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UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van has expressed frustration on social media about the promotion's delay in scheduling his first title defense. The 24-year-old champion has been waiting since his UFC 323 victory over Alexandre Pantoja in December, which ended after just 26 seconds due to Pantoja's arm injury. Van, who has maintained an active schedule with 10 Octagon appearances since joining the UFC in 2023, questioned whether the UFC wants him to wait all year or stay active. The UFC may be delaying plans pending a concrete timeline for Pantoja's return, though #2-ranked Manel Kape appears to be the frontrunner for the next title shot if the promotion doesn't wait for the former champion.
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