UFC Lightweight Division

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Max Holloway vs. Paddy Pimblett 'realistic' after UFC 329 wins, says analyst

After upsetting Ilia Topuria (17-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) to claim 155-pound gold at UFC Freedom 250 in June, Gaethje (28-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) has flip-flopped on the idea of walking away from the sport on a high.

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UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje not interested in a rematch with Paddy Pimblett

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Justin Gaethje Comments on Potential Paddy Pimblett Rematch

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Paddy Pimblett names slick UFC 329 submission of Benoit Saint Denis

After getting the party started with his entrance at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Pimblett (24-4 MMA, 8-1 UFC) quickly gave everyone something more to cheer about after putting Benoit Saint Denis to s...

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Michael Bisping questions Ilia Topuria's desire to fight Paddy Pimblett after UFC 329

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Israel Adesanya on 'only fight that makes sense' for Conor McGregor after UFC 329

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Damning evidence may prove Conor McGregor was injured before UFC 329

A video has surfaced showing Conor McGregor entering the Newport Pain Management Clinic.

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Israel Adesanya Plays Matchmaker for Conor McGregor’s Return

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UFC Veteran Says Conor McGregor Was ‘Nervous’ Before UFC 329

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NEW Lightweight Rankings After UFC 329: Paddy Pimblett Rises After Outstanding Win Over Benoit Saint-Denis

On Saturday, two elite lightweights faced off in the UFC 329 co-main event when Paddy Pimblett took on Benoit Saint-Denis. […]

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That’s a wrap! Conor McGregor says goodbye to UFC lightweight division — ‘170 is a comfortable cut’

Despite his claims of being the greatest featherweight in history, Conor McGregor failed to register a single title defense because he couldn’t handle the “nasty” cut to featherweight. In fact, “Notorious” was so “unhappy” he abruptly jumped to lightweight,

Paddy Pimblett Chokes UFC 329 Opponent to Sleep Before McGregor vs. Holloway Fight

The co-main event for UFC 329 saw Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint-Denis square off in a pivotal fight for the lightweight division.

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Josh Emmett eyes return to UFC lightweight division for next fight

Josh Emmett could be back at 155 pounds soon

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UFC Lightweight Rankings: Running Down the 10 Best 155ers on the Planet Right Now

The UFC lightweight rankings showcase some of the very best talents in MMA. The division has long been the deepest […]

UFC 329 post-event facts: Max Holloway makes three-division history

UFC 329 produced one of the top events of 2026 on Saturday, but it ended in anticlimactic fashion at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the biggest star in the sport's history being ushered out with an injury.

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Ilia Topuria ‘unproven’ at lightweight after shocking loss according to UFC broadcaster

Jon Anik believes Ilia Topuria's short stature for the lightweight division was exposed in his shocking UFC Freedom 250 loss.

UFC 329 pre-event facts: What records does Conor McGregor still hold after 5 years off?

Go inside the numbers of UFC 329, where both Conor McGregor and Max Holloway own massive pieces of UFC history.

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Islam Makhachev believes Ilia Topuria will rule UFC lightweight division

Islam Makhachev doesn’t hesitate to give credit where it’s due. Ilia Topuria will look to defend his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 at the White House. While Makhachev believes Gaethje still has a chance, he ...

UFC 329: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway Full Prelim Fight Card Picks & Predictions

Conor McGregor finally returns to meet Max Holloway tomorrow at UFC 329, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all nine prelim fights.