Pantoja puts his name alongside legends and points out who are the greatest flyweights in the UFC

Alexandre pantoja in presentation at UFC 310. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India

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Last Saturday (7), Las Vegas was the stage for another historic night for the UFC, with Alexandre pantoja successfully defending his flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg) against the Japanese Kai Asakura in the main fight of UFC 310. With a dominant performance, the Rio native not only retained his title, but also solidified his name as one of the most important figures in the category in the organization's history.

After the win, Pantoja was asked about his place in the select group of greatest fighters in the flyweight division, known among fans as the 'GOATs' (Greatest of All Time). Without hesitation, the Brazilian champion listed the five names that, for him, represent the elite of the division. Among them, Pantoja is included with merit

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“That’s a tough question because Demetrious Johnson has multiple title defenses. Henry Cejudo is an Olympic champion, flyweight champion, bantamweight champion, and then you have me. Then you have Deiveson Figueiredo and then there’s (Brandon) Moreno,” said the fighter.

Pantoja's rise to the top is no coincidence. Since winning the belt, the Brazilian has shown impressive progress inside the octagon, being recognized as one of the most complete athletes in the category.

With a title defense now confirmed, he dreams of becoming the greatest of all time in the division. The big goal for Pantoja, who is already seen by many as an icon, is to measure his strength against the former champion Demetrious Johnson, considered by many to be the greatest flyweight in UFC history. The American, however, denied the possibility of a confrontation happening.

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