 KO/TKO wins).
Who is the #1 flyweight contender in the UFC?
Alexandre Pantoja is ranked #1 at flyweight with a record of 30-6.
What is the flyweight weight limit in the UFC?
The UFC flyweight limit is 125 lb (56.7 kg).