The division of superstars, UFC’s lightweight division is a bit stagnant since Conor McGregor re-emerged from the injury he suffered in a loss versus fellow star Dustin Poirier. Add in Alexander Volkanovski’s quest for legacy-defining double champ status and the UFC has quite a situation on their hands.
In an attempt to bring clarity to the situation, we will assess the contenders and their positions within the title picture.
Our assessment will categorize them into four groups: “Title Ready,” “One Quality Win Away,” “Work to Do,” and “Extenuating Circumstances.” By doing so, we hope to provide a comprehensive overview of the division’s current landscape.