Joshua Van defeats Alexandre Pantoja to retain the UFC flyweight title at UFC 331 in Los Angeles
According to CNA Sport, Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision to retain the UFC flyweight title at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, extending his record to 18-2. The 24-year-old Myanmar-born champion defended the belt on September 19, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, becoming the first UFC champion from Myanmar.
Key facts
- 01Van defeated Pantoja by unanimous decision to retain the flyweight title at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
- 02Van is a 24-year-old from Myanmar and becomes the first UFC champion from Myanmar.
- 03The event took place on September 19, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
- 04Van's professional MMA record is extended to 18 wins and 2 losses.
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