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00:00W 2025 roku,
00:02w ramach wielkopolskimu,
00:04Alexandre Pantoja,
00:06znalazł się do szokień.
00:08Oh my goodness!
00:10Oh my God!
00:10Oh, he broke his arm.
00:12Wow!
00:13And now, Joshua Vann
00:14is the second youngest UFC champion in history.
00:18Now, the world will never forget, Joshua Vann.
00:20Joshua Vann's victory marked a changing of the guard,
00:24a status cemented with a dominant title defense.
00:27Vann retains the world title!
00:30With an opportunity to remove any doubt.
00:32Now people can see that I'm the real champion in this division.
00:35The champion welcomes the return of the former flyweight king at UFC 331.
00:40As Pantoja looks to settle unfinished business
00:42and reclaim the throne.
00:44Now he's the champion.
00:45Now he has everything to lose.
00:47And I feel more ready.
00:48I feel more confidence.
00:50There's the champion!
00:51I'm gonna do everything that's possible to win.
00:53I'm the champion right here!
00:55To be honest, I don't give a **** what Pantoja bring to the table that night.
00:58It would take an army to take that balance off me.
01:01In a co-main event, two lightweight title hopefuls clash in a high-stakes bout.
01:07Armand Sarukian has long been on the cusp of a title shot.
01:11Armand makes a statement!
01:13The Armenian wrestling powerhouse looks to become undeniable against a breakout contender.
01:19The striking sensation Mauricio Rufi has lit up the division with a haul of highlight finishes.
01:25Mauricio Rufi yet again!
01:27The Brazilian now aims to build on his momentum and enter the title picture against his toughest challenge to date.
01:33Mauricio Rufi, get ready for the tap.
01:36Sarukian back in contention!
01:38I'm going to prove that I'm the best fighter of UFC 331 in my opponent.
01:43The head of the Octagon's return to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
01:47We go inside the preparations of the main attractions.
01:52That's it, yeah, yeah.
01:53This is UFC 331.
01:58Countdown.
02:05By the end of 2025,
02:08Alexandre Pantoja had established himself as one of the greatest flyweights of all time.
02:15Pantoja!
02:16Oh!
02:18Pantoja is such a savage.
02:20When you watch this man compete.
02:22There's the tap!
02:23You are seeing one of the finest expressions of mixed martial arts.
02:27It's available on planet Earth.
02:2820 years professional fighter.
02:30Pantoja is a hunter.
02:31I face off one of the best fights all the world.
02:34He has beaten everybody.
02:35Making four defenses!
02:37In the final numbered event of the year, Pantoja welcomed a challenge from a breakout sensation.
02:43I have a chance to face off one of the best in this new generation.
02:46Oh my goodness, that'll do it!
02:48Joshua Van reached the table.
02:50He's a relentless competitive drive.
02:53He's got knockout power.
02:54Oh!
02:55And he's a man on a mission.
02:56Stop!
02:56Pantoja is always the guy that I want to fight.
02:58When I was making a debut in the UFC, he was already a champion.
03:02And I was always looking at him like he was a guy.
03:05And he was a guy.
03:06Oh!
03:07He is a monster when it comes to the striking.
03:09Until I came in the picture.
03:10He wants to be a world champion.
03:12And he has all that potential.
03:13But Pantoja is one of the best flyweights of all time.
03:17The new era of fighting is here.
03:20And they're about to witness the greatness of Joshua Van.
03:23Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
03:25All these great athletes that are chasing this belt have to go through a dude that doesn't seem to ever
03:30want to let go of the championship.
03:32My first fight to Joshua Van.
03:34I'm feel so ready.
03:36I'm feel so confident.
03:39Because everything's go perfect, you know.
03:41My camp's good.
03:42No injuries.
03:44I feel calm.
03:45I feel comfortable.
03:46That's my place.
03:47That's my zone.
03:48Ready.
03:49Let's do it.
03:50Fifth defense for the Brazilian Pantoja.
03:54The fight started.
03:56Everything's happened so fast.
03:58I connect my kick.
04:01He pushed me away.
04:03I make a mistake to fall.
04:05I try to put my hands in the match.
04:07Then my arm go out.
04:10I have an arm dislocation.
