Joshua Van addresses backlash over his celebration after Alexandre Pantoja’s injury at UFC 323, offering clarity on intent and emotions.

What should happen with Joshua Van's first defense after claiming the title from Alexandre Pantoja in unprecedented fashion at UFC 323?

Joshua Van responds to the backlash over celebrating despite Pantoja’s arm injury 🤕🏆 "At first I was just celebrating the win of me getting the belt, and when I looked back at Pantoja, I walked up to him and I said, hey man, I’m sorry the fight went this way. But at the same… pic.twitter.com/G2HS5ns3IX

Joshua Van captures the flyweight title as Alexandre Pantoja is forced out with a severe injury in a shocking championship twist at UFC 323.

Pantoja (30-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) lost his flyweight title just 26 seconds into his bout with Joshua Van (16-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) in Saturday's UFC 323 co-main event after injuring his arm. Cormier called the title fight an all-time letdown and expects Pantoja to be sidelined for quite a while.

Royval's high-octane loss to the current champ made him numerous fans, but now he has to rebound Saturday against Manel Kape.

Joshua Van plans an emotional visit to his father’s grave after winning the UFC 323 flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja.