Lightweight (MMA) News & Breaking Stories

Dan Ige saves UFC 303 co-main event, stepping in last minute to face Diego Lopes after Brian Ortega falls ill.

Donald Trump makes surprise appearance at UFC 302, receives ovation from fans. Claims rigged trial and vows to fight on.

UFC 301 fighters Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg clash as Pantoja claims to have destroyed Sean O'Malley in sparring session.

Max Holloway shocks the world with last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, proving he is a true gladiator.

Charles Oliveira faced Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300, impressing fans despite losing. Tsarukyan called out Islam Makhachev after his victory.

UFC 300 in Las Vegas features stacked card with ex-champions and title fights. Here's how to watch the action live.

MAX Holloway promised violence, Zhang Weili reminisced about disfigurement, and Alex Pereira vowed vengeance at UFC 300 weigh-ins. Chaos awaits.

Sean O'Malley dominates Marlon Vera in UFC 299 headliner, Dustin Poirier wins co-main event by knockout, seven fighters earn bonuses.

UFC Fight Night sees pair of upsets as Brandon Royval and Brian Ortega secure wins, while some controversial decisions highlight the event.

Brian Ortega's comeback win against Yair Rodriguez earned him the Performance of the Night bonus at UFC Mexico. #UFC #BrianOrtega

Teofimo Lopez Jr. retains WBO junior welterweight title, Keyshawn Davis stops Jose Pedraza, both call out Lopez for future fights.

UFC President Dana White announced Middletown native Kayla Harrison's debut at UFC 300 against former Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm.

UFC 296 features two title fights, with Leon Edwards facing Colby Covington and Alexandre Pantoja taking on Brandon Royval.

Australian UFC fighter Steve Erceg, with only one fight, aims to win a world title and make history. Next fight: UFC 295.

UFC 294 features Alexander Volkanovski challenging Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title in a rematch, while Kamaru Usman takes on Khamzat Chimaev in his middleweight debut.

Alexander Volkanovski challenges Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night.

Alexander Volkanovski has been rewarded with a new contract deal after accepting a fight for the UFC lightweight title on short notice. His agent claims he is now one of the highest-paid fighters in the UFC.

Paulo Costa's co-main event spot at UFC 294 is uncertain due to a potential staph infection in his elbow. Possible replacements include Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker.

UFC 294 will feature a surprise rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title.

Charles Oliveira pulls out of lightweight title rematch at UFC 294 due to injury, Alexander Volkanovski steps in as replacement.

Mateusz Gamrot wins lightweight clash against Rafael Fiziev due to knee injury, faces criticism for celebration, calls out Charles Oliveira.

Aljamain Sterling's UFC bantamweight title reign is questioned, but he aims to solidify his status as the GOAT.

"Justin Gaethje scores massive knockout win at UFC 291, secures BMF title belt in impressive fashion."

New Zealand UFC fighter Dan Hooker suffers suspected broken arm.

UFC 290 tonight in Nevada, headlined by Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez.