Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja in their “Fight of the Night” main event atop the UFC 331 fight card in Los Angeles, answering the questions raised in their first fight at UFC 323 back in late 2025. The 24-year-old Van…
Joshua Van is expected to make his next UFC flyweight title defense against top-ranked contender Manel Kape in early 2027. Following Van's victory over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, opening betting lines from BetOnline.ag have established a virtual pick 'em, listing Van at -108 and Kape at -112.
The 24-year-old champion Van holds an 18-2 record, while the 32-year-old Kape sits at 23-7. Kape expressed confidence on social media regarding the matchup, while commentator Daniel Cormier highlighted Kape's knockout power as a key factor in the upcoming flyweight title bout.
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