Lightweight Rankings
Filters Lightweight · Fan ratings · Everyone
1
Alexander Munoz
W1
2
Justin Gaethje
7 KOs
W3
3
Ilia Topuria
6 KOs
1 Sub
L1
4
Max Holloway
12 KOs
2 Subs
W1
5
Benson Henderson
2 Subs
W2
6
Khabib Nurmagomedov
2 KOs
5 Subs
W13
7
Charles Oliveira
4 KOs
17 Subs
W2
8
Michael Chandler
2 KOs
L4
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9
Quillan Salkilld
3 KOs
2 Subs
W6
10
Mauricio Ruffy
4 KOs
L1
11
Fares Ziam
2 KOs
L2
12
Arman Tsarukyan
5 KOs
1 Sub
W6
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13
Paddy Pimblett
2 KOs
4 Subs
W1
14
Dustin Poirier
11 KOs
4 Subs
L2
15
Tony Ferguson
5 KOs
6 Subs
L8
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.