Alexandre Pantoja
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About
Former UFC flyweight champion and grappling shark who finally cashed in years of contention with the belt.
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Alexandre Pantoja is a former UFC flyweight champion whose title run was the payoff for years spent grinding through the division's best. A relentless, scrambly grappler with elite cardio and underrated striking, he beat nearly every top contender before toppling Brandon Moreno in 2023 to finally claim the belt.
As champion he turned back dangerous challengers like Brandon Royval, Steve Erceg and Kai Kara-France before losing the title to rising star Joshua Van in 2025. Fans appreciate Pantoja for the perseverance it took to reach the top and the high-pace, finish-hunting style that made his reign genuinely entertaining.
Why fans love Pantoja
Years of perseverance rewarded with a title, plus a relentless, finish-hungry grappling style that makes for great fights.
