🇧🇷 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

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.

Coverage

UFC 331: Van solves Pantoja again →

Related fighters

🇲🇲 Joshua Van →

The flyweight division, broken down →Compare with another fighter →Run the free Fighter Check

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