Newly crowed flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja was brought to tears following his co-main event victory over Brandon Moreno via split decision on Saturday at UFC 290.
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The 125 pound division doesn't get enough respect. These guys are very skilled and always put up great fights
ya usually the lighter the weight the more skill
Very high skilled >
@@TheWorldisaLIE2idk about more skilled but it’s definitely more dynamic cuz they’re faster
It's a garbage division with less depth than my above ground pool. Nobody cares about these horse jockeys fighting.
@@TheWorldisaLIE2not really, it's hard to find a grown man the size of the average 13 year old boy. Even harder to find one that wants to fight for money.
Pantoja was working as taxi driver a few fights ago to pay the bills, what a warrior.
He also did ubereats when he since moved to US.
Thats sad, being a ufc fighter and still having a second job.
@@dammaguy1286 he did ubereats one day before his fight agaisnt Brandon Royval. He also worked at the construcion sites as a labour.
He’s also an astronaut for nasa
@@landorslam😂😂😂😂😂😂
“Dad are you proud of me?” Holy shit what an epic comeback !!! That was deep.
@@Brett_Bondwell tooo bad it was good fight I’m proud
@@Brett_Bond3-0. Moreno should be proud of his daddy pantoja.
@@ayukum7497Dude is in a parallel universe 😂
@@henry247 🤣
3-0👍
“Now dad, you proud of me dad” man that hit me like a stone. You showed him brother, bless you.
The 'are you proud of me?' part had me choked up. Beautiful fight. Beautiful moment.
It's actually nuts, his father was absent too. That was him calling out to his absent father.
@@akshayazariah that sits in deep its a deep wound for life
Ha ha ha another Brazilian crying like a little girl AGAIN!
@@ZoeGamer101 shut up n man up we all have struggles, deal with them! Don't need to tell everyone for sympathy! 🤣 Why's his struggles more important because he's in the spotlight 🤣 you man-fangirls 🤣🤡
so powerful
*That was a beautiful speech. You can tell he sacrificed everything for this moment and he damn near died in the cage tonight. He had Gilbert Burns crying, his wife and kids crying, he left everything he had in the octagon and pulled it off. You gotta respect that shit. Pure grit and determination.*
Couldn’t agree more, and so we’ll said my guy. Respect to both guys on an amazing fight, and especially to Pantoja for the journey he took to get here. Love to see another humble down to earth fighter become champ, true grinder
@@Seryma86 Seriously man I was getting emotional just listening to him. Bro went in there and claimed the title like a warrior and then bared all to give us insight as to what he endured to get to this point. I love it when fighters are this transparent and humble.
Damn Gave me goosebumps forsure
Every one sacrificed....He is not a special m..fucker guy...😂
@@southside6093 oh no doubt, I’m not ashamed to admit my eyes teared up listening to his words and just seeing how much it meant to him, his friends, and family. It was an inspiring moment to witness, nothing but respect and admiration
That crowd was absolutely terrible. Booing him after having a war like that. Congrats to Pantoja, he showed up tonight!
He was booed because he shouldn't have been given the win.
@@yanceyh.1850are you slow
@@yanceyh.1850are crazy??? 😂😂
Booooooo
@@yanceyh.1850MEXICAN SPOTTED. TRUMP 2024
"my mom take care of me and my two brothers alone you know, now dad are you proud of me dad" what a call out of his absent father cold moment by Pantoja
That tore me up.
Hes a father himself. He could never think of running out on his fam it honestly bugs me how people can do thst to their families.
Leon had his iconic “look at me now” speech but him asking his absent father if he was proud of him had a different type of deep emotion to it. Didn’t know much about him before but watching contenders becoming world champions and hearing the emotions is a different level of raw emotion coming from somebody. congratulations pantoja
fax
Growing up fatherless is painful.
