Alexandre Pantoja has become the face of the UFC flyweight division since claiming the belt in July 2023, and heading into his fifth title fight at UFC 323 in December 2025, his reign stands as one of the most dominant stretches in the sport’s history. At 35 years old, the Brazilian champion is operating at a level that defies his age, having strung together four consecutive title defenses while extending his overall winning streak to eight fights.u200b
Pantoja captured the flyweight championship with a split decision victory over Brandon Moreno at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023. The bout served as a third meeting between the two fighters, including a previous encounter during The Ultimate Fighter Season 24.