04:12I'm not afraid.
04:14I don't scream.
04:15I don't show him I have something.
04:18I just try to fix myself and back to the fight.
04:21Oh, he broke his arm.
04:22I want to go back and destroy him.
04:24But the fight's over.
04:26Oh, my goodness.
04:28That's it.
04:28That's it, baby.
04:29An arm injury to Pantoja.
04:31And Joshua Vann is the champ.
04:34That's so crazy.
04:36That's a freak accident, you know.
04:38Everybody know that.
04:40Who's going to reduce him?
04:42Who's going to reduce him?
04:44Who's going to...
04:44Who's going to...
04:44Who's going to...
04:45Huh?
04:45The fight's over.
04:46The fight's over.
04:48The fight's over.
04:48The fight's over.
04:5026 seconds in, the Pantoja era comes to an end.
04:52To lose the belt like that.
04:55That's crazy.
04:57That's why UFC understand.
04:59I need to fight for the belt again.
05:01What a way to lose, man.
05:04We'll get you take care.
05:05We'll get you take care.
05:07We'll get you take care.
05:07Yup, yup.
05:08I have a big show here.
05:10We'll send you to all the best muscles.
05:11We'll get you take care.
05:12We'll get you back again.
05:15I would imagine that Joshua Vann will defend this title very, very quickly and then be back with Pantoja to
05:21fight each other again.
05:27After an injury like that, one thing I learned, I don't have time to lose.
05:35Two days after the fight, I'm in the physiotherapy.
05:40I start training with just one arm.
05:43And this helped me a lot to back in shape very fast.
05:48In March, April, I'm ready to back full training.
05:51My physiotherapy guy don't believe what I can do after one month, two months.
05:57I'm very proud about myself.
05:59I'm very proud about all my team.
06:01Everybody helping me to get this feeling again.
06:03I lose my belt.
06:05But mentally, I feel a better man.
06:08And I feel more stronger.
06:09I'm a conqueror.
06:10And now you have the chance to conquer it one more time.
06:16After that Pantoja fight, you know, I always want that rematch as soon as possible.
06:21But I'm not going to wait forever.
06:22I got my dreams and goals that I want to accomplish.
06:24So, Tetsuro came in.
06:28Tetsuro Taira consistently gets better.
06:31Every time.
06:32He looks like a future world champion.
06:34Can Joshua Van stop this man from getting a hold of him?
06:38And what can he do if Tetsuro Taira gets him on the ground?
06:41And you guys know what will happen next.
06:44When Joshua Van fights in Tetsuro Taira, I have the best seat to watch that fight.
06:49To see who's going to be my opponent.
06:51Look at that.
06:52Pantoja.
06:52You guys are former champions.
06:54Yo.
06:54Pantoja was there.
06:55I saw him.
06:56I was like, watch what I'm about to do to this boy.
06:58That Stone Cold Killer.
07:00Staring him down.
07:01He might hate this.
07:02Like, what?
07:03This is my belt.
07:04How can he not hate it?
07:05But that's how it goes.
07:07This fight is very high level fight.
07:09That's an explosive shot.
07:13Oh, wow.
07:13Nice.
07:14Gets him down again.
07:15Taira is nasty on the ground.
07:17Now they're back on their feet.
07:19Oh!
07:20Everybody is standing inside Prudential Center.
07:23Showering the athletes with a lot of noise.
07:26The boxing difference is so vast.
07:29Oh my goodness, what a fight.
07:31What a fight.
07:31The fight's incredible.
07:33Joshua Van did everything I know he can do.
07:35Taira's in trouble.
07:36It's the body.
07:37Taira covers up.
07:38And that'll do it.
07:39That's it.
07:39And still.
07:41Joshua Van retains the world title.
07:44He make a statement.
07:45He's the champion of the world.
07:47And still.
07:50You got a champion.
07:51Don't be now.
07:52You have unfinished business with Alexandre Pantoja.
07:56We can run it back if you want.
07:57After this fight, I leave the arena.
08:00I'm back to my home because I know I have the title to win.
08:04Pantoja got to be next, right?
08:05I know who's my opponent and I know everything I can do to conquer this belt again.
08:11This man loves being champion.
08:14There's no denying how clear his intentions are.