“are you proud of me now dad” damn man that was deep. Salute to pantoja he fought his heart out
😢❤👊
More like pathetic and corny. That shit had me rolling 😂
@@joeydirt420 "joeydirt420" you just know this guy can't ride trails without flopping
@@joeydirt420eems like the weed perma-fried your brain and now you’re just a remedial clown who just laughs at everything and takes nothing seriously
@@joeydirt420woah dude, so cool and edgy
Anyone who grew up without their father because he left and seen the struggle your mother and siblings had to go through you understood and felt every word he said…
@@MotorYardtraphik spotted the incel
@@MotorYardtraphikthat’s not how that works virgin boy
@@rajeshprasad6016 I hope his son doesn't invite him to the championship after party 😂
I feel like it affects people who had their dad in their life for a few years then he left i feel like thats worse than not meet them at all because i never met my dad at all he left when i was like 2 or 3 year old so i have no memory of him and thats all i know so i got no feelings for it. He literally never even crosses my mind unless its mentioned.
I cried!! 😢
It was so sad when he said “are you proud of me now dad?” While the audience was booing. I hate when people boo a guy that worked his whole life for this moment and gets no respect from the audience
That's how Mexicans are.
Pantoja's words and struggle hit me HARD. Dude not only earned his title, but deserved it. One of the best post-fight interviews.
Truth, def not ashamed to admit it had my eyes watering up
There is no deserving anything in life. You earn it, and he earned it
That definitely hit me hard too. That situation is spot on in my life. He earned a fan here!
I agree man. 2 post fight interviews have impacted me hard. Weili's winning the belt, and Pantoja winning the belt. I FELT their words
When a father or mother leaves the family the kids tend to blame themselves because they just can't understand how a parent can abandon them like that. That's a pain that a kid cannot easily shake. I know because it happened to me. Pantoja are the real heros that give kids hope when nobody else does. 💪😎
I am no mma expert but scoring the bout 49-46 in favor of Moreno was insanity at its peak.
It’s crazy how each judge can have it scored so differently. There has got to be a judging overhaul in the UFC
UFC judging is like a random lottery ball machine.
True. 49-46 in favour of Pantoja seemed much believable
bonkers
the bias in the ufc is crazy sometimes
Damn the emotions felt when he said "dad are you proud of me now",well deserved win
Can you tell his story 🤔
“Dad are you proud of me?”. Damn you had me in tears bro
What a great shot of Gilbert Burns and Glover Teixeira. Such heartfelt and kind men who are overjoyed for their countryman.
Burns and Pantoja are actually friends
Damn. Not gonna lie. I teared up when he said “are you proud of me now, dad? Are you proud of me?” I felt that. He’s got a fan here. ❤
Pantoja has beaten Moreno 3 times. Congrats to Pantoja on the win, NOT a robbery. Fair call’s expect for the 49-46 that was quite questionable.
KZhead experts think every fight is a robbery.
@@matthewa7503if Moreno won it would have been. The judge who thought he won 49-46 would robbed AP if he had his way
@@matthewa7503so you agree with the judge who had it 49-46 for Moreno?
@@jamescash887not at all what he said lmao
@@colen7007 never said he said that. It’s a simple question. What are you his boyfriend. Pretty sure he can answer for himself. Just wondering why he needed to make that comment as no one is saying it’s a robbery.
"Gabriella! My wife! My kids! I can touch it now, I can feel it". Then in tears look at his belt and in flashbacks he remembers everything he and his family went through. This my friends, is a man and his story. We now know you, and we love you Pantoja!
👌💯🙌🏼
this fight was one of the best MMA fight i’ve ever seen in my life, truly MMA at the highest display
Shit was soo good. Knew it be a banger.
Pantoja, definitely looks like a person who have overcome a lots of hardships in his life. extremely happy for him, what an inspirational guy.
For sure. Leaving everything behind in your home country, leaving relatives, his wife doing the same, just for a chance to make it in MMA. Put pretty much everything he had on the line. Few deserve this more than him
Both fighters improved massively since the last time they fought, Gutted for my boy Brandon but congrat to Pantoja.. Well deserved win.
1k+ comments? Damn
@@idkanymore1298 no life, whole day waiting for ufc to post so he can start writing.
@@justsomeguywithafewmoregut4600 be quiet, Peter Griffin is talking
Tbh Moreno didn't look very well conditioned. I had a bad feeling right from the outset.
@@giacdegwdym?
For casuals, just because our fav. Fighter lost, doesn't mean it's a robbery, we can be sad for brandon, but Pantoja, you gained a fan right here ❤ absolute dog fight from both sides. Respect!
Yeah you are a cASuAl if you think Moreno lost.
