Alexandre Pantoja has dominated the UFC Flyweight division since becoming the world champion in 2023.
The UFC Flyweight champion has impressed since his debut in 2017, with “The Cannibal” proving to be one of the most impressive fighters in the UFC.
A win over Kai Kara-France at UFC 317 cemented him as the top dog in the Flyweight division, as fans question who, if anyone, can stop him.
Here is everything you need to know about Alexandre Pantoja.
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How old is Alexandre Pantoja?
Alexandre Pantoja was born on April 16, 1990. As of September 2025, this makes him 35 years of age. He was born in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, and raised by his mother, alongside his two brothers.
Alexandre Pantoja’s height, weight, and reach
Pantoja stands at five feet five inches, the equivalent of 165 cm. He fights in the UFC Flyweight division and usually weighs in at around 125 lbs.
Pantoja also has a reach of 68 inches (173 cm).
Who is Alexandre Pantoja’s dad?
Little information is available about Pantoja’s dad. However, he admitted that, after winning the UFC Flyweight title at UFC 290, his father abandoned his family when “The Cannibal” was young in Brazil, leaving his mother to raise him alone.
Why is Alexandre Pantoja called ‘The Cannibal’?
Pantoja’s nickname – “The Cannibal” – reflects his fighting style. He prefers aggressive fights where he aims to kill off his opponent, rather than going for a decision victory if he can help it.
The idea is that he “devours” his opponent, earning him the nickname “The Cannibal”.
Alexandre Pantoja’s Instagram and X/Twitter
On his account pantoja-oficial, Pantoja has amassed over 384,000 Instagram followers, posting mainly promotional photos and videos alongside training clips.
Meanwhile, he has an X (formerly known as Twitter) account that has been largely abandoned, posting very infrequently. That account has over 10,000 followers and has the handle Pantojamma.
Alexandre Pantoja’s MMA record
| Win-Loss-Draw | (T)KO | Sub |
| 35-5-0 | 10-4 | 21-4 |
Alexandre Pantoja’s MMA stats
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 3.40 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 55% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 3.21 |
| Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents’ strikes that did not land) | 49% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 2.25 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 40% |
| Takedown Defense (the % of opponents’ TD attempts that did not land) | 56% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 2.66 |
Alexandre Pantoja’s net worth
There are very few accurate sources claiming to have correct estimations for Pantoja’s net worth. The claims vary between $1 million and $5 million, and the real answer is likely somewhere in the middle.
Alexandre Pantoja’s next fight
Pantoja’s next fight has yet to be announced. He last beat Kara-France to retain his UFC Flyweight belt, but Pantoja has suggested a bout against Merab Dvalishvili could be on the card.
Alexandre Pantoja vs Brandon Moreno
Pantoja fought Brandon Moreno in an incredible trilogy that dates back to the start of the pair’s careers in Brazil in 2009.
Their first bout ended in a doctor’s stoppage, with Pantoja earning a third-round victory. The rematch took place in the UFC in Chile, where Pantoja won once again, this time via unanimous decision.
The final bout of the trilogy occurred at UFC 290, where a split decision win earned Pantoja the UFC Flyweight title for the first time in his career.
Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France
Pantoja broke records when he submitted Kara-France at UFC 317, cementing himself as an all-time great in the UFC.
The Brazilian needed just 114 seconds to finish off Kara-France, forcing him to tap out to a rear-naked choke in the co-main event.
The victory earned Pantoja the record of the most wins, most submission wins, and most finishes in UFC Lightweight history.