Joshua Van defends title with brilliant 5-round performance over Alexandre Pantoja in UFC 331 main event - MMA Fighting

Joshua Van left no doubt that he is the best flyweight in the world following his unanimous decision victory over Alexandre Pantoja in the UFC 331 main event.
It was a back and forth war for 25 minutes but Van’s boxing, speed and ability to control where the fight happened really made a diference when it was all over. The three judges gave Van the nod with scores reading 49-46, 49-46 and 50-45 as the 24-year-old phenom secured his second title defense with a jaw-dropping performance at UFC 331.
“Don’t let your circumstance determine your life,” Van said after his latest win “Doubt me now.
“Shout out to Pantoja. He’s a tough motherf*cker. I did my submission and I don’t know how he got out of that shit! I don’t know how he got out. He’s just that good.”
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