Top 5 flyweights in UFC history

#4. Brandon Moreno - current UFC flyweight champion

Moreno is 7-2-2 in the octagon as a flyweight

The current UFC flyweight champion faces a big test this Saturday which will determine how far up this list Brandon Moreno can climb. While he has done incredibly well to get to where he is today, the Mexican is yet to record his first title defense, so at this point it is tough to justify ranking him any higher.

Moreno has spent the entirety of his octagon career at flyweight, earning an octagon record of 7-2-2. His two defeats came one after the other which led to his UFC release. However, he's bounced back in spectacular fashion. Since returning, Moreno has gone 4-0-2 and claimed the flyweight title in his last fight.

While Moreno only comes in at number four for the moment, he may be better placed to climb these rankings than anyone else. At just 28 years old, 'The Assassin Baby' could be poised for a lengthy run atop the division should he get past Figueiredo on Saturday.

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#3. Deiveson Figueredo - former UFC flyweight champion

Figueredo is 8-2-1 in the octagon as a flyweight

While Deiveson Figueiredo's stock took a significant hit last time out when he lost to Brandon Moreno, the Brazilian's record at flyweight speaks for itself. Figueiredo has spent his entire career at flyweight and his octagon record of 9-2-1 doesn't tell the whole story with seven of these wins coming inside the distance.

The major blot on his record is his rivalry with Moreno as he is currently 0-1-1 in that series. However, Figueiredo does have a successful title defense under his belt and would have won gold sooner had he made weight in his first fight with Joseph Benavidez.

Should Figueiredo win on Saturday, he would likely move up these rankings and become the second-best flyweight in UFC history. After that, if he is able to put together a lengthy title run, maybe he could one day take the top spot.