- Ilia Topuria is the reigning UFC featherweight champion.
- Topuria is also the favourite to be the division title holder at the end of 2024 with +160 odds.
- Other top contenders in the running to be the champion are Max Holloway, Alexander Volkanovski, Aljamain Sterling, and Movsar Evloev.
In February, the UFC featherweight division saw a change of guard as Ilia Topuria dethroned long-time champion Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 298 after his second-round knockout victory.
#UFC298 Official Result: Ilia Topuria (@TopuriaIlia) defeats Alexander Volkanovski by KO at 3:32 in Round 2.
All Fight Results ➡️: https://t.co/8KUoCONDaj
— UFC News (@UFCNews) February 18, 2024
This victory started a new era in the 145-pound division and might see another dominant champion for a longer period. But can Topuria sustain his supremacy and remain the undisputed king of the weight class?
See the latest MMA odds for the 2024 UFC bantamweight champion predictor as of April 29.
UFC Bantamweight Champion Predictor on Dec. 31, 2024
| Fighter | Current Odds |
|---|---|
| Ilia Topuria | -180 |
| Max Holloway | +150 |
| Alexander Volkanovski | +500 |
| Aljamain Sterling | +700 |
| Movsar Evloev | +800 |
| Brian Ortega | +2000 |
| Giga Chikadze | +5000 |
| Lerone Murphy | +5000 |
| Edson Barboza | +7500 |
| Josh Emmett | +10000 |
Who Is Favoured to Be the UFC Featherweight Champion at the End of 2024?
Topuria is the clear -180 favourite to remain the UFC featherweight champion at the end of 2024 after his incredible highlight-reel knockout win over Volkanovski. Oddsmakers are convinced that he can keep the belt because of his one-shot knockout power.
Meanwhile, two former champions lurk behind “El Matador” to recapture the coveted title. Max Holloway is in second place with +150 odds, and Volkanovski is at +500.
Who Had the Longest Reign in the UFC Featherweight Division?
Jose Aldo is the longest-reigning UFC featherweight champion after dominating the 145-pound division for five years and one month. During this stretch, Aldo defended his title seven times, tied for the fifth-most in UFC history.