- Alexandre Pantoja is the reigning UFC flyweight champion.
- Pantoja is the favourite to be the title holder of the belt at the end of the year with -110 odds.
- Other top contenders in the top five are Steve Erceg, Amir Albazi, Bradon Royval, and Manel Kape.
The flyweight division may be the lightest weight class in the UFC, but it has some of the most technical and skilled fighters on the roster. Since its inauguration in 2012, the division’s championship has been passed on to five title holders.
But who among the top current fighters in the 125-pound division is the favourite to be the champion at the end of 2024? See the latest MMA odds for the 2024 UFC flyweight champion predictor as of April 29.
UFC Flyweight Champion Predictor on Dec. 31, 2024
| Fighter | Current Odds |
|---|---|
| Alexandre Pantoja | -110 |
| Steve Erceg | +275 |
| Amir Albazi | +400 |
| Brandon Royval | +600 |
| Manel Kape | +700 |
| Muhammad Mokaev | +800 |
| Tatsuro Taira | +2000 |
| Brandon Moreno | +2500 |
| Tagir Ulanbekov | +3000 |
| Joshua Van | +3000 |
Who Is Favoured to Be the UFC Flyweight Champion at the End of 2024?
Reigning UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is still favoured to be the champion at the end of 2024 with -110 odds. Pantoja captured the belt in July 2023 when he defeated Brandon Moreno via split decision.
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Pantoja is coming off a successful defence of the belt against Brandon Royval in December with another decision victory. “The Cannibal” star will face the No. 9-ranked divisional contender Steve Erceg on May 4 at UFC 301 in his home country, Brazil.
Who Had the Longest Reign in the UFC Flyweight Division?
Demetrious Johnson holds the record for the longest reign in the UFC flyweight division at five years and 11 months. Johnson defended his championship 11 times before Henry Cejudo beat him in August 2018.