LOS ANGELES – UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja has teased potential battle information.
Pantoja (29-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) is contemporary off his third title protection final month at UFC 310 the place he submitted former Rizin champion Kai Asakura within the second spherical at T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas. Pantoja already seems to have his subsequent title battle within the works, and the American High Crew standout hopes he can compete April 12 at UFC 314 from Kaseya Heart in Miami.
“I believe I’ll have a battle scheduled actual quickly,” Pantoja informed MMA Junkie. “I actually tried to leap in Miami in April. I stay in Miami, I stay in Florida, and that’s an enormous alternative for me. Make a battle in my hometown proper now, that’s going to be very particular. I’ve loads of coaching to do, loads of work to do, however that’s one thing I actually need.”
With Pantoja having cleared out nearly all of the highest contenders in his division, it’s largely rematches and trilogies that await him – therefore why his most up-to-date title protection got here towards an octagon newcomer.
“What I did in my division, I opened prospects for everybody,” Pantoja mentioned. “I really feel tremendous glad to do this. Everyone has an opportunity in my division. I fought No. 1, No. 2, after which high 10, then somebody from one other promotion. I’m considering on this division, something can occur. Let’s see.”
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