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Fight Club podcast: Van proves it was no fluke vs Pantoja, Tsarukyan makes title statement
Sport Nation • September 23rd, 2026 5:42 pm
Joshua Van & Alexandre Pantoja | Photo: Zuffa
Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are back with another healthy dose of combat action on Sport Nation's Fight Club Podcast!
Where else could the lads begin but Sunday's (NZ time) monumental flyweight title bout between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja.
After the first match ended early due to debilitating injury to the Brazilian, Van proved he was the deserved owner of the flyweight strap with the kind of performance which left no doubt who owns the 125lb throne.
Another highlight of a highly entertaining card came in the co-main event, where Arman Tsarukyan restaked his claim as the No. 1 contender in the lightweight division with a first-round KO of Mauricio Ruffy.
How does he match up with champ Justin Gaethje?
They round out with a look at the newly announced UFC 334 card, where Cyril Gane will attempt to defend his heavyweight title against Josh Hokit.
Listen to the full episode below:
