With the flyweight title challenger pool getting thinner and thinner it might make sense for Pantoja to vacate and move up, and I think he could give merab a better run for his money than most bw’s at this point. He’s gone a full five multiple times, and has the high level bjj to atleast give merab a scare on the ground. There’s also a reasonable striking gap. This paired with elite cardio and chin could be a FOTY with merab