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UFC Women's Bantamweight Rankings

UFC's algorithmic rankings, built with Meta, computed from fight results, opponent quality and recency, updated the Monday after every UFC event. Introduced in June 2026. Updated Aug 18, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Who is the current UFC Women's Bantamweight champion?

Kayla Harrison is the current UFC Women's Bantamweight champion.

Who is the #1 ranked UFC Women's Bantamweight contender?

Julianna Peña is the #1 ranked contender in the UFC Women's Bantamweight division.

What is the difference between UFC Media Rankings and Meta Rankings?

UFC publishes two ranking systems: the traditional media rankings, voted by a panel of media members, and the Meta UFC Rankings, introduced in June 2026, which are computed by an algorithm from fight results, opponent strength and activity.