T-Mobile Arena – December 16, 2023 – UFC 296 heats the flyweight division, where reigning champ, Alexandre Pantoja takes on Brandon Royval. With different fighting techniques and a thrilling fight for flyweight gold, these two boxers look set to give people a truly exciting show.
Pantoja's Precision vs. Royval's Unpredictability:
Pantoja “The Panther,” has balanced striking (4.41 significant strikes per minute), and clever grappling of 1.75 takedowns in every fifteen minutes. His effective punches as well as his capacity to set tone enable him become hard to handle opponent.
“Raw Dog” as a submission specialist and an eccentric style. His eight victories via submission out of fifteen triumphs depict how he can win by unforeseen means. This makes the other contenders stay alert to his impulsiveness and ferocity.
Unfinished Business: The Rematch Factor:
Royval was choked out by Pantoja during their rematch in May of 2021 in the second round. With this defeat Royval’s flame burns even bigger and hotter than before, he wants to show people what he’s capable off and get his revenge on them at the same time.
Nevertheless, Pantoja wants to reinforce his supremacy on top. His objective is to display his growth in the field of a fighter and to refute any doubts on his credibility as champion.
Keys to Victory:
Pantoja: Remaining in this rigid manner, making use of his jab and movement to dominate the space from which Royval’s sudden charges would be launched.
Royval: Take advantage of every little hole in Pantoja’s defense and use their MMA fighting skills to cause a mess and try some takedown chances and submissions.
The Stakes are High:
The flyweight division and this rematch mean more than personal satisfaction. Winning for Pantoja will cement them, while upsetting for a Royval could change the game and bring in a new age.
Don't miss UFC 296! Be part of the history as this highly contested showdown between these two warriors continues!