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Alexandre Pantoja Just Lost The UFC Championship Via Injury When His Elbow Turned Inside Out 26 Seconds Into The Fight

  • Joshua Van became the second-youngest champion in UFC history after winning the 125-pound championship by TKO over Alexandre Pantoja just 26 seconds into the fight.
  • Alexandre Pantoja suffered a serious injury to his left arm during the match, leading to immediate medical attention after falling to the canvas.
  • This fight marked Pantoja's first loss in over five years and ended his title reign, during which he defended the belt three times.
  • Joshua Van expressed his respect for Pantoja, stating, 'He's one of the greatest of all time and I didn't want the fight to go that way.
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Pantoja injured in opening seconds; Van wins title

Alexandre Pantoja's flyweight title reign came to a shocking end Saturday night when he injured his left arm just 26 seconds in and lost his belt to Joshua Van via TKO.

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