LAS VEGAS – UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is hinting at an enormous combat subsequent.
Pantoja (28-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC) notched his second title protection when he outlasted Steve Erceg at UFC 301 in Might. The Brazilian says his subsequent title combat is already being mentioned, and the opponent will likely be a shock to many.
“UFC has already talked to me,” Pantoja advised reporters on the pink carpet of the UFC Corridor of Fame on Thursday (h/t James Lynch). “I anticipate one thing in in two, three months. I (can not) say something proper now nevertheless it’s going to be large for everybody and one identify that I feel no person will anticipate. I’m tremendous glad in regards to the identify. Excellent for my profession, it’s large for me.”
Pantoja also can see a No. 1 contender rising out of the flyweight conflict between Manel Kape and Muhammad Mokaev on July 27 at UFC 304 in Manchester. He’s excited in regards to the present state of the division.
“I feel it’s going to be an excellent match,” Pantoja mentioned. “Two powerful challengers. Manel Kape’s very strong. About Muhammad Mokaev, some folks have to see one thing extra. I’m a type of guys. With Manel, it’s going to be large for each guys. However I’m tremendous comfortable about my division.
“We’ve got superb names. The division’s on fireplace. You will have Tatsuro (Taira), a pair most important occasions we’ve got. Tremendous comfortable in regards to the division. I like to see the followers defend my division saying, ‘Hey, shut your mouth you informal, you don’t perceive something.’ That’s what I feel too.”
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