Lightweight Rankings
155 lbs · 94 active fighters · Updated after every event
2026 Season
94
Active
427
Total
990
Avg ELO
333
Ranked
21
Don Madge
💥 1 KOs
W2
22
Marcus Davis
💥 3 KOs
🥋 4 Subs
L2
23
George Sotiropoulos
💥 1 KOs
🥋 4 Subs
L4
24
Stevie Ray
💥 2 KOs
W1
25
Luis Pena
💥 1 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
W1
26
Johnny Case
💥 1 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
L2
27
Melvin Guillard
💥 8 KOs
L1
28
Zubaira Tukhugov
💥 2 KOs
L1
29
Davi Ramos
🥋 3 Subs
L2
30
Magomed Mustafaev
💥 3 KOs
L1
🥊 About Lightweight Rankings
Lightweight (155 lbs) is one of the most competitive divisions in the UFC. Our rankings offer 3 perspectives: ELO Rating (current performance), Fan Poll (head-to-head voting), and Fan Ratings (skill-based community ratings).
ELO rankings are data-driven — every fighter starts at 1000 and ratings adjust after each fight based on outcome, opponent strength, and method. Title fights are weighted 3x. Click the star button on any fighter to rate their skills.
❓ 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.