The UFC’s light heavyweight division is in constant need of contenders, thanks to Jon Jones clearing it out.
Who might the UFC call up as reinforcements at 205lbs in 2020? We take a look at ten fighters the promotion should sign. For a look at our heavyweight picks, check out our list here.
First up, here’s a look at last year’s list, featuring current UFC roster members Dalcha Lungiambula, Klidson Farias, Nicu Negumereanu, Ivan Shtyrkov, and Khadis Ibragimov, who all signed with the UFC in 2019:
Dalcha Lungiambula
Jiri Prochazka
Klidson Farias
Nicu Negumereanu
Ivan Shtyrkov
Alton Cunningham
Karl Albrektsson
Khadis Ibragimov
Karl Reed
Andy Clamp
It’s worth noting that while Ivan Shtyrkov signed with the UFC, he didn’t last long, thanks to a failed drug test.
Be sure to visit our other installments in this series (linked below):
10 Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2020
10 Middleweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2020
10 Welterweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2020
10 Lightweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2020
10 Featherweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2020
Now on to our light heavyweight picks for 2020!
