Alexandre Pantoja News
Brandon Royval hints at impending Alexandre Pantoja fight announcement: "And New"
Josh Evanoff - August 31, 2023
It appears that Brandon Royval is next for UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. ‘The Cannibal’ has been out of action since his trilogy with Brandon Moreno last month at UFC 290. There, the two turned in a ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate, going back and forth for five rounds. In the end, it was Alexandre Pantoja who got the nod by split decision, ending the title run of ‘The Assassin Baby’.
Sean O'Malley responds to Alexandre Pantoja's callout, claims he KO'd him in sparring: “Does he want me to post it?"
Cole Shelton - August 24, 2023
Sean O’Malley has responded to UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja’s callout. At UFC 292 in Boston last weekend, O’Malley became the UFC’s new bantamweight champion with a second-round TKO win over Aljamain Sterling. It was a great performance from ‘Suga’ and after the win, he called for his first title defense to be against Marlon Vera.
Alexandre Pantoja enters the pound-for-pound rankings following title win over Brandon Moreno at UFC 290
Susan Cox - July 11, 2023
Alexandre Pantoja has entered the pound-for-pound rankings following title win over Brandon Moreno at UFC 290. UFC 290 took place last Saturday, July 8th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What's next for the stars of UFC 290?
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2023
The annual International Fight Week card took place on Saturday night in Las Vegas and UFC 290 did not disappoint. In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski was defending his featherweight title against the interim champ, Yair Rodriguez. The co-main event saw Brandon Moreno looking to defend his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in their third meeting.
Newly crowned UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja reveals he was driving for Uber Eats two fight’s ago
Josh Evanoff - July 10, 2023
UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja has only become a full-time fighter again recently. ‘The Cannibal’ made his return to the cage at UFC 290 on Saturday night against Brandon Moreno. While many likely didn’t know, the contest was actually a trilogy bout. In prior outings in 2016 and 2018, Alexandre Pantoja claimed victories over ‘The Assassin Baby’.
Dana White reacts to Alexandre Pantoja defeating Brandon Moreno for the flyweight title at UFC 290: “It was so good and so close”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 9, 2023
Dana White is in awe of the UFC 290 co-main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno. Pantoja challenged Moreno for the UFC Flyweight Championship on July 8. The two traded leather inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and fans in attendance certainly got their money’s worth. The title fight went the distance and Alexandre Pantoja emerged victorious via split decision.
UFC 290 Results: Alexandre Pantoja defeats Brandon Moreno (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 8, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 290 results, including the co-main event title fight between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja. Moreno (21-7-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since January’s UFC 283 event, where he defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by TKO and unified the Flyweight Championship. Prior to that, ‘The Assassin Baby’ had earned the promotion‘s interim flyweight title by stopping Kai Kara-France at UFC 277.
Michael Bisping explains why he thinks Alexandre Pantoja will dethrone Brandon Moreno at UFC 290: “My word he just takes submissions”
Harry Kettle - July 6, 2023
Michael Bisping has explained why he’s backing Alexandre Pantoja to dethrone Brandon Moreno at UFC 290 this weekend. This Saturday night, Alexandre Pantoja will challenge Brandon Moreno for the UFC flyweight championship. It serves as his first chance at the undisputed strap and with four wins in his last five, he’s certainly earned it. It helps, too, that he’s beaten Moreno twice in the past, adding an extra layer of spice to what is already a phenomenal title showdown.