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Flyweight Problems – should Demetrious Johnson move up?

Demetrious Johnson is arguably the planet’s best Mixed Martial Artist.

The UFC Flyweight champion has notched up eight title defences since becoming the inaugural 125-pound champion. He has pretty much cleared out the division. Therefore, it came as no surprise when the UFC came up with an idea to hold a season of The Ultimate Fighter based entirely on getting Johnson an opponent. Sixteen champions were brought in from the regional scene to earn the opportunity. Former UFC flyweight Tim Elliott succeeded. This weekend he will get the chance to produce his ‘Matt Serra moment’.