Alexandre Pantoja

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/alexandre-pantoja

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1. When was Alexandre Pantoja born?April 16, 1990
2. Where was Alexandre Pantoja born?Brazil
3. What is the current title?UFC Flyweight Champion
4. What is the rankings?#5 Pound-for-Pound (as of August 19, 2025)
5. Who is Alexandre Pantoja?Alexandre Pantoja is a Brazilian mixed‑martial‑arts fighter who is the current UFC Flyweight Champion. He is known for his strong record and skill in the sport.
6. How did he become the UFC Flyweight Champion?He won the title on July 8, 2023 at UFC 290 by defeating Brandon Moreno. Since then, he has successfully defended his belt four times.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A full-contact combat sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques, including striking and grappling.
UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship): The largest and most successful mixed martial arts promotion company in the world.
Flyweight Division: A weight class in combat sports for athletes typically weighing between 125 and 135 pounds (56.7 to 61.2 kg).
Pound-for-Pound Rankings: A ranking system in combat sports that attempts to compare fighters of different weight classes on a level playing field.