Alexandre Pantoja
UFC 2017–present · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 89.0
Scouting report
Alexandre Pantoja won the UFC Flyweight Championship against Brandon Moreno in a five-round bout at UFC 290 in July 2023. Fighting out of American Top Team and hailing from Arraial do Cabo, Brazil, "The Cannibal" relies on an aggressive back-take game, heavy top pressure, and a durable chin, and has defended his belt against Brandon Royval and Steve Erceg. His 94 BJJ and 92 Durability ratings anchor an 89 Overall score.
Peak ratings
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On May 20, 2018, Pantoja defeated Brandon Moreno by decision. He followed that with wins in 2018 and 2019 over Wilson Reis (first-round knockout at UFC 236) and Ulka Sasaki by submission, before dropping a decision to Deiveson Figueiredo. His power punching and scramble submission threats are reflected in an 84 Boxing and 92 BJJ rating.
In 2020 and 2021, Pantoja lost a decision to Askar Askarov, then outpointed Manel Kape and submitted former title challenger Brandon Royval with a rear-naked choke at UFC 265 in Houston. His forward pressure and mat control are reflected in an 86 Boxing and 89 Cardio score.
Pantoja defended his title against Brandon Royval at UFC 296 and Steve Erceg at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro. His pace and durability across five-round title fights are reflected in a 90 Cardio and 86 Boxing.
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