The division is new to the Ultimate Fighting Championships, but true mixed martial arts fans know about this division.  The top fighter in the weight class is arguably the #3 pound for pound fighter in the world.

Jose Aldo – 18 – 1 career record

This week, UFC 125 was dealt a serious blow as the newly crowned UFC Featherweight Champion; Jose Aldo was forced to withdraw from the card. He was set to defend his title against 14-1 Josh Grispi. The champion has been suffering from a compacted cervical vertebra that has caused pain in his back and arms. While Aldo wanted to continue on with the fight, he was informed by doctors to take a month off to allow his body to heal.