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Van edges Pantoja to retain flyweight title after rough camp and shoulder setback
mma19 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
Van Defends Flyweight Crown in Five-Ractor War Over Pantoja at UFC 331
sports19 days ago

Van Defends Flyweight Crown in Five-Ractor War Over Pantoja at UFC 331

Joshua Van defended his flyweight title with a polished five-round performance against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, earning a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45). Van controlled the pace with better speed and boxing, weathered Pantoja’s grappling flurries, and closed strongly to cement his second title defense as one of the division’s top pound-for-pound fighters.

via MMA Fighting|
#flyweight#mma#sports
Van vs Pantoja 2 Headlines UFC 331 Flyweight Title Clash in Los Angeles
sports20 days ago

Van vs Pantoja 2 Headlines UFC 331 Flyweight Title Clash in Los Angeles

UFC 331 in Los Angeles centers on flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch, with Pantoja seeking redemption after the belt was put in jeopardy due to an injury in UFC 323. The main card also features Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy, Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi, Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf, and Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski, while the prelims include Marlon Vera vs. Charles Jourdain, Tai Tuivasa vs. Robelis Despaigne, and more, with early prelims highlighting Edmen Shahbazyan, Casey O’Neill, and Giga Chikadze among others; all fights stream on Paramount+ with start times listed for early prelims, prelims, and the main card.

via MMA Fighting|
#flyweight#mma#pantoja
UFC 331 Weigh-Ins Spotlight Van vs. Pantoja Rematch and Full Card on the Scale
sports20 days ago

UFC 331 Weigh-Ins Spotlight Van vs. Pantoja Rematch and Full Card on the Scale

At UFC 331’s official weigh-ins in Los Angeles, all 24 fighters hit the scales on Friday ahead of Saturday’s card. The main event features Joshua Van defending the flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch, after Pantoja previously fought through an arm injury that led to him relinquishing the belt. Van previously defended the belt against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328, and the rematch sets the stage for a decisive showdown. The co-main event pits Arman Tsarukyan against Mauricio Ruffy in a lightweight bout with potential title implications, with other listed bouts including Pitbull vs. Choi, Steveson vs. Sharaf, and Menifield vs. Baraniewski. Weigh-ins for the main card are 125 for Van vs. Pantoja and 156 for Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy (non-title), with the main and prelims' full results posted, and ceremonial weigh-ins scheduled later in the day.

via MMA Fighting|
#flyweight#mma#pantoja
Joshua Van’s UFC 331 Test: Can He Shape Flyweight’s Next Era?
sports23 days ago

Joshua Van’s UFC 331 Test: Can He Shape Flyweight’s Next Era?

At UFC 331, Joshua Van headlines as he pursues a long-anticipated sustained run in flyweight after a title win over Alexandre Pantoja (achieved when Pantoja injured his arm) and a successful defense against Tatsuro Taira; analysts see potential for several title defenses but caution that the division’s depth could prevent a dominant reign. They also discuss whether Arman Tsarukyan or Mauricio Ruffy can secure a title shot and highlight Tai Tuivasa vs. Robelis Despaigne as the must-see undercard fight.

via MMA Fighting|
#flyweight#joshua-van#mma
Fiorot vs Grasso Set to Decide Next Flyweight Title Shot at Noche UFC
sports27 days ago

Fiorot vs Grasso Set to Decide Next Flyweight Title Shot at Noche UFC

Manon Fiorot vs Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC is officially a flyweight title eliminator, with the winner earning a shot at the vacant 125-pound title after Valentina Shevchenko’s injury; the card lost Yair Rodriguez from the main event, but the stakes remain high as Grasso, a former champ, faces Fiorot, who has only losses to Shevchenko in the UFC, while Grasso has also fallen to Shevchenko and Natalia Silva, who fights for the vacant belt next month.

via Bloody Elbow|
#alexa-grasso#flyweight#manon-fiorot
Dana White Breaks Up Heated UFC 331 Press Conference Between Van and Pantoja
ufc-press-conference1 month ago

Dana White Breaks Up Heated UFC 331 Press Conference Between Van and Pantoja

At UFC 331’s pre-fight press conference, reigning flyweight champion Joshua Van and former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja traded trash talk; Pantoja even rose from his chair and moved toward Van before UFC CEO Dana White stepped in to prevent an altercation. Van then taunted Pantoja with his belt as they eyed their Sept. 19 rematch in Los Angeles, with fiery staredowns highlighting the build to the fight.

via MMA Mania|
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