I am a proud casual and thought the decision was a correct one. Matter of fact, I thought it should have been a majority decision for Pantoja. BTW, who is sad for Moreno? He fought a good fight and lost.
@@Brett_Bond the only sight I saw was a bloody beaten Pantoja who can still give a great hug from behind.
@@kylooooooCope and cry Biitch Boy.
It is a robbery. Ain't no way Pantoja lost the 4th round.
these guys were fighting like they’re fighting for their lives
The audacity to boo this man after such great effort congrat to Pantoja absolute warrior 🙏🔥🔥🔥
Illegal Mexicans in the United States
Sounds like u should hug him looks like he needs one!😂
Brazilians cry like children when their boy loses, as usual winning by any sketchy means
when he said “if you know my story, you gonna love me” that’s such an emotion filled statement
Him praising his mom and giving a fuck you to his dad is amazing
This is one of the most beautiful speeches I've heard in the octagon.
I love Brandon and it was a close match up, but hats off to Alexanjre! And seeing his whole family tearing up, man, it's hard to root against him.
yeah hats off for backpacking and laying on top of Brandon when he gets rocked
@@henrychi4197 Yeah hats of to Moreno as well who got rocked and can't do anything when Pantoja hold him
@@henrychi4197hats off to brandon for not knowing how to get out of a body triangle
@@henrychi4197if you watched the fight without tears in your eyes it’s crazy, you’d be able to see how Pantoja came back each of the four rounds he won except the first which was 100% pantojas round
It was not a close match , the only round Moreno won was the second
So so happy for Pantoja. I said last year that he would be the next champion. He deserves so much humble man that came up through humble beginnings. God bless his family. Hoje deu Brasil familia 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷💨👽🛸
Bra ain’t no mf losing walking out to many men by 50 cent 😂he gangsta for that
I thought the same, as soon as I heard the beat I was like, "this motha***ka winning this"😂😂😂
1:47 HIS LITTLE BOYS CRYING KNOWING HIS DAD CHANGED THEIR WHOLE LIFES FOREVER, BEAUTIFUL😭
Not yet.
“It’s even cooler to be a good husband and a good dad. And that’s what’s most important to me in life.” -Bo Nickal, UFC 290 post-fight interview “My mom take care of me and my two brothers alone, you know?…Now, dad. You proud of me, dad?” -Alexandre Pantoja, UFC 290 post-fight interview
Man I remember watching TUF with Pantoja and Monreno. Both fighters have come so far and both have cemented their legacy in this division.
That season was so fucking good. They should do the local org champs again.
How can a judge score 49 - 46 moreno?! Insane! Congrats to the new champion.
I was completely shocked by that. No way my boy 😭 Moreno won.
usada needs to start testing the judges
And just like that, ufc has become as corrupt as boxing lmao
Drain the judge swamp. 🤷♀️
The fact that if UFC decisions was based on most points, Moreno would had won because of a stupid judge would had been one of the biggest robberies of all time. Good thing you need 2 judges in your favour to win. 😅
Shame on those booing the Champ. He fought his way to the top. Congrats patoja
@@Brett_Bonddon't be jealous of his achievement you're not even the tenth person to decide the score. Please keep quiet
Booo boooooo booooo
@@Brett_BondMEXICAN SPOTTED. TRUMP 2024
@@Brett_Bond🤡🤡🤡🤡
@@hm08dive99not even a fan of Trump but these Mexican fans deserve another dose of Trump
How can you boo that man. What a warrior.
Pantoja deserves every moment of this Wish the man all the best...hard work will always pay off!
Had it 48-47 Pantoja, NOT robbery but close fight. Great fight too.
Very true. I had 48-47 Moreno, still a very close fight though. Not even the least bit mad or surprised by the decision.
Had it 49-46 Pantoja personally. Thought he did enough to win 1, 3, 4, and 5.
@@TroubleOnTheWatershow lmao biased asf easy 4-1 pantoja
@@TroubleOnTheWatershow? Pantoja easily controlled him 4 rounds
@@gradog2095 No bias at all, I just thought Moreno did more damage in certain rounds live, but I'm gonna enjoy watching it back
Pantoja has a new fan in me. Congratulations from Australia 🇦🇺 beautiful and very touching speech.
