As of 3 February 2025[update], the UFC roster consisted of fighters from 78 countries.
[1] These fighters have either announced their retirement or have been released from their UFC contracts 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 roster.
The list below is based on fighters suspended either by (1) United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) or Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) 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 the UFC.
[45] 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.
Updated as of February 15, 2025 after UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues.
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.