Alexandre pantoja got injured in UFC 323. Photo: UFC EURASIA / Instagram
Demetrious Johnson He did not hide his celebration upon seeing the defeat of Alexandre pantoja No. UFC 323, held last Saturday (6). The Brazilian, who was looking to equal the American's record for belt defenses, faced Joshua Van in the co-main event fight and ended up being defeated after suffering a arm injuryAlthough the outcome was accidental, the former champion found time to enjoy the moment with good humor.
In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Johnson highlighted that his historic record remains intact and emphasized the difficulties of staying on top for so long. He noted that the sport is unpredictable and that repeating great performances countless times requires a level of consistency and endurance that few can achieve.
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“Hey guys, guess what? The streak of 11 consecutive title defenses remains intact… I mean, that’s part of the game, folks. Continuing to go in there and do that repeatedly is tough. It’s a sport where anything can happen,” he said. Demetrious Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson vs. Alexandre Pantoja at UFC
Alexandre pantoja celebrates fourth defense of the UFC flyweight belt. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC
Demetrious Johnson He is widely recognized as one of the most dominant champions in UFC history. The American won the flyweight title (up to 56,7 kg) by defeating Joseph Benavidez in 2012 and accumulated 11 consecutive saves before being surpassed by Henry Cejudo in a split decision in 2018.
Alexandre pantoja, on the other hand, followed a path marked by highs and lows until competing for its first title, when it won Brandon Moreno In 2023, the Brazilian accumulated four successful saves and was approaching Johnson's record, until he was defeated by... Joshua Van last Saturday (6th).
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