UFC Featherweight Rankings
Alexander Volkanovski on top, 15 ranked contenders chasing — division limit 145 lb (65.8 kg).
Alexander Volkanovski
Champion
Movsar Evloev
Russia
Diego Lopes
Brazil
Lerone Murphy
England
Aljamain Sterling
USA
Yair Rodriguez
Mexico
Jean Silva
Brazil
Arnold Allen
England
Youssef Zalal
Morocco
Kevin Vallejos
Argentina
Steve Garcia
USA
Brian Ortega
USA
Aaron Pico
USA
Melquizael Costa
Brazil
David Onama
Uganda
Patricio Pitbull
Brazil
Full Featherweight Roster
UFC Featherweight — Division Guide
The UFC featherweight division (limit 145 lb (65.8 kg)) is currently ruled by Alexander Volkanovski "The Great", who holds the belt with a 28-4 record while representing Australia. Below the champion sit 15 ranked contenders, every one of them one or two wins away from a title conversation.
The chase is led by Movsar Evloev (20-0), Diego Lopes (28-8), Lerone Murphy (17-1-1) — the names most likely to appear in the next title fight announcement. As a group, this division finishes 69% of its wins, 42% by knockout, so title eliminators here rarely need the judges.
Rankings on this page follow the official UFC divisional rankings and update after every event. Tap any fighter for the full profile: record, advanced striking and grappling stats, last five fights with results, and the next scheduled bout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current UFC featherweight champion?
Alexander Volkanovski is the current UFC featherweight champion with a record of 28-4 (13 KO/TKO wins).
Who is the #1 featherweight contender in the UFC?
Movsar Evloev is ranked #1 at featherweight with a record of 20-0.
What is the featherweight weight limit in the UFC?
The UFC featherweight limit is 145 lb (65.8 kg).