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Joshua Van says torn right AC joint limited sparring until late camp

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published September 20, 2026 · The Ariel Helwani Show · Joshua Van Reveals He Suffered Massive Injury Before UFC 331, Recaps IMPRESSIVE Win Over Pantoja
Joshua Van says torn right AC joint limited sparring until late camp
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Joshua Van Reveals He Suffered Massive Injury Before UFC 331, Recaps IMPRESSIVE Win Over Pantoja

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"I you know, coming into this fight uh after the press conference in Philly, I tore my AC joint in my right shoulder and I couldn't even spar. So, the last two weeks was uh my first time sparring."

Joshua Van told reporters he tore the AC joint in his right shoulder during training camp after a press conference in Philadelphia. He said he could not spar until the final two weeks and plans to get an MRI and medical checks.

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Joshua Van Reveals He Suffered Massive Injury Before UFC 331, Recaps IMPRESSIVE Win Over Pantoja
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