Alexandre Pantoja prepares for UFC 331 rematch against Joshua Van
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:17 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Alexandre Pantoja is set to face Joshua Van in a flyweight title rematch at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles. Pantoja's coach, Everton Oliveira, highlighted the fighter's recovery from an arm injury sustained in their previous encounter at UFC 323. Oliveira noted that Pantoja's dedication to physical therapy prevented the need for surgery and expressed optimism about Pantoja's improved performance due to additional recovery time. With a focus on motivation and maturity, Oliveira anticipates a stronger version of Pantoja, referred to as 'Pantoja 2.0 turbo' for the upcoming bout.
- •Pantoja lost the title to Van due to injury at UFC 323.
- •The rematch takes place on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena.
- •Oliveira reported Pantoja's recovery was quick and effective.
- •Pantoja is expected to bring enhanced motivation and maturity.
- •The coach is excited for a new version of Pantoja in the Octagon.
- 7:17 AMYahoo Sports — ATT coach forecasts Alexandre Pantoja '2.0 turbo' in Joshua Van rematch
- 7:17 AMYahoo Sports — Alexandre Pantoja coach touts ‘Pantoja 2.0’ ahead of UFC 331
"One of Alexandre Pantoja’s coaches is excited about the former champ’s Octagon return.
"One of Alexandre Pantoja’s coaches is excited about the former champ’s Octagon return.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:17 AMATT coach forecasts Alexandre Pantoja '2.0 turbo' in Joshua Van rematch
One of Alexandre Pantoja’s coaches is excited about the former champ’s Octagon return.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:17 AMAlexandre Pantoja coach touts ‘Pantoja 2.0’ ahead of UFC 331
One of Alexandre Pantoja’s coaches is excited about the former champ’s Octagon return.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
UFC•Aug 12, 2026, 6:50 AMDana White's Contender Series 10, Week 1 results: Four contracts awarded
UFC•Aug 12, 2026, 6:29 AMJamahal Hill targeting undefeated Josh Hokit in heavyweight move- UFC•Aug 12, 2026, 5:26 AMIslam Makhachev reels in shark ahead of UFC 330 title fight
- UFC•Aug 12, 2026, 4:31 AMUSA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Aug. 11: Quillan Salkilld climbs
- UFC•Aug 12, 2026, 4:20 AMIan Garry shares his side of the altercation with Khamzat Chimaev
- UFC•Aug 12, 2026, 2:55 AMTom Pagliarulo overcomes fear, earns UFC contract at DWCS 2026 Week 1