Alexandre Pantoja’s Title Reign

Before Pantoja Faces Kai Asakura On Saturday Night, Let’s Take A Look At The Journey That Brought Him To This Point

By Maddyn Johnstone-Thomas • Dec. 3, 2024

Alexandre Pantoja made his first walk to the Octagon on January 28, 2017. The flyweight competed on The Ultimate Fighter in 2016, falling in the semifinals of the tournament, but still earning a UFC contract shortly after.

The Brazilian has been a dominant force in the 125-pound division since his debut, having only three losses and 12 wins inside the Octagon. “The Cannibal” has never been submitted or knocked out throughout his professional career and has secured 18 of his 28 wins by finish. Even if the fight goes the distance, you can…