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

Latest UFC Lightweight news

Justin Gaethje plans next fight after winning UFC lightweight title

Justin Gaethje plans to defend lightweight title after UFC Freedom 250 victory

Fans can rewatch UFC Freedom 250 action in slow motion

Israel Adesanya suggests Justin Gaethje fight after recent victory

Justin Gaethje claims UFC lightweight title after defeating Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria's UFC title loss sparks career reflection, says Din Thomas

Justin Gaethje earns TKO win over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250

Ilia Topuria faces Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 on White House lawn

Trevor Wittman discusses Gaethje's win over Topuria at UFC Freedom 250

Justin Gaethje triumphs at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House

UFC reveals updated lightweight rankings with notable fighters in contention

Arman Tsarukyan declares dominance in UFC lightweight division

Justin Gaethje captures UFC lightweight title with upset over Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria addresses TKO loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250

Ilia Topuria addresses loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House event

Justin Gaethje claims UFC lightweight title from Ilia Topuria at Freedom 250

Justin Gaethje claims UFC lightweight title at Freedom 250

Justin Gaethje captures UFC lightweight title at White House event

Justin Gaethje claims lightweight title after brutal fight against Ilia Topuria

Justin Gaethje captures lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250

Justin Gaethje, Ciryl Gane claim titles at UFC Freedom 250

Justin Gaethje upsets Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on White House lawn

Justin Gaethje claims undisputed UFC lightweight title with corner stoppage

Ilia Topuria faces Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250

Ilia Topuria knocks out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 for title

Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria face off ahead of UFC White House event

Mauricio Ruffy prepares for fight against Michael Chandler at UFC White House

Preparations underway for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House

Ilia Topuria prepares to defend lightweight title against Justin Gaethje

UFC Freedom 250 features custom outfits for Octagon girls