lightweight
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Brazil's Alex Pereira will go up against France's Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight crown, while Georgian Ilia Topuria is set to take on current interim champion Justin Gaethje for the lightweight bout.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Fighters Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will top the bill of six fights in a lightweight championship clash, the UFC announced in March.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: These pro-approved golf shirts for men and women are lightweight and many offer protection from the sun’s rays.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“Miss You, Love You” “Vince Vaughn’s lightweight culinary comedy, ‘Nonnas,’ managed to earn a nomination for Netflix in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“Curley’s pretty handy. He done quite a bit in the ring. He’s a lightweight, and he’s handy.”
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
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