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The UFC Women’s Featherweight division at 145 pounds is the largest weight class in women’s MMA and one of the most athletically gifted. Home to some of the sport’s most physically imposing and powerful women’s fighters, the division has produced spectacular champions and memorable fights. Here are the current Women’s Featherweight Rankings for April 2026.

Champion

Cris Cyborg — Justino returned to the UFC after a successful run with Bellator, and her physical gifts remain as formidable as they were during her original reign. One of the most physically dominant women in combat sports history, Cyborg’s combination of power, cardio, and elite striking makes her a singular presence in the division.

Official Rankings (April 2026)

#1 — Irene Aldana

The Mexican power puncher moved to featherweight and has shown that her considerable punching power translates effectively at 145 lbs. Aldana’s knockout ability makes her a legitimate title threat, and her experience at the highest level of women’s combat sports gives her the tools to compete with anyone in the division.

#2 — Macy Chiasson

A natural featherweight who has been competitive at both 135 and 145 lbs throughout her career. Chiasson’s athleticism and well-rounded game make her one of the more versatile fighters in the women’s featherweight division.

#3 — Nadia Kassem

The Australian featherweight has improved significantly through her UFC tenure and brings a combination of striking and grappling that has produced competitive performances against quality opposition.

#4 — Norma Dumont

The Brazilian featherweight has been one of the division’s most consistent competitors, producing winning streaks and developing her all-around game. Her experience at 145 lbs and competitive record make her a relevant presence in the division’s rankings.

#5 — Aspen Ladd

The former bantamweight prospect moved to featherweight where her natural size is a better fit. Ladd’s wrestling and power, combined with her size at 145, create genuine matchup challenges for opponents in the weight class.

Division Context

The women’s featherweight division is the shallowest in the UFC, with fewer ranked fighters than any other weight class. The division’s history has been complicated by the difficulty of finding enough elite 145-pound women’s fighters to maintain a full roster. Its defining moment was Amanda Nunes’s stunning 51-second knockout of then-champion Cris Cyborg at UFC 232 — one of the most shocking results in women’s MMA history.

The return of Cyborg brings some of the most recognizable star power in women’s combat sports back to the division. Her physical presence and legendary toughness create compelling matchups even at this stage of her career.