Lightweight

‘I got history’ … Max Holloway teases rematch with UFC 317 winner after Dustin Poirier trilogy Bloody Elbow19:01Dustin Poirier UFC MMA

Max Holloway plans to ruin Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight and targets Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira winner for… MiddleEasy.com17:40Dustin Poirier UFC MMA

Charles Oliveira fancies power edge in UFC 317 fight with Ilia Topuria: ‘I hit harder than him, … LowKick MMA21:53Ilia Topuria UFC MMA

Ilia Topuria names ‘pain in the ass’ UFC contender who he wants to fight BJPENN.COM20:40Ilia Topuria UFC MMA

Paddy Pimblett will be next for Ilia Topuria if he beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 Yahoo! Sports21:45Paddy Pimblett UFC MMA

‘I'd beat him’… Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria’s opponents all make the same mistake ahead… Bloody Elbow10:01Paddy Pimblett UFC MMA

‘They owe me’ … Justin Gaethje breaks silence on UFC title snub after retirement ultimatum Bloody Elbow08:41Justin Gaethje MMA UFC

Justin Gaethje demands massive payday for next UFC fight Sherdog16:50Justin Gaethje MMA UFC

Justin Gaethje explains frustration with UFC: ‘They came to my house begging me’ BJPENN.COM19:28Justin Gaethje UFC MMA

‘Enjoy your retirement’ MMA Mania (Weblog)15:17Justin Gaethje UFC MMA

Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira back-up fighter revealed for UFC 317 – it’s not Pimblett talkSPORT17:36UFC 317 Charles Oliveira Ilia Topuria

UFC 316: Lightweight bout late addition to Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 card MMAFighting23:05Merab Dvalishvili MMA UFC

US Embassy congratulates Merab Dvalishvili on successful UFC belt defense Georgia Today10:56Merab Dvalishvili MMA UFC

Arman Tsarukyan willing to be backup for UFC 317 or UFC 318 main event Forbes22:54Arman Tsarukyan MMA UFC

‘I'm the backup for UFC 317’ MMAmania.com15:22Arman Tsarukyan MMA UFC

Charles Oliveira reveals fight style warning ahead of Ilia Topuria fight LowKick MMA15:13Michael Bisping Charles Oliveira Ilia Topuria

Michael Bisping issues warning regarding Charles Oliveira’s style vs Ilia Topuria BJPENN.COM14:21Michael Bisping Charles Oliveira Ilia Topuria

Mateusz Gamrot returns with dominant win over L’udovit Klein – UFC Vegas 107 Highlights LowKick MMA04:28Mateusz Gamrot UFC MMA

Mateusz Gamrot mocks ranked UFC lightweight for avoiding him BJPENN.COM22:57Mateusz Gamrot UFC MMA

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In the last half-hour

Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira back-up fighter revealed for UFC 317 – it’s not Pimblett talkSPORT17:36

In the last hour

Umar Nurmagomedov: Hunter Campbell Convinced Islam Makhachev to Vacate Title Sherdog17:24

In the last 4 hours

‘I’m The Backup For UFC 317’ MMAmania.com15:22

In the last 6 hours

UFC ‘Wants Topuria To Be Champ’ At 155 MMA Mania (Weblog)13:14

Paddy Pimblett teases his next fight that would stun the MMA world as UFC tipped to make it happen SPORTbible12:13

Earlier today

‘I’d beat him’… Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria’s opponents all make the same mistake ahead… Bloody Elbow10:01

Yesterday

No Boxing Match With Topuria For Pimblett MMA Mania (Weblog)21:07 15-Jun-25

Charles Oliveira details almost channeling inner Mike Tyson with tiger purchase ahead of UFC 317 Bloody Elbow14:53 15-Jun-25

In the last 7 days

Paddy Pimblett will be next for Ilia Topuria if he beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 Yahoo! Sports21:45 14-Jun-25

Max Holloway Plans to Ruin Dustin Poirier’s Retirement Fight and Targets Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira Winner for… MiddleEasy.com17:40 14-Jun-25

Max Holloway Believes Win Over Dustin Poirier Puts Him in Title Contention Sherdog17:01 14-Jun-25

Justin Gaethje Demands Massive Payday for Next UFC Fight Sherdog16:50 14-Jun-25

Charles Oliveira reveals fight style warning ahead of Ilia Topuria fight LowKick MMA15:13 14-Jun-25

Michael Bisping issues warning regarding Charles Oliveira’s style vs Ilia Topuria BJPENN.COM14:21 14-Jun-25

