Joshua Van defeats Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 while Arman Tsarukyan scores knockout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

At UFC 331, Joshua Van secured a victory over Alexandre Pantoja in a highly anticipated rematch, showcasing a competitive five-round battle. Arman Tsarukyan delivered a brutal knockout of Mauricio Ruffy, earning a challenge for Justin Gaethje and the lightweight title. Other notable performances included Patricio Pitbull's knockout win over Doo Ho Choi and Sean Sharaf's rapid 12-second victory against Gable Steveson, leading to discussions of potential future matchups for these fighters. Analysis of the event and matchmaking suggestions will continue in the upcoming edition of the podcast On To the Next One.
- •Joshua Van defeats Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch at UFC 331.
- •Arman Tsarukyan knocks out Mauricio Ruffy, positioning for a lightweight title shot.
- •Patricio Pitbull scores a knockout against Doo Ho Choi.
- •Sean Sharaf wins in just 12 seconds against Gable Steveson.
- •Future matchups will be discussed in the podcast On To the Next One.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — On To the Next One: Matches to make after chaotic UFC 331 event
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