10 Lessons Learned From UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Souza

7. Flyweight Continues To Lack Challengers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVbl0iJJM6Q It didn't help that John Moraga, who has already had and lost a title shot, took out another possible name - Justin Scoggins. It's not that Scoggins was anywhere near a shot, but he did start his UFC run by going 2-0 in the promotion, only to have since dropped to 2-2 with two straight losses including the rear-naked choke submission to Moraga. Flyweight can continue using recycled challengers for so long - eventually, the UFC will need to start protecting fighters in bookings, or consider recruiting more lighter fighters or bringing them in via The Ultimate Fighter.
 
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Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.