Alexandre Pantoja would love nothing more than to share the cage with Muhammad Mokaev in a fight that would capture the public's imagination.
The Brazilian phenom has proven his skills beyond a shadow of a doubt, and also shows a willingness to get in the octagon with absolutely anyone.
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Alexandre Pantoja discusses fight with Muhammad Mokaev
On Saturday night, Alexandre Pantoja will attempt to defend his title against Kai Asakura at UFC 310 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Should he leave the building with the title still wrapped around his waist, the 34-year-old could have a clash with Muhammad Mokaev in his future.
After a series of issues outside the cage, the UFC decided not to re-sign the Englishman following his last fight with Manel Kape, prompting the grappler to return to Brave CF.
However, Dana White has since opened the door to the possibility of a return, reviving hopes of an epic battle between the 24-year-old and Pantoja.
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It goes without saying that the champion is eager to give the crowd the clash they want.
In an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow, the ring ambassador said: “Very interesting fight. I enjoy being in this position now. Everyone knows the flyweights. The flyweight division used to be too new. Do you have a name?
“Now everyone is talking about Mohammed, how good he is. He left the UFC and is now trying to come back. This is a beautiful history.
“You have the former champion Brandon Moreno; everyone loves him; you have Brandon Royval, a dog. He puts up a good fight for everyone every time. You have Manel Kape. I like that
“I fight with all the guys. I'm doing very well now.”
Alexandre Pantoja met one of the greatest footballers of all time
Since becoming a UFC champion, Pantoja has had all kinds of incredible opportunities.
And it's fair to say he's enjoying it all to the max. But of all he was able to do, one thing in particular stands out.
The gifted fighter was given the opportunity to step foot on the football field with a man he describes as a 'legend in Brazil'.
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