Joshua Van surrenders to Alexandre pantoja. Photo: Reproduction / YouTube
Joshua Van He did not hide his admiration for Alexandre pantojaThe Burmese-American fighter spoke about his views on the Brazilian's career during an interview on media day. UFC 323, this past Wednesday (3). Joshua has the mission of trying to take the flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg.) from Pantoja this Saturday (6), in Las Vegas (USA).
Joshua Van He hasn't lost in five fights. Even though he's in good form, the 24-year-old fighter praised the Brazilian's career. Alexandre pantoja in a recent interview.
“We have to give credit to (Alexandre) Pantoja. He is the greatest of all time in my eyes. This (match) is the promising young player against the great champion,” he said. Joshua Van on media day UFC 323, this Wednesday (3).
Asked for his opinion, Joshua Van He explained that he didn't see it. Demetrious Johnson In action, therefore, he preferred to raise Alexandre pantoja to the title of greatest of all time in the flyweight division.
"I started watching UFC fights after 2017, so I didn't get to see the..." Demetrious Johnson "I only saw (Alexandre) Pantoja fight. When he won the belt, that's when I made my debut and things like that, so I'm used to seeing him at the top, that's why I say he's the greatest of all time," he added. Joshua Van.
Alexandre pantoja He already holds significant records in the UFC flyweight division: most wins (14), finishes (8), and submissions (6). On the other hand, Demetrious Johnson He is still the leader in important categories, such as: consecutive wins (13) and title defenses (12).
Joshua Van's MMA stats
Joshua Van He has a professional record of 15 wins and two losses in MMA. The 24-year-old fighter has been in the UFC since 2023, when he debuted with a victory. Zhalgas Zhumagulov by split decision in the event that had as its main fight Ilia Topuria x Josh EmmettNow, with a challenger for the flyweight title, Joshua is excited about the opportunity.
“It’s great to represent the younger generation. Like, look, the 2000s, the fighters born in that era, that’s history too. I feel like with every fight, I’m making history,” he concluded. Joshua Van on media day UFC 323, this Wednesday (3).
Check out the fight program below UFC 323 (subject to change)
UFC 323 fight schedule
MAIN CARD (Starting at midnight):
Bantamweight: Merab Dvalishvili x Petr yan – Fight for the belt
Fly weight: Alexandre pantoja x Joshua Van – Fight for the belt
Fly weight: Brandon Moreno x Tatsuro Taira
Bantamweight: Henry Cejudo x Payton Talbott
Light Heavyweight: Jan Blachowicz x Bogdan Guskov
PRELIMINARY CARD (Starting at midnight):
Average weight: Marvin vettori x Brunno Ferreira
Fly weight: Maycee barber x Karina Silva
Lightweight: fares ziam x Nazim Sadykhov
Lightweight: Edson Barboza x jalin turner
Light heavyweight: Iwo Baraniewski x Ibo Aslan
Lightweight: Grant dawson x Manuel Torres
Feather weight: Muhammad Naimov x Mairon Santos
Average weight: Mansur Abdul-Malik x Antonio Trocoli
Lightweight: terrance mckinney x Chris Duncan
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