Joshua Van retains his UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Alexandre Pantoja in their rematch at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. The judges score the five-round fight 49-46, 48-47 and 50-45 in Van’s favour, with the contest played out over the full allotted time.
All outlets describe the fight as competitive and physical, with Van facing early pressure. One report notes Van survives an aggressive opening round, then gains more control as the fight progresses. The rematch also follows a prior meeting at the end of last year, when Pantoja got injured early and Van won; this time, the bout does not end early and reaches a complete decision.
While outlets differ slightly in wording—some calling it gritty or classic—the core outcomes match: Van is still champion, Pantoja loses on the scorecards, and the victory is decided by unanimous decision after five rounds.
