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🇧🇷 Alexandre Pantoja

“The Cannibal”

The short answer

Alexandre Pantoja is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC flyweight champion, 30-7 with 12 submission wins, the most of any active fighter in the division. Standing 165cm with a 173cm reach, he lost his title to Joshua Van and came up short again in their September 19, 2026, rematch, dropping a unanimous decision in Los Angeles.

30-7

Record

81%

Win rate

27%

(T)KO rate

165 cm

Height

173 cm

Reach

36

Age

Orthodox

Stance

UFC Flyweight

Division

Former UFC flyweight championSubmission specialistElite scramblesMost finishes in division history

Notable wins

  • def. Brandon MorenoMultiple, incl. title unification · 2023
  • def. Steve ErcegSubmission (title defense) · 2024

FAQ

What is Alexandre Pantoja's record?+

30-7 in mixed martial arts, with 8 wins by knockout, 12 by submission and 10 by decision.

Is Alexandre Pantoja still the UFC flyweight champion?+

No. He lost the title to Joshua Van and came up short again in their rematch on September 19, 2026, a unanimous decision.

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Record, height and reach per Wikipedia and CBS Sports; September 2026 result per UFC and wire reporting.