Undefeated Russian flyweight Magomed Bibulatov believes he is the perfect candidate to dethrone Demetrious Johnson when he signs with the UFC.
Back in June 2014, top Russian flyweight Ali Bagautinov challenged Demetrious Johnson for championship gold at UFC 174, only to be sent home empty-handed. It was the closest a Russian fighter had gotten to dethroning a champion in the modern era, and few expected another 125-pounder to materialize.
While Magomed Bibulatov is not technically in Johnson's path at the moment, he is certainly the fighter that many have named as a possible successor to Demetrious' reign.