Top 10 MMA Featherweight Fighters of All Time

The Top Ten

  1. Jose Aldo

    José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Júnior, born on September 9, 1986, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He became the fourth and final WEC Featherweight Champion and then the first UFC Featherweight Champion after the UFC and WEC merged. Over... read more

    Jose Aldo was WEC and UFC champion, undefeated for 10 years. He was defeated in 13 seconds against Conor McGregor and defeated in the 3rd round in both fights against Max Holloway, but these two fighters will never reach or do what this legend did in his prime. Aldo, nicknamed Scarface, had vicious leg kicks, great takedown defense, and was a powerful and fast striker. He was the most dominant MMA featherweight fighter ever.

    Aldo was the best featherweight champion of all time so far. Conor McGregor is the worst champion, and just because he won doesn't mean he deserves to be ranked above Aldo. He didn't defend either of his belts, got both stripped, and his fans still think he's the greatest.

  2. Conor McGregor

    Conor Anthony McGregor, born on July 14, 1988, is an Irish professional mixed martial artist and boxer. He is best known for being a former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion.

    McGregor began his MMA career in 2008. In 2012, he won the Cage Warriors Featherweight and Lightweight Championships... read more

    All the people below McGregor are like little ants compared to him.

    Best in the world with an iron left hand.

    Your number one pound-for-pounder.

  3. Max Holloway

    Jerome-Max Holloway is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former UFC Featherweight Champion and holds notable wins over José Aldo and Brian Ortega. As of 2025, Holloway remains one of the top-ranked fighters... read more

    I think Max is going to surpass Aldo with defenses.

  4. Frankie Edgar

    Frank James "Frankie" Edgar is an American mixed martial artist from New Jersey. He is a former UFC Lightweight Champion and has also competed in the Featherweight and Bantamweight divisions. Edgar retired from MMA in 2022 after a career spanning over 15 years.

    Aldo is the best, but I'm picking Frankie because he's my favorite. Conor isn't even top 10.

    Conor is ducking Frankie.

  5. Urijah Faber

    Urijah Christopher Faber (born May 14, 1979) is a retired American mixed martial artist and actor who competed in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He won the WEC Featherweight Championship at WEC 19 on March 17, 2006, and retained the title until November... read more

  6. Mike Brown

  7. Chad Mendes

    Chad Edward Mendes, born May 1, 1985, is a retired American mixed martial artist. He competed in the Featherweight division of the UFC, where he was a top contender and fought for the championship multiple times. Mendes later transitioned to bare-knuckle boxing before retiring from combat sports in... read more

  8. Alexander Volkanovski

    Conor isn't even a top 5 featherweight. He's obviously only on here because of his popularity. Volkanovski should be in the top 2 or even number one. He beat Aldo and Max as well.

  9. Ricardo Lamas

    Ricardo Alejandro Lamas is an American former professional mixed martial artist. He competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he was known for his powerful wrestling and striking. Lamas retired in September 2020 with a professional record of 20 wins and 8 losses... read more

  10. Cub Swanson

    Kevin Luke "Cub" Swanson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. He has been with the Ultimate Fighting Championship since 2010 and is known for his exciting and aggressive fighting style. Swanson has earned multiple "Fight of the Night" bonuses and remains a... read more

    11. The Newcomers
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    Patricio Freire

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    Brian Ortega

    13. The Contenders

  13. Pat Curran

  14. Demetrious Johnson

    Demetrious Khrisna Johnson is an American wrestler and mixed martial artist. He was the first UFC Flyweight Champion and held the title from 2012 to 2018, during which he achieved 11 successful title defenses. Johnson currently competes in the Asia-based promotion ONE Championship.

  15. Chan Sung Jung

  16. Kenny Florian

  17. BJ Penn

  18. Jeremy Stephens

    Jeremy Dean Stephens (born May 26, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist, bare-knuckle boxer, and boxer. He has competed in the UFC Lightweight and Featherweight divisions, as well as in the Professional Fighters League and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Stephens is recognized... read more

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