UFC 331 results, highlights from Van vs Pantoja fight card
Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331. The win solidifies Van's status as the undisputed champion following a controversial first meeting.
Why it matters
UFC title fights are major events in professional combat sports, influencing rankings and future matchups in the lightweight and flyweight divisions.
Joshua Van proved he’s the worthy champion of the UFC flyweight division with a victory over Alexandre Pantoja in their rematch.
Van capitalized on his superior striking and frustrated Pantoja with excellent takedown defense. He also left the former champion bloodied and battered.
Van won the title in December, but the result was questionable because Pantoja suffered an arm injury early in the first round that ended the fight. Van won the bout by TKO 26 seconds after that fight started.
But there will be no dispute over who deserves the title now after Van’s performance in the main event at UFC 331 Saturday night, Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Van was especially impressive in the fifth and final round. He won by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 50-45).
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