Israel Adesanya has secured a win over Joshua Vann. The Burmese fighter is set to challenge for the UFC flyweight title in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC 323 pay-per-view.<\/p>\n
At the start of 2025, a title fight between Vann and champion Alexandre Pantoja seemed unlikely, even though Vann had victories over Edgar Chiles and Cody Darden. However, after winning two consecutive pay-per-view bouts, including a significant victory over former title contender Brandon Roybal, Vann quickly rose in the rankings.<\/p>\n
Despite his recent success, few anticipate the 24-year-old to dethrone Pantoja, who has maintained a strong grip on the title. Nevertheless, a seasoned champion has identified a tactic that could give Vann an edge in his upcoming fight in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n
Israel Adesanya has praised Vann\u2019s unconventional fighting style, noting in a UFC 323 preview video how Vann\u2019s willingness to fight in close quarters and his rare but precise use of kicks could disrupt Pantoja\u2019s dominance. Adesanya highlighted a particularly impactful diagonal kick by Vann that could potentially alter the outcome of the match.<\/p>\n
Vann\u2019s rise has positioned him among the sport\u2019s promising young talents, and a win over Pantoja would make him the second-youngest UFC champion ever, following Jon Jones and just ahead of Jose Aldo, both of whom achieved this feat at age 24.<\/p>\n
Still, toppling Pantoja will be no easy task, as the current champion is compared to flyweight legend Demetrius Johnson for his impressive reign.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: This matchup is a pivotal moment for the flyweight division, bringing fresh excitement and potential shifts in the competitive landscape. For fight fans, seeing a rising star like Vann challenge a dominant champion like Pantoja could signal a new era and elevate the sport\u2019s intensity even further.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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