Fighter

Alexandre Pantoja

"The Cannibal"

30-6-0#1Flyweight #13Men's Pound-for-Pound★ 6bonuses Brazil

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NEXT FIGHT

vs Joshua VanTitle bout

UFCCrypto.com UFC 331·Saturday, September 19, 2026

Alexandre Pantoja holds a professional MMA record of 30-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 39 bouts on record. Alexandre Pantoja has won 32 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Alexandre Pantoja lands 4.38 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 2.79 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 6, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'5"165 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1990-04-16
Age: 36
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (13 fighters)

Submission Threat

99 · best in division

Iron Chin

100 · best in division

Punch power96

Kick power93

Punch speed95

Kick speed94

Accuracy93

Takedowns92

Ground striking92

Submissions99

Chin100

Body strength94

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 30-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.38per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.88per min

49% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.79per 15 min

47% success

Takedowns stuffed69%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Alexandre Pantoja has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $300,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ POTN ×4

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Alexandre Pantoja earns per fight.

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UFCCrypto.com UFC 331Sep 19, 2026
vs Joshua VanFlyweightTitle bout

Career history

LOSS
vs Joshua VanTitle bout
UFCUFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2· Dec 6, 2025· Flyweight· 30-5 vs 15-2
TKO
R1 · 0:26
WIN
vs Kai Kara-France×5Title bout · Title win #5
UFCUFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira· Jun 28, 2025· Flyweight· 29-5 vs 25-11
SUB
R3 · 1:55
WIN
vs Kai Asakura×4Title bout · Title win #4
UFCUFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura· Dec 7, 2024· Flyweight· 28-5 vs 21-4
SUB
R2 · 2:05
POTN
WIN
vs Steve Erceg×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFCUFC 301: Pantoja vs Erceg· May 4, 2024· Flyweight· 27-5 vs 12-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brandon Royval×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFCUFC 296: Edwards vs Covington· Dec 16, 2023· Flyweight· 26-5 vs 15-6
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brandon Moreno×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCUFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez· Jul 8, 2023· Flyweight· 25-5 vs 21-6-2
SD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Alex Perez
UFCUFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Flyweight· 24-5 vs 24-6
SUB
R1 · 1:31
POTN
WIN
vs Brandon Royval
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Gastelum· Aug 21, 2021· Flyweight· 23-5 vs 12-5
SUB
R2 · 1:46
POTN
WIN
vs Manel Kape
UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov· Feb 6, 2021· Flyweight· 22-5 vs 15-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Askar Askarov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez· Jul 19, 2020· Flyweight· 22-4 vs 12-0-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Matt Schnell
UFCUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Jung· Dec 21, 2019· Flyweight· 21-4 vs 14-4
TKO
R1 · 4:17
POTN
LOSS
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFCUFC 240: Holloway vs Edgar· Jul 27, 2019· Flyweight· 21-3 vs 15-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Wilson Reis
UFCUFC 236: Holloway vs Poirier 2· Apr 14, 2019· Flyweight· 20-3 vs 23-9
TKO
R1 · 2:58
WIN
vs Yuta Sasaki
UFCUFC Fight Night: Magny vs Ponzinibbio· Nov 18, 2018· Flyweight· 19-3 vs 21-5-2
SUB
R1 · 2:18
WIN
vs Brandon Moreno
UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Usman· May 19, 2018· Flyweight· 18-3 vs 14-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dustin Ortiz
UFCUFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou· Jan 21, 2018· Flyweight· 18-2 vs 17-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Neil Seery
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Ponzinibbio· Jul 16, 2017· Flyweight· 17-2 vs 16-12
SUB
R3 · 2:31
WIN
vs Eric Shelton
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Peña· Jan 29, 2017· Flyweight· 16-2 vs 10-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Hiromasa Ougikubo
The Ultimate Fighter Season 24· Aug 3, 2016· Flyweight· 18-2
UD
WIN
vs Kai Kara-France
The Ultimate Fighter Season 24· Jul 26, 2016· Flyweight· 17-2
UD
WIN
vs Brandon Moreno
The Ultimate Fighter Season 24· Jul 13, 2016· Flyweight· 16-2
SUB
R2 · 3:44
WIN
vs Damacio Page
RFA vs. Legacy FC 1· May 8, 2015· Flyweight· 15-2 vs 19-9
SUB
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Matt Manzanares
RFA 18: Manzanares vs. Pantoja· Sep 12, 2014· Flyweight· 14-2 vs 7-2
SUB
R2 · 2:38
WIN
vs Lincon de Sá
Shooto Brasil 45· Dec 20, 2013· Flyweight· 13-2 vs 13-2
UD
WIN
vs Daniel Araujo
WOCS 31· Nov 1, 2013· Flyweight· 12-2 vs 3-2
SUB
R1 · 2:13
WIN
vs Rodrigo dos Santos
MMA Fight Show 1· Mar 16, 2013· Flyweight· 11-2 vs 8-2
SUB
R1 · 4:29
WIN
vs Lincon de Sá
Shooto Brasil 32· Jul 14, 2012· Flyweight· 10-2 vs 10-1
UD
WIN
vs Sandro de Souza
Fatality Arena· Dec 9, 2011· 9-2 vs 4-2-1
TKO
WIN
vs Samuel de Souza
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Dec 22, 2010· 8-2 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Bruno Azevedo
Shooto Brasil· Sep 17, 2010· 7-2 vs 3-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Jussier Formiga
Shooto Brasil· Jun 12, 2010· 7-1 vs 7-0
DEC
WIN
vs Ralph Alves
Watch Out Combat Show· Dec 12, 2009· 6-1 vs 5-1-1
DEC
WIN
vs Magno Alves
Watch Out Combat Show· Sep 26, 2009· 5-1 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Michael William Costa
Shooto Brasil· Aug 27, 2009· 4-1 vs 5-1
DEC
WIN
vs Bruno Moreno
Shooto Brasil· May 30, 2009· 3-1 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Gabriel Wolff
Shooto Brasil· Mar 27, 2009· 2-1 vs 2-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Willian Viana
Watch Out Combat Show· Sep 25, 2008· 2-0 vs 9-5
DEC
WIN
vs Peterson Maffort
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Aug 2, 2008· 1-0 vs 2-1
TKO
WIN
vs Antonio Carlos
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Jul 21, 2007· 0-0 vs 0-1
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Alexandre Pantoja's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #1 Flyweight · #13 Men's Pound-for-Pound
Meta rank: #1 Flyweight
Peak: Champion Flyweight
First ranked: Feb 1, 2017
Times ranked: 386

