LAS VEGAS – Alexandre Pantoja won’t decrease his standards to increase controversy, even if it means his bank account takes a hit.
In a week that included press conference insults regarding dead family members and sexual assault, Pantoja (27-5 MMA, 11-3 UFC) made it clear after his UFC 296 title defense, that he will only contribute respect to the build-up of his fights.
Pantoja was on stage as Colby Covington insulted Leon Edwards’ dead father. Conversely, Pantoja gave opponent Brandon Royval nothing but respect – a total deviation from the event’s headliners.
