It may be one of the youngest collectives under the UFC banner, but the flyweight division is starting to shape into a highly competitive outfit with perennial title threats lurking in its ranks, all of which are aiming at dethrone long-reigning king and pound-for-pound-ranked Demetrious Johnson, who has stood for the past three years as the first and only champion of the 125-pound fold.
“Mighty Mouse” has been a dominant force throughout his flyweight rule, as he’s successfully defended the championship strap on six straight occasions - turning back a cast of dangerous and talented opponents in the process.