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, 2010 Event: UFC 123 Opponent: N/A Total reign: 1.848 days Title 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, 2015 Event: UFC 189 Opponent: Chad Mendes Total reign: N/A Title defenses: None
Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor after knocking out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds at UFC 194.
Date: Dec. 12, 2015 Event: UFC 194 Opponent: Joe Aldo Total reign: 350 days Title defenses: None (stripped of title)
Jose Aldo (interim)
Jose Aldo
Date: July 9, 2016 Event: UFC 200 Opponent: Frankie Edgar Total reign: N/A Title 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, 2016 Event: N/A Opponent: N/A Total reign: 189 days Title defenses: None
Max Holloway (interim)
Max Holloway
Date: Dec. 10, 2016 Event: UFC 206 Opponent: Anthony Pettis Total reign: N/A Title defenses: None
Max Holloway
Max Holloway
Date: June 3, 2017 Event: UFC 212 Opponent: Jose Aldo Total reign: 925 days Title defenses: Jose Aldo, Brian Ortega, Frankie Edgar
Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski, UFC 245
Date: Dec. 14, 2019 Event: UFC 245 Opponent: Max Holloway Total reign: 1,526 days Title 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, 2023 Event: UFC 284 Opponent: Josh Emmett Total reign: N/A Title 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, 2024 Event: UFC 298 Opponent: Yair Rodriguez Total reign: 419 days Title 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, 2025 Event: UFC 314 Opponent: Diego Lopes Total reign: Incumbent Title defenses: First title reign: Max Holloway, Brian Ortega, Chan Sung Jung, Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez
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