Alexandre Pantoja related his own journey to the one Joshua Van is embarking on as the former touts the skills of the latter ahead of what would seem like the

Minutes after his UFC 317 win over Kai Kara-France, Pantoja (30-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) was quite literally faced with his next opponent. Into the cage at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas walked Joshua Van, who defeated Brandon Royval in a thrilling title eliminator just one fight prior.

On Saturday, Pantoja entered UFC 317's co-main event to defend his belt for the fourth time, facing an old foe from "The Ultimate Fighter 24," Kai Kara-France. Already established as one of the sport's very best, Pantoja further proved himself and his greatness with a dominant performance that concluded with a third-round rear-naked choke.