Despite the belt only changing hands a mere six times since the division’s inception 12 years ago, the UFC Flyweight Championship has produced one of the more fascinating title lineages in UFC history. From Demetrious Johnson’s legacy-defining reign, to Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo’s exciting tetralogy, the story of the 125-lb. strap is one that is steeped with some of the most spectacular moments in MMA.
From Humble Beginnings…
In March of 2012, the UFC kicked off their newly-instated flyweight class by hosting a special four-man tournament to determine who would become the division’s inaugural champion.