Alexandre Pantoja has been waiting a long time to come home.
The flyweight champion defends his title in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro this Saturday, when he fights Steve Erceg in the main event of UFC 301. Pantoja has not fought in Brazil since 2013, a little over three years before he joined the UFC roster.
Ahead of fight night, Pantoja was asked about sharing a card with the legendary Jose Aldo and whether he is prepared to take over Aldo’s...