UFC 331: Joshua Van, Alexandre Pantoja add an unusual touch of bad blood to rivalry in rematch

Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van are scheduled for a rematch at UFC 331 this Saturday. Despite their reputations for avoiding trash talk, the buildup to this fight has been marked by uncharacteristic hostility. This development adds a new layer of tension to their professional rivalry.
Neither man is known for too much trash talk, but things have been different in the build to Saturday's fight
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