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Joshua Van climbs in pound-for-pound rankings after UFC 331 victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 7:11 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Joshua Van climbs in pound-for-pound rankings after UFC 331 victory

Summary

At UFC 331, Joshua Van dominated Alexandre Pantoja, winning via unanimous decision. The victory propels Van six spots up the pound-for-pound rankings to fourth place. Meanwhile, Arman Tsarukyan returns to the rankings after a first-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy. The rankings also see Alexa Grasso and Amanda Nunes making moves among the top women fighters, with Nunes scheduled for a fight at UFC 334. These shifts signal updates in the competitive of MMA as fighters vie for title shots.

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Status Watch

•Joshua Van wins against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331
•Van jumps to fourth in the pound-for-pound rankings
•Arman Tsarukyan returns to top 10 after knockout victory
•Alexa Grasso and Amanda Nunes are also climbing in rankings
•Nunes is scheduled for a fight at UFC 334

Latest Updates

7:11 PMYahoo Sports — MMA pound-for-pound rankings (Sept. 2026): Joshua Van soars after UFC 331, Arman Tsarukyan crashes top 10

What they're saying

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Van breaks into elite company in the pound-for-pound rankings with his dominant showing against Alexandre Pantoja, while Tsarukyan and another familiar name crash the party.
— Yahoo Sportsby Chuck Mindenhall

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