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Joshua Van reveals shoulder injury after UFC 331 title defense

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 5:01 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Joshua Van reveals shoulder injury after UFC 331 title defense
Summary

Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19. Following the fight, Van disclosed a torn AC joint in his right shoulder which hindered his training camp. He stated that he was unable to spar for most of the camp and focused on cardio training instead. With this injury, Van is unlikely to compete again this year and did not call out any contenders after the victory. He mentioned he will accept whoever the UFC offers next, with Manel Kape being a potential opponent.

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  • •Joshua Van retained his flyweight title at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
  • •Van revealed a torn AC joint in his shoulder after the fight.
  • •He had limited sparring leading up to the fight due to the injury.
  • •Van is unlikely to return for a third title defense this year.
  • •Top contender Manel Kape could be a future opponent for Van.
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  • 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Joshua Van reveals torn AC joint ahead of UFC 331 title defense
  • 5:01 AMSherdog — Joshua Van reveals torn AC joint ahead of UFC 331 title defense
What they're saying
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Joshua Van entered his second flyweight title defense with a significant shoulder injury.

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Joshua Van entered his second flyweight title defense with a significant shoulder injury.

— Sherdogby SouravChakraborty@sherdog.com (Sourav Chakraborty)
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