5 Best Light Heavyweights in UFC History
The UFC light heavyweight division is arguably the most popular weight division in the organization. This weight class has been home to many fighters who were the faces of the UFC and still are.
Here is a list of the five best light heavyweights in UFC history. Read about these legendary fights below and how they became the best ever.
Jon Jones
Without question, Jon Jones goes on the top of the list of the best light heavyweights in UFC history. Not only is he the best light heavyweight ever, but the most dominant fighter in the sport’s history.
Throughout the 2010s, Bones dominated the division with little to no problem. Taking out everyone from Daniel Cormier, Lyoto Machida, Alex Gustafsson, Glover Teixeira, Shogun Rua, and Rampage Jackson.
Now, Jon has further added to his legendary legacy by winning the heavyweight title.
Jon is set to defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic and the odds are being made. You can check them here and place your bet before the big fight goes down.
Chuck Liddell
Next on the list of the best UFC light heavyweights ever is “The Iceman” Chuck Liddell. Before Jon, Chuck was the face of the organization and king of the light heavyweights.
Liddell was the most exciting fighter on the planet with powerful knockout skills and great wrestling. During his legendary career, Chuck successfully defended his title four times in five defenses.
He is enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame and is considered a legend by all.
Daniel Cormier
Another name that must go on the list of the best light heavyweights in UFC history is Daniel Cormier. The Olympic wrestler was a force during his UFC career with elite wrestling and knockout power.
Cormier was able to win the light heavyweight title and then become the heavyweight champion simultaneously. Only the second fighter in history to ever reach this feat.
If it weren’t for Jon Jones, Cormier might be considered the greatest ever.
Randy Couture
Randy Couture is one of the all-time greats and one of the best light heavyweights in UFC history. After winning titles at heavyweight, Couture went down to light heavyweight and reinvented himself.
During his time in the division, Randy won the light heavyweight title twice and the interim title. Beating everyone from Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, and Vitor Belfort.
His combined six championships makes him the most decorated fighter in UFC history.
Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira came out of nowhere to become one of the best light heavyweights in UFC history. The elite kickboxer has been on a path of destruction during his UFC run.
In that short time, “Poatan” has won the UFC middleweight and light heavyweight titles. Knocking out many of the sport’s top fighters and making it look easy.
The reigning light heavyweight champ is currently chasing greatness as one of the best ever. There’s talk of a future fight with Jon Jones, which would be the biggest fight in MMA history.
