Breaking MMA News: Current UFC Rankings and Dustin Poirier's Next Fight

The Diamond's Return to the Octagon

UFC lightweight contender Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier is set to make his highly anticipated return to the Octagon at UFC 257 on January 23rd. Poirier, who holds the #2 ranking in the lightweight division, will face off against #3 ranked Conor McGregor in a rematch of their 2014 bout. The winner of this highly anticipated clash will likely earn a title shot against current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.

UFC Rankings and Pound-for-Pound Greatest Fighter

In addition to the lightweight title picture, the UFC has released its updated rankings for all weight classes. Jon Jones remains atop the pound-for-pound list, followed by Stipe Miocic, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Israel Adesanya. Check out the full rankings below:

Pound-for-Pound Rankings:

1. Jon Jones
2. Stipe Miocic
3. Khabib Nurmagomedov
4. Israel Adesanya
5. Kamaru Usman

Lightweight Rankings:

1. Khabib Nurmagomedov (c)
2. Dustin Poirier
3. Conor McGregor
4. Justin Gaethje
5. Tony Ferguson