Let's have a look at all you need to know about UFC Lightweight Division
The Lightweight Division in MMA contains different weight classes. The UFC Lightweight Division, in particular, limits fighters within 146-155 lb (66-70 kg). The UFC Lightweight Division is between the Featherweight and Welterweight Division. The current UFC Lightweight Division is also considered as one of the most stacked UFC Weight Classes.
The current UFC Lightweight Champion is Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Prior to UFC 31 in 2001, the Lightweight Title was known as the Bantamweight Title. The Strikeforce Lightweight Title was seemingly unified with the UFC Lightweight Title on April 20, 2013, when Benson Henderson defeated Gilbert Melendez.
The UFC Lightweight Title has been held by the likes of Frankie Edgar, Anthony Pettis, Rafael Dos Anjos, and Eddie Alvarez throughout the years. At UFC 205, Conor McGregor won the Lightweight Title. At UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov became the Lightweight Title after beating Al Iaquinta.
At UFC 236, Dustin Poirier became the Interim Lightweight Championship by beating Max Holloway. At UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Dustin Poirier via submission to unify the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Current UFC Lightweight Champion: Khabib Nurmagomedov [28–0]
| Rankings | Fighter | Win/Loss Record |
| 1 | (IC) Justin Gaethje | 22–2 |
| 2 | Tony Ferguson | 25–4 |
| 3 | Dustin Poirier | 25–6 |
| 4 | Conor McGregor | 22–4 |
| 5 | Dan Hooker | 20–8 |
| 6 | Paul Felder | 17–5 |
| 7 | Charles Oliveira | 29–8 (1) |
| 8 | Kevin Lee | 18–6 |
| 9 | Al Iaquinta | 14–6-1 |
| 10 | Carlos Diego Ferreira | 17–2 |
| 11 | Donald Cerrone | 36–15 (1) |
| 12 | Gregor Gillespie | 13–1 |
| 13 | Islam Makhachev | 18–1 |
| 14 | Beneil Dariush | 18–4–1 |
| 15 | Drew Dober | 23–9 (1) |
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