Alexandre Pantoja: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 8
Wins by submission: 12
Wins by decision: 10

Striking accuracy

49%

736 landed · 1,489 attempted

Takedown accuracy

48%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-12-16 to 2025-12-06

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Joshua Van
Dec 6, 2025
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:26
Kai Kara-France
Jun 28, 2025
Win
Submission · Round 3 · 1:55
Kai Asakura
Dec 7, 2024
Win
Submission · Round 2 · 2:05
Steve Erceg
May 4, 2024
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Brandon Royval
Dec 16, 2023
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Brandon Moreno
Jul 8, 2023
Win
Decision - Split · Round 5 · 5:00
Alex Perez
Jul 30, 2022
Win
Submission · Round 1 · 1:31
Brandon Royval
Aug 21, 2021
Win
Submission · Round 2 · 1:46
Manel Kape
Feb 6, 2021
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Askar Askarov
Jul 18, 2020
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Matt Schnell
Dec 21, 2019
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:17
Deiveson Figueiredo
Jul 27, 2019
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Wilson Reis
Apr 13, 2019
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:58
Ulka Sasaki
Nov 17, 2018
Win
Brandon Moreno
May 19, 2018
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Tasutein Oruteisu
Jan 20, 2018
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Neil Seery
Jul 16, 2017
Win
Submission · Round 3 · 2:31
Eric Shelton
Jan 28, 2017
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

Alexandre Pantoja Bio

Alexandre Pantoja is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC flyweight division. Born April 16, 1990, he is listed by the UFC as an active athlete, stands 5 feet 5 inches, and trains at American Top Team. Nicknamed “The Cannibal,” Pantoja built his combat-sports base through jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai before establishing himself as a professional MMA fighter.

Pantoja appeared on The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions in 2016 and earned a UFC contract despite falling in the semifinals. He made his Octagon debut in January 2017 and later captured the UFC flyweight championship by defeating Brandon Moreno at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023. His title run included successful defenses against Brandon Royval, Steve Erceg, Kai Asakura and Kai Kara-France before Joshua Van took the belt in December 2025. Pantoja and Van met again on September 19, 2026, with Van winning a unanimous decision. Pantoja’s style is rooted in aggressive grappling, transitional scrambles and a persistent submission threat, particularly the rear-naked choke, while he is also willing to trade on the feet in high-pressure fights.

Record: 30-6-0
Division: Flyweight
Fighting style: MMA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125 lbs.
Reach: 67"
Leg reach: 36.50
Gym / team: Black House (formerly)
Nationality: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Birth date: Apr 16, 1990 (age 36)
Age: 36
Country: Brazil

Alexandre Pantoja Questions & Answers

What division does Alexandre Pantoja fight in?

Alexandre Pantoja competes in the UFC flyweight division.

When was Alexandre Pantoja born?

Alexandre Pantoja was born on April 16, 1990.

How tall is Alexandre Pantoja?

He is listed at 5 feet 5 inches tall.

Where does Alexandre Pantoja train?

The UFC lists Pantoja as training at American Top Team.

How did Pantoja reach the UFC?

He competed on The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions in 2016, then received a UFC contract and made his Octagon debut in January 2017.

Has Alexandre Pantoja been a UFC champion?

Yes. He won the UFC flyweight championship from Brandon Moreno at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023. He became a former champion when Joshua Van won their title fight in December 2025.

What is Alexandre Pantoja’s fighting style?

Pantoja is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu-based MMA fighter known for assertive grappling, scrambles and rear-naked-choke attacks, complemented by a willing pressure-striking approach.