UFC featherweight title history: Volkanovski, Holloway, Topuria and more

The featherweight title is on the line in the main event of UFC 308 on Saturday when Ilia Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) puts his belt up for the first time against former champion Max Holloway (26-7 MMA , 22-7 UFC).

Take a look at the chronological history of the UFC’s 145-pound title, which was absorbed by the WEC in 2010 when the promotions merged.

Jose Aldo

Jose Aldo

Date: November 20, 2010
Event: UFC 123
Opponent: N/A
Total domination: 1,848 days
Title defenses: Mark Hominick, Kenny Florian, Chad Mendes, Frankie Edgar, Chan Sung Jung, Ricardo Lamas, Chad Mendes

Conor McGregor (Interim)

July 11, 2015; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Chad Mendes (not pictured) in their interim featherweight title fight during UFC 189 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. McGregor won by TKO in the second round. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Date: July 11, 2015
Event: UFC 189
Opponent: Chad Mendes
Total domination: N/A
Title defenses: None

Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor after knocking out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds at UFC 194.

Date: December 12, 2015
Event: UFC 194
Opponent: Joe Aldo
Total domination: 350 days
Title defenses: None (title withdrawn)

Jose Aldo (Interim)

Jose Aldo

Date: July 9, 2016
Event: UFC 200
Opponent: Frankie Edgar
Total domination: N/A
Title defenses: None

Jose Aldo

May 11, 2019; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Jose Aldo (red gloves) reacts to fighting Alexander Volkanovski (blue gloves) during UFC 237 at Jeunesse Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports

Date: November 26, 2016
Event: N/A
Opponent: N/A
Total domination: 189 days
Title defenses: None

Max Holloway (Interim)

Max Holloway

Date: December 10, 2016
Event: UFC 206
Opponent: Anthony Pettis
Total domination: N/A
Title defenses: None

Max Holloway

Max Holloway

Date: June 3, 2017
Event: UFC 212
Opponent: Jose Aldo
Total domination: 925 days
Title defenses: Jose Aldo, Brian Ortega, Frankie Edgar

Alexander Volkanovski

Alexander Volkanovski, UFC 245

Date: December 14, 2019
Event: UFC 245
Opponent: Max Holloway
Total domination: 1,526 days
Title defenses: Max Holloway, Brian Ortega, Chan Sung Jung, Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez

Yair Rodriguez (Interim)

February 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: February 12, 2023
Event: UFC 284
Opponent: Josh Emmett
Total domination: N/A
Title defenses: None

Ilia Topuria

February 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: February 17, 2024
Event: UFC 298
Opponent: Yair Rodriguez
Total dominion: Incumbent
Title defenses: None