The light heavyweight division is currently ruled by the iron fist that is Jon Jones. Since taking the title from Mauricio Rua, Jones has looked almost immortal in the cage.
The light heavyweight division is stacked with talent, though most of the fighters are older in age. It is still one of the most popular divisions in the UFC, boasting names like Dan Henderson, Rashad Evans and Wanderlei Silva.
Here are five fighters poised to make a run in the light heavyweight division, excluding Alexander Gustafsson, who is the top contender for Jon Jones’ title.