Most dominant champs in UFC history, by division

[Geniusss]

HW: Miocic, 6 title fight wins, 4 title defenses
LHW: Jones, 14 title fight wins, 11 title defenses
MW: Silva, 11 title fight wins, 10 title defenses
WW: GSP, 12 title fight wins, 9 title defenses
LW: Khabib, 4 title fight wins, 3 title defenses
FW: Aldo, 10 title fight wins, 7 title defenses
BW: Cruz, 5 title fight wins, 3 title defenses
FlW: Johnson, 12 title fight wins, 11 title defenses

WFW: Nunes, 3 title fights, 2 title defenses
WBW: Nunes, 8 title fight wins, 6 title defenses
WFLW: Shevchenlo, 9 title fight wins, 7 title defenses
SW: Joanna, 6 title fight wins, 5 title defenses

Now I know there is gonna be debate over the LW division and the BS division. But I picked Khabib over the other champions because he never lost a fight, the other LW champions did lose title fights.
And for BW I picked Cruz because if you count the WEC stuff he got more title fight wins and defenses than the other ones.
You can even make an argument for Rousey over Nunes, but go ahead, express your opinion

Also let me know if you think somebody else could break those records anytime soon

I think Islam can do it rn at LW and maybe Merab could be a dominant champ at BW ad well

 

[DagOban**]

HW: Miocic, 5 title fight wins, 3 title defenses
LHW: Jones, 14 title fight wins, 11 title defenses
MW: Silva, 11 title fight wins, 10 title defenses
WW: GSP, 12 title fight wins, 9 title defenses
LW: Khabib, 4 title fight wins, 3 title defenses
FW: Aldo, 10 title fight wins, 7 title defenses
BW: Cruz, 5 title fight wins, 3 title defenses
FlW: Johnson, 12 title fight wins, 11 title defenses

WFW: Nunes, 3 title fights, 2 title defenses
WBW: Nunes, 8 title fight wins, 6 title defenses
WFLW: Shevchenlo, 9 title fight wins, 7 title defenses
SW: Joanna, 6 title fight wins, 5 title defenses

Now I know there is gonna be debate over the LW division and the BS division. But I picked Khabib over the other champions because he never lost a fight, the other LW champions did lose title fights.
And for BW I picked Cruz because if you count the WEC stuff he got more title fight wins and defenses than the other ones.
You can even make an argument for Rousey over Nunes, but go ahead, express your opinion

Also let me know if you think somebody else could break those records anytime soon

I think Islam can do it rn at LW and maybe Merab could be a dominant chamo at BW ad well

When comparing champions, the fights before they are champ don't really matter.

So I have to go with GSP, the only champ that hasn't tested positive between Jones, Silva and him.

[If we remove the steroid from the equation, then Jones.]

 

[Xoleth]

Should we make a list with the title robberies and the close fights that could have gone either way?

 

[Psychojoe86]

Bj Penn, benson Henderson, and Islam makachev all have 4 title fight wins and 3 defenses at lightweight. So khabib isn’t the most dominant without dispute. Islam would surpass his reign with another defense as well.

Otherwise the lightweight division is a debate over context with each reign, as they were impressive in different ways

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Islam will be in the 10 title defense club if he doesn't move up or retire.

 

[g*r*b]

Shouldn't the count for Miocic be 6 title wins, 4 defenses?

 

[philbr]

I agree. Anderson should have 11 defenses, though, he made weight for the lutter fight (bs rules). I would consider Aldo's wec title fight and defenses as well.

 

[NicholasJBasile]

HW: Cain Velasquez
LHW: Bones
MW: Anderson Silva
WW: GSP
LW: Khabib
FW: Holloway
BW: Cruz
FLW: DJ
WFW: Nunes
WBW: Nunes
WFLW: Shevchenko
WSW: Joanna

 

[NicholasJBasile]

HW: Miocic, 6 title fight wins, 4 title defenses
LHW: Jones, 14 title fight wins, 11 title defenses
MW: Silva, 11 title fight wins, 10 title defenses
WW: GSP, 12 title fight wins, 9 title defenses
LW: Khabib, 4 title fight wins, 3 title defenses
FW: Aldo, 10 title fight wins, 7 title defenses
BW: Cruz, 5 title fight wins, 3 title defenses
FlW: Johnson, 12 title fight wins, 11 title defenses

WFW: Nunes, 3 title fights, 2 title defenses
WBW: Nunes, 8 title fight wins, 6 title defenses
WFLW: Shevchenlo, 9 title fight wins, 7 title defenses
SW: Joanna, 6 title fight wins, 5 title defenses

Now I know there is gonna be debate over the LW division and the BS division. But I picked Khabib over the other champions because he never lost a fight, the other LW champions did lose title fights.
And for BW I picked Cruz because if you count the WEC stuff he got more title fight wins and defenses than the other ones.
You can even make an argument for Rousey over Nunes, but go ahead, express your opinion

Also let me know if you think somebody else could break those records anytime soon

I think Islam can do it rn at LW and maybe Merab could be a dominant champ at BW ad well

I agree with Cruz. Had he never gotten injured several times, he'd have only ever been even more dominant. The fact that he came back from the dead to reclaim the title he vacated is really damn impressive. And he isn't retired (though I feel his days as champion are over).

