Alexandre Pantoja will once again put flyweight gold on the line at UFC 323 when he takes on Joshua Van, who attempts to become the second-youngest champion in octagon history behind Jon Jones.
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van preview
Pantoja (30-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) dominated Kai Kara-France at UFC 317 in June for his fourth consecutive title defense and extended his winning streak to eight. Title wins for the 35-year-old include Brandon Moreno, Brandon Royval, Steve Erceg, Kai Asakura, and Kara-France.
Myanmar’s Van (15-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) has skyrocketed into championship contention with nine UFC fights in his first two years with the promotion. The 23-year-old went 5-0 in 11 months since a TKO loss to Charles Johnson.
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van odds
According to DraftKings, Pantoja is a -260 favorite to add a fifth title defense to his resume against Van, who is a +220 underdog in his first UFC championship opportunity.
How to watch Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van
Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view
When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