Paddy Pimblett and Kayla Harrison warned about extreme weight cutting by UFC fighter who faced… Bloody Elbow10:36 14-Jun-25

Ilia Topuria names ‘pain in the ass’ UFC contender who he wants to fight BJPENN.COM20:40 13-Jun-25

Justin Gaethje explains frustration with UFC: ‘They came to my house begging me’ BJPENN.COM19:28 13-Jun-25

Ilia Topuria would gladly choose Paddy Pimblett for next fight: ‘I hate him’ MMAFighting19:03 13-Jun-25

‘I got history’ … Max Holloway teases rematch with UFC 317 winner after Dustin Poirier trilogy Bloody Elbow19:01 13-Jun-25

‘UFC Owes Me A Championship Fight’ MMA Mania (Weblog)12:10 13-Jun-25

‘They owe me’ … Justin Gaethje breaks silence on UFC title snub after retirement ultimatum Bloody Elbow08:41 13-Jun-25

Charles Oliveira fancies power edge in UFC 317 fight with Ilia Topuria: ‘I hit harder than him, … LowKick MMA21:53 12-Jun-25

Arman Tsarukyan Reacts to Justin Gaethje’s Retirement Threat Sherdog19:12 12-Jun-25

Justin Gaethje trolled over retirement talk after pushing for UFC title shot Sports Illustrated12:35 12-Jun-25

Michael Chiesa | A Life Forged By The Ultimate Fighter UFC.com19:14 11-Jun-25

‘Enjoy Your Retirement’ MMA Mania (Weblog)15:17 11-Jun-25

Justin Gaethje congratulated on UFC retirement following furious comments and title fight snub Bloody Elbow13:50 11-Jun-25

Liverpool fans totally agree with Paddy Pimblett's explanation about why he booed Trent vs… Give Me Sport12:43 11-Jun-25

Midnight Mania! O’Malley Plots December Return After Nerve-Racking Loss Yahoo! Sports09:43 11-Jun-25

UFC On ESPN 69: Usman vs. Buckley Promo Video MMA Insight (Weblog)08:58 11-Jun-25

Veteran Lightweight Wants Title Shot, Or Else MMA Sucka04:37 11-Jun-25

UFC 317 star turned Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier into a famous meme with stunning… Bloody Elbow01:17 11-Jun-25

Ex-Bmf Champ Threatens To ‘Hang Up My Gloves’ Without UFC Title Shot Forbes21:11 10-Jun-25

Justin Gaethje Threatening To Retire If He doesn’t Get Next 155lb Title Shot MMA Insight (Weblog)16:31 10-Jun-25

Justin Gaethje to Call Time on Career if UFC Don’t Grant His Wish Boxing News16:06 10-Jun-25

Justin Gaethje Threatens Retirement After UFC 317 Title Snub Yahoo! Sports03:42 10-Jun-25

Justin Gaethje’s next fight or retirement? Pimblett rumors shut down and demands title shot Yahoo! Sports03:42 10-Jun-25

Manager: Justin Gaethje Will Retire If He Doesn’t Receive UFC Title Shot Next Sherdog20:00 9-Jun-25

Justin Gaethje weighs up retirement if he misses out on title fight after UFC 317: ‘I feel… LowKick MMA19:13 9-Jun-25

‘Disrespected’ Gaethje Wants Next Title Shot ... Or Else MMA Mania (Weblog)18:51 9-Jun-25

Paddy Pimblett suffers huge blow as Justin Gaethje makes shock ultimatum over next fight talkSPORT18:20 9-Jun-25

‘I feel disrespected’ … Justin Gaethje’s manager reveals shocking ultimatum after UFC title snub Bloody Elbow17:37 9-Jun-25

UFC 317 Promo Video MMA Insight (Weblog)17:16 9-Jun-25

Manager: Justin Gaethje ready to retire if he doesn’t get next lightweight title shot MMAFighting17:04 9-Jun-25

Justin Gaethje signals retirement if UFC doesn't meet bold demands Sports Illustrated16:58 9-Jun-25

Ilia Topuria sends message to Carlos Alcaraz after French Open win ahead of UFC 317 fight talkSPORT15:45 9-Jun-25

US Embassy congratulates Merab Dvalishvili on successful UFC belt defense Georgia Today10:56 9-Jun-25

In the last month

UFC 319: Chase Hooper gets another tough veteran test on Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev… MMAFighting20:07 6-Jun-25

Ilia Topuria doesn’t care who’s next if he wins lightweight title at UFC 317 BJPENN.COM20:13 5-Jun-25

