UFC flyweight champion
Definition
The UFC Flyweight Champion is the titleholder in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world's leading mixed martial arts promotion. This division is for male fighters competing at a maximum weight of 125 pounds (56.7 kg).
As of May 2026, Joshua Van holds the UFC flyweight championship, having claimed the belt through a series of dominant performances.
Examples
Joshua Van solidified his legacy as the UFC flyweight champion with a submission win that left opponents rethinking their life choices.
In a division where speed trumps size, the UFC flyweight champion dances around punches like a caffeinated hummingbird.
Fans packed the arena chanting for the UFC flyweight champion, proving that dynamite really does come in small packages.
The UFC flyweight champion's ground game is so slick, he could probably armbar a greased pig without breaking a sweat.