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UFC 331 results: Joshua Van, Alexandre Pantoja erupt for Fight of the Year thriller in fiery title rematch
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, winning by unanimous decision after a grueling five-round fight that was considered a Fight of the Year contender.
- The victory solidifies Van's status as a top fighter in the 125-pound division, dispelling doubts from their first encounter where Van won due to Pantoja's early injury.
- Van showcased improved grappling defense and striking, landing 259 of 392 strikes and delivering the fight's only knockdown in the final round.
- Pantoja, a former two-year flyweight champion, suffered his first two-fight losing streak despite multiple takedowns and a strong fourth round.
- UFC 331 also featured notable finishes including Arman Tsarukyan's KO, Patricio Pitbull's TKO, and Sean Sharaf's quick upset KO over Gable Steveson.
