The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization globally, known for its diverse roster of fighters, high-level competition, and significant influence on the sport of MMA. The UFC Featherweight division is one of the most exciting and competitive weight classes in mixed martial arts.
The weight of a fighter in featherweight is 145 pounds. The featherweight division is characterized by its deep talent pool and constantly evolving landscape. The combination of seasoned veterans, rising stars, and skilled champions makes it one of the most competitive and entertaining divisions in the UFC. Let’s see the Top 10 UFC Featherweight Championship of All Time.
Conor McGregor(22-6,19KO)
Conor McGregor is an Irish professional mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship Featherweight and Lightweight Champion, becoming the first UFC fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes simultaneously.
Conor McGregor made his UFC debut on April 6, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 9 in Stockholm, Sweden. His first fight in the UFC was against Marcus Brimage. McGregor won the fight impressively, earning a TKO victory in the first round. This debut marked the beginning of McGregor’s rise to stardom within the UFC and the broader world of mixed martial arts which makes him one of the Top 10 UFC Featherweight Championship of All Time.
Jose Aldo(32-8,17KO)
Currently participating in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Bantamweight category after previously competing at Featherweight, Jose Aldo da Silva Oliveira Júnior, also known as José Aldo, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and boxer.
Before becoming the first-ever UFC Featherweight Champion in 2010, Aldo was the WEC Featherweight Championship holder. Eventually competing in the bantamweight class, he went on to defend his UFC title seven times and is still a prominent player in mixed martial arts. He had a lasting history in the sport thanks to his dominance and thrilling fighting style.
Alexander Volkanovski(26-4,13KO)
Alexander Volkanovski is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the former UFC Featherweight Champion. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship Featherweight champion.
Volkanovski has made a significant impact in the UFC since joining the promotion in 2016. He claimed the featherweight title by defeating Max Holloway at UFC 245 in December 2019 and has defended it multiple times.
Max Holloway(26-7,12KO)
Max Holloway is an American professional mixed martial artist. He competes in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the current UFC BMF Champion and a former UFC Featherweight Champion.
Won the interim featherweight title in 2016 and unified it by defeating José Aldo, Max successfully defended the title three times before losing it to Alexander Volkanovski. He holds records for the most significant strikes landed in a UFC fight and most wins in UFC featherweight history.
Urijah Faber(35-11-1,10KO)
Urijah Faber is an American former mixed martial artist and actor. He competed at bantamweight and featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Urijah Faber made his UFC debut on March 19, 2011, at UFC 128. His first fight in the UFC was against Eddie Wineland. Faber won the fight via unanimous decision, marking his entry into the UFC with a victory. This transition followed the merger of the WEC into the UFC, where Faber had been a prominent champion in the featherweight division.
Frankie Edgar(24-11-1,7KO)
Frankie Edgar is a former American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Frankie Edgar made his UFC debut on February 3, 2007, at UFC 67. His first fight in the UFC was against Tyson Griffin. Edgar won the fight via unanimous decision, marking a successful start to his UFC career. This victory laid the foundation for Edgar’s journey to become one of the most respected fighters in the UFC lightweight and featherweight divisions.
Mike Brown(26-9,5KO)
Mike Brown is an American mixed martial arts trainer and former fighter who is the head MMA coach for the American Top Team. As a mixed martial arts fighter, Brown was a former WEC Featherweight Champion and also competed in the Featherweight division of the UFC.
Brown is best known for his tenure as the WEC Featherweight Champion. He won the title on November 5, 2008, by defeating Urijah Faber, who was considered one of the best fighters in the division at the time. Brown retired from professional MMA competition in 2014 with a record of 26 wins and nine losses.
Hatsu Hioki(29-12-2,4KO)
Featherweight class competitor Hatsu Hioki is a professional mixed martial artist from Japan. Previous titles he held include Sengoku Featherweight Champion, TKO Featherweight Champion, and Shooto Lightweight Champion.
Hatsu Hioki made his UFC debut on October 29, 2011, at UFC 137 in Las Vegas, Nevada. His first fight in the UFC was against George Roop. Hioki won the fight via split decision, marking a successful start to his UFC career and introducing himself to a global audience as a skilled featherweight competitor.
Brian Ortega(16-3-1,3KO)
American professional mixed martial artist Brian Ortega presently competes for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the Featherweight class.
Brian Ortega made his UFC debut on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12 in San Jose, California. His first fight in the UFC was against Mike De La Torre. Ortega initially won the fight via submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round; however, the result was overturned to a no-contest due to Ortega testing positive for drostanolone, an anabolic steroid. This marked a turbulent start to Ortega’s UFC career, but he has since become a top contender in the featherweight division, known for his submission skills and exciting fighting style.
Alexandre Franca (18-6-3,2KO)
Alexandre Franca is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed primarily in the lighter weight classes, particularly in the featherweight division.
Nogueira made his professional MMA debut in 2001. Known for his grappling skills, Nogueira was proficient in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he used to win many of his fights.
Alexandre Franca Nogueira was a respected competitor in the early days of the WEC, showcasing the skills and resilience that characterized the lighter-weight classes during that era. Also check out the list of top 10 bantamweight ufc fighters of all time.
