Alexandre Pantoja says news of next UFC title defense is imminent

LOS ANGELES – UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja has teased potential battle information.

Pantoja (29-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) is contemporary off his third title protection final month at UFC 310 the place he submitted former Rizin champion Kai Asakura within the second spherical at T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas. Pantoja already seems to have his subsequent title battle within the works, and the American High Staff standout hopes he can compete April 12 at UFC 314 from Kaseya Heart in Miami.

“I believe I’ll have a battle scheduled actual quickly,” Pantoja instructed MMA Junkie. “I actually tried to leap in Miami in April. I dwell in Miami, I dwell in Florida, and that’s an enormous alternative for me. Make a battle in my hometown proper now, that’s going to be very particular. I’ve lots of coaching to do, lots of work to do, however that’s one thing I actually need.”

With Pantoja having cleared out the vast majority of the highest contenders in his division, it’s principally rematches and trilogies that await him – therefore why his most up-to-date title protection got here in opposition to an octagon newcomer.

“What I did in my division, I opened prospects for everybody,” Pantoja mentioned. “I really feel tremendous glad to do this. All people has an opportunity in my division. I fought No. 1, No. 2, after which high 10, then somebody from one other promotion. I’m pondering on this division, something can occur. Let’s see.”