Alexandre Pantoja sees his success as a testament to those who invested time, money, energy and expertise in his mixed martial arts career many moons ago.
“The seed that was planted when I was very young is bearing fruit,” he told Sherdog.com. “Many people helped along the way, making that seed grow into a solid tree. I’m very happy with what I’ve achieved thanks to those people. They didn’t let me give up. They helped it all happen. They’re still by my side, and their happiness motivates me to continue. I still want to prove myself.