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Who is the best UFC flyweight fighter of all time?

by YPB Team

From pound-for-pound legends who defined the division to scrappy underdogs who never got their title shot, the 125-pound weight class has produced no shortage of unforgettable talent. Who tops your list?

  1. Demetrious Johnson — ranked #11
    Demetrious Johnson
    The inaugural UFC flyweight champion, widely considered the greatest 125-pound fighter ever with a record 11 consecutive title defenses.
    1000pts
  2. Henry Cejudo — ranked #22
    Henry Cejudo
    Former Olympic wrestling gold medalist who dethroned Demetrious Johnson to become UFC flyweight champion.
    551pts
  3. John Dodson — ranked #33
    John Dodson
    An explosive striker and one of the earliest title challengers in UFC flyweight history.
    551pts
  4. Askar Askarov — ranked #44
    Askar Askarov
    A Russian sambo specialist known for his dominant grappling and long unbeaten UFC flyweight run.
    466pts
  5. Joshua Van — ranked #55
    Joshua Van
    The current UFC flyweight champion, a fast-rising Thai-American fighter who captured undisputed gold in 2026.
    466pts
  6. Tim Elliott — ranked #66
    Tim Elliott
    A durable, high-output flyweight known for his chaotic scrambling style across a long UFC career.
    466pts
  7. Sergio Pettis — ranked #77
    Sergio Pettis
    A well-rounded contender whose underrated title-era run included wins over several top-ranked flyweights.
    466pts
  8. Ian McCall — ranked #88
    Ian McCall
    A pioneering early flyweight who fought in the division's first-ever tournament and helped establish the weight class.
    363pts
  9. Joseph Benavidez — ranked #99
    Joseph Benavidez
    A perennial title contender who went 10-2 in a stretch of dominance without ever capturing UFC gold.
    363pts
  10. Alexandre Pantoja — ranked #1010
    Alexandre Pantoja
    A relentless Brazilian champion known for his grappling instincts and long reign atop the flyweight division.
    0pts
  11. Kai Kara-France — ranked #1111
    Kai Kara-France
    A hard-hitting New Zealand striker who challenged for the flyweight title and became a fan-favorite finisher.
    0pts
  12. Deiveson Figueiredo — ranked #1212
    Deiveson Figueiredo
    A two-time UFC flyweight champion known for his explosive power and historic four-fight rivalry with Brandon Moreno.
    0pts
  13. Brandon Moreno — ranked #1313
    Brandon Moreno
    Mexico's first UFC champion, famed for his instant-classic trilogy and tetralogy of fights against Deiveson Figueiredo.
    0pts

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