Who is the greatest UFC middleweight champion of all time?

Record-setting dominators, shock-upset kings, and technical wizards have all held the UFC middleweight strap — some for a night, others for years. Who was truly the greatest?

1

Anderson Silva

The Brazillian MMA legend who held the UFC middleweight title for over 2,400 days with 10 successful defenses — the longest reign in UFC history.

2

Georges St-Pierre

The Canadian MMA icon who came out of retirement to capture the middleweight title at UFC 217, adding a second weight class to his legendary resume.

3

Israel Adesanya

The Nigerian-New Zealand striker who dominated the division from 2019 to 2023 with five title defenses and unmatched striking precision.

4

Robert Whittaker

The Australian champion who notched five title defenses and is widely regarded as one of the most technically skilled middleweights in UFC history.

5

Chris Weidman

The Long Island contender who ended Anderson Silva's historic reign in 2013 and successfully defended against multiple top contenders.

6

Michael Bisping

The British legend who fulfilled a lifelong dream by capturing the middleweight title at UFC 199 with a stunning upset over Luke Rockhold.

7

Luke Rockhold

The Strikeforce and UFC champion whose combination of striking, wrestling, and submissions made him one of the most feared middleweights of his era.

8

Alex Pereira

The Brazilian kickboxing standout who dethroned Israel Adesanya with a stunning knockout to claim the belt before moving up to light heavyweight.

9

Sean Strickland

The blunt-spoken American who shocked the world by defeating Adesanya via unanimous decision and recaptured the belt at UFC 328 in 2026.