UFC Featherweight Rankings 2025

IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe UFC featherweight rankings showcase some of the best fighters in the entire sport. Where lightweight was once considered the deepest weight class in MMA, 145 pounds has caught up and become one of the premier divisions in the UFC.With that in mind, here is the official Sportsnaut top 10 for the organization’s featherweight class.

10. Youssef Zalal (18-6-1)Perry Nelson-Imagn ImagesAfter going winless in four-straight, Youssef Zalal was cut from the UFC four years ago and had to fight his way back into the company. He did that and entered UFC 320 on an impressive seven-fight win streak.

In his tough scrap on the main card of a PPV, he dominated and scored a first-round submission win on a top-10 stalwart, Josh Emmet.The huge victory landed him his first headlining spot when he took on former bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling. Unfortunately, the future Hall of Famer was able to outwork him.

Ending his win streak at eight straight.9. Steve Garcia (19-6)Steve Roberts-Imagn ImagesAfter losing two of his first three inside the Octagon and seeming on the verge of being cut, veteran Steve Garcia caught fire over the last four years.

In that time, he won seven straight, with all but one coming by decision. In his last four victories, three were first-round knockouts. It is why he earned a featured opportunity at UFC Freedom 250 against two-time title challenger Diego Lopes.

However, “Mean Machine” was not up to the challenge of elite competition and suffered a second-round TKO loss.8. Arnold Allen (21-4)Credit: USA TODAY SportsA few years ago, England’s Arnold Allen was primed to be a future title contender after winning 10 straight to start his UFC career.

However, then he started to face the elites of the division and saw what the deep end of the water at featherweight was, as he lost two straight.While he is still well outside the title pictures, he has won two of his last three. His latest was a workman-like effort as he scored a decis