Alexandre Pantoja

Alexandre Pantoja 2024 Net Worth: Record, Wife, Stats

Who is Alexandre Pantoja?

Alexandre Pantoja is one of the decorated fighters in the UFC's flyweight division. He is the current reigning Flyweight champion and is ranked #10 at the Men's Pound-for-Pound Top Rank.

The Brazilian is an aggressive fighter who made a name for himself in multiple promotions before inking a deal with the UFC.

Alexandre Pantoja’s early life

Alexandre Pantoja Passidomo was born on 16 April 1990, in Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Although not much is known about his family, from what he disclosed, he shared an estranged relationship with his father and has 2 siblings, one brother and one sister.

Pantoja held the title of flyweight champion in both the Resurrection Fighting Alliance and Shooto Brazil organizations. Before pursuing a career in mixed martial arts, he served as a soldier in the Brazilian Military. Despite the limited information available about his past, Pantoja's achievements in the MMA world are noteworthy.

 Alexandre Pantoja’s wife and children

Despite his fame, Alexandre Pantoja remains a very private individual, preferring to keep his personal life and affairs to himself. This inclination towards privacy suggests a deep care and concern for his family and friends.

Pantoja is married to Gabryella Gouvêa Pantoja, but he has chosen to keep the details of his marriage private, revealing only the fact that he is married without divulging further information.

The couple has been blessed with two sons, Cauã Pantoja and Nicolas ‘Nick’ Pantoja. However, their presence on social media indicates that family plays a significant role in their lives, and they prioritize spending quality time together.

Pantoja has openly expressed to the press that he credits his family as the driving force behind his success.

In an era where maintaining privacy and fame concurrently can be challenging, Pantoja's ability to strike a balance speaks volumes about his deliberate efforts to safeguard his personal life.

By meticulously preserving his privacy, he has managed to maintain his desired level of fame while prioritizing his family and personal growth.

Alexandre Pantoja’s net worth 2024

Alexandre Pantoja's career has garnered him earnings of around $250,000. His average salary is estimated to be around $40,000, which aligns with the typical pay range for fighters at his level, ranging from $40,000 to $80,000. As of May 2024, Pantoja's net worth is around $1 million.

Alexandre Pantoja’s career timeline

Pantoja's career has been marked by significant milestones, including his participation in The Ultimate Fighter as a member of Team Henry Cejudo. Despite falling short in the semifinals, he caught the attention of the UFC and earned a contract in the flyweight division.

Since his debut in January 2017, Pantoja has achieved remarkable success with notable victories and memorable performances. After winning his promotional debut against Eric Shelton in a closely contested match, Pantoja continued his winning streak with a submission victory over Neil Seery.

However, he faced a setback against Dustin Ortiz but quickly rebounded with a unanimous decision win against Brandon Moreno. Pantoja has secured impressive victories throughout his career, including a rear-naked choke submission over Ulka Sasaki and a first-round TKO win against Wilson Reis.

Despite a loss to Deiveson Figueiredo, Pantoja showcased his resilience and earned the Fight of the Night award in a thrilling bout. He further demonstrated his skills with a first-round knockout of Matt Schnell.

Pantoja faced ups and downs, including a loss to Askar Askarov and a withdrawal from a fight against Manel Kape. However, he made a triumphant return, winning the rescheduled bout against Kape by a unanimous decision. He continued to impress by securing a rear-naked choke victory over Brandon Royval and a neck crank submission win against Alex Perez.

Thereafter, he faced Brandon Moreno for the UFC Flyweight Championship title at UFC 290 and emerged victorious with a split decision win.

This was followed by a unanimous win against Brandon Royval in UFC 296. Now, for UFC 301, Pantoja aims to solidify his position as the champion against the up-and-coming Steve Erceg.

 Alexandre Pantoja’s career stats and records

With a proud record of 27-5-0 in his MMA career, 'The Cannibal' has achieved remarkable accomplishments. In 2014, he claimed the RFA flyweight championship by defeating Matt Manzanares with a rear-naked choke submission.

Throughout his journey, Pantoja has garnered several accolades. In the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he was awarded Fight of the Night once for his thrilling bout against Deiveson Figueiredo. Additionally, Pantoja has received the Performance of the Night honor three times, showcasing his exceptional skills and dominance in fights against Matt SchnellBrandon Royval, and Alex Perez.

His impressive achievements also include being tied with Joseph Benavidez and Brandon Moreno for the third most finishes in the history of the UFC Flyweight division. Furthermore, his July 2019 fight against Deiveson Figueiredo was recognized as the Fight of the Month by MMAJunkie.com.

 Alexandre Pantoja’s major achievements and awards

  • Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno 2

  • Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Matt Schnell, Brandon Royval 1, and Alex Perez

  • Tied (Joseph Benavidez & Brandon Moreno) for third-most finishes in UFC Flyweight division history

  • Third most wins in UFC Flyweight division history

  • Tied (Muhammad Mokaev) for second-most submissions in UFC Flyweight division history

Alexandre Pantoja’s titles

  • UFC Flyweight Championship (One time, current)

  • One successful title defense

Alexandre Pantoja’s social media accounts

Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

Age34
Born04-16-1990
NationalityBrazilian
ResidenceArraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height5'5"
Weight/Division125.5 lb/ flyweight
MMA Record27-5-0
Active Win Streak5 [As of prior to UFC 301]
Net Worth$1 million
EndorsementsNA
Marital StatusMarried
WifeGabryella Gouvea Pantoja

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