titleholder
noun
ti·tle·hold·er
ˈtī-tᵊl-ˌhōl-dər 
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became the youngest titleholder in the sport's history
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In that matchup, former interim UFC lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje faces Paddy Pimblett for the interim 155-pound belt.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In it, the grantor binds herself to defend against title defects created by herself and all prior titleholders.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 11 Jan. 2026
The Brazilian pageant organization also confirmed the news on social media, sharing a photo of the former titleholder on Monday, and honoring her legacy in the caption.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Fight fans will also get to see former UFC flyweight titleholder Brandon Moreno in action.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In it, the grantor binds herself to defend against title defects created by herself and all prior titleholders.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 11 Jan. 2026
The Brazilian pageant organization also confirmed the news on social media, sharing a photo of the former titleholder on Monday, and honoring her legacy in the caption.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Fight fans will also get to see former UFC flyweight titleholder Brandon Moreno in action.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for titleholder
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“Titleholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titleholder. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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