UFC Lightweight
14 stories covering UFC Lightweight — news, results and analysis.
Gaethje vs. Topuria 2? Jon Anik Bets on a White House Rematch
Anik says internal UFC talks are pointing toward running Gaethje-Topuria back — despite Gaethje ruling out any fight until 2027.
Sep 6, 2026
Joe Rogan Says McGregor's Comeback Belongs to Chandler, Not Holloway
McGregor's UFC 329 return lasted just over a minute before a blown knee. Rogan thinks the trilogy talk is the wrong move — and the numbers back him up.
Sep 2, 2026
Tsarukyan Wants Five Lightweight Title Defenses to Top Makhachev
The #2 lightweight says he'll chase at least five defenses to break Islam Makhachev's divisional record — but first he has Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on Sept. 19.
Sep 1, 2026
Justin Gaethje's Broken Hands Mean No Title Fight Until 2027
The UFC lightweight champ went 2-0 in six months but says he still can't punch anything. Both hands are wrecked after stopping Topuria in Round 4.
Aug 30, 2026
Oliveira's Coach Explains Why Arman Doesn't Fit a BMF Title Fight
Diego Lima says Charles Oliveira wants Justin Gaethje next, but the BMF belt has one non-negotiable requirement — and Arman Tsarukyan doesn't check it.
Aug 28, 2026
Paddy Pimblett Draws a Line: Respect for Topuria, None for Tsarukyan
The Liverpudlian says he'd 'terrorize' Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan if they fought, but he's picking his targets carefully at 155.
Aug 20, 2026
King Green Gets a Boxing Reality Check From Arnold Barboza Jr.
The 36-17-1 UFC lightweight walked into a pro boxer's gym for sparring and walked out with a humbling lesson about what 'real boxing' looks like.
Aug 11, 2026
Ruffy Wants a Tsarukyan KO — and Says It's a Title Shot Away
The No. 7 lightweight isn't hiding his math: beat No. 2 Arman Tsarukyan by knockout, and he says he's next in line for gold.
Aug 6, 2026
Why Javier Mendez Thinks Magomed Zaynukov Is More Than a Striker
The AKA head coach says the unbeaten 9-0 lightweight is a 'total MMA package' — not just the Thai boxer his nickname suggests.
Jul 29, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan's Next Fight Is a Grappling Match — Not in the UFC
The #2-ranked UFC lightweight is booked for a submission-only bout in Armenia this Saturday, adding to a run of 8 crossover fights outside the octagon.
Jul 29, 2026
Matt Brown Says Retirement Talk Around Justin Gaethje Is Nonsense
Gaethje shocked Ilia Topuria as a huge underdog to grab the lightweight belt. Brown says walking away now would leave the biggest paydays of his career on the table.
Jul 28, 2026
Dana White Puts a Year on Conor McGregor's Latest Comeback
McGregor lasted just 69 seconds against Max Holloway at UFC 329 before a knee injury ended it. White says he's out 12 months.
Jul 27, 2026
Will Justin Gaethje Retire as Champion? Jon Anik Thinks So
Anik points to 'maternal pressure' after Gaethje's fourth-round finish of Ilia Topuria at the White House. Sound familiar?
Jul 25, 2026
Mateusz Gamrot Locks in New UFC Deal Ahead of Salkilld Clash
The #8 lightweight signed fresh terms with two weeks to go before headlining against #12-ranked Quillan Salkilld and his 12-1 record.
Jul 24, 2026