UFC featherweight rankings: Who is the best featherweight fighter?

The UFC featherweight rankings have the most prominent names and some surprises, especially from younger fighters. The sport is gaining recognition worldwide, and the athletes finally get paid well for their hard work. So, who is the best featherweight star in the UFC?

Some great names from this division include Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez, Calvin Kattar, and Josh Emmett, among others. Fighters in this category mainly weigh between 136 pounds, 62 kg, and 145 pounds which is 66kg. Read on to find out more about UFC featherweight ranking.

UFC featherweight rankings

The division is one of the most lively in the competition. It mainly comprises of fighters who weigh between 136 pounds and 145 pounds. Here are the UFC featherweight rankings for 2023:

5. Josh Emmett

He was born on 4th March 1985, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The star athlete is currently on a five-game unbeaten streak conserving his 18-2 record. His last matchup was against Calvin Kattar, and he will fight Yair Rodriguez next.

4. Arnold Allen

The English athlete was born on 22nd January 1994. He is 5’8'', which is equivalent to 173 cm. He has an incredible 19-1 record which is fantastic. He is currently on a 12-game winning streak, having won his last match against Calvin Kattar. His next match has not been decided yet.

3. Brian Ortega

The 5'9'' ace weighs 145 pounds which is 66kg. He was born on 21st February 1991 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He has a 15-3 record after losing his last match to Yair Rodriguez. His next match has not been decided yet.

2. Yair Rodriguez

The starfighter has a 14-3 record, with his latest game being a win against Brian Ortega. He is a 5’11”(180cm) fighter born on 6th October 1992, in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico. His next game is against Josh Emmett.

1. Max Holloway

So, who is the best featherweight in the world? Top of our rankings is Max Holloway, with an incredible 23-7 record. His last match was a loss to Alexander Volkanovski.

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He is arguably one of the top fighters in the UFC featherweight rankings of all time. The 5’11” talented athlete was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the United States. He weighs 145 pounds or 66kgs.

However, the current UFC featherweight champion is Alexander Volkanovski, the best pound-for-pound featherweight fighter. He is on a current 22-game unbeaten run. His record is 25-1.

Was McGregor the best featherweight?

Conor McGregor is one of the greatest featherweight fighters but not the best. He announced his entry into the division with an awesome TKO against Marcus Brimage, followed but an incredible winning streak that saw him beat Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, and Jose Aldo. His win against Dustin Poirer was a record as he knocked him out in 13 seconds.

This led to him being nicknamed ‘The Notorious". Arguably, the best featherweight in UFC history is Jose Aldo.

Who is ranked No.1 in UFC?

Max Holloway is currently number one in the UFC. The 5’11” star has an incredible 23-7 record. Unfortunately, his last match was a loss to Alexander Volkanovski, while his next has not been decided yet.

Who fights in featherweight in UFC?

The UFC accommodates fighters who weigh between 136 pounds to 145 pounds. This translates to between 62kgs and 66 kg. It has fighters like Alex Volkanovski, Max Holloway, Arnold Allen, and Jose Aldo.

Has McGregor ever lost at featherweight?

He was stripped of his UFC featherweight title after a fallout with the organization over his inactivity. He has never lost for the featherweight and lightweight title belts. He remains one of the best lightweight fighters ever.

How much did McGregor get paid against Floyd?

McGregor earned a total of $100 million from the fight against Floyd. It was the second biggest money fight in US history, with more than 4.3 million US PPVs sold. Mayweather earned a total of $300 million.

Max Holloway tops the list for the UFC featherweight rankings even though Alexander Volkanovski is the current champion. He is also the best pound-for-pound fighter in the division. The division has also hosted great athletes like Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo.

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