Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja?
Van's championship victory against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 marked a significant moment in his career, as he became the UFC Flyweight Champion. Pantoja is a seasoned competitor known for his grappling skills.
Joshua Van
Key numbers
- MMA record17 Wins - 2 Losses
- Knockouts9
- Submissions2
- Decisions6
- Title defenses1
Top honours
- UFC Flyweight ChampionshipOne time, current champion
- Fight of the NightTwo times against Brandon Royval and Tatsuro Taira
- Fastest knockout in a UFC flyweight title fight0:26 against Alexandre Pantoja
- President's Choice Fight of the Year2025 vs. Brandon Royval
- Breakout Fighter of the Year2025 by multiple outlets
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Alexandre Pantoja
Key numbers
- MMA record30 wins, 6 losses
- Wins by knockout8
- Wins by submission12
- Wins by decision10
- Losses by knockout1
Top honours
- UFC Flyweight ChampionWon the title on July 8, 2023.
- Fight of the NightAwarded for his fight against Brandon Moreno at UFC 290.
- Performance of the NightEarned multiple times for outstanding performances in the octagon.
- Most wins in UFC Flyweight historyHolds the record for the most wins in the division.
- Most submission victories in UFC Flyweight historyHolds the record for the most submissions in the division.