The featherweight title is back around the waist of Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 314.
Take a look at a chronological history of the UFC’s 145-pound title, which migrated over from the WEC in 2010 when the promotions merged.
Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo
Date: Nov. 20, 2010Event: UFC 123Opponent: N/ATotal reign: 1.848 daysTitle defenses: Mark Hominick, Kenny Florian, Chad Mendes, Frankie Edgar, Chan Sung Jung, Ricardo Lamas, Chad Mendes
Conor McGregor (interim)
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Conor McGregor (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Chad Mendes (not pictured) in their interim featherweight title bout during UFC 189 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. McGregor won via second round TKO. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Date: July 11, 2015Event: UFC 189Opponent: Chad MendesTotal reign: N/ATitle defenses: None
Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor after knocking out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds at UFC 194.
Date: Dec. 12, 2015Event: UFC 194Opponent: Joe AldoTotal reign: 350 daysTitle defenses: None (stripped of title)
Jose Aldo (interim)
Jose Aldo
Date: July 9, 2016Event: UFC 200Opponent: Frankie EdgarTotal reign: N/ATitle defenses: None
Jose Aldo
May 11, 2019; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Jose Aldo (red gloves) reacts to fight against Alexander Volkanovski (blue gloves) during UFC 237 at Jeunesse Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports
Date: Nov. 26, 2016Event: N/AOpponent: N/ATotal reign: 189 daysTitle defenses: None
Max Holloway (interim)
Max Holloway
Date: Dec. 10, 2016Event: UFC 206Opponent: Anthony PettisTotal reign: N/ATitle defenses: None
Max Holloway
Max Holloway
Date: June 3, 2017Event: UFC 212Opponent: Jose AldoTotal reign: 925 daysTitle defenses: Jose Aldo, Brian Ortega, Frankie Edgar
Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski, UFC 245
Date: Dec. 14, 2019Event: UFC 245Opponent: Max HollowayTotal reign: 1,526 daysTitle defenses: Max Holloway, Brian Ortega, Chan Sung Jung, Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez
Yair Rodriguez (interim)
Feb 12, 2023; Perth, WA, AUSTRALIA; Yair Rodriguez (red gloves) is interviewed after defeating Josh Emmett (not pictured) during UFC 284 at RAC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasmin Frank-USA TODAY Sports
Date: Feb. 12, 2023Event: UFC 284Opponent: Josh EmmettTotal reign: N/ATitle defenses: None
Ilia Topuria
Feb 17, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Ilia Topuria celebrates his championship victory against Alexander Volkanovski during UFC 298 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Date: Feb. 17, 2024Event: UFC 298Opponent: Yair RodriguezTotal reign: 419 daysTitle defenses: Max Holloway
Alexander Volkanovski
Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Alexander Volkanovski (red gloves) reacts after defeating Diego Lopes (not pictured) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Date: April 12, 2025Event: UFC 314Opponent: Diego LopesTotal reign: IncumbentTitle defenses: First title reign: Max Holloway, Brian Ortega, Chan Sung Jung, Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez
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