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Danny Segura

Demetrious Johnson: UFC flyweight champ Alexandre Pantoja capable of bringing ‘stability’ to division

Demetrious Johnson is liking what he’s seeing from the current UFC flyweight champion.

Johnson, the most decorated flyweight champion in company history with 11 consecutive defenses, was very complimentary of Pantoja’s first title defense in this past Saturday’s UFC 296 co-main event. The Brazilian defeated Brandon Royval in a clear, unanimous decision win.

“Mighty Mouse” thought Pantoja looked great, and forecasted he would have this type of success in him from seeing his early days as a contender in the division.

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