The UFC flyweight division has never been more electrifying, and its reigning king, Alexandre Pantoja , might be ready to cross divisional lines for one of the biggest superfights of his career. Responding to swirling rumors and a pointed fan question on social media, Pantoja made headlines with a simple yet seismic statement: a title clash with UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili “makes sense—if they both win their next fights.”

Pantoja, fresh off his fourth consecutive title defense and in the midst of an eight-fight winning streak, finds himself at the center of pound-for-pound discussions after submitting top challenger Kai Kara-France at UFC 317. While he’s scheduled to defend his flyweight strap against rising contender Joshua Van, his eyes are clearly also on bigger targe

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