Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja is not ready to slow down any time soon.
“The Cannibal” is preparing to face Kai Kara-France for the second time, not just with professional stakes but flyweight gold on the line. The two first collided on the quarterfinals of “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 24, where the victor of the season—Tim Elliott—ended up getting a crack at Demetrious Johnson’s throne. While Pantoja prevailed by a two-round decision, the stakes are substantially higher nine years later. Pantoja spoke to Sherdog on Thursday about his final weeks of camp, where he will serve as the co-main event of UFC 317 on June 28 in Las Vegas.