UFC
UFC Featherweight Rankings
UFC's algorithmic rankings, built with Meta, computed from fight results, opponent quality and recency, updated the Monday after every UFC event. Introduced in June 2026. Updated Aug 24, 2026
The traditional UFC rankings, voted by a panel of media members after each event, tracked here since 2013. Updated Aug 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is the current UFC Featherweight champion?
Alexander Volkanovski is the current UFC Featherweight champion.
Who is the #1 ranked UFC Featherweight contender?
Movsar Evloev is the #1 ranked contender in the UFC Featherweight division.
What is the difference between UFC Media Rankings and Meta Rankings?
UFC publishes two ranking systems: the traditional media rankings, voted by a panel of media members, and the Meta UFC Rankings, introduced in June 2026, which are computed by an algorithm from fight results, opponent strength and activity.