Lightweight Rankings
Filters Lightweight · Fan ratings · Everyone
166
Jake Lindsey
L3
167
James Llontop
L3
168
Waylon Lowe
L1
169
Dong Hyun Ma
1 KO
L3
170
Reza Madadi
1 KO
2 Subs
L2
171
Mark Madsen
1 KO
L2
172
Leonardo Mafra
L1
173
Rashid Magomedov
1 KO
W1
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174
Maheshate
1 KO
L2
175
John Makdessi
3 KOs
L2
176
Cristiano Marcello
L2
177
Anthony Rocco Martin
1 KO
3 Subs
L1
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178
Henry Martinez
L1
179
Adriano Martins
2 KOs
1 Sub
L2
180
Gray Maynard
1 KO
L1
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best Lightweight fighter right now?
Our ELO rankings show the best Lightweight fighters based on performance. Fighters are ranked by their current ELO rating, which adjusts after every fight based on outcome and opponent strength. Use the Active filter to see only current competitors.
What is the difference between Current ELO and Peak ELO?
Current ELO is the fighter's rating right now, reflecting all wins, losses, and inactivity decay. Peak ELO is the highest rating they ever achieved in their career. A fighter at their peak will show the same value for both.
How do Fan Poll rankings work for Lightweight?
Fan Poll rankings are based on head-to-head voting. The community is shown two fighters and votes for who they think is better. These votes are processed through an ELO system to produce rankings that reflect collective fan opinion.
How often are Lightweight rankings updated?
ELO rankings update automatically after every UFC event. Fan Poll and Fan Rating rankings update in real-time as votes come in. Check back after each event to see how results shake up the division.