counts as 0.5: 8–4–1 = 8.65 | 8 + (8.5/13) No contest does not factor as one of the variables of the calculation: 8–2–0 (1 NC) = 8.80 | 8 + (8/10) Recent releases and retirements These fighters have either been released from their UFC contracts, or announced their retirement, over the course of the last month. If their release has not been announced, then they have been listed here based upon their removal from the UFC's rosters. Recent signings The fighters in this section have either signed with the UFC but yet to be debuted, have recently returned from an announced retirement, or have yet to make their UFC return. Suspended fighters The list below is based on fighters suspended either by (1) United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) or World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for violation of taking prohibited substances or non-analytical incidents, (2) by local commissions on misconduct during the fights or at event venues, or (3) by UFC. As of May 16, 2019, a total of 76 UFC fighters have been sanctioned by USADA since the UFC USADA testing program started. Debuted fighters' countries of origin The flags listed in these tables are in accordance with the UFC's official telecasts and may not fully or accurately represent the full citizenship of the peoples listed. Updated as of February 18, 2023 after UFC Fight Night 219. Rankings The UFC rankings are rated by a panel made up of MMA media members. The panel votes for the top active fighters in the UFC by both weight class and pound-for-pound. A fighter can be ranked in multiple divisions at the same time in divisions they have competed. The champions and interim champions are placed in the top positions of their respective weight classes and only the champions are eligible to be voted for in the pound-for-pound rankings. The rankings for the UFC's fighters are both recorded and updated when information has been obtained from the UFC's website. Updated as of February 28, 2023, after UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen. Current champions, weight classes and status The UFC currently uses nine different weight classes. This list of champions is updated as of November 13, 2022 after UFC 281. Debuted fighters Heavyweights (265 lb, 120 kg) Light heavyweights (205 lb, 93 kg) Middleweights (185 lb, 84 kg) Welterweights (170 lb, 77 kg) Lightweights (155 lb, 70 kg) Featherweights (145 lb, 65 kg)