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UFC 310: Pantoja punishes Asakura in style but Demetrious Johnson callout rebuffed

Alexandre Pantoja of Brazil submits Kai Asakura of Japan in the UFC flyweight championship bout during the UFC 310 event at T-Mobile Arena on...

Alexandre Pantoja made quick work of a promotional newcomer and former Rizin champion Kai Asakura last weekend in his third successful UFC flyweight title defence. While a Demetrious Johnson callout felt inevitable and the incoming Hall of Famer refused to oblige, there’s something to be said about how the Brazilian is full steam ahead enhancing his legacy, fight-by-fight. Continue reading “UFC 310: Pantoja punishes Asakura in style but Demetrious Johnson callout rebuffed”

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UFC 310: Pantoja pledges to rule flyweight for a long time, debutant Asakura awaits

Alexandre Pantoja of Brazil is seen on stage during the UFC 310 press conference at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 05, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sean O’Malley no longer the bantamweight king? No problem. Alexandre Pantoja admitted he’d been contemplating a move up to 135lbs, but now there seems to be a changing of the guard, the Brazilian is happy to reign over the flyweight division for as long as possible – ala recently-retired Demetrious Johnson, racking up title defences to solidify his legacy as one of the best ever. Continue reading “UFC 310: Pantoja pledges to rule flyweight for a long time, debutant Asakura awaits”

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Moreno pleased after redeeming himself in dominant UD5 win at Albazi’s expense

Brandon Moreno of Mexico punches Amir Albazi of Iraq in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Rogers Place on November 02, 2024 in...

A feeling of strong justification will have overwhelmed a beaming Brandon Moreno, who outboxed #2 ranked flyweight contender Amir Albazi en route to a UD5 win in their UFC Edmonton headliner. After a self-imposed six month break, the former champion is eyeing a seat atop the championship elite once more. Continue reading “Moreno pleased after redeeming himself in dominant UD5 win at Albazi’s expense”