UFC In The 2010s: Looking Back At Flyweight Division

When you talk about the UFC flyweight division, it starts and ends with Demetrious Johnson.

The first-ever champion in the division, “Mighty Mouse” made a record 11 title defenses from 2012 until 2018.

His title run spanned 2,142 days and included wins over some of the best of the best in the flyweight ranks.

That all came to a crashing halt when Henry Cejudo bested him at UFC 227.

Currently, the title remains vacant. A bout was planned between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez was set for earlier this year.

Figueiredo came in over-weight for the bout, and was ineligible to win the title. He went on to win the match via second round TKO, but the title remains vacant.

It is likely the two are paired up again sometime later this year to crown a champion.

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Henry Cejudo

At UFC 227 in Los Angeles on August 4, 2018, Henry Cejudo ended the incredible almost six-year run of Demetrious Johnson at flyweight.

Cejudo, who would go on to win the bantamweight belt as well, earned a victory over “Mighty Mouse.” He made a title defense in 2019, besting TJ Dillashaw.

After holding both titles, Cejudo decided to relinquish the flyweight belt and focus his attention on the bantamweight division.