Men's Pound-for-Pound

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1873▼24
Peak: 1897Jun 28, 2025
Rated fights: 39

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Frequently asked questions

When does Alexandre Pantoja fight next?

Alexandre Pantoja fights Joshua Van on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Crypto.com UFC 331.

What is Alexandre Pantoja's record?

Alexandre Pantoja's professional MMA record is 30-6-0.

Who is Alexandre Pantoja fighting next?

Alexandre Pantoja's next opponent is Joshua Van at Crypto.com UFC 331.

Who did Alexandre Pantoja fight last?

Alexandre Pantoja most recently fought Joshua Van at UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 on Saturday, December 6, 2025, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Alexandre Pantoja fight in?

Alexandre Pantoja fights at Flyweight.

Is Alexandre Pantoja ranked in the UFC?

Alexandre Pantoja is currently ranked #1 in the UFC Flyweight division.

How many knockouts does Alexandre Pantoja have?

Alexandre Pantoja has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Alexandre Pantoja won?

Alexandre Pantoja has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Alexandre Pantoja?

Alexandre Pantoja is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

How much does Alexandre Pantoja weigh?

Alexandre Pantoja weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Alexandre Pantoja's reach?

Alexandre Pantoja has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Alexandre Pantoja?

Alexandre Pantoja is 36 years old (born Apr 16, 1990).

Where is Alexandre Pantoja from?

Alexandre Pantoja is from Brazil.

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