Alexandre Pantoja
Pro MMA Statistics
30-7-0KO/TKO
| Win | 8 | 27% |
| Losses | 1 | 14% |
Submission
| Win | 12 | 40% |
| Losses | 0 | 0% |
Decision
| Win | 10 | 33% |
| Losses | 6 | 86% |
Career Overview
Alexandre Pantoja
Alexandre Pantoja Passidomo, known as "The Cannibal," is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's flyweight division.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Pantoja began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at age 11 under master Osvaldo Alves, first in Copacabana and later in Arraial do Cabo, where he was already teaching the discipline by his mid-teens. He was introduced to muay thai through a jiu-jitsu tournament and transitioned into mixed martial arts as a teenager, turning professional in 2007. Pantoja trained early in his career with the Black House camp before relocating to South Florida to join American Top Team, where he has been based since 2018.
A black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the lineage of Osvaldo Alves, Pantoja carried elite grappling credentials into his MMA career well before reaching the sport's top level. He further raised his profile with a standout run on The Ultimate Fighter Season 24, competing as the tournament's top seed under coach Henry Cejudo.
Pantoja is regarded as one of the most dangerous finishers in the flyweight division, pairing relentless forward pressure and durable striking with elite ground control. His submission game, particularly the rear-naked choke, has proven a persistent threat for opponents caught in scrambles, and his ability to mix takedowns with heavy top-position offense sets him apart from many of his peers.
Among his career-defining performances is his UFC 290 victory over Brandon Moreno by split decision, which earned him the UFC Flyweight Championship in July 2023. He went on to defend the title across four consecutive championship fights before losing it to Joshua Van
Stats last updated: September 20, 2026
Professional Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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LDEC30-7
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Joshua Van17-2 | Decision (Unanimous)R5 · 5:00 | UFC 331 - Van vs. Pantoja 2 |
2026Sep 19
2026Sep
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LKO/TKO30-6
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Joshua Van15-2 | TKO (Arm Injury)R1 · 0:26 | UFC 323 - Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 |
2025Dec 06
2025Dec
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WSUB30-5
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Kai Kara-France14-6 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)R3 · 1:55 | UFC 317 - Topuria vs. Oliveira |
2025Jun 28
2025Jun
|
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WSUB29-5
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Kai Asakura21-4 | Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)R2 · 2:05 | UFC 310 - Pantoja vs. Asakura |
2024Dec 07
2024Dec
|
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WDEC28-5
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Steve Erceg12-1 | Decision (Unanimous)R5 · 5:00 | UFC 301 - Pantoja vs. Erceg |
2024May 04
2024May
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WDEC27-5
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Brandon Royval12-5 | Decision (Unanimous)R5 · 5:00 | UFC 296 - Edwards vs. Covington |
2023Dec 16
2023Dec
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WDEC26-5
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Brandon Moreno11-3 | Decision (Split)R5 · 5:00 | UFC 290 - Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez |
2023Jul 08
2023Jul
|
|
WSUB25-5
|
Alex Perez24-6 | Submission (Neck Crank)R1 · 1:31 | UFC 277 - Pena vs. Nunes 2 |
2022Jul 30
2022Jul
|
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WSUB24-5
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Brandon Royval12-5 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)R2 · 1:46 | UFC on ESPN 29 - Cannonier vs. Gastelum |
2021Aug 21
2021Aug
|
|
WDEC23-5
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Manel Kape15-4 | Decision (Unanimous)R3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night 184 - Overeem vs. Volkov |
2021Feb 06
2021Feb
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LDEC22-5
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Askar Askarov12-0-1 | Decision (Unanimous)R3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night 172 - Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 |
2020Jul 18
2020Jul
|
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WKO/TKO22-4
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Matt Schnell14-4 | KO (Punches)R1 · 4:17 | UFC Fight Night 165 - Edgar vs. Korean Zombie |
2019Dec 21
2019Dec
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LDEC21-4
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Deiveson Figueiredo15-1 | Decision (Unanimous)R3 · 5:00 | UFC 240 - Holloway vs. Edgar |
2019Jul 27
2019Jul
|
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WKO/TKO21-3
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Wilson Reis23-9 | TKO (Punches)R1 · 2:58 | UFC 236 - Holloway vs. Poirier |
2019Apr 13
2019Apr
|
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WSUB20-3
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Yuta Sasaki21-5-2 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)R1 · 2:18 | UFC Fight Night 140 - Magny vs. Ponzinibbio |
2018Nov 17
2018Nov
|
|
WDEC19-3
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Brandon Moreno11-3 | Decision (Unanimous)R3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night 129 - Maia vs. Usman |
2018May 19
2018May
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LDEC18-3