08:17He wants to be a world champion again.
08:19What a setup for a rematch.
08:20How good is that for your main event?
08:31With his recent success, Myanmar-born UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van understands the ability he has to inspire others.
08:41And uses his newfound influence to aid the people of his home nation.
08:46I don't forget where I come from.
08:50Myanmar, the civil war has been going on for more than a decade.
08:55Our people need secret refugees.
08:58So India is one of the places that our people go to.
09:01Thank you so much for, you know, a warm welcome.
09:04You know, as I mentioned, man, you guys are like family.
09:07You know, because our rum and chief are one, so we're brothers.
09:10So I love you.
09:13So I go there to see where my people are at and to see how they live and, you know,
09:18to help out in any kind of way that I can.
09:21Social Bank! Social Bank! Social Bank! Social Bank! Social Bank!
09:27I always thought I would be a world champion, but I never thought it would be this big for my
09:32nation.
09:34It just showed me how much my people appreciate me.
09:38And it just make me work harder and, you know, just appreciate life a lot more.
09:44Hello, guys. How are you guys doing?
09:46Thank you for having me here, man. It was such a pleasure.
09:50Thank you. I love you guys.
09:53O'Van embraces his role as the flyweight champion.
09:57Preparations are underway for the former belt holder.
10:02Injury cut short Alexandre Pantoja's first encounter with Joshua Vann.
10:07But the Brazilian stable at American Top Team is confident the rematch will tell a different story.
10:13It's gonna be an amazing fight. Joshua Vann is an amazing fighter. He has good pressure, amazing boxing, good takedown
10:21defense.
10:23And I believe that he is a tough fight for Alexandre. But I believe Pantoja is a better fighter.
10:31Pantoja has the experience, heart, and the mentality to overcome any situation in that fight and will be the champion
10:39again.
10:41Joshua Vann has a very unique fight style. And Joshua Vann is the perfect guy for this new generation.
10:49But I'm a old school fighter. I'm fighting for almost 20 years. I think that's a huge advantage.
11:05I'm very complete. And I have so many ways to win this fight. I'm very focused on what I need
11:14to do to win this world title.
11:16The cannonball is ready to eat Joshua Vann alive.
11:23The might of a combat sports powerhouse in American Top Team will be tested by one of MMA's newest hotbeds
11:30for emerging talent.
11:33Houston's Four Ounce Fight Club is credited for guiding Joshua Vann to an award-worthy run to a UFC title.
11:40For Breakthrough Fighter of the Year, Joshua Vann.
11:42Yeah!
11:46Thank you to my team, Four Ounce Fight Club.
11:52Josh is more than anything excited about this fight.
11:56Pantoja has been one of the greatest for his era.
12:00But it is time for the new wave.
12:02Hand it to the ground. That's it.
12:05Alright, create space. Back. That's good.
12:09And although Pantoja is great, I think Josh is better than Pantoja everywhere.
12:14Plus, you know, he has that extra evolution to his game.
12:20I think the biggest challenge that Pantoja can bring to this matchup would be the awkwardness of Pantoja's style.
12:27Yep, small. Small increments. You don't have to be big.
12:30He just goes in wild and throws some crazy stuff just to get into the clinch or to get a
12:35takedown.
12:35So we're training for that style, and I think we got that covered.
12:40Four Ounce, three! One, two, three, four!
12:45Pantoja's one of the finest mixed martial artists that's ever stepped into the octagon.
12:50Josh Yvonne, you're good. You're the champion of the world. You're the best one.
12:54September 19, when the octagon's locked, we're gonna see if he's the true champion of the world.
13:01Pantoja's a hunter. He is so confident and dominant.
13:05And he truly feels that he is the best mixed martial arts fighter on planet Earth.
13:11He can say whatever you want, but you know what I bring to the table.
13:15Incredible endurance! Fantastic boxing skill!
13:18Oh, right from Dan!
13:21This is unfinished business.
13:23He's so well-rounded, and he just keeps improving.
13:27And at UFC 331, I'm knocking out Pantoja.
13:31What a phenomenal fight, right?
13:33Write the check form right now. Fight of the night.
13:44Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Sarukyan enters UFC 331 with his focus firmly fixed on the ultimate goal.
