Story byDrake RiggsUncrownedSun, December 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM UTC·3 min readChaos arrived in all forms at UFC 323, but none more disturbing or consequential than the sudden, gruesome end to Alexandre Pantoja’s flyweight title reign. The co-main event between Pantoja and 24-year-old phenom Joshua Van lasted a mere 26 seconds before disaster struck. After absorbing a head kick, Van caught the champion’s leg and forced him backward to the canvas. As Pantoja posted with his arm to break the fall, it appeared his elbow violently dislocated or broke on impact.