10 Fighters Poised to Make a Run in the UFC’s Lightweight Division

There is perhaps no division in the UFC with as much depth as lightweight.
Though champion Benson Henderson lacks the reputation of dominant titleholders like Georges St-Pierre and Jose Aldo, the list of 155-pound elites and prospects with high ceiling…

There is perhaps no division in the UFC with as much depth as lightweight.

Though champion Benson Henderson lacks the reputation of dominant titleholders like Georges St-Pierre and Jose Aldo, the list of 155-pound elites and prospects with high ceilings goes on for days. 

At any given time, there are a number of fighters clamoring for a title shot, a few more establishing themselves as stars and a horde more looking to break into the division’s upper echelon.

Here we will take a look at 10 fighters on the precipice of making a run in the UFC lightweight division.

For the most part, this list is concerned with fighters who have shown promise, but have not yet made a pronounced step toward the title. In a few instances, inclusions have already begun a title run in earnest, but need to stay hot to get over the hump.  

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