A. Pantoja lost the chance to face champion B.Moreno Photo: Instagram
The Brazilian Alexandre pantoja will not be able to face the flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg) Brandon Moreno No. UFC 269 due to a knee injury. In a post on his 'Instagram', the Brazilian athlete regretted the lost opportunity and was advised by the former category leader Henry Cejudo.
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“I need to say something. Nothing was crazier than saying I won't be ready for December 11th. When I asked to fight (Brandon) Moreno, I didn't know that my injury had worsened in the fight with (Brandon) Royval. Maybe he (Moreno) has improved in the three or five years that have passed. But I feel so much better that I can say I live like the champion I will become,” wrote Pantoja.
Surprisingly, the former flyweight champion Henry Cejudo commented on the Brazilian's post and gave some advice to the Brazilian athlete.
'I've told you several times how to promote a fight. The UFC is a marketing company and you have to express yourself to get the fights you want. The blame is partial. Listen to all the messages I sent you. Brandon jumped you because he knows you can beat him. Learn from this and stop being 'Mr. Gentle'. And I speak to you from my heart, brother”, advised Cejudo.
With Pantoja out of action, Ultimate decided to schedule the trilogy between Brandon Moreno e Deiveson Figueiredo. The match will be held at UFC 269, scheduled for December 11th.
Number three in the ranking, Pantoja has been riding on two consecutive victories. The Brazilian fighter comes from victories over Manel kape e Brandon royval, both in the 2021 season. The fighter has a record of 24 positive results and five negative results.
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