- Jack Della Maddalena is the reigning UFC welterweight champion.
- Islam Makhachev is the favourite to be UFC welterweight champion at the end of the year with +150 odds.
- Other top contenders in the division are Shavkat Rakhmonov (+200), Sean Brady (+600), and Michael Morales (+600).
Reigning undisputed UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena began a new era in the 170-pound weight class when he unanimously defeated Belal Muhammad last May at UFC 315.
That impressive performance from the Aussie MMA superstar has made him a top choice to remain as the titleholder of the division. But aside, who are the other contenders who are favoured to hold gold at the end of 2025?
Check out the latest MMA odds for the 2025 UFC welterweight predictor as of Oct. 8.
UFC Welterweight Champion Predictor on Dec. 31, 2025
| Fighter | Current Odds |
|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev | +150 |
| Shavkat Rakhmonov | +200 |
| Jack Della Maddalena | +400 |
| Sean Brady | +600 |
| Michael Morales | +600 |
| Ian Garry | +700 |
| Kamaru Usman | +1300 |
| Belal Muhammad | +1600 |
| Leon Edwards | +2500 |
| Carlos Prates | +3500 |
Who Is Favoured to Be the UFC Welterweight Champion at the End of 2025?
Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is the favourite to become the UFC welterweight champion at the end of the year with +150 odds.
Although he hasn’t fought in the 170-pound weight class, Makhachev will have the chance to capture another UFC title when he challenges Della Maddalena on Nov. 15 at UFC 322.
Other contenders who are in the mix to become the titleholder at the end of the year are Shavkat Rakhmonov (+200), Sean Brady (+600), Michael Morales (+600), Ian Garry (+700), and Kamaru Usman (+1300).
Who Had the Longest Reign in the UFC Welterweight Division?
UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre holds the record for the longest reign in the UFC welterweight division at five years and 11 months, totalling 2,064 days. During his reign as the undisputed champion, St-Pierre fended off the challenge from nine contenders to record the third-most UFC title defences in the history of the Las Vegas-based promotion.
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