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The Lightweight Division in contains different weight classes. The UFC Lightweight Division, in particular, limits fighters to 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 one of the most stacked .
is the new UFC lightweight champion.
Islam Makhachev with his lightweight belt at UFC 280
(Photo courtesy: UFC Twitter: @ufc)
Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 by a triangle arm choke on October 21, 2022, at Etihad Arena Abu Dhabi. Likewise, Makhachev is on a winning streak of 11 straight and wins and has not defended the title once yet.
Date Fight MethodRoundResultsNovember 5, 2022Grant Dawson vs. Mark Madsen Submission R3 (2:05)Grant Dawson def. Mark Madsen
RankFighterRecordMWin StreakResultLast fightNext fightCIslam Makhachev23–1411 (0 def)WinUFC 280 - Charles OliveiraTBD1Charles Oliveira33–9 (1 NC) 0LossUFC 280 - Islam MakhachevTBD2Dustin Poirier28–7 (1 NC) 0LossUFC 269 - Charles OliveiraUFC 281- Michael Chandler3Justin Gaethje23–4 0LossUFC 274 - Charles OliveiraTBD4Beneil Dariush22–4–128WinUFC 280 - Mateusz GamrotTBD5Michael Chandler23–7 1WinUFC 274 - Tony FergusonUFC 281 - Dustin Poirier6Rafael Fiziev12–116WinUFC on ESPN 39 - Rafael dos AnjosTBD7Rafael dos Anjos31–1410LossUFC on ESPN 39 - Rafael FizievUFC on ESPN 42 - Bryan Barberena8Mateusz Gamrot21–2 (1 NC)10LossUFC 280 - Beneil DariushTBD9Arman Tsarukyan18–310LossUFC on ESPN 38 - Mateusz GamrotUFC Fight Night 216 - Damir Ismagulov10Jalin Turner13–535WinUFC 276 - Brad RiddellTBD11Damir Ismagulov24–1 19WinUFC on ESPN 37 - Guram KutateladzeUFC Fight Night 216 - Arman Tsarukyan12Dan Hooker21–1220LossUFC Fight Night 204 - Arnold AllenUFC 281 - Claudio Puelles13Conor McGregor22–6−10LossUFC 264 - Dustin PoirierTBD14Tony Ferguson25–810LossUFC 279 - Nate DiazTBD15Drew Dober25–11 (1 NC) 2WinUFC 277 - Rafael AlvesTBD
Before 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 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, Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor won the Lightweight Title after defeating Eddie Alvarez via TKO and became the first fighter in UFC history to hold two belts simultaneously.
At UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov became the Lightweight Champion after defeating Al Iaquinta via a unanimous decision. Khabib went on to defend the title against Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje and tied the record for the most title defenses in the division along with Benson Henderson.
He announced his retirement at UFC 254, though the title is yet to be vacated. On March 18 18, 2021, Dana White confirmed that Khabib had officially retired and removed the title.
Charles Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 262 to become the UFC Lightweight Champion. Unfortunately, despite winning his fight against Dustin Gaethje at UFC 274, Charles Oliveira was stripped of his title after failing to make the weight before the war.
Charles Oliveira is the No.1 contender in the UFC lightweight division.
The lightweight division is set to weigh from 146 to 155 lb (66-70 kg).
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*Last updated November 8, 2022
UFC Lightweight - 2022
Let's look at all you need to know about Lightweight Division.UFC Lightweight Division
The Lightweight Division in contains different weight classes. The UFC Lightweight Division, in particular, limits fighters to 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 one of the most stacked .
UFC Lightweight Champion - 2022
is the new UFC lightweight champion.
Islam Makhachev with his lightweight belt at UFC 280
(Photo courtesy: UFC Twitter: @ufc)
Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 by a triangle arm choke on October 21, 2022, at Etihad Arena Abu Dhabi. Likewise, Makhachev is on a winning streak of 11 straight and wins and has not defended the title once yet.
Latest Results from Lightweight Class
Date Fight MethodRoundResultsNovember 5, 2022Grant Dawson vs. Mark Madsen Submission R3 (2:05)Grant Dawson def. Mark Madsen
UFC Lightweight Rankings 2022
RankFighterRecordMWin StreakResultLast fightNext fightCIslam Makhachev23–1411 (0 def)WinUFC 280 - Charles OliveiraTBD1Charles Oliveira33–9 (1 NC) 0LossUFC 280 - Islam MakhachevTBD2Dustin Poirier28–7 (1 NC) 0LossUFC 269 - Charles OliveiraUFC 281- Michael Chandler3Justin Gaethje23–4 0LossUFC 274 - Charles OliveiraTBD4Beneil Dariush22–4–128WinUFC 280 - Mateusz GamrotTBD5Michael Chandler23–7 1WinUFC 274 - Tony FergusonUFC 281 - Dustin Poirier6Rafael Fiziev12–116WinUFC on ESPN 39 - Rafael dos AnjosTBD7Rafael dos Anjos31–1410LossUFC on ESPN 39 - Rafael FizievUFC on ESPN 42 - Bryan Barberena8Mateusz Gamrot21–2 (1 NC)10LossUFC 280 - Beneil DariushTBD9Arman Tsarukyan18–310LossUFC on ESPN 38 - Mateusz GamrotUFC Fight Night 216 - Damir Ismagulov10Jalin Turner13–535WinUFC 276 - Brad RiddellTBD11Damir Ismagulov24–1 19WinUFC on ESPN 37 - Guram KutateladzeUFC Fight Night 216 - Arman Tsarukyan12Dan Hooker21–1220LossUFC Fight Night 204 - Arnold AllenUFC 281 - Claudio Puelles13Conor McGregor22–6−10LossUFC 264 - Dustin PoirierTBD14Tony Ferguson25–810LossUFC 279 - Nate DiazTBD15Drew Dober25–11 (1 NC) 2WinUFC 277 - Rafael AlvesTBD
History of Lightweight Division
Before 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 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, Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor won the Lightweight Title after defeating Eddie Alvarez via TKO and became the first fighter in UFC history to hold two belts simultaneously.
At UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov became the Lightweight Champion after defeating Al Iaquinta via a unanimous decision. Khabib went on to defend the title against Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje and tied the record for the most title defenses in the division along with Benson Henderson.
He announced his retirement at UFC 254, though the title is yet to be vacated. On March 18 18, 2021, Dana White confirmed that Khabib had officially retired and removed the title.
Charles Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 262 to become the UFC Lightweight Champion. Unfortunately, despite winning his fight against Dustin Gaethje at UFC 274, Charles Oliveira was stripped of his title after failing to make the weight before the war.
FAQs on UFC Lightweight
Q1 Who is the current UFC Lightweight Champion
Islam Makhachev is the new lightweight champion.Q2 Who is the no 1 ranked fighter in UFC lightweight
Charles Oliveira is the No.1 contender in the UFC lightweight division.
Q3 What is the UFC lightweight Limit
The lightweight division is set to weigh from 146 to 155 lb (66-70 kg).
UFC Weight Divisions
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*Last updated November 8, 2022