UFC flyweight champion, Alexandre Pantoja does not rule out a rematch with acquaintances and customers in Rio de Janeiro; champion provokes rivals
UFC flyweight champion, Alexandre Pantoja is close to making his second belt defense in the category, where he must meet one of his biggest career rivals. Despite this, the Brazilian saw no problem in facing once again Brandon Moreno or Brandon Royvalexplaining the choice in provocation to both of them.
“I’ll be in Mexico City to see Royval against Moreno, my kids will be fighting again. I’m 5-0 against both of them, but I’ll be there, watching from the sidelines. I believe that my next fight will come from there, another rematch, either against Moreno or against Royval. I’m sure I’ll be very ready to leave no stone unturned and show once and for all that these guys can’t fight me.“, said the Brazilian on social media.
So far we have these 5 fights + Pantoja at 301
Is it not possible for the Marreta brothers to return? pic.twitter.com/jOpMWsJe6C
— José Louis (@concatenarsim) February 18, 2024
The curiosity existed because the two fighters had already met Pantoja more than once inside the octagon. In their entire career, there have been three meetings with Moreno, while there have already been two with Royval, with the current champion getting the better of all five opportunities.
The fight should take place at UFC 301, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, in May. Before that, as mentioned by the current belt holder, the namesakes will face each other on February 25th, to find out who will have another chance to defeat the biggest executioner of their respective careers in search of the world title.
Source: sportbuzz
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