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Joshua Van retains flyweight title at UFC 331 amid O'Malley praise

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Joshua Van retains flyweight title at UFC 331 amid O'Malley praise
Summary

Joshua Van successfully retained his flyweight title at UFC 331 by defeating Alexandre Pantoja for the second time. The fight took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, showcasing Van's striking skills against a determined opponent. Following the match, Sean O'Malley expressed admiration for Van, suggesting he could become the greatest flyweight of all time. Van, who is 24 years old, now looks ahead to a title defense against Manel Kape.

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  • •Joshua Van is 18-2 in MMA and 11-1 in UFC after UFC 331.
  • •Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja in the main event.
  • •Sean O'Malley predicts Van can become the greatest flyweight ever.
  • •Van's next title defense is expected to be against Manel Kape.
  • •The fight occurred at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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  • 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Sean O'Malley: Joshua Van will 'go down as the greatest flyweight of all time'
What they're saying
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Joshua Van's UFC 331 performance has left several fighters in awe.

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