Lightweight MMA Rankings as of

Official Lightweight MMA rankings. Data reflects rankings published on February 21, 2026 (2026-02-21).

Promotion
Ranking dateFeb 21, 2026
Lightweight
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Ilia Topuria
ChampFighter Photo
Justin Gaethje
No change
#1Fighter Photo
Arman Tsarukyan
No change
#2Fighter Photo
Charles Oliveira
No change
#3Fighter Photo
Max Holloway
No change
#4Fighter Photo
Benoit Saint Denis
No change
#5Fighter Photo
Paddy Pimblett
No change
#6Fighter Photo
Mateusz Gamrot
No change
#7Fighter Photo
Dan Hooker
No change
#8Fighter Photo
Maurício Ruffy
No change
#9Fighter Photo
Renato Moicano
No change
#10Fighter Photo
Rafael Fiziev
No change
#11Fighter Photo
Beneil Dariush
No change
#12Fighter Photo
Michael Chandler
No change
#13Fighter Photo
Manuel Torres
No change
#14Fighter Photo
Farès Ziam
No change
#15