 

[tritestill]

This is a good thread. To the TS point, Merab does have a chance, but depends how the Umar fight goes, even if Merab wins, would not favor him against Umar in a rematch. It's his stylistically toughest fight, should be first defense, even with a win Umar would earn another shot sometime down the line. Islam has a shot of stacking more belts, think he beats Arman, not sure he goes to WW long as Belal is champion. Depends if he wants that two division champ status more than his friendship with Belal. Shavkat beats Islam though, it would not mind watching that fight TBH.

 

[ChickenBrother]

Bj Penn, benson Henderson, and Islam makachev all have 4 title fight wins and 3 defenses at lightweight. So khabib isn’t the most dominant without dispute. Islam would surpass his reign with another defense as well.

Otherwise the lightweight division is a debate over context with each reign, as they were impressive in different ways

Edgar also had 3 defenses although 1 of those was a “retained” due to draw vs Maynard. But given his size and the close fights he had with Henderson, Frankie also has a claim when you consider all the context.

But yeah, Islam could put this to rest if he gets another defense.

 

[Bob Sagat]

When comparing champions, the fights before they are champ don't really matter.

So I have to go with GSP, the only champ that hasn't tested positive between Jones, Silva and him.

[If we remove the steroid from the equation, then Jones.]

 

[Psychojoe86]

Edgar also had 3 defenses although 1 of those was a “retained” due to draw vs Maynard. But given his size and the close fights he had with Henderson, Frankie also has a claim when you consider all the context.

But yeah, Islam could put this to rest if he gets another defense.

Islam will be favored over arman as well, and he could move forward still in the division. If he builds up to 5-6 at least I highly doubt anyone will deny he’s goat of the division. But arman is a tough test

 

[Paladin]

HW: Miocic, 6 title fight wins, 4 title defenses
LHW: Jones, 14 title fight wins, 11 title defenses
MW: Silva, 11 title fight wins, 10 title defenses
WW: GSP, 12 title fight wins, 9 title defenses
LW: Khabib, 4 title fight wins, 3 title defenses
FW: Aldo, 10 title fight wins, 7 title defenses
BW: Cruz, 5 title fight wins, 3 title defenses
FlW: Johnson, 12 title fight wins, 11 title defenses

WFW: Nunes, 3 title fights, 2 title defenses
WBW: Nunes, 8 title fight wins, 6 title defenses
WFLW: Shevchenlo, 9 title fight wins, 7 title defenses
SW: Joanna, 6 title fight wins, 5 title defenses

Now I know there is gonna be debate over the LW division and the BS division. But I picked Khabib over the other champions because he never lost a fight, the other LW champions did lose title fights.
And for BW I picked Cruz because if you count the WEC stuff he got more title fight wins and defenses than the other ones.
You can even make an argument for Rousey over Nunes, but go ahead, express your opinion

Also let me know if you think somebody else could break those records anytime soon

I think Islam can do it rn at LW and maybe Merab could be a dominant champ at BW ad well

Jon Bonny jones was hungry.
Jon jones not so much

 

[Koala]

HW: Cain Velasquez
LHW: Jon Jones
MW: Anderson Silva
WW: GSP
LW: Khabib Nurmagomedov
FW: Jose Aldo
BW: Dominic Cruz
FLW: Demetrius Johnson
WFW: Wanderlei with a dress and heels
WBW: Amanda Nunes
WFLW: Valentina Shevchenko
WSW: Joanna

 

[Geniusss]

Bj Penn, benson Henderson, and Islam makachev all have 4 title fight wins and 3 defenses at lightweight. So khabib isn’t the most dominant without dispute. Islam would surpass his reign with another defense as well.

Otherwise the lightweight division is a debate over context with each reign, as they were impressive in different ways

Absolutely, there is an argument for each one of them

Me persobally I picked Khabib because like I said they are all tied up however Khabib never lost a fight while Henderson and Penn did lose title fights

And Islam hasn't lost a title fight either but Khabib finished h8d oponnents during the title defenses, Islam went to a very close desicion with the champpion of the division below, so for that I wouldnsay Khabib was more dominante

Shouldn't the count for Miocic be 6 title wins, 4 defenses?

Shouldn't the count for Miocic be 6 title wins, 4 defenses?

You are 100% right, my bad
Idk why u forgot about that last DC fight lol