UFC flyweight contender Alexandre Pantoja isn’t one to hold back when it comes to defending his fellow fighters and their livelihoods. Recently, he took aim at middleweight fighter Sean Strickland for his controversial comments about women and flyweight competitors.
In a fiery social media post, Alexandre Pantoja expressed his frustration: “You want [me to] lose my money, lose my job? That’s so crazy… why you say that. I’m very mad when [Sean] Strickland said that for women and flyweight guys, shut your mouth. Respect my job, I put food on my table with that.” His anger was palpable, and rightfully so. As a professional athlete, Pantoja relies on his career to provide for himself and his family.
Alexandre Pantoja goes off on Sean Strickland for comments about women and flyweight fighters:
“You want [me to] lose my money, lose my job? That’s so crazy… why you say that.
I’m very mad when [Sean] Strickland said that for women and flyweight guys, shut your mouth. Respect… pic.twitter.com/svJnO0qyL1
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 29, 2024
Sean Strickland’s Disrespecting Comments
Sean Strickland’s remarks struck a nerve with Pantoja. “Shut your mouth,” Pantoja retorted. He demanded respect for his profession, emphasizing that his hard work inside the octagon puts food on his table. It’s a sentiment shared by many fighters who dedicate their lives to the sport.
Pantoja’s response goes beyond personal feelings. It highlights the broader issue of fighters’ financial stability and the sacrifices they make. Whether male or female, heavyweight or flyweight, fighters deserve recognition and support.
As the MMA community debates Sean Strickland’s comments, Alexandre Pantoja stands firm. His passion for the sport and his fellow fighters drive him to speak out. Pantoja speaks for every person who despite not loving their job or despite having any hardships in their jobs continue to work for their family to provide for their family and nothing else.
Countless men sacrifice their lives for the sake of their families and to provide food and shelter to their loved ones. Perhaps Sean Strickland will think twice before dismissing the efforts of those who put it all on the line for their careers.