Pantoja Expects Hardest Battle From Van
Throughout the UFC 317 post-fight press convention, Alexandre Pantoja reacted to Joshua Van rising as his subsequent title challenger. The 125-pound ruler thinks he’s in for his hardest activity so far (by way of MMAJunkie).
“Once I was 23, I used to be working within the restaurant, cleansing dishes,” Pantoja stated. “Take a look at that. The man is 23 and going to struggle for the belt, for the world championship. I feel this man goes to be my hardest challenger. He’s younger. He’s hungry and he doesn’t make wars like I did prior to now. I did my thirty fifth skilled struggle tonight. That’s plenty of wars I handed via with plenty of superb fighters. The UFC offers me this new man. I feel everyone desires to see the brand new. No extra rematches for me. I wish to struggle with that man, too. I would like that problem to struggle with the brand new blood, with a brand new child.”
Van’s displaying towards Brandon Royval earned him “Battle of the Evening” honors and a shot on the UFC Flyweight Championship. “The Fearless” is driving a five-fight profitable streak. He’ll function a contemporary matchup for Pantoja if the UFC does certainly make the bout official as soon as each males are totally rested.
