Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja Prediction & Picks - UFC #331
UFC - UFC #331
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by Tyler Doty | in UFC Picks
After successfully defending his title for the first time against Japan’s Tatsuro Taira, the current flyweight champion Joshua Van is heading into his second title defense on a seven-fight winning streak in the UFC, making him one of the most dominant fighters in the weight class. The Myanmar-born fighter is known for having one of the highest volumes of significant strikes in the organization, landing an average of 8.5 strikes per fight. At 24 years old, Van has won 6 of his last 9 fights by decision.
In the other corner, Alexandre Pantoja has recovered from his elbow injury, which cost him not only his fight against Joshua Van but also his flyweight championship in the first round. The years take their toll, and at 36, Pantoja knows he had already lost some of his physical power even before his injury. As a fighter so reliant on takedowns, it seems he’ll have a tough time holding his own in this main event. When it comes to submissions, he remains among the best, having won 12 of his 30 fights via submission.
The rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja is one of the most anticipated in the UFC, although the current champion enters as the favorite due to the age difference and his current peak physical condition.
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Joshua Van - Alexandre Pantoja Key Points
- Joshua Van heads into his second title defense on a 7-fight winning streak.
- Alexandre Pantoja will return to the octagon after recovering from an elbow dislocation that cost him the title.
- Joshua Van is one of UFC's best strikers, averaging 8.5 strikes per fight.
- Alexandre Pantoja is much older than his opponent, with a 12-year age difference.
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Our Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja Prediction
If there’s one thing Joshua Van has been striving for since winning the title, it’s to build on his reputation by outmaneuvering his opponent. The Myanmar-born fighter’s strength lies in the volume of strikes he lands on his opponent, averaging a total of 8.5 points per bout.
For his part, Alexandre Pantoja will need to showcase his best grappling and takedown effectiveness to reclaim the title, though the 12-year age gap between them will make it a difficult task.
Our prediction for Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja is: Joshua Van wins!
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