The lightweight division has been one of the most competitive collectives under the UFC banner for the better part of a decade. While there are no easy fights up and down the roster, the upper tier of the 155-pound fold is a veritable shark tank of dangerous finishers and elite-level talent who are all hunting for a shot at the lightweight crown.
As is the case in any shoot ‘em up division, making ground of any sort is an achievement of sizable proportions, but when a fighter manages to work his way up the divisional hierarchy to reach a coveted top 10 ranking, that is something special to behold.