Lightweight Rankings
Filters Lightweight · Fan ratings · Everyone
181
Cody McKenzie
2 Subs
L1
182
Yancy Medeiros
2 KOs
3 Subs
L4
183
MarQuel Mederos
1 KO
W1
184
Gilbert Melendez
L5
185
David Michaud
L1
186
Nate Mohr
L2
187
Thiago Moises
1 KO
3 Subs
L2
188
Omar Morales
L3
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189
Dan Moret
L3
190
Nikolas Motta
2 KOs
L1
191
Jamie Mullarkey
2 KOs
L1
192
Tofiq Musayev
1 KO
W2
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193
Magomed Mustafaev
3 KOs
L1
194
Shane Nelson
1 KO
L2
195
Ramsey Nijem
2 KOs
L2
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.