And what about José Aldo? UFC legend names Alexander Volkanovski the greatest featherweight of all time; find out why.

José Aldo e Alexander Volkanovsky are featherweight icons in MMA. Photo: SUPER LUTAS Montage

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Daniel Cormier He definitively entered the debate about the greatest featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) in UFC history and put... Alexander Volkanovsky above historical names such José Aldo e Max HollowayThe Ultimate commentator highlighted the Australian's record in title fights and praised the champion's attitude in accepting to face any opponent in the division.

In a social media post, Cormier said that Volkanovski stands out precisely because he doesn't shy away from tough challenges, even against fighters considered dangerous in the featherweight rankings. The former champion cited the names of... Movsar Evloev e Lerone murphy as examples of athletes avoided by many competitors in the category.

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“Nobody wants to fight Movsar. Nobody wants to fight Lerone. But Volkanovski is the type who says, ‘If they’re next, then they’re the ones I’m going to fight.’ He’s not trying to pick an easy fight or take the easiest path.”

And I'm saying: he's the greatest featherweight of all time. I know we love him. José AldoI know that we love the Max HollowayHowever, he secured his eighth victory in UFC featherweight title fights.

Four of those wins were precisely against Holloway and Aldo, the other two guys considered the greatest featherweights in history. He's the best in the world and he's as good as anyone. The guy is tremendous. And honestly, I don't see him slowing down anytime soon,” Cormier declared.

Daniel Cormier says Alexander Volkanovsky is the 145lb GOAT #UFC

Nobody wants to fight. Movsar EvloevNobody wants to fight. Lerone murphy. Volk is like, well, if they're next, that's who I'm fighting”

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—The Combat Sport Poll Guy (@PollGuyUFC) May 15, 2026

Numbers of Alexander Volkanovski, José Aldo and Max Holloway in MMA

One of the greatest champions in recent UFC history, Alexander Volkanovsky He has a professional MMA record of 28 wins and four losses. Within the UFC, Volkanovski has 15 wins and three losses. The Australian won the featherweight title by defeating... Max Holloway in 2019 and holds the record of eight wins in title fights in the category alongside José Aldo, in addition to victories over names like Aldo, Holloway, Yair Rodriguez e Brian ortega.

No case of José AldoThe legendary fighter built a dominant era between WEC and UFC. The Brazilian has 32 wins and ten losses in professional MMA. In the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Aldo accumulated 14 wins and nine losses. Combining his time in both organizations, the Manaus native defended the featherweight title nine consecutive times.

Lastly, Max Holloway He has a professional MMA record of 27 wins and nine losses. In the UFC, the Hawaiian has built a record of 23 wins and nine losses. A former featherweight champion and 'BMF', Holloway won the belt by defeating... José Aldo He won the title in 2017 and defended it three times. 'The Blessed' holds several records in the division, including: most wins (20), submissions (11), knockout wins (9), winning streak (13), among others.