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Editorial: Is the end near for the UFC’s flyweight division?

(Note: This article has been promoted back to the front page for June 10th, 2017, in light of some recent comments made by Dana White about the UFC considering closing down the flyweight division for three years.)

It’s been five years since the UFC debuted the flyweight division, which has been ruled by Demetrious Johnson from the day he won the four-man tournament final over Joseph Benavidez. Two more wins for Mighty Mouse will earn him the all-time record for most successful UFC title defenses and further cement his status as one of the greatest fighters in the sport’s history.