Joshua Van was assured he would depart UFC 323 because the undisputed flyweight world champion, however not even he might have predicted how his transient conflict with Alexandre Pantoja would play out.
Moments into their extremely anticipated co-main occasion, Pantoja threw a excessive kick that Van caught. As Pantoja began to go down, he instinctively posted along with his left arm, breaking it.
The combat was instantly known as off, and Van was topped the brand new king of the 125-pound division.
Official Outcome: Joshua Van def. Alexandre Pantoja through TKO (arm damage) at 0:26 of Spherical 1.
With the win, Van turns into the second-youngest champion in UFC historical past and the primary to be born within the 2000s.
Verify Out Highlights From Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van at UFC 323:
Pantoja will get injured
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