Lightweight Rankings
Filters Lightweight · Fan ratings · Retired / Inactive
166
Mike Ricci
L1
167
Brad Riddell
L3
168
Aaron Riley
L2
169
Jordan Rinaldi
1 Sub
L1
170
Mike Rio
1 Sub
L3
171
Roosevelt Roberts
2 Subs
L3
172
Alvin Robinson
L2
173
Vagner Rocha
1 Sub
L2
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174
Shane Roller
1 KO
L1
175
Jesse Ronson
L2
176
Gabe Ruediger
L3
177
Jason Saggo
2 KOs
L2
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178
Lukasz Sajewski
L3
179
Justin Salas
1 KO
L2
180
Leonardo Santos
2 KOs
2 Subs
L3
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the UFC Lightweight champion?
Justin Gaethje is the UFC Lightweight champion. Charles Oliveira is next in line for a title shot.
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.