With the deepest and most talent-rich divisions in the game today, the UFC is overrun with deserving title contenders.
From former champions to undefeated phenoms, the nine weight classes that make up the promotion offer a variety of world-class skill sets and perfected crafts.
But somewhere along the lines, the truly elite fighters need to stand out from the rest and separate from the pack.
In that sense, based on production, potential and proficiency, here is the second-best fighter in each UFC division.