Lightweight saw a major shake-up last year, with Charles Oliveira being stripped of the title after missing weight (due to an improperly calibrated backstage scale), and Islam Makhachev later defeating him for the vacant title.
Who could join the 155lb ranks in 2023? We’ve got our 10 Lightweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023 list ready!
Here’s a look at last year’s list, featuring current UFC roster members Mateusz Rebecki, Mike Figlak, and Ismael Bonfim signing with the UFC in 2022.
Mateusz Rebecki
Mike Figlak
Mehdi Ben Lakhdhar
William Starks
Milson Castro
John Mitchell
Manoel Sousa
Mehdi Dakaev
Ismael Bonfim
Be sure to check out the rest of this series:
10 Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023
10 Light Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023
10 Middleweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023
10 Welterweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023
Now let’s get to the lightweights!
