Alexandre Pantoja is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who is also known as "The Cannibal", a nickname that he has well earned by conquering his opponents. The UFC's men's pound-for-pound rankings presently have him at #11. Alexandre Pantoja has been racking up wins in the flyweight class. In his last title defense, he defeated Steve Erceg to retain the flyweight belt with a unanimous decision on May 4, 2024.
Pantoja's journey to the top hasn't been easy. He boasts a professional record of 28-5-0, showing his resilience and fighting spirit. Known for his exceptional submission skills, Pantoja has won plenty through chokes and neck cranks. But his talents stretch beyond grappling. He's developed well-rounded striking and surprising durability, allowing him to weather tough fights and emerge successful. Alexandre Pantoja was initially introduced to MMA in 2007. Pantoja's mixed martial arts debut came on July 21, 2007, when he was just 17. Alexandre Pantoja has been a professional mixed martial artist for sixteen years. He has never lost by knockout or submission; all of his defeats have been by decision.
Alexandre Pantoja's BJJ belt
According to reports, Alexandre Pantoja holds a Black Belt in BJJ. Like his Brazilian counterparts, Pantoja excels at showcasing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) skills inside the cage. This is no surprise considering his ten submission victories throughout his professional MMA career. Regardless, Pantoja has repeatedly demonstrated that he has an excellent ground game that sets him apart from the other fighters in his division.
Alexandre Pantoja's UFC record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 28-5 | Steve Erceg | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 301 | May 4, 2023 | 5 | 05:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 27–5 | Brandon Royval | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 296 | December 16, 2023 | 5 | 05:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 26–5 | Brandon Moreno | Decision (split) | UFC 290 | July 8, 2023 | 5 | 05:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Won the UFC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 25–5 | Alex Perez | Submission (neck crank) | UFC 277 | July 30, 2022 | 1 | 01:31 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 24–5 | Brandon Royval | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum | August 21, 2021 | 2 | 01:46 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 23–5 | Manel Kape | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov | February 6, 2021 | 3 | 05:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 22–5 | Askar Askarov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 | July 19, 2020 | 3 | 05:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 22–4 | Matt Schnell | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie | December 21, 2019 | 1 | 04:17 | Busan, South Korea | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 21–4 | Deiveson Figueiredo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 240 | July 27, 2019 | 3 | 05:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 21–3 | Wilson Reis | TKO (punches) | UFC 236 | April 13, 2019 | 1 | 02:58 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 20–3 | Ulka Sasaki | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio | November 17, 2018 | 1 | 02:18 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Win | 19–3 | Brandon Moreno | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman | May 19, 2018 | 3 | 05:00 | Santiago, Chile | |
| Loss | 18–3 | Dustin Ortiz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 220 | January 20, 2018 | 3 | 05:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 18–2 | Neil Seery | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio | July 16, 2017 | 3 | 02:31 | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Win | 17–2 | Eric Shelton | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña | January 28, 2017 | 3 | 05:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 16–2 | Damacio Page | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | RFA vs. Legacy FC 1 | August 5, 2015 | 2 | 05:00 | Robinsonville, Mississippi, United States | Won the inaugural AXS TV Flyweight Superfight Championship. |
| Win | 15–2 | Matt Manzanares | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RFA 18 | December 9, 2014 | 2 | 02:38 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Won the RFA Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–2 | Lincoln de Sá Oliveira | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 45 | December 20, 2013 | 3 | 05:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–2 | Daniel Araújo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Watch Out Combat Show 31 | November 1, 2013 | 1 | 02:13 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | WOCS Flyweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 12–2 | Rodrigo Favacho dos Santos | Submission (rear-naked choke) | MMA Fight Show: Summer Edition | March 16, 2013 | 1 | 04:29 | Arraial do Cabo, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–2 | Lincoln de Sá Oliveira | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 32 | July 14, 2012 | 3 | 05:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–2 | Sandro Gemaque de Souza | KO (punches) | Fatality Arena: Fight Night 1 | December 9, 2011 | 3 | 03:58 | Niterói, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–2 | Samuel de Souza | TKO (elbows and punches) | WFC 4: Pretorian | December 22, 2010 | 1 | 01:23 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–2 | Bruno Azevedo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto Brazil 18 | September 17, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Brasília, Brazil | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Jussier Formiga | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 16 | June 12, 2010 | 3 | 05:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–1 | Ralph Alves | Decision (split) | Watch Out Combat Show 6 | December 12, 2009 | 3 | 05:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–1 | Magno Alves | KO (punch) | Watch Out Combat Show 5 | September 27, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–1 | Michael William Costa | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 13 | August 27, 2009 | 3 | 05:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–1 | Bruno Moreno | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Shooto Brazil 12 | May 30, 2009 | 3 | 04:09 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–1 | Gabriel Wolff | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Shooto Brazil 11 | February 28, 2009 | 3 | 05:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 2–1 | William Vianna | Decision (split) | Watch Out Combat Show 2 | September 25, 2008 | 3 | 05:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Peterson Malfort | TKO (punches) | Rocinha Fight | August 2, 2008 | 2 | 05:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Antônio Carlos | Submission (armbar) | Hikari Fight | July 21, 2007 | 1 | 05:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
*Last updated on November 29, 2024.
FAQs on Alexandre Pantoja black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
A. Alexandre Pantoja made his MMA debut on July 21, 2007, at the age of seventeen.
A. Pantoja's MMA record is 28 wins and 5 losses in 33 bouts, as of November 2024.
A. Pantoja’s primary fighting style is listed as mixed martial arts (MMA), and he is well-known for his versatility in grappling and punching. However, according to reports, his fighting style is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
A. Alexandre Pantoja fights in the flyweight division of the UFC.
A. Alexandre Pantoja is 34 years old.