Who's cutting onions? But seriously: this man fighting for the love and appreciation of a father he never had is heartbreaking. Much respect ❤
I feel like he was also saying sort of look at me now, look what I did without you. Right?
Yeah, thats how I understood it as well - gonna check it out on the Brazilian media later
He was chastising his absent father not praising him.
@@nxs6musique140no shit?
Pantoja is a real dog and just keeps on going. Hes been through it all and now has reached his goal. Moreno is the most gracious fighter. Respect.
Seeing him and his family…. Yeah… that gave this Dad the feels! Respect to both these warriors.
As a fan of the ufc. Wow! That fight was a banger! Had everything in a fight. Both gave each other chances to connect at aome point. Well deserved win respect from 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 too 🇧🇷 🏆
I am a Huge Moreno fan. Met him before. Pantoja earned my respect and EVERYONES respect this fight. What a war. But his speech turned me into a fan. Such heart. Love both of these guys.
Literally had me crying. He deserves it!
49 to 46 Moreno!!?? That judge should never work again 🤦🏻♂🤦🏻♂🤦🏻♂
Why?
@@petehira1594bias judge
167 strikes to 161. You act like this wasn’t close
It wasn’t close. Pantoja gassed himself in the first round going for the finish. Took the L in round two while he recovered and then came back and won the next three rounds.
@@letrotmcvickeypeen7491are you dumb? You can’t make final punch stats as a argument. Round by round stats would make more sense besides more punches≠winning round. Control time exists
I just became a fan of Pantoja after that fight and speech.
Love Moreno, he's my favourite right now. BUT it was clear 3-2 Pantoja, no robbery here. Even closer to 4-1 than 2-3. Hurts my heart. But AP did it. Hope they run it back
Alex has won thrice already
@@cesarreyes5715 No, it clearly does win fights as it has multiple times in the past. Also Pantoja controlled him on two occassions for what 3-4 minutes of the round? If he was drastically outstriking pantoja before the control time then maybe brandon would win but no he wasn't. Learn how to judge.
@@cesarreyes57154-1 Pantoja, keep coping “Cesar Reyes”
@@cesarreyes5715somebody was trash talking too much for moreno 😂😂😂
@@cesarreyes5715you're the same guy who gave importance to ground control in Alex vs Islam 🤣
This is why this is my favorite sport. I know very little about our new champ and here I am getting emotional. The highest highs. It’s just so powerful you can feel it through the screen. His family rejoicing? Just lovely. And Brandon being an excellent champion in defeat? Stellar. I love MMA.
He's a solid dude. He was on TUF with Moreno. Hard worker. And as real as they come
this interview hit me in the heart man ❤ well deserved win brother
Pantoja is a real life cannibal. Well deserved. Biggest respect for Moreno. Moreno will remain in the top.
I always felt something fake regarding to moreno. Perhaps his goofy persona. People arent always this nice but you never know
Man years ago he fought my buddy in the RFA to get into the Tournament of Champions TUF, he was an absolute gem of a human even in victory against my teamate, seeing him now he deserves all his success and more
I was with Moreno but Pantoja speech was full of emotion. Congrats Pantoja and head up Moreno you'll be champion again
Prayers out to all the betters who had the house on Whittaker 🙏🙏
And those who said Yair will KO Volkanovski
@@JamesGreen57447 that fight sucks ass
@@muslimcasualI thought the dan hooker fight would’ve been fight of the night until this fight played honestly
And for those who said moreno will dominate pantoja
i know right.... smh
That was 100% emotion im crying man
Don’t understand the controversy. Thought Pantoja clearly won 3 rounds. The fact that one judge gave Moreno 4 rounds is outlandish.
Are you proud of me, dad? 😢
Hats off to both fighters ..what a fight
This coming to my feeds and man, how can the audience booed this hard working man? They didn’t realized the struggle and dedication of this man! I’m a Moreno fan ever since, but this man was added to my list. Loving son and father! True champ by heart!
Only person that was robbed was Pantoja, 49-46 for Moreno is terrible.
@@Brett_Bond eww
@@Brett_Bondnot even close lmao
This division so underrated, that was such a good display of martial arts
Congratulations Pantoja!! The UFC Flyweight division always gives us good matches 👏👏👏👏🇧🇷
Two respectful fighters ..The best man on the night won ..Respect 💯
The way he said ‘ now dad you proud of me dad, you proud of me’. Great moment.
