Alexandre Pantoja

Casey O'Neill — UFC strawweight making a triumphant comeback after a major knee injury, training in Thailand. Michael Chiesa — veteran who enjoyed a storybook retirement and plans media and coaching work. Joe Pyfer — middleweight fresh off a huge win, discussing faith and life changes. Alexandre Pantoja — former flyweight champion rehabbing an elbow and eyeing a title return. Moses Itauma — rising boxer celebrating a big Manchester knockout. Arman Sarukyan — recent RAF winner talking charity, grappling possibilities and future UFC plans.

UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja dives into his upcoming title defense against rising star Joshua Van. He praises Van for his impressive skill set and mindset, sharing insights on how he anticipates this being one of his toughest challenges yet. Pantoja reflects on lessons learned from past losses, details his training regimen, and discusses how he separates himself from the competition. The conversation also touches on the GOAT debate in the flyweight division, as Pantoja aims to solidify his legacy alongside Demetrious Johnson.

Current UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja joins Daniel Cormier to discuss his impressive title defenses and why he feels he’s better than ever. He reflects on his upcoming rematch with Kai Kara-France, emphasizing that neither fighter is the same as before. Pantoja dives into the fierce competitiveness of today’s flyweight division and his own aspirations, including comparisons to Demetrious Johnson. Plus, he humorously reveals his habit of being late to practice, shedding light on the unique culture within mixed martial arts.