Alexandre pantoja got injured in UFC 323Photo: UFC Eurasia
Alexandre pantoja attributes the cause of his injury to UFC 323 to an element that has always defined his style: his own aggression. In the main fight against Joshua VanThe Brazilian, after hitting a high shot, lost his balance and hurt his elbow In just 26 seconds of combat, the Rio native was defeated and lost his flyweight title (up to 56,7 kg). Unable to continue, he was knocked out.
In a post on Instagram, the former champion admitted that his characteristic impetuosity and constant desire to finish fights quickly ended up backfiring. Pantoja stated that, upon realizing he had locked in the hold, he tried to speed up the action to end the fight, but acknowledged that this aggressiveness betrayed him at the decisive moment.
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“The whys of life are fascinating in the same proportion that they are frightening, and it is not up to me to try to understand them; life itself will reveal its answers when the time comes. I knew I had landed (the high kick) and wanted to get back as quickly as possible to finish (the fight). I was betrayed by what brought me here: my impulse to end my fight. My confidence and aggressiveness turned against me,” he explained. Alexandre pantoja.
Parrumpinha brings good news about Alexandre Pantoja after his injury at UFC 323.
Marcos Parrumpa (left) next to A. Pantoja (right) with flyweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @parrumpaatt
Following rumors about a long period of inactivity for the former champion, coach Marcos Parrumpinha has publicly updated the athlete's condition. During an appearance on the 'Overdogs Brasil' podcast, he reassured fans, stating that the situation is less serious than initially thought. According to the coach, Pantoja did not injure his shoulder, as suggested by Dana White, nor did he suffer any fractures. Even so, the recovery time remains uncertain.
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