When did Alexandre Pantoja suffer his arm injury?

Alexandre Pantoja suffered his arm injury on December 6, 2026, during his title fight.

Has Pantoja lost his UFC title due to the injury?

Yes, Alexandre Pantoja lost his UFC flyweight title to Joshua Van due to the injury sustained in their fight.

How long until Pantoja returns to the UFC?

Alexandre Pantoja's timetable for return is currently unknown, but he is already back in training.

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Ex-Champ Pantoja Back Training Post-Arm Break

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Summary

Alexandre Pantoja trains less than a month after horrific arm injury.
He lost his UFC flyweight title due to the injury.
Pantoja suffered the injury during a fight on December 6, 2026.

Ex-Champ Pantoja Back Training Post-Arm Break

Alexandre Pantoja, the former UFC flyweight champion, has made a swift return to training less than a month after sustaining a severe arm injury. The fighter was observed participating in strength and conditioning as well as combat sports drills at American Top Team in Florida. This rapid turnaround follows his loss of the flyweight title due to the debilitating injury.

The incident happened during his title defense bout on December 6, 2026, against Joshua Van. A misstep resulted in a hyperextension of Pantoja's left elbow, leading to the stoppage of the fight early in the first round. Experts initially speculated it was a dislocation, highlighting the traumatic nature of the injury.