Alexandre Pantoja is engaged on staying at flyweight.
Pantoja is contemplating defending his fourth flyweight title. He plans to tackle Kaikara France within the UFC 317 co-main occasion. On condition that Pantoja has already overwhelmed many candidates, it is a massive drawback for him to struggle subsequent.
Nevertheless, Alexandre Pantoja faces Brandon Roybal at UFC 317 in a possible No. 1 competitor battle, so he has his eyes on Joshua Van as his subsequent opponent.
“I need to have one of the best struggle on this planet. If I had the chance to struggle Merab, after all I’d settle for it, however that is not what I am actually in search of,” Pantoja instructed UFC 317 Media Day. “I’ve my division. I am very enthusiastic about that division. There are some new names coming. Joshua Van is a good shock for everybody. He is an excellent struggle. He is an excellent struggle with Bruno.
Presently, Van is 14-2 as a Professional and 7-1 as a UFC. If he defeats Loibal in UFC 317, the 23-year-old may win the subsequent title shot in opposition to Pantoja.
Alexandre Pantoja is joyful together with his flyweight division standing
Many followers hope that Pantoja will achieve weight to struggle for the bantamweight title, however he’s not very .
As a substitute, Pantoja desires to proceed defending his belt and show he is without doubt one of the biggest ever. He additionally believes the flyweight division is getting thrilling and there are many fights for him.
“I am very enthusiastic about (flyweight),” Pantoja stated. “Folks say, ‘Hey, you want to go to bantamweight.’ Right here we’ve got lots of attention-grabbing fights.
“I really feel dangerous for Manel Cape. One thing occurs every time he approaches the belt. He’s an excellent fighter and I do know he has lots of abilities. I hope to struggle him sooner or later,” Pantoja added. “I need to struggle in opposition to one of the best guys on this planet. That is what I like. That is all. Flyweight. Final yr, I feel 2024 was one of the best yr for the flyweight class.
Alexandre Pantoja has been on a seven-time straight win at UFC 317.
