Joshua Van, our flyweight champ, is putting his title on the line again this Saturday, stepping back into the octagon for a huge rematch against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. This isn’t just another fight, it’s a re-run of their epic UFC 323 flyweight title bout from last December, where Van absolutely lit up Pantoja for a TKO win!
The Champ’s Dominance and The Spicy Odds
Van, who’s only 24 and already ranked No. 10 pound-for-pound in the UFC, has been on an absolute tear. He’s got seven straight wins under his belt, man! Just back in May, at UFC 328, he successfully defended his crown against Tatsuro Taira with another TKO. His career record is seriously impressive at 17-2, with nine knockouts and two submissions. He’s a machine, plain and simple.
So, heading into this rematch, Van is the clear favorite at -130 according to DraftKings Sportsbook. But don’t sleep on Pantoja at +110. That’s a good underdog line right there, and Pantoja’s gotta be hungry for revenge after that TKO loss last year. We’ve also got Arman Tsarukyan as a hefty -290 favorite facing off against Mauricio Ruffy (+235) in a men’s lightweight clash on the main card. You know anything can happen in the octagon, right?
Kyle Marley’s Picks and How to Catch Every Punch
If you’re looking for an edge, SportsLine expert Kyle Marley is the guy to follow. This dude has been absolutely crushing it for years. $100 bettors who’ve followed his picks are up nearly $10,000 over the past three-plus years, and he’s returned well over $21,000 since May 2018! Remember 2020? Marley hit five straight main-event underdog winners right after the pandemic pause. The man knows his stuff!
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So mark your calendars! The early prelims kick off at 5 p.m. ET, and the main card is scheduled to start around 9 p.m. ET. Van vs. Pantoja 2 is gonna be an absolute banger for that flyweight championship. Don’t miss it!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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