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UFC 331 results: Joshua Van erases doubt in title rematch vs. Alexandre Pantoja

Joshua Van left no questions unanswered in the flyweight title rematch against Alexandre Pantoja in the UFC 331 headliner.

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Joshua Van secured a unanimous decision victory over Alexandre Pantoja in a highly anticipated flyweight title rematch at UFC 331. The 25-minute fight, which took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, saw Van assert his dominance from the opening bell. Pantoja, known for his aggressive approach, landed a takedown early on, but Van quickly reversed the position.

The two swiftly transitioned to their feet, engaging in a flurry of punches. The fight remained intense throughout, with both fighters landing significant strikes. Pantoja managed a takedown late in the second round, but Van regained control and continued to press forward. In the third round, Pantoja attempted a submission but was cut, forcing him to fight with caution.

Van maintained his momentum, landing powerful combinations and ultimately finishing the bout in the fifth round. Van, who had previously lost to Pantoja at UFC 323 due to an arm injury, expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, "Doubt me now."

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