Joshua Van says he learned from watching Alexander Volkanovski train

Joshua Van said he learned a great deal by watching Alexander Volkanovski train, MMA Junkie reported, ahead of his UFC 331 main event against Alexandre Pantoja.

By Darren Murray · Published Fri 18 Sept, 11:13 UK · AI-assisted reporting
Joshua Van
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Joshua Van said watching Alexander Volkanovski train taught him a great deal, MMA Junkie reported.

Van faces Alexandre Pantoja in the main event of UFC 331 on 19 September 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.

In a separate account, MMA Fighting reported that Mauricio Ruffy discussed his experience of training alongside Volkanovski.

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