VIDEO: Pantoja plans to participate in UFC 301 and asks for a 'full house' in defense of his belt in Rio de Janeiro

Having not competed in Brazil for more than 10 years, flyweight champion calls on fans to fight; athlete remains without confirmed opponent

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A. Pantoja is a Brazilian standout in the UFC flyweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

For more than 10 years without fighting in Brazil, Alexandre pantoja confirmed its presence in the UFC 301. On his social networks, the flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg) called on the fans and asked for a 'full house' on the card that takes place on May 4th, in Rio de Janeiro. Despite the action, the athlete remains without an official opponent for his second title defense.

“I'll tell you straight away: I want everyone there. Mainly, people from Arraial do Cabo (RJ). Start adding it to your piggy bank, coin by coin. I know the ticket is expensive, but it's for you. (…) Some people are forced to go. Start saving some money. I’m working hard in training, tiring, every day, to make it happen,” said Pantoja, in her profile on Instagram.

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Brazilian MMA star, Pantoja has not competed in his country since 2013. On that occasion, the athlete beat Lincoln de Sá Oliveira, in a confrontation at Shooto Brazil 45.

Since then, Alexandre has had 16 fights, two of which were in South America. The challenges took place in Chile and Argentina.

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