There are 10 divisions in the UFC, and it’s obvious some are stronger than others. And then there are a few that are absolutely loaded with talent. It’s time to take a look at the best weight classes in the promotion - and if there are big fights on the horizon, we’ve got some odds for you to play with.
1. Lightweights - 155 pounds
Champion: Rafael dos Anjos
Major upcoming fights
December 11: Khabib Nurmogomedov -280 vs. Tony Ferguson +230
December 19: Rafael dos Anjos -320 vs. Donald Cerrone +250
Take a look at the UFC’s rankings of this division. You’ve got Tony Ferguson, who’s won six in a row, at No. 9. Beneil Dariush, on a five-fight winning streak is No. 10. That’s just insane. There’s 5-6 legitimate title contenders right now, including guys like Anthony Pettis, Donald Cerrone, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Rafael dos Anjos, the current champion, cannot get too comfortable when there’s a murderer’s row like this in the wings.
2. Featherweights - 145 pounds
Champion: Jose Aldo, Conor McGregor
Major upcoming fights
December 12: Jose Aldo +145 vs. Conor McGregor -175
December 11: Chad Mendes vs. Frankie Edgar
This is a relatively young division, with both champion Aldo and interim champion McGregor under the age of 30. And most of the top contenders, like Chad Mendes and Frankie Edgar, aren’t even close to aging out yet, making sure 145 is stacked with top talent for the next few years. In the UFC rankings, the top eight fighters are all legitimate players in the division, but the dropoff is pretty steep after the top 10.
2. Welterweights - 170 pounds
Champion: Robbie Lawler
Major upcoming fights
October 3: Johny Hendricks - 280 vs. Tyron Woodley +220
November 21: Kelvin Gastelum -160 vs. Matt Brown +130
January 2: Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit
This is an extremely top-heavy division, with the top six guys clearly ahead of the the next 10 fighters. Still, I can watch Johny Hendricks, Rory MacDonald, Tyron Woodley, Carlos Condit, Matt Brown and Demian Maia fight each other over and over again and not get tired of them. There’s also a few bright prospects, like Neil Magny and Kelvin Gastelum, that provides depth for the future.
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