For Alexandre Pantoja (27-5), getting the opportunity to fight in front of the home crowd doesn’t come often. However, the UFC Flyweight Champion will get that chance on May 4 in Rio de Janeiro, when he’ll fight in the main event of UFC 301 against Steve Erceg.
Some people knew Alexandre Pantoja was going all the way to the top when he was just a youngling. Pantoja, the Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight champion, defends his title on May 4 in his home country of Brazil.
UFC 301 will have a global flavor on May 4 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It’ll showcase the country’s best talents and MMA fighters, highlighting how Brazil became an MMA hotbed.
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Despite Muhammad Mokaev's fury at not receiving the next shot at Alexandre Pantoja's UFC flyweight title, the man who did get it doesn't even think he's next in line.
Despite all the noise surrounding his next booking, Steve Erceg is laser-focused on his upcoming flyweight title meeting with Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301 and is hoping to walk away with a statement win over the Brazilian in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja recently discussed his interest in fighting UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley. "The Cannibal" is set to defend the 125-pound gold against the #10-ranked Steve Erceg in May at UFC 301.
Steve Erceg's selection for Alexandre Pantoja's next defense at UFC 301 may have surprised many, but the flyweight champion got exactly what he wanted.
It's not everyday the #10 contender secures a shot at the title. Heads were turned indeed when the UFC announced that flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja would return against Steve Erceg of all contenders in the main event of UFC 301.
UFC 301 heads to Brazil in May and today, the promotion announced the fight that will headline the show. It was announced that the Brazilian flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja (27-5) will defend his flyweight title against Australia’s Steve Erceg (12-1).
Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja traveled to Mexico to watch the main event of UFC Fight Night 237 last Saturday certain of two things. First, the winner of the evening’s headliner would determine his opponent for UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro on May 4 and second, he would receive a hostile reception from fans in Mexico City.
Ode Osbourne sees two major threats to Alexandre Pantoja's UFC flyweight championship reign. Pantoja won the gold last year in an incredible split-decision effort opposite Brandon Moreno at UFC 290.
Recently, an image was doing the rounds on MMA Twitter: an infographic that displayed the social media accounts of each champion of the UFC. While many
The UFC 296 flyweight championship fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval has come to an end. Pantoja and Royval shared the Octagon inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 16. This was a rematch, as Pantoja secured a second-round submission finish over Royval.
Alexandre Pantoja knows exactly where his roots are planted. “I’ve walked a long road,” he told Sherdog.com. “I’ve been fighting as a pro since 2007. I’ve gone through various organizations.
The UFC and Dana White dropped several massive announcements tonight on their social media pages.
In the glitzy world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and the UFC, where champions are idolized and lucrative contracts are celebrated, a startling truth often
This past Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC 290, the flyweight title was on the line.
In the co-main event of UFC 290, the flyweight title was on the line. Current flyweight champion Brandon Moreno (21-6-2) was looking to defend his title as he takes on a familiar foe in Alexandre Pantoja (25-5).
It has taken Alexandre Pantoja more than six years of countless ups and downs to get here, and he has every intention of making the most of his opportunity.
Alexandre Pantoja does not lack much in terms of career accomplishment, but an Ultimate Fighting Championship title undoubtedly tops his wish list. The well-versed and well-traveled Brazilian has compiled a 9-3 record since he linked arms with the organization as one of the sport’s best unsigned talents in 2017.
Brazil’s Pantoja (24-5) signed up for a match at the end of July against former title challenger Alex Perez (24-6) at UFC 277.
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