UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja believes a battle with Kai Kara-France is probably going subsequent.
‘The Cannibal’ returned to the octagon in the primary occasion of UFC 310 over the weekend. Again for the primary time since defeating Steve Erceg in Might, Alexandre Pantoja confronted former RIZIN champion Kai Asakura. The 32-year-old was granted a near-unprecedented title shot in his promotional debut, given the Brazilian’s dominance over the division.
Whereas Asakura landed some huge photographs in spherical one, he was rapidly taken down and submitted in spherical two. With the victory, Alexandre Pantoja scored his third title protection and earned his seventh win in a row. Given his a number of victories over high contenders reminiscent of Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval there’s not a lot left for the Brazilian.
Following his win on Saturday, Alexandre Pantoja referred to as for a gathering with UFC legend Demetrious Johnson. Nevertheless, at 38 years previous, ‘Mighty Mouse’ publically turned down the battle. Having already rejected a possible transfer to bantamweight, choices are restricted for Pantoja. Nevertheless, the flyweight champion has somebody in thoughts.
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UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja exhibits curiosity in Kai Kara-France rematch
Talking on Ariel Helwani’s present earlier right now, Alexandre Pantoja confirmed curiosity in a battle with Kai Kara-France. Whereas ‘Don’t Blink’ has misplaced two of his final three bouts, he’s coming off a knockout win over Steve Erceg in August. Having already defeated Kara-France on The Final Fighter in 2016, Pantoja is raring to run it again.
“I’m totally different, he’s totally different. Oh yeah [I’m interested in that fight].” UFC champion Alexandre Pantoja acknowledged, when requested a few potential rematch with Kai Kara-France. “For now, that’s the one which makes essentially the most sense. Within the final three fights, he’s misplaced twice. However for now, with what I’ve executed to my division, nothing is sensible anymore.”
He continued, “I battle the primary, quantity two, high ten, then you definitely usher in somebody from some place else. I believe all people has an opportunity proper now. Very good battle. Yeah, Kai Kara-France is a really thrilling battle. That’s the one which’s going to carry me to a different degree.”
What do you make of those feedback from the UFC flyweight champion? Do you wish to see Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France 2?
