Alexandre Pantoja puts on a show with 'lightning submission' over Alex Perez at UFC 277 and demands a title fight

A. Pantoja locks in a rear naked choke on A. Perez. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Back in the octagon after almost a year of inactivity, Alexandre pantoja put on a real show UFC 277, held this Saturday (30), in Dallas (USA). Standing out in the flyweight category (up to 56,7kg), the Brazilian was not aware of Alex Perez and ‘walked’ against the opponent. In jiu-jitsu', the Tupiniquim needed just over a minute to lock in a rear-naked choke and force his opponent to tap out.

With the victory, Pantoja gets closer to his dream and unprecedented title fight in Ultimate. The triumph over Alex expanded the flyweight's great momentum, which now has three positive results in a row.

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A victim of Alexandre, Perez ended up suffering his second defeat in a row. This weekend, the former challenger returned to the octagon almost two years after his last commitment, when he was defeated by Deiveson Figueiredo in confrontation for the group's throne.

In an interview in the octagon, Pantoja did not hide what he hopes for his continuation in the organization. Loudly, the number four in the ranking asked to face the champion.

“I will be champion and I will defend the title as many times as necessary”, shouted the Brazilian.

The fight

The confrontation began with the athletes going all or nothing, with a frank exchange. In the opening seconds, Pantoja managed to get to his opponent's back and was looking for a submission. ‘Backpacking’ on his rival, Perez protected himself, but the Brazilian continued to insist on a quick outcome. Alexandre was aggressive and managed to secure a choke. With no chance, Alex gave up.

UFC 277 Stats

UFC 277 results

MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Amanda nunes derrotou Julianna Pena in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-44, 50-43) – Fight for the belt

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Brandon Moreno derrotou Kai Kara France by technical knockout at 4m34s of R3 – Fight for the belt

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Sergei Pavlovich derrotou Derrick Lewis by technical knockout at 55s of R1

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Alexandre pantoja finished Alex Perez with a rear naked choke at 1m31s of R1

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Magomed Ankalayev derrotou Anthony Smith by technical knockout at 3m09s of R2

PRELIMINARY CARD (19 p.m. Brasília time)

Welterweight (up to 77kg): alex morono defeated Matt Semelsberger via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Drew dober derrotou rafael alves by knockout at 1m30s of R3

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Hamdy Abdelwahab defeated Don'Tale Mayes in the judges' split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Drakkar Klose derrotou Rafa Garcia in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Michael Morales defeated Adam Fugitt by technical knockout (punches) at 1:09 of R3

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Joselyne Edwards defeated Ji Yeon Kim in the judges' split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Nicolae Negumereanu derrotou Ihor Potieria by technical knockout (punches) at 3:33 of R2

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Orion Cosce defeated Blood Diamond via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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