Huge props to both guys for amazing an fight. I am happy for Pantoja after everything he has been thru. What a warrior!
This fight and Glover vs Jiri are my favorite fights by far. Congrats to Pantoja!
This man Pantoja. He fought Moreno with so much disdain. Its like in his mind, he just doesn't lose to Moreno. Showed no respect to Moreno in round 1. & When he was seemingly gassed he refused to lose to him. Legendary fight this was
Damn you can tell he worked his ass off for that.
"Now dad, you proud of me dad? You prod of me?” This gave me chills. Amazing fight. Amazing interview. Amazing event. All the best for Pantoja and Moreno.
That was very deep.... Respect to this mam, this World champion!
Real Rocky Story HERE!! Pantoja orgulho 🇧🇷
Very touching moment of victory for Alexandre. The decision should be unanimous for Alexandre because he was dominating the whole time, aside from the fact that Brandon was in a bloody mess. Congrats to Pantoja!
Amazing fight. Deserved win for Pantoja. I'm not gonna miss his next fights, that's for sure.
Won me over as a fan. What a warrior.
Respect to this dude. Real speech and real one. Hats 🎩 off
What a war from both if them. Respect to the both fighters. The flyweight division keeps getting interesting Congrats new champ❤
Class from both fighters! Loved Moreno coming over to him while he was on the ground❤
Any Brazilian around the world can sympathise with Alexandre's history. Most of us are on the same boat but a few can reach the ultimate victory. Congrats Alex!
Shame on the entire stadium for booing this man's awesome performance. He won hands down. Fire that first judge I'm proud of that man
Congrats to Pantoja. This was one of the best fights this year
It's now 3-0 to Pantoja, I think Flyweight is much more competitive now than most people remember
DC called it in his post UFS 290 rundown, that somewhere Pantoja's dad is trying to figure a way back into his life. I am not Brazilian, but I proud of Pantoja as a fighter, a man, a husband, a father and a son. He is an overall consummate professional and an inspiration to us all.
Well deserved victory, fire that judge who gave a 49-46 to Moreno.
Why? google the word "significant"
@@petehira1594If you score the fight for Moreno you are literally blind. Pantoja was even in striking then proceeded to out grapple Brandon, at least try and hide your bias tool.
@@masterdebater1678If it's too close to call...it goes to the champ. When fighting the champ, it has to be outright.....Sorry
@@aabreu8576 That is written no where in the unified rules of MMA, here king you dropped this mask 🤡.
@@aabreu8576 What rule book is that? The rule book of casuals? Get outta here. The striking is even but guess what, Pantoja triple Moreno's takedowns and double Moreno's control time.
I thought Pantoja was gonna win but they way he did it was insane he won 4-1 in my books. Crazy fight and respect to Moreno as well
Pantoja is that hard worker that never gets credit, to finally see him win the belt is so satisfying man
That floored me fr. God bless this man.
Such an amazing person, fighter, and now Champion. He has my utmost respect
Pantoja was seriously counted out leading up to this fight. This guys wrestling is just so insane with his weight positioning and control time not to mention his toughness to eat those shots from Moreno
He lost and was given the decision
@@kcgamesyt2035 he ate them shots like cookies. Dropped moreno and controlled him in every round. Pantoja is his dad😂
This was definitely the main event, what a fight!
Heartfelt speech. Congrats
Congratulations Alexandre and family! Enjoy your win! Cheers!
What a fight! Respect to both. Pantoja deserved more. Brazil as always getting their belts back. Brasil venceu. Parabens 👏🏼🇧🇷. I think it'll be 4 fight Pantoja vs Moreno. Brandon struggles with those multiple fight same guy rivalries, but it's what it's
That was beautiful violence. Much respect to Pantoja.
Now he has 4 boys to show what a real dad and man is❤
Don't have to know his story, I loved the way he fought. His reign has started. I love Pantoja!! Congratulations!
Congratulations on your well-earned victory Alexandre Pantoja
Well deserved champ!! 👏
What a fight from two legend , Alexander is a real fighter and he deserves 👏