Fighter details| Name | Alexandre Pantoja (Men) |
| Nickname | The Cannibal |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Apr 16, 1990 (36 years old) |
| Weight class | Flyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioAlexandre Pantoja – General Profile
Alexandre “Poatan” Pantoja is a Japanese-Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s flyweight division, where he currently holds the UFC Flyweight Championship. Born on March 23, 1990, Pantoja stands out for his versatile striking, elite-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and relentless fighting spirit.
MMA Career
Pantoja began his professional career in 2010. He gained prominence competing in Brazilian promotions and Shooto Brazil before entering the UFC in 2018. Since joining the promotion, he has fought his way to the top with standout wins over Brandon Royval, Deiveson Figueiredo, and Alex Perez, culminating in claiming the flyweight title.
Fighting Style
Pantoja is a high-level grappler with a dynamic striking arsenal. His BJJ skills are world-class—often finishing fights with chokes and armbars—but he is equally adept on the feet, utilizing fast combinations, leg kicks, and fluid movement. His cardio, pace, and adaptability make him a constant threat in any matchup.
Recent Developments
As of mid-2025, Pantoja remains the reigning UFC Flyweight Champion. He's successfully defended his title with dominant performances and continues to display well-rounded excellence. With his championship reign ongoing, Pantoja stands as one of the most respected and feared competitors in the flyweight division.
Fights
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Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 50% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman The Nigerian Nightmare | 21-4 |
| Rashad Evans Suga | 20-8 |
| Daniel Santos Willycat | 14-3 |
| Yadong Song Kung Fu Kid | 22-9 |
| Baysangur Susurkaev Hunter | 12-0 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Diego Brandao Ceara | 29-21 |
| Kotetsu Boku No Face | 26-16 |
| Jay Estrada El Terrible | 23-9 |
| Liam Nolan Lethal | 22-7 |
| Danny Navarro Ironman | 19-7 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Arnold Allen Almighty | 21-4 |
| Jon Fitch | 32-8 |
| Jimmy Crute The Brute | 14-4 |
| Cheick Kongo | 31-12 |
| Dusko Todorovic Thunder | 13-6 |
| Volkan Oezdemir No Time | 21-8 |
| Evan Tanner | 32-8 |
| Jack Jenkins Phar | 14-4 |
| Gillian Robertson The Savage | 17-8 |
| Wes Sims A Whole Show | 24-15 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Alexandre Pantoja The Cannibal | 30-6 |
| Joseph Benavidez | 28-8 |
| Alex Perez The Decision | 26-10 |
| Valentina Shevchenko Bullet | 26-4 |
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