Alexandre Pantoja’s Dream Fight: Facing Flyweight Legend Demetrious Johnson

Alexandre Pantoja, the current UFC flyweight champion, has set his sights on a dream fight with former champion Demetrious Johnson. Pantoja recently made history by becoming the first flyweight champion since Johnson to successfully defend his belt twice, solidifying his place as one of the top fighters in the division.

In a recent interview on The MMA Hour, Pantoja expressed his admiration for Johnson, referring to him as the “GOAT” of the flyweight division. Despite acknowledging Johnson’s legendary status, Pantoja is eager to test his skills against the former champion and potentially add another impressive victory to his resume.

Pantoja, who has won six straight UFC bouts, including three championship victories, believes that he now has the credentials to challenge Johnson. However, with Johnson currently competing in ONE Championship and nearing retirement, the dream fight may never come to fruition.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding a potential matchup with Johnson, Pantoja remains focused on enjoying his current success as the UFC flyweight champion. With a stacked division featuring top contenders like Brandon Moreno, Brandon Royval, and Manel Kape, Pantoja is looking forward to taking a well-deserved break and watching the division’s exciting matchups unfold.

While the dream fight with Johnson may be a long shot, Pantoja’s determination and respect for the former champion highlight his ambition to continue making waves in the flyweight division. As he looks ahead to the future, Pantoja remains grateful for the opportunities that being a UFC champion has afforded him and is excited to see what the division has in store.