What's the next lightweight fight?

The next scheduled lightweight fight is Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry on Saturday, August 15, 2026 on Paramount+.

Lightweight

UFC / MMA's lightweight division — limit 70.3 kg (155 lb). Current champions, top contenders, and every upcoming fight.

Current World Champions

No current champion data on file. Rankings sync coming soon.

Upcoming Lightweight Fights

15Aug
Islam MakhachevvsIan Garry
UFC 330 · Paramount+
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15Aug
Kauê FernandesvsJalin Turner
UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry · Paramount+
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15Aug
Jalin TurnervsKauê Fernandes
UFC 330 · Paramount+
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15Aug
Edson BarbozavsEsteban Ribovics
UFC 330 · Paramount+
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20Aug
Renato CanutovsEthan Crelinsten
UFC BJJ 10: Tackett vs Gracie · UFC BJJ YouTube
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21Aug
Jahmal HarveyvsHammet Keb
Amanda Serrano vs Lucrecia Manzur · TikTok Live
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28Aug
Corey MarksmanvsChristian Barreto
Matchroom Project Series - Orlando · DAZN
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28Aug
Kaipo GallegosvsDesmond Lyons
Matchroom Project Series - Orlando · DAZN
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28Aug
Haven Brady Jr.vsBryan Jimenez
Matchroom Project Series - Orlando · DAZN
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29Aug
Caroline DuboisvsAmelia Moore
Caroline Dubois vs Amelia Moore
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29Aug
Scott MelvinvsDylan Cheema
Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron · Sky Sports
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5Sept
Salahdine ParnassevsDan Hooker
UFC Paris · Paramount+
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19Sept
Arman TsarukyanvsMauricio Ruffy
UFC 331 · Paramount+
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17Oct
Mandel NallovsNate Landwehr
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: BUCKLEY vs. MALOTT · Sportsnet, TVA Sports, UFC FIGHT PASS
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Lightweight — Frequently Asked

What is the lightweight weight limit in mma?: The lightweight division has a weight limit of 70.3 kg (155 lb). Fighters who weigh above the limit at the official weigh-in forfeit their shot at any title on the line.
What's the next lightweight fight?: The next scheduled lightweight fight is Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry on Saturday, August 15, 2026 on Paramount+.

About the Lightweight division

The lightweight division in professional boxing has a weight limit of 70.3 kg (155 lb). Fighters who weigh above the limit at the official weigh-in forfeit their shot at any title that may be on the line. Rankings above are the most recent snapshot we hold from each sanctioning body; champions update within hours of a title fight via our live scorecard feed.