Alexandre Pantoja promises Joshua Van is ‘going to suffer’ at UFC 331
UFC fighter Alexandre Pantoja is preparing for a high-stakes rematch against Joshua Van at UFC 331. Pantoja expresses personal animosity toward his opponent and a determination to reclaim his flyweight title.
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Alexandre Pantoja is ready to get his belt back at UFC 331 - and teach Joshua Van a lesson in the process.
It was Van who ended Pantoja’s four-fight run as flyweight champion this past December, when Pantoja broke his arm and was left unable to continue just 26 seconds into their first meeting. Since then, Pantoja has been recovering and preparing for his rematch, while Van notched a successful title defense with a win over Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328.
Not only is Pantoja looking to right that wrong, his rivalry with Van has grown more personal, and he warns that the animosity will be evident whent hey meet in the octagon.
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