5 Best UFC Champions across Weight Classes

#1 Flyweight: Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson dominated the Flyweight division

Though Demetrious Johnson is hands down the best champion in UFC history, he barely got the recognition for it. He won the UFC Flyweight championship at UFC 152 after defeating Joseph Benavidez in the final of a 4-man tournament.

After this win, there was no looking back for Johnson. He went on to defend the title 11 times which is still a record in the UFC. John Dodson, John Moraga, Henry Cejudo, and Ray Borg are just some of the names that Johnson defeated during this dominant run.

In total, Johnson held the title for 2142 days before he was dethroned by Henry Cejudo at UFC 227. Johnson then decided to move away from the UFC and signed with ONE Championship.

Although Johnson did not get the mainstream attention like most of the other names in the list, as a champion, he did what he had to do and the numbers back it up.

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