The Ariel Helwani Show | Maycee Barber, Robbie Lawler in studio, Keyshawn Davis, On The Nose… Yahoo! Sports21:38 4-Jun-25

Dustin Poirier teases epic custom mouthpiece for UFC 318 retirement fight Sports Illustrated21:13 4-Jun-25

Ilia Topuria warned Charles Oliveira may expose him at UFC 317: ‘He can get him to the clinch’ LowKick MMA20:08 4-Jun-25

Sean O’Malley says UFC star is ‘tied’ with Islam Makhachev as the pound-for-pound number one Bloody Elbow12:02 4-Jun-25

Arman Tsarukyan Ready to Back Up Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 Yahoo! Sports21:37 3-Jun-25

Arman Tsarukyan is open to UFC backup role for huge upcoming fights LowKick MMA16:18 3-Jun-25

UFC 316 gets late addition as lightweight duo join 13-fight Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O’Malley… Bloody Elbow15:42 3-Jun-25

Ilia Topuria asks fans to decide Charles Oliveira’s fate in UFC 317 title fight Bloody Elbow14:51 3-Jun-25

Paddy Pimblett labelled 'idiot from Europe' and targeted by formidable UFC star The Mirror12:53 3-Jun-25

UFC 316: Lightweight bout late addition to Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 card MMAFighting23:05 2-Jun-25

Arman Tsarukyan Willing To Be Backup For UFC 317 Or UFC 318 Main Event Forbes22:54 2-Jun-25

Islam Makhachev defended by lightweight rival who insists champion didn’t duck Ilia Topuria… Bloody Elbow10:53 2-Jun-25

“I’ll Be Ready”: Tsarukyan Volunteers as Backup for UFC Lightweight Clashes Fighters Only Magazine10:48 2-Jun-25

Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 107 MMA Mania (Weblog)01:10 2-Jun-25

Mateusz Gamrot mocks ranked UFC lightweight for avoiding him BJPENN.COM22:57 1-Jun-25

Mateusz Gamrot Proposes Nickname Change for Benoit St. Denis Sherdog21:56 1-Jun-25

Arman Tsarukyan eyes backup role for UFC 317 lightweight title fight BJPENN.COM20:44 1-Jun-25

Arman Tsarukyan: ‘I will be ready’ to be backup fighter for UFC 317, UFC 318 main events if… MMAFighting19:06 1-Jun-25

'Idiot' - Paddy Pimblett insulted in new fight offer from higher ranked UFC opponent talkSPORT13:55 1-Jun-25

Arman Tsarukyan details plan to restore his reputation after ‘misinterpreted’ injury and ‘duck’ … Bloody Elbow10:21 1-Jun-25

‘Relentless’… Dustin Poirier reacts to his teammate’s dominant performance at UFC Vegas 107 Bloody Elbow09:10 1-Jun-25

Pros react after Mateusz Gamrot dominates Ludovit Klein at UFC Vegas 107 BJPENN.COM04:35 1-Jun-25

Shutout! Gamrot Grinds Klein In Dominant Return To Win Column MMA Mania (Weblog)04:30 1-Jun-25

Mateusz Gamrot returns with dominant win over L’udovit Klein – UFC Vegas 107 Highlights LowKick MMA04:28 1-Jun-25

UFC Vegas 107 Results: Mateusz Gamrot defeats Ludovit Klein (Highlights) BJPENN.COM04:25 1-Jun-25

Arman Tsarukyan Submits Patricky Pitbull with Rear-Naked Choke at ADXC 10 Grappling Match in Moscow MiddleEasy.com22:11 31-May-25

Highlights! Tsarukyan Chokes Out ‘Pitbull’ In Moscow MMA Mania (Weblog)21:03 31-May-25

UFC star Arman Tsarukyan submits Bellator champ in grappling match Sports Illustrated20:57 31-May-25

Arman Tsarukyan chokes out Bellator legend in cage return hours after Paddy Pimblett’s ‘nobody… Bloody Elbow20:27 31-May-25

UFC dark horse contender pins Paddy Pimblett as 'easy fight' Sports Illustrated20:26 31-May-25

Arman Tsarukyan chokes out Patricky Pitbull in grappling match in Russia MMAFighting20:24 31-May-25

Mateusz Gamrot: Paddy Pimblett still ‘easy fight’ despite dominant win over Michael Chandler MMAFighting17:11 31-May-25

Paddy Pimblett Wants Justin Gaethje Fight in Abu Dhabi: ‘No One Cares About Tsarukyan’ – Arman Responds MiddleEasy.com16:46 31-May-25

