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Joshua Van Beats Alexandre Pantoja, Judges' Scorecards, Prize Money, Stats & UFC 331 Highlights
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision win over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, solidifying his status as the top contender in the division.
- The fight featured intense back-and-forth action, including a controversial head clash that cut Pantoja, multiple takedown attempts, and highlight-worthy striking exchanges.
- Van closed the fight strong in the fifth round, scoring a knockdown and nearly finishing Pantoja before securing the decision victory.
- This win validates Van’s championship reign, especially after his initial title win over Pantoja was due to an early injury stoppage, and follows a recent TKO defense against Tatsuro Taira just four months prior.
- Van aims to maintain an active fighting schedule, with potential future challengers like Manel Kape, who is currently on a four-fight knockout streak and may be next in line for a title shot.
