Frequently in combat sports, there are fighters who seek conflict both in and out of the cage and those who ooze respect and humility.

Alexandre Pantoja is firmly in the latter camp.

The UFC flyweight champion always has been quick to heap compliments upon upcoming opponents throughout his two-year run at the top.

It might be even easier for him to do so this time, in the leadup to his UFC 317 showdown on June 28 against former “The Ultimate Fighter” teammate Kai Kara-France.