Find out the current number of active fighters in each division of the UFC.
UFC is considered one of the largest MMA promotions in the world, with a diverse roster of fighters from different countries. As of July 21, 2023, the UFC roster includes fighters from 73 countries. Currently, the UFC has a total of 604 fighters signed. Next, let’s look at the number of active fighters in each division of the UFC.
List of Active UFC Fighters In Each Division
UFC has a large roster of fighters with a total of 604 fighters across multiple divisions. The breakdown of the number of active fighters in each division is as follows:
- Heavyweight: 35
- Light heavyweight: 34
- Middleweight: 65
- Welterweight: 75
- Lightweight: 92 (the highest number in any division)
- Featherweight: 79
- Bantamweight: 72
- Flyweight: 49
- Women’s Bantamweight: 31
- Women’s Flyweight: 36
- Women’s Strawweight: 43
The organization’s lightweight division has a large number of active fighters, with a total of 92 fighters. This division has the most active participants of all classes.
The featherweight division is a close second, with 79 active fighters competing. In the welterweight division, he ranks third with 75 active fighters.
Numbers may vary due to factors such as fighter retirement, injury, or movement to another weight class. As a result, the number of active combatants within a division can fluctuate, which can lead to changes in the division’s statistics.
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