Who will be UFC Welterweight champion at the end of 2026?

Islam Makhachev is the current UFC welterweight champion after moving up from lightweight during the previous title cycle. UFC’s official page lists him at 28–1 and identifies Jack Della Maddalena as his latest opponent. The division’s year-end picture depends on the champion’s next defense and a crowded contender group, making both booking timing and the result of the next title fight important rather than simply the current ranking order.

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