![]() ![]() He won the title by split decision against Brandon Moreno at UFC 290 in July. The victory marks Pantoja’s first title defense. Brandon Royval via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45-49-46) – to defend flyweight titleįull coverage: /aEv15jFWNo #UFC296 results: Alexandre Pantoja ( def. ![]() ![]() Royval wall-walked up but Pantoja dragged him back again. He appeared the fresher fighter in the opening minutes and tagged Pantoja with punches before being taken down. Royval’s success only lasted a handful of seconds before time expired. Rather than defend the blows, Pantoja sought a leg submission, which opened him up for more punches. Royval found his first significant amount of offense in the fight at the end of Round 4 when he reversed position on Pantoja and landed some ground-and-pound. He was close on one occasion that got a rise out of the crowd, but Royval broke through it. Although the body triangle was locked, Pantoja was unable to get a proper grip. Pantoja got another quick takedown on Royval and eventually worked to his back – seeking another rear-naked choke attempt. Into the championship rounds, the fight went. Pantoja quickly powered out of any danger. He sought an arm-triangle choke that Royval reversed. Pantoja stunned Royval on the feet twice over those five minutes. The crowd wasn’t the most thrilled with the decision-making by the champion, but it was effective.Īfter two rounds that largely consisted of Pantoja blanketing Royval on the ground, the fighters opened up – and there was more action – in Round 3. The bout took place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.įor much of the five-round bout, Pantoja dominated Royval in the wrestling department. In the UFC 296 co-main event, Pantoja (27-5 MMA, 11-3 UFC) defeated Royval (15-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC) via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) to retain the promotion’s flyweight title. LAS VEGAS – Alexandre Pantoja is still champion, and now two-for-two against Brandon Royval. ![]()
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