Myanmar's Joshua Van retained his UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision win over Brazil's Alexandre Pantoja in their rematch at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
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Key facts
- Joshua Van of Myanmar defeated Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision.
- The judges scored the bout 49-46, 49-47 and 50-45, according to Al Jazeera.
- The fight was a rematch and took place at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
- The BBC described the win as commanding.
- Van retained his UFC flyweight title with the result.
Myanmar’s Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Brazil’s Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
According to Al Jazeera, all three judges scored the contest in Van’s favour, with cards of 49-46, 49-47 and 50-45 cementing his reign as champion.
The bout was a rematch between the two fighters. The BBC reported that Van produced a commanding performance to see off his challenger over the course of the fight.
The result keeps the flyweight belt in Van’s possession following the headline contest at the Los Angeles event.
Both outlets confirmed the outcome, with Al Jazeera detailing the scorecards and the BBC characterising the nature of the win as dominant.
Why it matters
Title defences in the UFC's flyweight division shape the competitive picture at the top of the sport. Van's win consolidates his standing as champion and marks a notable moment for Myanmar in mixed martial arts.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the UFC 331 flyweight title fight?
Joshua Van of Myanmar won, defeating Alexandre Pantoja of Brazil by unanimous decision to retain his flyweight title.
What were the scorecards?
According to Al Jazeera, the judges scored the fight 49-46, 49-47 and 50-45 in Van's favour.
Where was UFC 331 held?
The event took place in Los Angeles, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Van beats Pantoja to retain UFC flyweight title
BBC Sport: Joshua Van retains his flyweight title with a commanding win over Alexandre Pantoja in their rematch at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
- Myanmar’s Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331
Al Jazeera: Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign.