When you’re talking MMA, talking about the best featherweights in history is a bit of a misnomer as far as phrases go. After all, there’s only been a 145-pound (or thereabouts) division in MMA’s major leagues for a few years now.
Still, that doesn’t mean there haven’t been great fighters, great fights and great champions, both in the UFC and in various promotions around the world.
What follows are the 25 best featherweights to ever put on the MMA gloves.
For the record, these are guys who fought at or around 145 pounds. They are also guys who did most of their fighting (and has most of their success) at that weight class.