- Jon Jones holds the record for the most title defences with 13.
- Jones is also the record holder for the most title fight wins with 15.
- Anderson Silva is the longest-reigning UFC champion in UFC history at 2,457 days.
Throughout its history, the UFC has produced several world champions across all the divisions. While others dominated their weight class for too long, a few experienced a brief time as the division’s king.
Regardless of how long or short their respective rules were, these champions have become favourites in online sports betting, especially for combat sports fans when looking at the latest UFC odds.
But who holds the most title defences, most title wins, and longest reign in the history of the Las Vegas-based promotion? Find out below.
Who Has the Most Title Defences in UFC History?
| Fighter | Number of Title Defences |
| Jon Jones | 13 |
| Demetrious Johnson | 11 |
| Anderson Silva | 10 |
| Georges St-Pierre | 9 |
| Jose Aldo & Valentina Shevchenko | 7 |
Who Has the Most Title Fight Wins in UFC History?
Former UFC light heavyweight champion and reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones holds the record for the most title fight wins in UFC history with 15. He further cemented his place in the record books by beating Ciryl Gane in March at UFC 285.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME IS NOW THE HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMP 🏆
JON JONES SUBMITS CIRYL GANE!! #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/JOiAnweVJ5
— UFC (@ufc) March 5, 2023
Most of Jones’ title wins were from his reign in the 205-pound division, where he competed for a decade before eventually moving up to the heavyweight division recently.
Who Has the Most Title Reigns in UFC History?
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is the longest-reigning champion in the history of the promotion with 2,457 as the 185-pound king from October 2006 to October 2012. “The Spider” had 10 title defences and defeated the likes of Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, Rich Franklin, and Dan Henderson.
🕷 Anderson Silva 🕸
👑 Longest championship reign in UFC history – 2457 days.
💪 Longest win streak in UFC history – 16
👊 Most finishes in UFC title fights – 9
🙌 Most fights in middleweight division – 13
🏅 10 title defences in a row
💰 14 fight bonuses
📺 17 PPV Main Events pic.twitter.com/Vew7TvpYUc— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) October 29, 2020
How Many Title Defences Has Khabib Had?
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had three title defences during his time as the best 155-pound fighter. He fended off the challenges from Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje, whom he all submitted.
“The Eagle” finished his professional career with a perfect record of 29 wins and no losses, and 13 of these victories were under the UFC. Additionally, 19 of these wins were finishes, as he scored eight TKOs and 11 submissions.
What Was the Biggest Fight in UFC History?
The biggest fight in UFC history regarding pay-per-view numbers and total income was the match between Nurmagomedov and McGregor in October 2018 for the main event of UFC 229. It amassed a total of 2.4 million PPV buys and earned a whopping $180 million in revenue.
Here are the ten highest-grossing UFC pay-per-view (PPV) events:
1. **UFC 229**
– Date: October 6, 2018
– Main Event: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor
– PPV Buys: 2,400,0002. **UFC 264**
– Date: July 10, 2021
– Main Event: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor… pic.twitter.com/WWjs3pfF26— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) December 6, 2023