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Dustin Ortiz17-7 | Decision (Unanimous)R3 · 5:00 | UFC 220 - Miocic vs. Ngannou |
2018Jan 20
2018Jan
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WSUB18-2
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Neil Seery16-12 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)R3 · 2:31 | UFC Fight Night 113 - Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio |
2017Jul 16
2017Jul
|
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WDEC17-2
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Eric Shelton10-2 | Decision (Split)R3 · 5:00 | UFC on Fox 23 - Shevchenko vs. Pena |
2017Jan 28
2017Jan
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|
WSUB16-2
|
Damacio Page19-9 | Technical Submission (Triangle Choke)R2 · 5:00 | AXS TV Fights - RFA vs. Legacy Superfight |
2015May 08
2015May
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|
WSUB15-2
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Matt Manzanares7-2 | Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)R2 · 2:38 | RFA 18 - Manzanares vs. Pantoja |
2014Sep 12
2014Sep
|
|
WDEC14-2
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Lincoln de Sa Oliveira13-2 | Decision (Unanimous)R3 · 5:00 | Shooto Brazil 45 - Sa vs. Pantoja |
2013Dec 20
2013Dec
|
|
WSUB13-2
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Daniel Araujo3-2 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)R1 · 2:13 | WOCS 31 - Watch Out Combat Show 31 |
2013Nov 01
2013Nov
|
|
WSUB12-2
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Rodrigo Favacho dos Santos6-2 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)R1 · 4:29 | MMA Fight Show - Summer Edition |
2013Mar 16
2013Mar
|
|
WDEC11-2
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Lincoln de Sa Oliveira10-1 | Decision (Unanimous)R3 · 5:00 | Shooto Brazil 32 - Olivieri vs. Ferro |
2012Jul 14
2012Jul
|
|
WKO/TKO10-2
|
Sandro Gemaque de Souza4-2-1 | KO (Punches)R3 · 3:58 | FA - Fatality Arena Fight Night 1 |
2011Dec 09
2011Dec
|
|
WKO/TKO9-2
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Samuel de Souza0-1 | TKO (Elbows and Punches)R1 · 1:23 | WFC 3 - Pantoja Vs Souza |
2010Dec 22
2010Dec
|
|
WSUB8-2
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Bruno Azevedo3-0 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)R1 · 0:00 | Shooto Brazil 18 - Inocente vs. Moia |
2010Sep 17
2010Sep
|
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LDEC7-2
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Jussier Formiga7-0 | Decision (Unanimous)R3 · 5:00 | Shooto Brazil 16 - Formiga vs. Pantoja |
2010Jun 12
2010Jun
|
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WDEC7-1
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Ralph Alves5-1-1 | Decision (Split)R3 · 5:00 | WOCS - Watch Out Combat Show 6 |
2009Dec 12
2009Dec
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WKO/TKO6-1
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Magno Alves | KO (Punches)R1 · 0:00 | WOCS - Watch Out Combat Show 5 |
2009Sep 27
2009Sep
|
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WDEC5-1
|
Michael William Costa5-1 | Decision (Unanimous)R3 · 5:00 | Shooto Brazil 13 - Bahadurzada vs. Batata |
2009Aug 27
2009Aug
|
|
WKO/TKO4-1
|
Bruno Moreno | TKO (Doctor Stoppage)R3 · 4:09 | Shooto Brazil 12 - Ramos vs. Fernandes |
2009May 30
2009May
|
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WKO/TKO3-1
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Gabriel Wolff2-1 | TKO (Doctor Stoppage)R2 · 5:00 | Shooto Brazil 11 - Miranda vs. Matos |
2009Mar 28
2009Mar
|
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LDEC2-1
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Willian Viana9-5 | Decision (Split)R3 · 5:00 | WOCS - Watch Out Combat Show 2 |
2008Sep 25
2008Sep
|
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WKO/TKO2-0
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Peterson Maffort2-1 | TKO (Punches)R2 · 0:00 | RF - Rocinha Fight |
2008Aug 02
2008Aug
|
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WSUB1-0
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Antonio Carlos0-1 | Submission (Armbar)R1 · 0:00 | VF - Vila Fight |
2007Jul 21
2007Jul
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Alexandre Pantoja RELATED NEWS
UFC 331: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 Fight Card, Start Time and Odds
Joshua Van meets Alexandre Pantoja in the main event of UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles on September 19. Full card, start times and odds.
UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2: Live Results and Fight Recap
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UFC 310 Live Results & Highlights: Pantoja Submits Asakura
UFC 310 Pantoja vs. Asakura takes place on Saturday, join us for live coverage, official results, and highlights.
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura Full Card Odds
UFC 310 odds for this PPV card are out as the UFC heads towards the end of 2024. A flyweight title match headlines the final PPV event of 2024 in Las Vegas on Saturday, December 7.
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg Betting Guide
Check out the UFC 301 Betting Guide ahead of Saturday’s pay-per-view event Pantoja vs. Erceg in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Betting guide will show you how to place the best bets on UFC 301. UFC 301 is headlined by Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg for the flyweight title. The co-main event features the return of Jose Aldo taking on Jonathan Martinez. Currently, UFC 301 consists of 14 professional mixed martial arts fights.
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