Lightweight Rankings
Filters Lightweight · Fan ratings · Everyone
16
Benoit Saint Denis
5 KOs
4 Subs
L1
17
Mateusz Gamrot
3 KOs
2 Subs
L1
18
Esteban Ribovics
2 KOs
W1
19
Terrance McKinney
5 KOs
3 Subs
L1
20
Renato Moicano
2 KOs
7 Subs
W1
21
Nate Diaz
2 KOs
10 Subs
W1
22
Beneil Dariush
3 KOs
5 Subs
L2
23
Edson Barboza
9 KOs
L4
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24
Donald Cerrone
10 KOs
6 Subs
L2
25
Natan Levy
L1
26
Jim Miller
6 KOs
14 Subs
W1
27
Dan Hooker
7 KOs
2 Subs
L3
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28
Axel Sola
2 KOs
1 Sub
W2
29
Drakkar Klose
2 KOs
L1
30
Anshul Jubli
1 KO
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.