Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, September 20, 2026 — Flyweight Champion Joshua Van successfully defended his title on Saturday in a rematch against former champion Alexandre Pantoja. The victory saw Van overcome challenges stemming from prior controversy that surrounded their initial bout.

The championship fight, which took place on Saturday, saw Joshua Van once again face off against Alexandre Pantoja, a former titleholder. Van emerged victorious, retaining his Flyweight Championship title.

Details regarding the specific date of Saturday’s event were not immediately available. The location of the championship bout and the exact nature of the victory, such as whether it was a decision, knockout, or submission, were also not provided in the summary of the event.

The rematch was significant as it addressed lingering issues from the fighters’ previous encounter, which was reportedly marked by controversy. The trend summary indicated that Van’s performance in this second fight allowed him to move past the prior contentious circumstances.

Information concerning the specific details of the controversy from their first fight has not been released. Likewise, details about the fight’s progression, such as the round number or method of victory, are absent from the provided information. Further details about the event, including the fight’s outcome by judges’ scorecards if applicable, were not specified.

Joshua Van has held the Flyweight Championship title, and this latest defense solidifies his position as champion. Alexandre Pantoja, a former champion, was seeking to reclaim the title in this rematch.

Additional context regarding the fighter’s records, the specific event where the fight took place, and any subsequent statements from the fighters or their teams were not included in the trend summary.


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