Forward of UFC 310, check out a chronological historical past of the UFC flyweight belt.
The flyweight title is on the road Saturday within the UFC 310 essential occasion when Alexandre Pantoja (28-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC) takes on promotional newcomer Kai Asakura (21-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC), a former Rizin champion.
Check out a chronological historical past of the UFC’s 125-pound title, which began with a four-man event.
Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson
Date: Sept. 22, 2012
Occasion: UFC UFC 152
Opponent: Joseph Benavidez
Complete reign: 2,142 days
Title defenses: John Dodson (twice), John Moraga, Joseph Benavidez, Ali Bagautinov, Chris Cariaso, Kyoji Horiguchi, Henry Cejudo, Tim Elliott, Wilson Reis, Ray Borg
Henry Cejudo
August 4, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Henry Cejudo is asserted the winner by determination and is the brand new Flyweight champion towards Demetrious Johnson throughout UFC 227 at Staples Heart. Necessary Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities
Date: Aug. 4, 2018
Occasion: UFC UFC 227
Opponent: Demetrious Johnson
Complete reign: 574 days
Title defenses: T.J. Dillashaw
Deiveson Figueiredo
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JULY 19: (L-R) Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil secures a rear choke submission towards Joseph Benavidez of their UFC flyweight championship bout through the UFC Battle Night time occasion inside Flash Discussion board on UFC Battle Island on July 19, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Picture by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC through Getty Photos)
Date: July 19, 2020
Occasion: UFC UFC Battle Night time 172
Opponent: Joseph Benavidez
Complete reign: 328 days
Title defenses: Alex Perez, Brandon Moreno (draw)
Brandon Moreno
Jun 12, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Brandon Moreno celebrates his championship victory towards Deiveson Figueiredo throughout UFC 263 at Gila River Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
Date: June 12, 2021
Occasion: UFC 263
Opponent: Deiveson Figueiredo
Complete reign: 223 days
Title defenses: None
Deiveson Figueiredo
Jan 22, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Deiveson Figueiredo celebrates his win by unanimous determination towards Brandon Moreno throughout UFC 270 at Honda Heart. Necessary Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities
Date: Jan. 22, 2022
Occasion: UFC 270
Opponent: Brandon Moreno
Complete reign: 364 days
Title defenses: None
Brandon Moreno (interim)
Jul 30, 2022; Dallas, TX, USA; Brandon Moreno (purple gloves) fights Kai Kara-France (blue gloves) in a flyweight interim title bout throughout UFC 277 on the American Airways Heart. Necessary Credit score: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports activities
Date: July 30, 2022
Occasion: UFC 277
Opponent: Kai Kara-France
Complete reign: N/A
Title defenses: None
Brandon Moreno
Jan 21, 2023; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Brandon Moreno (blue gloves) reacts after the battle towards Deiveson Figueiredo (purple gloves) throughout UFC 283 at Jeunesse Area. Necessary Credit score: Jason da Silva-USA TODAY Sports activities
Date: Jan. 21, 2023
Occasion: UFC 283
Opponent: Deiveson Figueiredo
Complete reign: 168 days
Title defenses: None
Alexandre Pantoja
Alexandre Pantoja
Date: July 8, 2023
Occasion: UFC 290
Opponent: Brandon Moreno
Complete reign: Incumbent
Title defenses: Brandon Royval, Steve Erceg
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