13:52Generational wealth and sharp business acumen have afforded him countless opportunities.
13:57But the prize he covets most is one that money can't buy. It must be earned.
14:05When you have a good lifestyle, you want to make more money.
14:10Because I'm buying so much shit.
14:12Scarves, watches, houses, traveling.
14:18I live one life, so enjoy your life.
14:23Money cannot buy a UFC title.
14:26A lot of billionaires in the world, but they don't have a UFC belt.
14:30I would trade everything for the UFC title.
14:35Since his arrival in the UFC in 2019.
14:38Say hello to the next generation of superstar, Arman Sarukyan.
14:43Sarukyan combined a heart and competitive mentality.
14:46Oh, look at that!
14:48With elite athletic ability to climb the lightweight ranks.
14:51On the feet, very fast, very technical. The wrestling is ridiculous.
14:54I'm telling you, the sky is the limit for this guy.
14:57Arman Sarukyan says, I'm not just ready to jump in the Shark Tank, I'm ready to be the apex predator.
15:02And a first round finish!
15:06I'm super confident and I know I can beat everybody.
15:09It's not just him hyping himself up to the world.
15:11When you see the performances, when you see what he's capable of, you believe this man.
15:16And what we've seen from him is real world championship caliber skills.
15:20Oh! Oh!
15:22Sarukyan puts him down early and knocks him out!
15:26I love this sport. I'm doing not for money. I'm doing this because I love to do it.
15:31And because I want to be a UFC champion.
15:33Oh, some just cut Charles open!
15:35Oh, that's a big one!
15:36A five-fight win streak in one of the UFC's toughest divisions has the title shot in reach.
15:41Wow!
15:42He made that look easy.
15:43Shockless performance from the Armenian.
15:46Arman Sarukyan is the real deal.
15:48One final hurdle remains in the form of a surging contender.
15:59Brazil's impact in the formative years of MMA is well established.
16:05Its host of icons inspired countless fighters across the nation.
16:11Including striking sensation Mauricio Ruffi.
16:15I watched a lot of Pride, right?
16:18That was at the time of Wanderlei Silva.
16:21Oh my God!
16:22200, yes!
16:23That's a knockdown!
16:25With the right knee through the head!
16:26Anderson Silva.
16:28Oh!
16:30He's out! He's out!
16:31Mauricio Shogun Ruffi.
16:33Look at that!
16:34Wow!
16:34Wow!
16:37And they were the guys that inspired me.
16:39I wanted to fight like them.
16:42Inspiration led to innovation.
16:45Committing his career to the craft of combat.
16:48Ruffi set out to create a style unlike any other.
16:51And showcase it on the sport's grandest stage.
16:54I trained in kickbox, Muay Thai.
16:57I trained in capoeira.
16:59The guy from Brazil.
17:00He's a big fan.
17:08He's a big fan.
17:09He's a big fan.
17:10He's a big fan.
17:12He's a big fan.
17:12He's a big fan.
17:13The dynamicism from Mauricio Ruffi.
17:15I'm very happy with all the results I have.
17:18I'm winning the fight like I've won.
17:20I'm winning the knockout of the year.
17:22That's where I've got him.
17:23Bobby Green with that speed kick in my head.
17:27Oh!
17:32Mauricio Ruffi!
17:33That's the Ruffi style.
17:35Flawless technique.
17:36This guy's got it.
17:37I won.
17:38I won.
17:39I won.
17:40Oh!
17:42And he missed with the right hand.
17:43There's another one.
17:44Mauricio Ruffi is a prop in this lightweight division.
17:47Michael Chandler in the White House.
17:49Looks like a world champion already.
17:51I won.
17:53I won.
17:54I didn't win.
17:56I won.
17:56I won.
17:57I won.
17:57I won.
17:58I won.
18:00I won.
18:00I won.
18:00I won.
18:03I won.
18:04I won.
18:05I won.
18:05I won.
18:06I won.
18:06I won.
18:08I won.
18:09I won.
18:26I won.
18:32I won.
18:36I won.
18:39I won.
18:40When Armour first came to American Top Team, we could always see that he was going to be a contender.
18:46He was always so apart from everybody else as far as mentality.
18:52He could be doing anything in life.
