It looks like the injury bug has struck Alex Pereira once again. Fans will remember that the Brazilian revealed he was badly compromised heading into his UFC 313 title defense, competing with both a broken hand and norovirus. Commentator Joe Rogan even mentioned this again during Pereira’s UFC 320 rematch against Magomed Ankalaev. Despite those setbacks, Pereira bounced back in spectacular fashion, reclaiming the light heavyweight title in just 80 seconds, one of the quickest and easiest wins of his career.
However, the victory didn’t come without consequences. Moments after the fight, cameras caught Pereira adjusting his toe inside the Octagon, hinting at another possible injury.