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Alexandre Pantoja seeks title redemption against Joshua Van at UFC 331

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Alexandre Pantoja seeks title redemption against Joshua Van at UFC 331

Summary

Alexandre Pantoja returns to the octagon at UFC 331 on Saturday night, facing flyweight champion Joshua Van in a rematch at Crypto.com Arena. After losing his title due to a serious injury in their previous encounter, Pantoja is poised for a comeback, stating he is 'very hungry to conquer one more time.' The fight follows Van's successful title defense in May. Pantoja emphasizes the importance of this matchup, expressing eagerness to challenge Van as the reigning champion rather than as a challenger. He aims to join an elite group of fighters with multiple title reigns.

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Status Watch

•Pantoja last fought 10 months ago due to injury.
•Van claimed the title from Pantoja in December after a brief bout.
•Pantoja has trained while enjoying time with his family during recovery.
•UFC 331 takes place on September 16 at Crypto.com Arena.
•Pantoja aims to become the third flyweight with a second title reign.

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alexandre Pantoja returns at UFC 331 'very hungry to conquer one more time' as champion

What they're saying

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It's been a long 10 months since Alexandre Pantoja was injured and lost his belt to Joshua Van. He can't wait for the rematch Saturday night.
— Yahoo Sports

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