Overview
- American Top Team coach Marcos Parrumpa says the UFC wants an immediate rematch if Alexandre Pantoja’s recovery timeline is considered reasonable after medical review.
- Parrumpa says talks with Hunter Campbell and Mick Maynard are ongoing as they wait for doctors to outline next steps over the coming weeks.
- The injury has been clarified as an elbow issue rather than a shoulder problem reported in the immediate aftermath of UFC 323.
- Dana White has signaled the promotion could book Joshua Van against Tatsuro Taira if Pantoja’s layoff proves lengthy.
- Pantoja’s camp argues he should return directly to a title fight based on four successful defenses and wins over much of the top 15.