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Who is Alexandre Pantoja? Meet ‘The Cannibal’ dominating the UFC Flyweight division

Alexandre Pantoja names the legendary boxer he’ll need to emulate to beat Mike Tyson-like Kai Kara-France at UFC 317

Alexandre Pantoja is looking forward to his next flying weight defending defense for one reason in particular. There was a debate around what the next one would be for the 125 pound champion, with several challengers in the mix. Drawing began to show in favor of Pantoja opposite Kai Kara-France on UFC 317, despite the

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Muhammad Mokaev gives huge update on return to the UFC and world title fight with Alexandre Pantoja

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Muhammad Mokaev believes that an explosive victory at 971 FC gets him the chance to fight against Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC Flyweight World Title. On June 14, in the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai, VAE, the Brit will return to the cage against Alisher Gabdullin, on a map, with Bellator veterans James Gallagher and

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Brandon Moreno backed to dethrone Alexandre Pantoja for third world title win by fellow UFC Mexico City star

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Brandon Moreno's colleague flying weight -Edgar -Supporter believes that he will defy the opportunities and win in the fourth time from asking for Alexandre Pantoja. The double champion is currently preparing for Steve Erceg in the main event of UFC Mexico City on Saturday evening. In the meantime, only Fans Ambassador Chairez is confronted with

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Alexandre Pantoja reacts to Manel Kape win and call out as flyweights exchange words during live TV interview

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UFC Vegas 103 is now in the books and after a rather slow start of the night, around Manel Kape off the evening with an impressive KO victory on the third round on Asu Almabayev. Although it is accused of cheating in the Main Event of UFC Vegas 103, the Portuguese Angolan 'Staryboy' is now

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Alexandre Pantoja makes a new offer to Demetrious Johnson after he turned down his original fight offer

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Following his UFC 310 title defense against Kai Asakura last Saturday, Alexandre Pantoja made a bold call on flyweight GOAT, Demetrious Johnson. After nearly clearing the top 10 of the UFC flyweight division, the promotion signed former RIZIN bantamweight champion Kai Asakura and immediately offered him a shot at the flyweight title. Despite this, Alexandre

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Alexandre Pantoja reacts to Demetrious Johnson turning down his challenge for a UFC superfight… ‘That’s crazy’

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Alexandre Pantoja is not happy that Demetrious Johnson has rejected the idea of a big flyweight showdown with him. The Brazilian would love nothing more than to share the cage with 'Mighty Mouse' in a battle between two of the greatest the division has ever seen. Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Alexandre Pantoja is upset

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Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura RESULT: Flyweight title decided as challenger is choked out in UFC 310 main event

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Alexandre Pantoja choked Kai Asakura unconscious on Saturday night during the co-main event of UFC 310 in Las Vegas. The UFC's flyweight division was completely cleared out, to the point that Pantoja had to look elsewhere for a legitimate challenger. Then there's RIZIN star Asakura, who upon their debut became only the third fighter to

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‘I ain’t gonna be no Jose Aldo’… Demetrious Johnson explains why he won’t come back to fight Alexandre Pantoja following UFC 310 callout

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Following his win over Kai Asakura at UFC 310 on Saturday, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja made a bold call on the consensus greatest flyweight of all time, Demetrious Johnson. After defeating Brandon Moreno last year to become UFC flyweight champion, Alexandre Pantoja has continued to establish himself as one of the best 125lb fighters ever.

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Demetrious Johnson breaks silence after being called out by Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310

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Alexandre Pantoja may have to look elsewhere for an opponent after calling up Demetrious Johnson for a comeback fight. The UFC flyweight champion defeated Kai Asakura at UFC 310 on Saturday night, instantly summoning one of the greatest fighters in the sport's history. Johnson retired earlier this year after a stint at ONE Championship, where

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‘Maybe I’ll wait for Merab or Umar’… Alexandre Pantoja teases move to 135lbs after retaining flyweight title at UFC 310

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In the main event of UFC 310, Alexandre Pantoja did what was expected of Alexandre Pantoja; walk through the fire and retain his flyweight championship with another slick submission. While the flyweight champion's post-fight callout may have already been rejected by the 125-pound GOAT, 'The Cannibal' also teased that he has one eye on the

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UFC 310 LIVE: Stream info, results, fight card and more as Alexandre Pantoja faces Kai Asakura and Shavkat Rakhmonov takes on Ian Machado Garry

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Sun 8 – 01:22Donagh Corby Conor McGregor mocks Belal Muhammad for safety blunder [Link] Sun 8 – 01:14Donagh Corby Alexandre Pantoja chokes Kai Asakura in the second round Dominant from start to finish, Alexandre Pantoja hits the ground from behind and lands a rear naked choke. Asakura refuses to tap and heads outside. [Link] Sun

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