09/16/2026
HE LOST HIS TITLE IN 26 SECONDS – NOW HE’S BACK FOR BLOOD
Alexandre Pantoja was on top of the world, a UFC champion with four title defenses and a legacy building. Then, in a flash, it all came crashing down. A freak elbow injury just 26 seconds into his fight with Joshua Van stripped him of his belt. But instead of taking time off, Pantoja was back in the gym two days later, one arm in a sling, fueled by a fire to prove he’s still the best. Now, at 36, he’s the underdog heading into the rematch at UFC 331. But what nobody knew was…
This one had me on the edge of my seat. The comeback story is unreal. Full video's here if you're curious: https://geni.us/https-Nytimes-com