UFC Lightweight

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Founded:: 1993

The UFC's lightweight division, which groups competitors within 146 to 155 lb (66 to 70 kg)

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Latest UFC Lightweight news

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Latest UFC Lightweight news

Latest UFC Lightweight news

Justin Gaethje aiming for title defenses after victory over Ilia Topuria

Arman Tsarukyan to rematch Charles Oliveira at UFC 331 in Los Angeles

Colby Covington claims inaugural RAF crossover title against Arman Tsarukyan

Arman Tsarukyan expresses doubts about Conor McGregor's future in UFC

Khabib Nurmagomedov's endurance linked to father's unique training methods

Charles Oliveira seeks title unification fight with Justin Gaethje

Conor McGregor moves up to welterweight after leaving UFC lightweight division

Benoit Saint-Denis addresses staph infection concerns before UFC 329

Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje named fight of the year so far

Justin Gaethje visits Donald Trump after UFC Freedom 250 title win

Justin Gaethje visits White House after winning UFC lightweight title

Max Holloway prepares for Conor McGregor rematch at UFC 329

Zubaira Tukhugov believes Khabib Nurmagomedov won't compete again

Justin Gaethje upsets Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 for title

Justin Gaethje claims TKO victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250

Diego Lopes aims to transition to UFC lightweight division

Ilia Topuria shares new photo two weeks after UFC title loss

Michael Chandler gains 40 pounds after fight loss at the White House

Conor McGregor critiques Justin Gaethje's fighting inconsistency

Rafael Fiziev eyes BMF title after recent TKO victory in Baku

Justin Gaethje expresses desire to fight Conor McGregor after UFC 329

Mailbag addresses UFC lightweight scene and hypothetical matchups

Manuel Torres prepares to headline UFC Baku against Rafael Fiziev

Arman Tsarukyan declines Mateusz Gamrot rematch, title shot in jeopardy

Justin Gaethje stops Ilia Topuria at UFC White House, Manuel Torres reacts

Charles Oliveira targets Justin Gaethje rematch to unify titles

Justin Gaethje discusses reputation and recent title win in UFC

Charles Oliveira seeks rematch with Justin Gaethje after title bout

Diego Lopes discusses potential move to UFC lightweight division

Volkanovski considers challenge to Gaethje if title defense is successful