Alexandre Pantoja Resumes Sparring Weeks After UFC 323 Elbow Injury, Fueling Rematch Talk
Medical imaging found no fractures or significant ligament damage.
Overview
- Pantoja shared videos of controlled sparring and weight work less than a month after UFC 323.
- Head coach Marcos “Parrumpinha” DaMatta said scans showed no bone fractures or significant ligament tears.
- With no structural damage, the plan centers on physical therapy and staged training rather than surgery.
- Despite quick progress, his team continues to target a return around summer 2026.
- Joshua Van holds the title as debate grows over an immediate rematch versus booking other contenders.