Who won the UFC flyweight title fight between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja?

Joshua Van won the UFC flyweight title by defeating Alexandre Pantoja via TKO.

How long did the Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja fight last?

The fight between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja lasted only 26 seconds.

Why did the UFC fight between Pantoja and Van end so quickly?

The fight ended due to an injury Alexandre Pantoja sustained to his left arm after a takedown attempt by Joshua Van.

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Van Stuns Pantoja in 26 Seconds for Flyweight Title!

7 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Joshua Van became the second-youngest UFC champion.
The fight ended in 26 seconds due to Pantoja's injury.
Van finished 2025 with an undefeated 4-0 record.

Van Stuns Pantoja in 26 Seconds for Flyweight Title!

Joshua Van has claimed the UFC flyweight championship, securing a TKO victory over Alexandre Pantoja in a mere 26 seconds. The fight concluded prematurely when Pantoja suffered a serious arm injury after Van caught a head-kick attempt and executed a takedown. This unceremonious end to the bout marks Pantoja's first defeat in over half a decade.

The win propels the 24-year-old Van into the UFC record books as the second-youngest champion in the promotion's history. Van concludes the year 2025 with a perfect 4-0 record, a remarkable turnaround from a previous knockout loss. His path to the title included notable wins, including a strike-record bout against Brandon Royval.

Van, born in Myanmar and now based in Houston, expressed immense gratitude, presenting his mother with the UFC belt. His achievement also makes him the youngest fighter to surpass 1,000 significant strikes landed in the UFC. Pantoja, who had defended the title three times, leaves the Octagon for immediate medical attention.