After challenging Demetrious Johnson, Alexandre Pantoja backtracks and cites former opponent

Alexandre pantoja in struggle for UFC 301. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFC

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With three belt defenses and almost a decade in the Ultimate, Alexandre pantoja has reigned with great dominance in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg). In view of this, despite having challenged Demetrious Johnson after the victory against Kai Asakura No. UFC 310, the Brazilian now sees the possibility of meeting an old adversary: Kai Kara France.

In an interview with Canadian journalist Ariel Helwani, Pantoja admitted the dangers that the New Zealander brings to his game and that, given the situation in the category, it is an interesting fight for his legacy.

“For now, this is the fight that makes the most sense. In the last three fights, he lost twice. But for now, after what I did in my division, it doesn’t make sense anymore. I fought the No. 1, the No. 2, the top 10, with someone from another promotion. Kai Kara France It's a very exciting fight. This is someone who will take me to another level,” said the champion.

In the same interview, the fighter also acknowledged the progress that both have made in their respective careers since their first meeting. It is worth mentioning that the two faced each other in the 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter, with the Brazilian winning. Since the fights on the show are recorded as exhibitions, they are not part of the athletes' official records.

Alexandre pantoja vs Kai Kara France
The Ultimate Fighter Season 24
Back Takes: 1

Pantoja's second fight on TUF, and the last fight he won on there too. He secures one clean back take and moves to win the fight via decision pic.twitter.com/GCpDnIpmab

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Kai Kara France comes from victory against Steve Erceg by technical knockout in the first round in August of this year. Before that, he had suffered two setbacks in fights with amir albazi e Brandon Moreno.

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