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Van Defends Title, Addresses Rogan's 'Accident' Remark After UFC 331 Decision Win
sports15 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
Joshua Van dismisses Joe Rogan's 'accident' remark after decisive UFC 331 title defense
sports17 days ago

Joshua Van dismisses Joe Rogan's 'accident' remark after decisive UFC 331 title defense

Joshua Van won his second UFC flyweight title defense at UFC 331 via unanimous decision, silencing doubts after Joe Rogan called his previous title win an 'accident' at the weigh-ins. Van acknowledged the comment stung but emphasized his respect for Rogan. Dana White praised Van's improved skills, while Sean Sharaf shocked the division by knocking out Gable Steveson in 12 seconds.

via MMA Junkie|
#joe-rogan#joshua-van#mma
Gable Steveson’s 12-Second KO Caps a Turbulent UFC 331 Week
sports18 days ago

Gable Steveson’s 12-Second KO Caps a Turbulent UFC 331 Week

At UFC 331, Gable Steveson endured one of the sport’s roughest weeks: fans booed him, he weathered mocking over sexual-allegation headlines, and then was knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf, leaving him to navigate a harsh postfight reception. The piece suggests embracing a heel persona could help him rebound. The card also highlighted rising star Joshua Van and an undeniable Arman Tsarukyan who cemented his place as a top lightweight, with other winners and losers shaping the narrative. Overall, the panel called UFC 331 a highly satisfying event despite Steveson’s calamity-filled week.

via MMA Fighting|
#arman-tsarukyan#gable-steveson#joshua-van
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 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
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
Strickland Edges Chimaev to Claim a Second Middleweight Title at Chaotic UFC 328
sports5 months ago

Strickland Edges Chimaev to Claim a Second Middleweight Title at Chaotic UFC 328

At UFC 328 in Newark, Sean Strickland shocked odds by outpointing Khamzat Chimaev in a split decision to become a two-time middleweight champion amid a week of high tension; Chimaev looked hampered by a taxing weight cut and fatigue, with talk of a move up to light heavyweight. In the co-main, Joshua Van stormed back to defend the flyweight title against Tatsuro Taira, stopping him with a late three-punch combo. In the welterweight division, Sean Brady controlled Joaquin Buckley on the ground to reassert his title contention, while Yaroslav Amosov submitted Joel Alvarez to jump into the title fray as a darkhorse. The night delivered chaos, resilience, and fresh challengers across multiple divisions.

via CBS Sports|
#joshua-van#khamzat-chimaev#mma
Strickland clinches second middleweight title as Van defends at UFC 328
sports5 months ago

Strickland clinches second middleweight title as Van defends at UFC 328

Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision to become UFC's second two-time middleweight champion, while Joshua Van defended the flyweight title with a fifth-round KO of Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328. The event drew 17,783 attendees for a live gate of $7.52 million and highlighted historic performances and records across the card, including Strickland's sustained inner-circle dominance and Van's continued flyweight ascent.

via MMA Junkie|
#joshua-van#khamzat-chimaev#sean-strickland