Alexandre Pantoja is a leading professional mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division as a professional. A part of the leading professional mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), as of November 2024, Pantoja made his debut on the professional circuit in 2007. He took on Antonio Carlos in his debut professional showdown at Hikari Fight and submitted Carlos in the first round to kick off his career with a dominant win.
After his successful maiden outing to the cage, Alexandre Pantoja competed in different professional mixed martial arts promotions before making his way into the UFC. He was welcomed to the octagon by Eric Shelton on January 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Pena where he secured a hard-fought split decision win. Pantoja defeated Brandon Moreno at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023, to win the UFC flyweight championship. As of November 2024, Pantoja is ranked as the No. 11-ranked pound-for-pound fighter of the UFC in the promotion's men's pound-for-pound rankings.
Who is in Alexandre Pantoja's family?
Alexandre Pantoja's family comprises his mother, two brothers, wife, and two sons. According to the incumbent UFC flyweight champion, his father abandoned the family and was raised by Pantoja's mother as a single parent. Alexandre Pantoja is married to Gabryella Pantoja and has two sons named Caua Pantoja, born in 2011, and Nicolas Pantoja, born in 2014.
Alexandre Pantoja UFC pay-per-view events
Alexandre Pantoja has been competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) since 2017. In the meantime, he has managed to climb to the top spot of his division, where he is the reigning champion, Pantoja has headlined one pay-per-view event as of November 2024 in the UFC. He headlined the UFC 301 along with Steve Erceg at UFC 301 on May 4, 2024, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
FAQs on Alexandre Pantoja's Family
A. He has two brothers.
A. Yes, he is married to Gabryella Pantoja.
A. As of November 2024, he is a father of two sons.
A. He was raised by his mother as a single parent along with his two brothers.
A. He is ranked No. 11 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings as of November 2024.