UFC 150 is fast approaching, headlined by a lightweight championship bout between Ben “Smooth” Henderson and Frankie “The Answer” Edgar with an assist from Donald Cerrone vs. Melvin Guillard. This big card has all eyes focused on the UFC’s 155 lb. division.
If you are new to this whole MMA thing, though, hearing all these names get thrown around probably ranges from confusing to off-putting. That is where this article comes in.
Welcome to The Casual Fan’s Guide to the UFC’s Lightweight Division.
Here, you will get better acquainted with the rich history of what was, for a long time, the UFC’s smallest division. While it lacked size, it has traditionally made up for that with exciting fights and a wide variety of styles.
So ladies and gentlemen, get ready to have names named, things pointed out and references cited that will make you seem like a total smartypants around the water cooler.
Enjoy!