ESPN ranks Nurmagomedov among top UFC lightweight champions
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ESPN published a divisional ranking list naming Khabib Nurmagomedov among the top UFC lightweight champions. The rankings also highlighted other notable fighters in the division.
ESPN published a divisional ranking list for UFC, PFL, and other MMA organizations across all weight classes.1 The rankings placed Khabib Nurmagomedov among the top UFC lightweight champions.1 The report noted a surge in Nurmagomedov's career trajectory within the lightweight division.1
The Times of India listed Khabib Nurmagomedov as the top UFC lightweight champion of all time.2 The Times of India ranked Islam Makhachev second, highlighting his dominant reign in the division.2 The Times of India ranked Charles Oliveira third, citing his transformation into a dangerous finisher after a comeback.2
The Times of India ranked Justin Gaethje fourth, emphasizing his fearless fighting style and exciting battles.2 The Times of India ranked B.J. Penn fifth, noting his role in pioneering the lightweight division's growth.2
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