18:54He chose the hardest sport on earth to dedicate himself to.
19:02He only cares about being a UFC champion.
19:06I've seen a better Armour this time around.
19:11He has new weapons on the striking.
19:15But I think what's going to set him apart is his wrestling background.
19:21Ruffi is a very dangerous opponent for Armour.
19:23Dynamic striking.
19:25He can punch.
19:26He can kick.
19:26He can knee.
19:27He's a big 55er.
19:31But I believe steady pressure, Armour's pressure, Armour's wrestling.
19:38To set up the best way to finish this fight, that's what's going to make Armour victorious.
19:47Ruffi, he has one good weapon.
19:49It's striking.
19:50But I can strike.
19:51I can wrestle.
19:52And I'm not scared of his striking.
19:55I'm looking for a finish.
19:56Body weight.
19:58Use your body weight.
20:00I have to show everybody that nobody on my level.
20:04Let's go.
20:06Let's go.
20:08Let's go.
20:15Knowing the challenge he faces on his next opponent,
20:19Mauricio Ruffi has chosen to expand and refine his skill set
20:22with one of the best teams in MMA.
20:29So, for me, it's a great privilege to train here in Australia.
20:32I made great friends.
20:34Since the day I came here, I've been dedicating a lot.
20:40I've only learned a lot with Volca.
20:42Volca is a guy that you learn from...
20:46It's just an athlete.
20:47He just picks up things straight away.
20:50It's just get repetition.
20:51Where he's not even thinking, when he's tired,
20:54these things are automatically happening.
20:56We want to get that to a point where it feels like
20:58he's reacting with muscle memory.
21:00We've got so many athletes here that have my sort of style
21:03of takedown defense.
21:06That's how we all are here.
21:08Never given up on any little position.
21:10But then my try, my try goes in.
21:13Yeah.
21:14Slap across.
21:15Head down.
21:17Head up.
21:21A lot of wrestlers will come in and they're not used to
21:23the scrambling ability from the guys here,
21:25and they just get tired like that.
21:26It's going to be very important with guys like Armand.
21:30Probably one of the best wrestlers in the UFC.
21:33So, I'm on here.
21:35I'm still here, yeah.
21:38But if you're going for shots and you know that's your only chance
21:41to grab ahold of him and that's not happening,
21:42and all of a sudden you've got Rufy in your face,
21:46that's a big, big, big problem to have.
21:51There are two very clear paths, right?
21:53For all the fans who are watching,
21:55what we have control and what I always think
21:57is to do my best.
21:59So, I know what I need to do to win.
22:12I'm not thinking what he's going to do,
22:15what weapon he has.
22:16He has a chance only for lucky punch,
22:19but it's not going to happen.
22:21You got to keep an eye on this guy.
22:23This guy's a big problem at 155 pounds.
22:27He's so powerful, so aggressive,
22:29and he has the wrestling
22:30to challenge just about anyone.
22:33So, Rukyan is back in contention.
22:36The UFC 331.
22:38I'm going to prove that I'm the best fighter.
22:41This guy is the one.
22:43There's something really unique about his talent
22:46and his skill.
22:49One punch knockout power,
22:51incredible accuracy,
22:53and flawless technique.
22:55We're the best,
22:56and we're going with everything.
22:57I'm excited for this fight.
23:05Lightweight combatants with dreams of UFC gold.
23:09Clash and the co-main event.
23:12Before unfinished business in the flyweight division
23:15is decided once and for all
23:17to see who is the true king at 125 pounds.
23:21The otherworldly Pantoja.
23:23One of the best savers, right there.
23:25Like a man did not defeat me.
23:28Pantoja's left arm is hurt,
23:30and Joshua Van is the champ.
23:32What's done is done,
23:33and I'm going to walk his ass September 19th.
23:35You got a f***ing champion.
23:37Don't leave now.
23:38Set the stage for a rematch between Van
23:40and the former King Pantoja.
23:42He need to wash his mouth.
23:44What you going to do about it?
23:46You're going to do it, sir.
23:47Let's get your ass down.
23:49A flyweight title fight that they will be talking about for years to come.
23:54The score will be settled when the octagon returns to Los Angeles.
23:58For UFC 331.
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