2019

After reading Ilia Topuria is planning on retiring in 5 years, it made me think about where the featherweight division was 5 years ago in February 2019. Max had just destroyed Ortega. Holloway's reign as champion would come to close after one more defense, and his winning streak would end in his next fight. Volkanovski had yet to face Aldo and Rodriguez had accomplished one of the most historic knock outs against TKZ. Regardless if he really retires or not, it will be impressive if Topuria is still at the top in 5 years like Holloway, Volkanovski, Ortega, and Rodriguez.