Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja in 26 seconds at UFC 323, becoming the new flyweight champion and first UFC champion born in the 2000s.

Henry Cejudo retired after losing to Payton Talbott by unanimous decision at UFC 323.

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Alex Volkanovski denies retirement, set for Feb. title defense in Sydney against Diego Lopes.

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Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja in 26 seconds at UFC 323, becoming the new flyweight champion and first UFC champion born in the 2000s.