A detailed timeline of every UFC champion since the start of the new millennium [UPDATED FEB 2024]
A list of every single UFC champion since the year 2000.
By Amy Kaplan
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New UFC champions in 2024
Jan. 20 - UFC 297
- Dricus Du Plessis became the first South African UFC champion when he defeated Sean Strickland via a close split decision.
- Raquel Pennington secured the vacant women's bantamweight title when seh defeated Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous decision.
Feb. 17 - Ilia Topuria becomes the new new featherweight champion after knocking out Alexander Volkanovski in round two.
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Who do you think will be the next to hold the title?