Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja was the co-main event for the UFC 290 on July 8, 2023. And after five rounds of warfare, Pantoja made his third win over Moreno and became the UFC flyweight champion for the first time.
Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja's previous fights
Brandon Moreno vs. Alexander Pantoja 1
Brandon Moreno faced Alexandre Pantoja for the first time at The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of the Champions in 2016. The bout was an exhibition match produced by the UFC, and Pantoja submitted Moreno in the second round.
Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2
Brandon Moreno faced Alexandre Pantoja at UFC Fight Night 129 on May 19, 2018, in Santiago, Chile. Pantoja won the bout via a unanimous decision.
Moreno was on a professional MMA record of 14 wins and 5 losses then. At the same time, Pantoja was on a record of 19 wins and 3 losses.
Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja 3
After five years of their previous matchup, Brandon Moreno became the UFC flyweight champion, and Alexandre Pantoja was the No.2 flyweight contender in the promotion.
However, Pantoja won the UFC flyweight championship by defeating Brandon Moreno via a split decision at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023.
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Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja Stats
| Stats | Brandon Moreno | Alexandre Pantoja |
| MMA Record | 21-7-2 | 26-5-0 |
| Age | 29 | 33 |
| Nationality | Mexico | Brazil |
| UFC flyweight ranking | - | Champion |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | 125 lbs | 125 lbs |
| Reach | 70 in | 67 in |
| Striking accuracy | 41% | 48% |
| Takedown accuracy | 45% | 41% |
| Win streak (active) | - | 4 |
| MMA debut | 2011 | 2007 |
*Last updated on July 9, 2023.
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Alexandre Pantoja won twice against Brandon Moreno in their previous match-ups.
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