Via an injury TKO, Alexandre Pantoja is no longer UFC flyweight champion, with Joshua Van earning the title off an arm injury at UFC 323.
Summary
- At UFC 323, Alexandre Pantoja sustained an arm injury that led to an injury TKO, resulting in Joshua Van being declared the new UFC flyweight champion.
Event Context
- The event featured a title outcome changed by an injury rather than a standard decision or knockout.
- Pantoja exited the fight due to an arm injury, paving the way for Van to capture the gold.
Key Facts
- Original claim: Alexandre Pantoja injures arm; Joshua Van claims the gold.
- Outcome: Van declared UFC flyweight champion after Pantoja’s injury (injury TKO).
Quotes
“Via an injury TKO, Alexandre Pantoja is no longer UFC flyweight champion, with Joshua Van earning the title off an arm injury at UFC 323.”
Author’s Note
This rewrite preserves the core claim about Pantoja’s arm injury leading to Van’s title win, reframing for clarity while avoiding repetition across sections.
Author summary: A flyweight title change at UFC 323 occurred due to Pantoja's arm injury, with Joshua Van crowned champion as a result.
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Cageside Press — 2025-12-07