Alexandre Pantoja makes his fourth UFC flyweight title defense. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC
Alexandre Pantoja defended his UFC flyweight title (up to 56,7kg) for the fourth time. This Saturday (28), the Rio native defeated challenger Kai Kara-France in the co-main event of UFC 317, at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas (USA). Pantoja once again used the classic rear-naked choke in the third round to remain the owner of the division.
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In the images (see below), it is possible to follow the final moment of the fight. Alexandre climbed onto the New Zealander's back, grabbed his neck and the challenger had nowhere to run. He was forced to tap out.
The victory reaffirms the Brazilian's dominance. Pantoja was the favorite in the duel and confirmed his preference. Superior throughout the fight, the Brazilian adds another title defense to his record, bringing his total to 30 wins with only five losses. Having been challenged by Joshua Van from the previous fight, Alexandre accepted the duel with the Burmese fighter, and a face-off took place right there in the octagon.
Kai Kara-France failed to beat Alexandre Pantoja again, who was defeated in a fight on TUF – The Ultimate Fighter. With this Saturday's result (28), he records his 12th defeat. The New Zealander has 25 wins and one 'no contest'.
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- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) June 29, 2025
ALEXANDRE PANTOJA IS A MONSTER!
He finished off the very tough Kai Kara-France and secured his FOURTH title defense in the flyweight division!
Brazil HAS a dominant champion!
— Igor Ribeiro (@igorribeiromma) June 29, 2025
Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja faced off. This is our next Flyweight title fight. pic.twitter.com/gCBURn3QwN
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) June 29, 2025
Check out all the results from UFC 317
MAIN CARD
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria defeated Charles of the Bronx by knockout at 2min and 27sec of the first round
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexandre pantoja defeated Kai Kara-France by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:55 of the third round – title fight
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van defeated Brandon Royval by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Beneil Dariush defeated Renato Moicano by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Payton Talbott defeated Felipe Lima by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Gregory Robocop defeated Jack Hermansson by knockout 4 minutes and 20 seconds into the first round.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jose Delgado defeated Hyder Amil by knockout at 1 minute and 26 seconds of the first round.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tracy Cortez defeated Viviane Araujo by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Terrance McKinney defeated Viacheslav Borshchev by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 55 seconds of the first round.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jacobe Smith defeated Niko Price by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:03 of the second round.
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Jonathan Diniz defeated Alvin Hines by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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