Alexandre Pantoja may go down as one of the unluckiest fighters in the UFC. Facing the younger, fast-rising Joshua Van, the 35-year-old champion saw his night unravel in shocking fashion when a freak accident snapped his arm in the first round. The injury forced an immediate stoppage, and Van, just 24, was crowned the new flyweight champion via first-round TKO.

However the finish came, the result marks a defining moment in Van’s career. With the belt now around his waist, he’s officially established himself as a major force in the division. The win not only validates his rapid ascent but also sets the stage for an even bigger surge going forward. At just 24, he now has access to the kind of marquee matchups and high-profile opportunities that shape champions into stars. Now the big questi

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