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The next UFC flyweight title challenger could be decided at UFC 317. Current champion Alexandre Pantoja is awaiting his fourth title defense, and besides

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 28

Brandon Moreno backed to dethrone Alexandre Pantoja for third world title win by fellow UFC Mexico City star

Brandon Moreno’s fellow flyweight contender Edgar Chairez believes he will defy the odds and win at the fourth time of asking against Alexandre Pantoja.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 27

UFC Mexico City preview: Start time, full fight card as Brandon Moreno faces Steve Erceg

Number two ranked Flyweight Brandon Moreno is set for a homecoming on March 28, as the UFC brings Fight Night to Mexico City. Moreno became the first

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 18

Alexandre Pantoja’s teammate says Kai Kara-France fight was cancelled, UFC might be leaning towards Manel Kape

We still don’t know what is going to be next for the UFC’s flyweight champion in his fourth title defense. After his win over Kai Asakura at UFC 310, Alexandre Pantoja called out former champion Demetrious Johnson but this was quickly shut down.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Asu Almabayev Wants Statement Win Over Manel Kape, Sends Message to Alexandre Pantoja (Exclusive)

Asu Almabayev plans to make the most of his UFC main event opportunity against Manel Kape. Almabayev wasn't expecting to have the headlining spot for UFC Vegas 103.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 24

Who is Asu Almabayev?

The UFC’s flyweight division has been crying out for new top contenders and ‘Zulfikar’ is preparing to answer those prayers. 125-pound champion Alexandre Pantoja has been left thinking outside the box when looking at who could challenge him for the flyweight title in the near future.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 30

Champion Alexandre Pantoja reportedly set to co-headline UFC 314 in TUF rematch

Alexandre Pantoja may already have his next title defense booked. UFC Flyweight Champion Pantoja defended the belt for a third time against an unlikely challenger in Kai Asakura, submitting the RIZIN Champion in a round in December.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 12

Alexandre Pantoja Next Fight: Who the Flyweight Champion needs to fight after UFC 310 victory

Alexandre Pantoja had yet another impressive win over the weekend at UFC 310 when he defeated Kai Asakura via submission in the second round of their main event contest.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11

Three Takeaways as Pantoja Snoozes Asakura

The heavily awaited flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and rookie Kai Asakura was one of the ages. It was the last Pay-Per-View event for the year.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 10

UFC Rankings: Alexandre Pantoja Moves up Pound-For-Pound, Kai Asakura Debuts

It's moving day in the UFC rankings. UFC 310 Results & Highlights – Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura While not the biggest pay-per-view of the year, UFC 310 delivered with many finishes and four divisions are forever changed in the aftermath.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 9

After retaining his title at UFC 310, what’s next for Alexandre Pantoja?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 310, the flyweight title was on the line. Champion Alexandre Pantoja (29-5) was looking for his third successful title defense as he took on former Rizin bantamweight champion and promotional newcomer Kai Asakura (21-5).

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 8

Alexandre Pantoja Continues to Build Legend at Flyweight With Submission Win at UFC 310

Alexandre Pantoja provided Kai Asakura with a rude welcome to the UFC roster. The future RIZIN bantamweight champion was in a rare position Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 8

UFC flyweight champion challenges division GOAT after third title defense

UFC flyweight Alexandre Pantoja has been unstoppable during his championship reign. After another successful title defense, he’s welcoming his toughest challenge yet. Pantoja, 34, paraded to the Octagon on Saturday night for the final title fight of the year at UFC 310 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 8

Alexandre Pantoja forces Kai Asakura to submit at UFC 310

Alexandre Pantoja made quick work of Kai Asakura with a second-round submission to defend his flyweight title in the main event of UFC 310 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 7

UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura Live Results

T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas hosts the final UFC pay-per-view event of the year. UFC 310 is headlined by a flyweight title bout between champion Alexander Pantoja and promotional newcomer Kai Asakura.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 7

T-Mobile Arena to host UFC 310

UFC 310 is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena. In the main event, competing for the Flyweight championship is Alexandre Pantoja (28-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC) who will square off against Kai Asakura (21-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC).

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 6

Newcomer Kai Asakura aims to dethrone Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310

Alexandre Pantoja will defend his UFC flyweight title in the final pay-per-view card of the year when he takes on the debuting Kai Asakura in the main event of UFC 310 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 4

‘Straight Dog to Me’ - Alexandre Pantoja Praised for Fighting Debutant at UFC 310

As we're quickly finding out in 2024, Alexandre Pantoja isn't scared of anyone. Lower-ranked contender? Promotional newcomer? No problem for the UFC Flyweight Champion, as Pantoja (28-5) enters his third title defense (second this year) against the debuting and highly-touted Kai Asakura in the main event of UFC 310 this Saturday from Las Vegas.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 30

UFC Champ Alexandre Pantoja Eyes 'Dream Fight' With Retired MMA GOAT

UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja has a tall task ahead of him in Kai Asakura at UFC 310, but this hasn't stopped 'The Cannibal' from discussing his dream fights.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 29

UFC 310: Alexander Pantoja Suggests Surprise Title Challenger after Kai Asakura

Alexandre Pantoja's taking on all kinds of challengers in his championship reign. Since dethroning Brandon Moreno last year, Pantoja has defended his UFC flyweight title twice, once in his native Brazil, where Pantoja headlined UFC 301 earlier this year against an unlikely opponent in Steve Erceg, the #10 contender at the time.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 6

UFC 301: See How The World Scored Pantoja vs. Erceg

Highway robbery or right decision? Everybody’s got an opinion on who won the UFC 301 main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg. Many thought

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 6

After escaping with his title at UFC 301, what’s next for Alexandre Pantoja?

This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC 301, the flyweight title was on the line. Alexandre Pantoja (28-5) was defending his title in his home country against a very game challenger in Australia’s Steve Erceg (12-2).

MMA News / Ringside Intel / May 5

UFC 301: A Twisted Tribute to Legends

While Alexandre Pantoja retaining his flyweight belt took center stage, the subplot to UFC 301 honored legends in alternative ways. As the promo video started running, it was clear that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua was the next inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame.

MMA News / Field Level Media / May 5

Alexandre Pantoja defends flyweight title at UFC 301

Alexandre Pantoja kept his flyweight belt on Saturday night, beating Steve Erceg by unanimous decision in the main-event bout at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro.

MMA News / Field Level Media / May 3

UFC 301 Preview: Alexandre Pantoja favored in main event

UFC 301 will feature a title fight between 125-pound champion Alexandre Pantoja and flyweight contender Steve Erceg at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.