The UFC featherweight title doesn’t have as rich a history as the heavyweight strap or even the welterweight title, having been introduced into the promotion at UFC 123 in advance of fighters from the WEC matriculating to the Octagon.
But despite being less than 10 years old and there having been only three champions – Jose Aldo, Conor McGregor and current champ Max Holloway, who defends his title against Brian Ortega at UFC 226 in Las Vegas – there have been some outstanding battles fought over the 145-pound title.