UFC 323: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van: Live round-by-round updates

Alexandre Pantoja (left) will take on Joshua Van (right) in the co-main event of UFC 323. [Images courtesy: Getty Images]
Alexandre Pantoja (left) and Joshua Van (right) co-main evented UFC 323. [Images courtesy: Getty Images]

The co-main event for UFC 323 features a flyweight title clash between champion Alexandre Pantoja and the No.1 contender Joshua Van. The pay-per-view will go down later this evening (Dec. 6) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Pantoja (30-5) is fast becoming one of the greatest flyweight champions in UFC history. He has defended the title four times since winning it against Brandon Moreno in 2023.

Furthermore, 'The Cannibal' is on an eight-fight win streak and was last seen scoring a third-round submission win over Kai Kara-France at UFC 317.

Van (15-2), meanwhile, is on a five-fight win streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision over Brandon Royval at UFC 317. Van's aggressive style has made him a true fan favorite.

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According to the current betting odds, Pantoja is a -238 favorite for the matchup, with Van as a +195 underdog. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from UFC 323.

Check out the final face-off between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua van below:

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UFC 323: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van

Round 1

Pantoja starts with a leg kick. The champion is on the front foot. He launches a head kick, but trips and falls. Something appears to have happened to his left hand. Ohh!!! Pantoja seems to have dislocated his elbow. The fight is over. Van is the new champion.

Official result: Joshua Van def. Alexandre Pantoja via TKO (Injury, 0:26 of Round 1)

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Van becomes the first Asian-born male UFC champion and the second youngest to win a world title in the world's premier MMA promotion.

Watch Alexandre Pantoja injure his arm below:

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Edited by Ujwal Jain
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