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Amir Albazi makes case for UFC title shot against new champ Alexandre Pantoja: ‘I believe I’m next’

Following UFC 290, ‘The Prince’ lays out the reasons he thinks he should be getting the next crack at the UFC flyweight title.

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John Morgan
July 11, 2023 · 1 min read
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No. 3-ranked flyweight Amir Albazi lays out his case for getting the next title shot at 125 pounds against new champion Alexandre Pantoja. “The Prince” is willing to take that matchup anywhere, but he’s thinking UFC 294 on October 21 in Abu Dhabi would be the perfect card.

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0:00 – Introduction
0:12 – Thoughts on Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Moreno
1:13 – Alexandre Pantoja as champion
2:59 – Concern with Brandon Royval getting next shot?
3:55 – Why Abu Dhabi makes sense
4:52 – Does Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Moreno rematch make sense?
6:26 – Playing the waiting game
7:32 – Alexandre Pantoja as a potential opponent

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