5 UFC fighters who are the second best in their division
In the majority of the UFC's stacked divisions, there are a plethora of rising contenders, all vying for a shot at the belt. However, there are some divisions in which it becomes clear that there is one contender superior to all others.
This can lead to all-time great rivalries, or divisional stagnation, depending on how things play out. In the following list, we will detail five divisions in which there is a clear second best fighter who is ahead of the rest of the pack, but not quite at the champion's level.
Petr Yan will not be included in this list, as he is arguably already the best fighter in the division, regardless of him not being the current titleholder.
#5. Brandon Moreno - UFC flyweight
Brandon Moreno has one of the greatest comeback stories in the promotion's history, having been cut from the promotion in 2019. 'The Assassin Baby' fought his way back and all the way to a title shot against Deiveson Figueiredo.
Moreno and Figueirdeo have competed against each other three times. While the first fight ended in a draw, the pair have since picked up a win apiece.
On either fighter's day they could certainly defeat the other. The only reason Moreno is on this list is because he likely would have come up short against Figueiredo in their first fight, had it not been for the point deduction.
It seems very likely that the two elite flyweights will get booked for a fourth fight in the near future, allowing them to truly put an end to the debate over who the best active flyweight is.
