| Alexandre Pantoja | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Flyweight (2008-present) Bantamweight (2008) |
| Team | Tata Fight Team |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 0 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Alexandre Pantoja is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Pantoja has competed several times in Shooto Brazil, as well as occasional appearances in local promotions in Brazil. Pantoja competed for the Shooto Bantamweight (123 lb) South American title.
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Pantoja turned professional in July 2007 and won his debut fight against Antonio Carlos via submission (armbar) in the first round, for a local Brazilian promotion.[1] Pantoja followed this up over a year later, with a victory over Peterson Malfort via TKO (punches) in the second round.[2]
Pantoja's first professional loss then came at the hands of William Vianna via a split decision in a bantamweight[3] bout.[4]
Pantoja then signed for Shooto Brazil in 2009 and made his promotional debut against Gabriel Wolff. At the end of the second round, Pantoja was declared the winner after a doctor stoppage.[5]
Two months later, Pantoja defeated Bruno Moreno via TKO (doctor stoppage) once again; this time in the third round.[5]
Pantoja's final appearance in his first Shooto stint was a victory over Michael Willian Costa via unanimous decision. After this, Pantoja temporarily left Shooto and joined the "Watch Out Combat Show" promotion.[5]
Pantoja won his two fights in the promotion; one by KO (punches) and another via split decision.[5]
Pantoja was then declared the 7th pick in Sherdog's list of "10 Brazilians to watch in 2010" with Sherdog claiming that Pantoja was "a versatile fighter who impressed with strong muay Thai and an excellent ground game"[6]
Pantoja rejoined Shooto and signed to face Jussier da Silva for the Shooto Bantamweight South American title. Sherdog described the two fighters as "Brazil's two top flyweights." The bout was also notable as Pantoja's opponent had defeated the Shooto World Champion at that weight in a non-title bout just months prior and was deemed to be the #1 flyweight in the world, while Pantoja was undefeated at flyweight (123 lb).[3]
Just prior to the bout, Pantoja was ranked just outside the top 10 flyweights in the Sherdog rankings.[7] Unfortunately for Pantoja, he was on the wrong end of a unanimous decision, handing him his debut loss at flyweight.[8]
Returning to Shooto Brazil in September 2010, Pantoja faced Bruno Azevedo. Pantoja secured a rear naked choke victory in the first round.[9]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 11 matches | 9 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10-2 | Sandro China | KO (punches) | Fatality Arena - Fight Night | December 9, 2011 | 3 | 3:59 | Niterói, Brazil | |
| Win | 9-2 | Samuel de Souza | TKO (elbows and punches) | WFC - Pretorian Trials | December 22, 2010 | 1 | 1:23 | Arraial do Cabo, Brazil | |
| Win | 8-2 | Bruno Azevedo | Submission (rear naked choke) | Shooto Brazil 18 | September 17, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Brasilia, Brazil | |
| Loss | 7-2 | Jussier da Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 16 | June 12, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | For Shooto South American 123 lb Championship |
| Win | 7-1 | Ralph Lauren | Decision (split) | Watch Out Combat Show 6 | December 12, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 6-1 | Magno Alves | KO (punches) | Watch Out Combat Show 5 | October 27, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 5-1 | Michael Willian Costa | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 13 | August 27, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
| Win | 4-1 | Bruno Moreno | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Shooto Brazil 12 | May 30, 2009 | 3 | 4:09 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 3-1 | Gabriel Wolff | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Shooto Brazil 11 | March 28, 2009 | 2 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 2-1 | William Vianna | Decision (split) | Watch Out Combat Show 2 | September 25, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 2-0 | Peterson Malfort | TKO (punches) | Rocinha Fight | August 2, 2008 | 2 | N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 1-0 | Antonio Carlos | Submission (armbar) | Vila Fight | July 21, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |