At UFC 179, Jose Aldo will look for his seventh consecutive UFC title defense, a mark that would tie him with Jon Jones for the longest reign among current UFC champions.
With a run of dominance dating back to his WEC days, Aldo has proven he’s among the best 145-pounders in MMA history. Moreover, should he remain healthy, Aldo has a chance to become the greatest fighter to ever step into the Octagon.
Beating Chad Mendes on October 25 won’t get Aldo to that level, but the rematch does give the Brazilian an opportunity to strengthen the argument that he’s the best featherweight MMA has seen. It also gives him a chance to make a statement that all other 145-pound contenders still have some catching up to do.
Heading into another Aldo title defense, here is a look at the five best featherweights in MMA history.