Lightweight

5 stories covering Lightweight — news, results and analysis.

Ismael Bonfim's Scary Weight-Cut Collapse and the Reset That Followed

The 20-6 lightweight says he arrived on fight week still needing to shed 22 pounds before a cut went badly wrong. Now he's rebuilding his approach ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi.

Jul 25, 2026

Dan Hooker throwing a punch inside the Octagon during a UFC fight

UFC

Dan Hooker Meets Unbeaten Newcomer Salahdine Parnasse in UFC Paris Main Event

Ranked #9 lightweight Dan Hooker headlines UFC Paris on September 5 against KSW standout Salahdine Parnasse, who's making his Octagon debut.

Jul 25, 2026

Magomed Zaynukov strikes during his UFC lightweight debut at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi

UFC

Magomed Zaynukov Runs Record to 10-0 With Statement UFC Debut in Abu Dhabi

The Team Nurmagomedov prospect shut out fellow unbeaten Damian Rzepecki 30-27 across all three cards — then aimed a jab at Ilia Topuria.

Jul 25, 2026

An empty UFC-style octagon under arena lights ahead of a fight card

UFC

Brian Ortega Finally Ditches 145, Meets Renato Moicano at UFC 331

The featherweight rematch nobody asked for is now a lightweight fight. Ortega's first bout at 155 lands Sept. 19 in LA — nine years after Moicano tapped to him.

Jul 24, 2026

An empty MMA cage under arena lights before an event

UFC

Salahdine Parnasse Teases UFC Debut in a Dan Hooker Paris Main Event

The 28-year-old Frenchman turned down the UFC in 2024 for KSW money. After a first-round finish on MVP MMA's 17-million-viewer debut, he's finally hinting yes.

Jul 24, 2026