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Alexandre Pantoja Record, stats and next fight

30-7-0 (W-L-D)

8Wins by knockout
12Wins by submission
10First round finishes
Portrait de Alexandre Pantoja, combattant de MMA
Photo : Sexto Round, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Stats and record

37Pro fights
67%Finish rate
19UFC fights
8Title fights
7Performance bonuses
2Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO8 (27 %)
Submission12 (40 %)
Decision10 (33 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO1 (14 %)
Submission0 (0 %)
Decision6 (86 %)

Profile

Age
36 years
Born
April 16, 1990
Birthplace
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height
5'5" (165 cm)
Weight
126 lbs (57 kg)
Reach
68" (173 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Division
Flyweight
Fighting out of
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil
Team
American Top Team
Trainer
Marcos "Parrumpinha" da Matta
UFC debut
January 28, 2017

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Joshua Van Title Bonus

    UFC 331 · Sep 19, 2026 · Los Angeles, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  2. Loss

    vs Joshua Van

    UFC 323 · Dec 6, 2025 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (arm injury)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:26
  3. Win

    vs Kai Kara-France Title

    UFC 317 · Jun 28, 2025 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    1:54
  4. Win

    vs Kai Asakura Title Bonus

    UFC 310 · Dec 7, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:05
  5. Win

    vs Steve Erceg Title

    UFC 301 · May 4, 2024 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Brandon Royval Title

    UFC 296 · Dec 16, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Brandon Moreno Title Bonus

    UFC 290 · Jul 8, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  8. Win

    vs Alex Perez Bonus

    UFC 277 · Jul 30, 2022 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    Submission (neck crank)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:31
Show 29 earlier fights
  1. Win

    vs Brandon Royval Bonus

    UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum · Aug 21, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:46
  2. Win

    vs Manel Kape

    UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov · Feb 6, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Loss

    vs Askar Askarov

    UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 · Jul 19, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Matt Schnell Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie · Dec 21, 2019 · Busan, South Korea

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:17
  5. Loss

    vs Deiveson Figueiredo Bonus

    UFC 240 · Jul 27, 2019 · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Wilson Reis

    UFC 236 · Apr 13, 2019 · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:58
  7. Win

    vs Ulka Sasaki

    UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio · Nov 17, 2018 · Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:18
  8. Win

    vs Brandon Moreno

    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman · May 19, 2018 · Santiago, Chile

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  9. Loss

    vs Dustin Ortiz

    UFC 220 · Jan 20, 2018 · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  10. Win

    vs Neil Seery

    UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio · Jul 16, 2017 · Glasgow, Scotland

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    2:31
  11. Win

    vs Eric Shelton

    UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña · Jan 28, 2017 · Denver, Colorado, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  12. Win

    vs Damacio Page Title

    RFA vs. Legacy FC 1 · Aug 5, 2015 · Robinsonville, Mississippi, United States

    Method
    Technical Submission (triangle choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    5:00
  13. Win

    vs Matt Manzanares Title

    RFA 18 · Dec 9, 2014 · Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:38
  14. Win

    vs Lincoln de Sá Oliveira

    Shooto Brazil 45 · Dec 20, 2013 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  15. Win

    vs Daniel Araújo

    Watch Out Combat Show 31 · Nov 1, 2013 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:13
  16. Win

    vs Rodrigo Favacho dos Santos

    MMA Fight Show 1 · Mar 16, 2013 · Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:29
  17. Win

    vs Lincoln de Sá Oliveira

    Shooto Brazil 32 · Jul 14, 2012 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  18. Win

    vs Sandro Gemaque de Souza

    Fatality Arena Fight Night 1 · Dec 9, 2011 · Niterói, Brazil

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:58
  19. Win

    vs Samuel de Souza

    World Fighting Combat 3 · Dec 22, 2010 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (elbows and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:23
  20. Win

    vs Bruno Azevedo

    Shooto Brazil 18 · Sep 17, 2010 · Brasília, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A
  21. Loss

    vs Jussier Formiga

    Shooto Brazil 16 · Jun 12, 2010 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  22. Win

    vs Ralph Alves

    Watch Out Combat Show 6 · Dec 12, 2009 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  23. Win

    vs Magno Alves

    Watch Out Combat Show 5 · Sep 27, 2009 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A
  24. Win

    vs Michael William Costa

    Shooto Brazil 13 · Aug 27, 2009 · Fortaleza, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  25. Win

    vs Bruno Moreno

    Shooto Brazil 12 · May 30, 2009 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (doctor stoppage)
    Round
    3
    Time
    4:09
  26. Win

    vs Gabriel Wolff

    Shooto Brazil 11 · Mar 28, 2009 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (doctor stoppage)
    Round
    2
    Time
    5:00
  27. Loss

    vs William Vianna

    Watch Out Combat Show 2 · Sep 25, 2008 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  28. Win

    vs Peterson Malfort

    Rocinha Fight · Aug 2, 2008 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    N/A
  29. Win

    vs Antônio Carlos

    Vila Fight · Jul 21, 2007 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A

Analysis

Alexandre “The Cannibal” Pantoja (born April 16, 1990 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 5 ft 5 in (165 cm), reach 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)) is a former UFC flyweight champion. He held the belt from July 8, 2023 to December 6, 2025, with four successful defenses, before losing it to Joshua Van by first-round TKO at UFC 323 after an accidental injury. He started Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a child and now trains at American Top Team in Florida. He holds the division records for most wins and most submissions, with a record of 30 wins and 6 losses (8 KO/TKO, 12 submissions, 10 decisions). He is the top contender, with a rematch announced. Browse every UFC and flyweight fighter, including Kyoji Horiguchi, on MMA Official.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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