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The Current Best MMA Light Heavyweights | 205 lbs.

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Who are the world's top light heavyweights? Updated 1 min ago

For many hardcore fans the light heavyweight division is MMA's best. The fighters combine tremendous power and agility, and the competition at the top is unyielding and fierce. Here are the best at 205. Create YOUR own ranking today.

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As Tapology users create their own lists, the consensus rankings will update in real-time. For Top Light Heavies - 205 lbs., the 75 most-recently updated member lists will be included.

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