‘Nobody cares about you’… Paddy Pimblett hits back at ‘handouts’ criticism from lightweight… Bloody Elbow15:22 31-May-25

Patricky Pitbull hopes that choking out Arman Tsarukyan at Adxc leads to UFC offer, open for… MMAFighting14:48 31-May-25

UFC Vegas 107 results: Blanchfield vs Barber Fightmag05:04 31-May-25

‘Baddest Motherf—king’ Poster? MMA Mania (Weblog)03:04 31-May-25

Paddy Pimblett hopes Ilia Topuria calls him out with win at UFC 317, but expects Justin Gaethje … MMAFighting21:10 30-May-25

By The Numbers: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Ludovit Klein Sherdog19:33 30-May-25

Mateusz Gamrot recounts getting passed over for UFC title shot: ‘It’s politics’ MMAFighting19:08 30-May-25

Dan Hooker’s “King of the Streets” Tournament: a Controversial Foray into Unregulated Combat… MMA Sucka18:08 30-May-25

Charles Oliveira finally settled the score in rematch ahead of often forgotten UFC trilogy Bloody Elbow16:18 30-May-25

Paul Undercuts UFC In June 28 PPV War MMA Mania (Weblog)15:33 30-May-25

How many fights is Erin Blanchfield away from a title shot? ESPN.co.uk13:02 30-May-25

Michael Chandler told Joe Rogan he could beat Khabib Nurmagomedov after watching one specific… Bloody Elbow12:34 30-May-25

UFC star who knocked Dustin Poirier out in under two minutes added to his UFC 318 retirement… Bloody Elbow11:53 30-May-25

Michael Chandler finally breaks silence on brutal Pimblett defeat: ‘A great gameplan’ talkSPORT11:01 30-May-25

Picky Paddy Passes On Tsarukyan, Wants Gaethje In Abu Dhabi MMA Mania (Weblog)08:05 30-May-25

'Now you've challenged me': Hooker vows more backyard scraps after backlash Radio New Zealand07:54 30-May-25

Tony Ferguson on Dream Opponents: ‘Conor, Khabib… But Really, I Want That Gaethje Fight Back’ LowKick MMA04:45 30-May-25

UFC 318: Fan-friendly lightweights collide on Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 fight card MMAFighting01:10 30-May-25

Dustin Poirier's retirement card isn't looking so good Sports Illustrated22:19 29-May-25

Mateusz Gamrot on Long Layoff Prior to UFC Vegas 107 Cageside Press21:12 29-May-25

'Absolute tool' - Paddy Pimblett rejects fight with leading UFC contender in brutal jibe talkSPORT20:58 29-May-25

Ludovit Klein Aims To Be First To Finish Gamrot, Wants Ranking Cageside Press19:41 29-May-25

Mateusz Gamrot | Happy To Be Back UFC.com17:40 29-May-25

Islam Makhachev’s next UFC fight ‘almost certain’ after vacating title to pursue second belt Bloody Elbow17:35 29-May-25

Tony Ferguson names surprising dream UFC opponent alongside Conor McGregor and Khabib… Bloody Elbow16:44 29-May-25

Paddy Pimblett turns down top contender with savage response Sports Illustrated16:34 29-May-25

Michael Chandler drops fight date for long-awaited clash against Conor McGregor Bloody Elbow16:23 29-May-25

Mateusz Gamrot explains difficulty in getting a fight with ranked UFC opponent BJPENN.COM14:33 29-May-25

Tony Ferguson Believes Paddy Pimblett Has A Bright Future In The Sport MMA Insight (Weblog)11:11 29-May-25

Ireland vs. Dagestan Reignites? Garry Ready for Makhachev Challenge Fighters Only Magazine10:09 29-May-25

Dan Hooker scoffs at critics of his viral backyard brawls tournament: 'Now I have to do it' more Yahoo! Sports09:33 29-May-25

Tony Ferguson Says Islam Makhachev is the Faster, Better Grappler Over Khabib Nurmagomedov LowKick MMA03:25 29-May-25

Dan Hooker Defends One Minute Scraps Backyard Tournament Against Boxing Critics Calling for Jail in New Zealand MiddleEasy.com22:49 28-May-25

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Latest news on the Lightweight weight division of the UFC including fight reports, UFC athlete ranking updates, upcoming bouts and all the build-up to fight night.

The current UFC Lightweight champion is Islam Makhachev, who defeated Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 to defend his title for the first time.

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