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Van Defends Title, Addresses Rogan's 'Accident' Remark After UFC 331 Decision Win
sports16 days ago

Van Defends Title, Addresses Rogan's 'Accident' Remark After UFC 331 Decision Win

Joshua Van retained the UFC flyweight title at UFC 331 via unanimous decision, validating his performance after Joe Rogan called his previous win an 'accident' at the weigh-ins. Van admitted the comment upset him but maintained respect for Rogan. The event also featured Arman Tsarukyan's knockout of Mauricio Ruffy, securing a lightweight title shot, and Sean Sharaf's 12-second KO of Gable Steveson.

via Bloody Elbow|
#alexandre-pantoja#arman-tsarukyan#joe-rogan
Van edges Pantoja to retain flyweight title after rough camp and shoulder setback
mma20 days ago

Van edges Pantoja to retain flyweight title after rough camp and shoulder setback

Joshua Van defended his UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, overcoming a torn AC joint in his right shoulder and virtually no sparring in the final weeks. He leaned on cardio and improved boxing, pulling away in rounds 2 and 3 to seal the win and confirm he remains champion. Van signaled openness to his next challenge, with top contender Manel Kape among the possibilities.

via MMA Junkie|
#alexandre-pantoja#flyweight#joshua-van
Pantoja Tops UFC 331 Paydays as Tsarukyan Shines on the Card
sports20 days ago

Pantoja Tops UFC 331 Paydays as Tsarukyan Shines on the Card

The California State Athletic Commission released the UFC 331 salaries from Los Angeles, led by Alexandre Pantoja at $650,000 and Joshua Van at $500,000 with no win bonuses. Arman Tsarukyan earns $350,000, Mauricio Ruffy gets $110,000 to show and $110,000 to win, and the card features a mix of flat fees and win/show structures for other fighters (e.g., Patricio Pitbull $400,000 total, Marlon Vera $400,000, Edmen Shahbazyan $250,000).

via MMA Fighting|
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Van grins through tense faceoff as UFC 331 rematch with Pantoja looms
ufc22 days ago

Van grins through tense faceoff as UFC 331 rematch with Pantoja looms

UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van was all smiles during the pre-fight faceoff with challenger Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, while Pantoja stayed all business; with Sean Shelby between them, Van posed with the belt as the two continued their lead-up to the rematch, as Pantoja looks to reclaim the title and Van maintains he’ll cement his place in history.

via MMA Fighting|
#alexandre-pantoja#joshua-van#mma-fighting
UFC 310 Recap: Pantoja Dominates, Asakura Reflects on Debut Loss
sports1 year ago

UFC 310 Recap: Pantoja Dominates, Asakura Reflects on Debut Loss

Kai Asakura, a Japanese MMA fighter, addressed fans after losing to Alexandre Pantoja in his UFC debut at UFC 310. Asakura, who aimed to become the second Japanese-born UFC champion, was defeated by rear-naked choke, marking his first stoppage loss since 2017. Despite the setback, Asakura expressed determination to return stronger and continue his pursuit of the UFC title. The loss ended his two-fight winning streak, but at 31, he remains optimistic about his future in the UFC flyweight division.

via Bloody Elbow|
#alexandre-pantoja#flyweight-division#kai-asakura
Pantoja Claims Flyweight Title with Submission Victory at UFC 310
sports1 year ago

Pantoja Claims Flyweight Title with Submission Victory at UFC 310

Alexandre Pantoja defeated Kai Asakura in the main event of UFC 310 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight, which aired on ESPN+, saw Pantoja dominate with a strong performance, ultimately securing a victory via submission in the second round after taking Asakura's back and applying a choke. The bout featured intense exchanges and grappling, with Pantoja showcasing his resilience and skill.

via MMA Fighting|
#alexandre-pantoja#fight-highlights#kai-asakura
UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura Weigh-In Drama and Fight Predictions
sports1 year ago

UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura Weigh-In Drama and Fight Predictions

The UFC 310 main event features a flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura, following the withdrawal of welterweight champion Belal Muhammad due to injury. Predictions from Bloody Elbow staff are mixed, with some favoring Pantoja's experience and grappling skills, while others see potential for an upset by Asakura's striking power. The fight is set to headline the final pay-per-view of the year at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

via Bloody Elbow|
#alexandre-pantoja#kai-asakura#mma