Alexandre Pantoja Praises Joshua Van, Vows to Settle 'Unfinished Business'
UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja, while acknowledging Joshua Van's strong performance, has declared his intention to settle "unfinished business" with the rising contender in the near future. Pantoja believes he did not truly lose their previous encounter, stating, "I don’t think he beat me."
The reigning champion expressed his respect for Van's skills and the challenge he presented. However, this respect is coupled with a strong conviction that a rematch is necessary for him to definitively prove his dominance and overcome what he perceives as an incomplete result.
Pantoja's statement suggests a lingering doubt about the outcome of their last fight and a personal drive to rectify it. He is eager to face Van again, not just to defend his title, but to make a clear statement and put an end to any ambiguity surrounding their rivalry.
English Translation:
UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja, while acknowledging Joshua Van's strong performance, has declared his intention to settle "unfinished business" with the rising contender in the near future. Pantoja believes he did not truly lose their previous encounter, stating, "I don’t think he beat me."
The reigning champion expressed his respect for Van's skills and the challenge he presented. However, this respect is coupled with a strong conviction that a rematch is necessary for him to definitively prove his dominance and overcome what he perceives as an incomplete result.
Pantoja's statement suggests a lingering doubt about the outcome of their last fight and a personal drive to rectify it. He is eager to face Van again, not just to defend his title, but to make a clear statement and put an end to any ambiguity surrounding their rivalry.
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