Alexandre Pantoja - News & Rumors - UFC

Set for Van rematch Pantoja will face reigning champion Joshua Van in a flyweight bout at UFC 331 on Sep. 19, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.

Impact Pantoja will try to recover the title he lost against Van on Dec. 6 last year, when an arm injury forced him to settle for the loss just 26 seconds into Round 1 at UFC 323 in Las Vegas. Pantoja was riding an eight-fight winning streak before that loss, and now that he's completely recovered, he's going to try to get back what he lost last year against the same opponent. This bout will be the main event of UFC 331.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

UFC 328 goes on without Trump, Van defends 125-pound crown, Strickland wins middleweight title

Sean Strickland regains the UFC’s 185-pound championship, defeating Khamzat Chimaev via split decision at UFC 328

MAY 10 • Associated Press

UFC beefs up security as tensions heighten between Strickland and Chimaev ahead of title fight

Sean Strickland has gained notoriety for his controversial remarks in the UFC

MAY 8 • Associated Press

UFC power rankings after UFC 323 UFC 323 turned out to be a great card, other than watching two champions lose, with Alexandre Pantoja breaking his arm catching himself as h...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

"I believe everyone last night was trying their best" - Megan Olivi comes clean on UFC's official on-air assessment of Alexandre Pantoja's injury The official Alexandre Pantoja UFC 323 injury diagnosis has led the fandom to call out the promotion's medical team and Megan Olivi, who fir...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | Report: Alexandre Pantoja has elbow injury, not shoulder Deadspin | Report: Alexandre Pantoja has elbow injury, not shoulder

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

UFC 323 championship fight ends with gruesome injury Alexandre Pantoja suffered a dislocated shoulder just as he began his fifth defense of the UFC flyweight title against Joshua Van.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Petr Yan stunningly dominates Merab Dvalishvili to capture the bantamweight championship at UFC 323

Petr Yan stunned Merab Dvalishvili with a dominating effort to capture the bantamweight championship by unanimous decision at UFC 323 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Injury leads to loss of title Pantoja lost the UFC Flyweight Championship on Saturday, falling to Joshua Van via TKO (injury) at 0:26 of Round 1 at UFC 323 in Las Vegas.

Impact An absolute crushing set of circumstances for the 35-year-old now former champion. Pantoja threw a head kick just seconds into the fight which Van blocked. As Pantoja fell to the mat in an attempt to brace himself, his arm appeared to snap near the elbow. It was a graphic injury that was difficult to watch upon replay. The Brazilian entered having won eight in a row and was without a setback dating back to July 2020. Pantoja will almost certainly be thrust right back into a title fight upon returning to full health, but this had the look of a long-term ailment.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC 323: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van odds, picks and predictions Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van meet Saturday at UFC 323 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card is scheduled to begin at 10...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Merab Dvalishvili aims to extend winning streak against Petr Yan in UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili is a substantial favorite to beat Petr Yan and retain his bantamweight belt in UFC 323 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

UFC 323 walkout songs: Tracks Merab Dvalishvili, Petr Yan, Alexandre Pantoja, and others have used before The UFC brings its year-end pay-per-view climax at the T-Mobile Arena with UFC 323. The 14-fight bill carries real weight from top to bottom...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC 323 purses and payouts: How much are Merab Dvalishvili, Alexandre Pantoja, and others reportedly making? UFC 323 will go down on Dec. 6 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by a bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Pet...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Joshua Van eyes finish of Alexandre Pantoja in UFC 323 flyweight title bout UFC flyweight contender Joshua Van speaks to MMA Junkie Radio ahead of his title shot against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 in Las Vegas.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van official The UFC has given Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van exactly what they asked for.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

To face Van Pantoja will fight Joshua Van at UFC 323 on Dec. 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Pantoja will look to defend his title a fifth time, facing Joshua Van, who's gone 8-1 since debuting in June of 2023. Pantoja hasn't had many difficulties in his past two title defenses, earning a pair of victories via submission.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Van shares two-word reaction as his title fight against Alexandre Pantoja is seemingly leaked at UFC Rio An MMA fighter reportedly leaked the details about Alexandre Pantoja's potential flyweight title defense against Joshua Van later this year,...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

'I Can Break All the Records' UFC's most Dominant Champion Alexandre Pantoja Reveals Bold Plan to Achieve GOAT Status UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is technically the most dominant current champion in the UFC right now, as he has the most title de...

AUGUST 8, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

BKFC champ John Dodson thinks he could KO UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja if he returned Former UFC flyweight title challenger John Dodson, now a BKFC champ, thinks he'd beat the UFC's current champ if he went back.

JULY 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Joshua Van reacts to faceoff with Alexandre Pantoja, predicts title win UFC 317 winner Joshua Van spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Royval in Las Vegas...

JUNE 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Alexandre Pantoja demands respect from controversial UFC rankings Alexandre Pantoja had issued a fiery statement regarding his pound-for-pound ranking after defending his title for a fourth time at UFC 317.

JUNE 29, 2025 • SI.COM

Ilia Topuria makes case for being UFC's pound-for-pound best with first-round KO of Charles Oliveira

Ilia Topuria continued his ascension up the pound-for-pound ladder with a major statement via a vicious first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira to win the vacant lightweight champ...

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Alexandre Pantoja snaps unbroken 'curse' with UFC 317 victory Alexandre Pantoja's UFC 317 victory was more than just a title defense; it was a moral victory not shared by any other flyweight in promotio...

JUNE 29, 2025 • SI.COM

Alexandre Pantoja submits Kai Kara-France in UFC 317 co-main event Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja put his title on the line in the UFC 317 co-main event on Saturday against No.

JUNE 29, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Alexandre Pantoja squares up with next challenger after impressive UFC 317 win Kai Kara-France got his first shot at undisputed UFC gold when he challenged Alexandre Pantoja in the co-main event of UFC 317.

JUNE 29, 2025 • SI.COM

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UFC 328 goes on without Trump, Van defends 125-pound crown, Strickland wins middleweight title

UFC beefs up security as tensions heighten between Strickland and Chimaev ahead of title fight

Petr Yan stunningly dominates Merab Dvalishvili to capture the bantamweight championship at UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili aims to extend winning streak against Petr Yan in UFC 323

Ilia Topuria makes case for being UFC's pound-for-pound best with first-round KO of Charles Oliveira