Joshua Van surprised by Alexandre Pantoja's post-fight comments about their bout

Joshua Van expressed surprise at comments made by Alexandre Pantoja following their UFC 328 fight. Van stated they had a respectful interaction before the bout, and he attempted to shake Pantoja's hand. Van says he didn't initially see Pantoja's injury during the fight and only noticed it after celebrating, at which point he apologized. Pantoja also apologized, but then later posted videos suggesting Van was lucky and that it was destiny for Van to become champion. Van maintains respect for Pantoja as a champion but was shocked by these subsequent comments. Van also noted that Pantoja, as a black belt, should have known how to fall properly without extending his arm.