Alexandre Pantoja

Alexandre Pantoja, holding a professional record of 30-6-0, is an Orthodox-stance flyweight from Brazil known by the moniker "The Cannibal." Standing 5'5" with a 67-inch reach, Pantoja operates as a well-rounded mixed martial artist who combines effective grappling with volume striking. His career averages reveal a fighter averaging 4.38 strikes landed per minute with 50% striking accuracy while absorbing 3.88 strikes per minute and maintaining 49% striking defense.

On the mat, Pantoja averages 2.79 takedowns per 15 minutes at 47% accuracy while defending takedowns at a solid 69% rate, and he remains a consistent submission threat with 1.0 submission attempt per 15 minutes. Recent performances underscore his submission prowess: he submitted Kai Kara-France in the third round at UFC 313 (June 2025), decisioned Steve Erceg over five rounds (May 2024), and previously submitted Alex Perez in just 91 seconds (July 2022).

Pantoja has also faced elite competition, including losses to Deiveson Figueiredo and Askar Askarov via decision. With six wins in his last eight fights, Pantoja remains a dangerous contender in the flyweight division capable of finishing fights both on the feet and on the canvas.