Alexandre Pantoja's Nickname

Last Modified Jun 23, 2025 04:02 GMT
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Alexandre Pantoja is a professional mixed martial arts competitor from Brazil. Born on April 16, 1990, in Arrarial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Pantoja is an experienced fighter with an experience of 34 professional bouts. He is currently signed with the leading professional mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he holds the flyweight title of the organization.

Alexandre Pantoja started his professional mixed martial arts career by squaring off against Antonio Carlos on July 21, 2007, at Hikari Fight. Pantoja produced a spectacular performance by beating Carlos via first-round submission and started his career in a dominant style. He won his second professional fight in a similar fashion by finishing his opponent, Peterson Malfort, in the second round via TKO (punches). Pantoja lost his first fight in his professional career on September 25, 2008, at Watch Out Combat Show 2 against William Viann,a who defeated him by split decision.

Alexandre Pantoja’s nickname

Alexandre Pantoja is nicknamed as The Cannibal in the combat sports circles. His impressive fighting skills and a hunger for turning the fights to his favor rightfully deserve the alias. Alexandre Pantoja has been competing since 2008 and has a record of 29 wins and 5 losses to his name.

Alexandre Pantoja's ethnicity

Alexandre Pantoja is of Latino ethnicity. He was born in Brazil and is a Brazilian citizen. Alexandre Pantoja currently resides in Coconut Creek, Florida, USA, and is a member of the American Top Team.

Also Read: Who has Alexandre Pantoja lost to?

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