This article provides an up-to-date roster of all fighters currently competing under the UFC promotional banner, with a focus on fighters from New Zealand. It includes information on their records, upcoming fights, and recent news. The UFC rankings are rated by a panel made up of MMA media members, who vote for the top active fighters in the UFC by weight class and pound-for-pound.
Here's a look at the current state of UFC, including recent changes and updates as of December 2025.
Key Updates in UFC
Beginning in January 2024, the UFC announced a new partnership with Drug Free Sport International, a company that oversees the anti-doping programs of the NCAA, MLB, NFL, and NBA.
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 simultaneously in divisions they have competed in.
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Recent Fighter Signings and Departures
This list provides an up-to-date roster of all fighters currently competing under the UFC promotional banner. These fighters have either announced their retirement or have been released from their UFC contracts over the course of the last month.
Recent Departures: Several fighters have been released from their UFC contracts.
- Jairzinho Rozenstruik was released from his contract after UFC Saudi Arabia loss.
- Rhys McKee Is Latest UFC Fighter To Be Released.
- Henry Cejudo announced his retirement after UFC 323.
Notable Upcoming Fights
UFC continues to deliver exciting matchups. Here are some of the notable upcoming fights:
- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 headlines UFC 325 in Sydney.
- Hooker vs. Saint-Denis Co-Main, Fiziev vs. Ruffy Announced for UFC 325.
- Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett headlines UFC 324 for interim title.
- Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes title bout set for UFC 324 co-main.
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UFC Events and Results
Here are some highlights from recent UFC events:
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- UFC 315: Manon Fiorot at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025.
- UFC 323: Payton Talbott Wins Decision, Sends Henry Cejudo Into Retirement.
- UFC 321: Mackenzie Dern Claims Strawweight Gold in Rematch with Virna Jandiroba.
- UFC 323: Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van UFC 323 result: New flyweight champion crowned in 26 seconds after freak injury.
- UFC 306: Valentina Shevchenko Wrestles Her Way Past Alexa Grasso, Reclaims Title.
- UFC 317: Ilia Topuria Floors Bloodied Charles Oliveira, Earns Title in Second Weight Class.
- UFC 322: Islam Makhachev Captures Second Title in Lopsided Decision Over Jack Della Maddalena.
- UFC 319: Khamzat Chimaev Steamrolls Dricus du Plessis to Claim Middleweight Title.
- UFC 320: Alex Pereira Smashes Magomed Ankalaev.
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Anti-Doping Policy
UFC is committed to maintaining a fair and clean sport. In line with this commitment:
- UFC to continue anti-doping program, announces partnership with Drug Free Sport International.
- UFC suspends Conor McGregor for 18 months citing anti-doping whereabouts failure.
- Sean Strickland suspension, fine announced for Tuff-N-Uff altercation.
- UFC flyweight Ramazan Temirov suspended one year for banned substance.
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