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Underdog Joshua Van Eyes Knockout Against UFC Champion Pantoja

12/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Joshua Van, a 24-year-old mixed martial artist from Myanmar, will challenge UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 in Las Vegas on December 6, 2025.
Van is a +200 underdog who predicts a knockout.
He has no fixed game plan and is prepared for any scenario.
His Fight of the Night win over Brandon Royval shows his readiness against a champion who has not lost since July 2020.

History

Historical Context

Khabib Nurmagomedov's victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 229 on October 6, 2018, marked a pivotal moment in mixed martial arts, drawing a record 2.4 million pay-per-view buys. This event underscored the sport's global rise, particularly in Las Vegas, and set the stage for future high-profile matches, such as Joshua Van's upcoming challenge against Alexandre Pantoja, reflecting the sport's ongoing expansion.

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Story summary

Joshua Van, a 24-year-old mixed martial artist from Myanmar, will challenge UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 in Las Vegas on December 6, 2025.
Van is a +200 underdog who predicts a knockout.
He has no fixed game plan and is prepared for any scenario.
His Fight of the Night win over Brandon Royval shows his readiness against a champion who has not lost since July 2020.

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