Royval II at UFC 296: Fight Highlights
After Six and a Half Years of Chasing UFC Gold
Alexandre Pantoja Will Finally Have His Shot
Alexandre "The Cannibal" Pantoja, a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, will finally have his shot at UFC gold after six and a half years of chasing the title. Pantoja, the current UFC flyweight champion, will face Royval II at UFC 296 on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, at 06:00 PM ET.
Pantoja has been one of the most dominant fighters in the UFC flyweight division since joining the promotion in 2017. He has won 10 of his 12 UFC fights, including victories over former champions Henry Cejudo and Demetrious Johnson. Pantoja's only losses in the UFC have come against Brandon Moreno, who is widely considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
Royval II is a rising star in the UFC flyweight division. He has won three of his four UFC fights, including an impressive knockout victory over Tim Elliott in his most recent outing. Royval II is a dangerous opponent with a well-rounded game. He is a skilled wrestler with a powerful striking attack.
The fight between Pantoja and Royval II is expected to be a close and competitive one. Pantoja is the more experienced fighter and has a slight edge in wrestling. However, Royval II is a younger and more athletic fighter with a dangerous striking game. This fight could go either way, and it is sure to be an exciting one.
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