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"I've Been Through Worse" - Alexandre Pantoja Posts Message After Suffering Grisly Arm Injury During UFC 323 Title Fight
Joshua Van became the first UFC champion born in the 2000s and second youngest ever after Alexandre Pantoja broke his arm 26 seconds into UFC 323, ending Pantoja’s four-title defense streak.
- Joshua Van won the UFC flyweight title after Alexandre Pantoja suffered a fight-ending arm break twenty-six seconds into UFC 323 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
- Pantoja lost his balance during a takedown sequence and suffered an awkward fall that broke his arm, prompting the referee to stop the fight after Pantoja grabbed his arm.
- Van became the first UFC champion born in the 2000s and joined Jon Jones as the second-youngest champion, extending his winning streak to six across ten UFC appearances since 2023.
- Pantoja's title reign ended after four title defenses, marking his first loss since July 2020; with medical recovery now the priority, UFC faces uncertainty over rematch timing and 2026 plans.
- Observers say the Van era has begun as fans and insiders note the outcome ushers in a new era for the flyweight division and adds Van to a list of champions who have produced shocking moments.
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The gruesome injury dividing the UFC and sparking uncomfortable debate
Comment: Joshua Van was criticised for celebrating his flyweight title win, as champion Alexandre Pantoja suffered an injury inside 26 seconds. But Van’s victory was more legitimate than is being made out
·London, United Kingdom
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Alexandre Pantoja releases statement following UFC 323 injury and loss
The flyweight championship changed hands on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, but it didn't happen like anyone wanted. Alexandre Pantoja put his 125-pound championship on the line against top contender Joshua Van in the UFC 323 co-main event. Seconds into the title fight, it was over. Pantoja came out aggressive, pressuring the challenger. He unleashed a head kick that Van caught. As Pantoja was falling to the canvas, he attempted to brac…
·Ogden, United States
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