Interim flyweight champion, Moreno praises Pantoja and guarantees that the Brazilian is 'on his radar'

B. Moreno and A. Pantoja have already faced each other on two occasions, with two victories for the Brazilian. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

On the same night he became interim flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg), Brandon Moreno saw up close Alexandre pantoja, who was his executioner on two occasions, finish Alex Perez overwhelmingly in the UFC 277.

Despite focusing on the quadrilogy against the linear champion, Deiveson Figueiredo, meaning the unification of the division's belts, the Mexican guarantees that Pantoja is also on his radar.

See too

After accepting quadrilogy in Brazil, Moreno changes his stance and explains why he can thwart Deiveson's plan

VIDEO: Former rival, Deiveson Figueiredo congratulates Alexandre Pantoja on his victory at UFC 277

Dana says Deiveson was 'disrespectful' when he entered the octagon after Moreno's victory at UFC 277

“For sure (Pantoja is on my radar). I met him backstage, we talked a little. He's in a difficult position because I'm the interim champion, Deiveson is the lineal champion and we have to finish this, right? But Pantoja was great in the fights against (Brandon) Royval and Alex Perez”, said Moreno in a press conference held after the UFC 277.

Brandon Moreno e Alexandre pantoja They faced each other for the first time during the 24th season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, a UFC reality show. On that occasion, the Brazilian submitted the Mexican in the first phase of the competition.

The two faced each other again two years later, this time in an official fight in the UFC, and the Brazilian came out on top again, this time with a unanimous decision from the judges.