The lightweight division in the UFC is the deepest it has in recent years. With names such as Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, and Charles Oliveira occupying the top spots to contend for current UFC champion Islam Makhachev, it seems to be a bit of a log jam in the rankings.
Meanwhile perennial contenders such as Michael Chandler and Beneil Dariush are just a win or two away from challenging for the title. Further down the rankings, fight fans have Arman Tsarukyan, who is making a case to challenge for top five competition. Even still yet, there seems to be a dark horse in the division many seem to be overlooking.