Lightweight Rankings

Current UFC Lightweight top 15 rankings — updated June 15, 2026

Latest movement in the Lightweight rankings: Beneil Dariush climbed 1 spot to #14.

Ilia Topuria
Champion

Ilia Topuria

17-0-0

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Top 15 Contenders

1
Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje27-5-0
2
Arman Tsarukyan
Arman Tsarukyan23-3-0
3
Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira37-11-0
4
Max Holloway
Max Holloway27-9-0
5
BS
Benoît Saint Denis
6
Paddy Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett23-4-0
7
Mateusz Gamrot
Mateusz Gamrot26-4-0
8
Dan Hooker
Dan Hooker24-14-0
9
Renato Moicano
Renato Moicano21-7-1
9
Mauricio Ruffy
Mauricio Ruffy13-2-0
11
Rafael Fiziev
Rafael Fiziev13-5-0
12
Quillan Salkilld
Quillan Salkilld12-1-0
13
Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler23-10-0
14
Beneil Dariush
Beneil Dariush23-8-1
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15
Tom Nolan
Tom Nolan11-1-0

Lightweight Rankings FAQ

Who is the current UFC Lightweight champion?

Ilia Topuria is the current UFC Lightweight champion with a record of 17-0-0.

Who is the #1 ranked UFC Lightweight contender?

Justin Gaethje is ranked #1 in the UFC Lightweight division, making them the top contender to Ilia Topuria's title.

When were the UFC Lightweight rankings last updated?

These rankings were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. UFC rankings are updated after each event, usually on Tuesdays, and this page tracks every change.

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