Alexandre Pantoja is set to face Joshua Van in a highly anticipated rematch after Van's fifth-round submission victory over Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328.
What happened?
Van's win solidified his position as the undisputed flyweight champion, but he remains the betting underdog against Alexandre Pantoja and Manel Kape.
Why it matters for Alexandre Pantoja
The bookies at BetOnline.ag have Van at +150 for his Pantoja do-over and +135 for a potential title defense against Kape.
Alexandre Pantoja suffered an arm injury in his previous fight against Van at UFC 323.
What comes next?
Van told Full Send MMA backstage at UFC 328 that he doesn't have a problem with Alexandre Pantoja, but he doesn't like Pantoja making it seem like he's the bad guy.
The timeline for Van's Octagon return has yet to be determined, but Alexandre Pantoja is likely to be his next opponent.
Alexandre Pantoja will be looking to bounce back from his injury and defeat Van in their upcoming rematch.
The odds are against Van, with -175 and -255 favoring Alexandre Pantoja and Kape, respectively.
Van's victory over Taira was an epic 'Fight of the Night' performance that showcased his skills as a fighter.
Alexandre Pantoja will need to be at the top of his game if he wants to defeat Van and become the new flyweight champion.
The highly anticipated rematch between Van and Alexandre Pantoja is expected to take place soon, with the exact date still to be determined.
Alexandre Pantoja's fans will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of the fight date and will be hoping that he can emerge victorious against Van.
The UFC 328 event took place on a recent weekend at Prudential Center in Newark, with Van's win being the highlight of the night.
Alexandre Pantoja's upcoming fight against Van will be a thrilling encounter that will determine the future of the flyweight division.
The stakes are high for both fighters, with the winner set to become the new champion and the loser facing a tough road to recovery.
Alexandre Pantoja is focused on his training and is determined to defeat Van and become the new flyweight champion.
The world of UFC will be watching the upcoming rematch between Van and Alexandre Pantoja with great interest, eager to see who will emerge victorious.
The fight will be a closely contested encounter, with both fighters giving it their all in the Octagon.
Alexandre Pantoja's skills and experience make him a strong contender for the flyweight championship title.
The highly anticipated rematch between Van and Alexandre Pantoja will be an epic encounter that will showcase the skills of both fighters.
The winner of the fight will be crowned the new flyweight champion, and the loser will face a tough road to recovery.
Alexandre Pantoja is ready for the challenge and is determined to emerge victorious against Van.
The upcoming rematch between Van and Alexandre Pantoja will be a thrilling encounter that will determine the future of the flyweight division.