Who Has the Longest Title Reign in UFC History

UFC title fights are the most exciting matches under the Las Vegas-based promotion because there is a lot at stake. Fans can check out the UFC odds of these championship fights at BetMGM’s online sportsbook.

But who among the promotion’s champions has reigned the longest? Who defended the belt most? And who were the oldest and youngest fighters to capture a UFC belt? Find out below.

Anderson Silva holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days. He terrorized the UFC middleweight division for more than six years and successfully fended off 10 challengers to his throne.

Who Defended the UFC Title the Most?

Jon Jones has defended the most UFC titles, with 13. He reigned over the light heavyweight division before eventually moving to the heavyweight division.

Jones defeated the likes of Lyoto Machida, Rampage Jackson, Vitor Belfort, Alexander Gustafsson (twice), Daniel Cormier (twice), Anthony Smith, and Stipe Miocic.

Who Is the Oldest Person to Win a UFC Title?

The oldest fighter to win a UFC title was Randy Couture, who, at 44, won the UFC heavyweight title in March 2007 at UFC 68.

“The Natural” came out of retirement to defeat Tim Sylvia via a unanimous decision inside the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

Who Is the Youngest UFC Champion Ever?

Jones is the youngest UFC champion in history at 23 years old. 

He made history when he defeated Mauricio Rua in March 2011 at UFC 128 with a third-round TKO finish to become the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion.