The series continues, as we go over the best lightweights from the “other” companies in this edition.
One of the deeper weight classes, the lightweight division has some elite talent and legitimate consensus top-five guys that are currently plying their trade outside of the Zuffa banner.
From submission experts to devastating knockout artists, it was tough to whittle the list down to 10 from all corners of the globe. There are plenty of notables that didn’t quite make the cut, but look for them to make their respective appearances in the rankings as they continue their climb to the top.