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Joshua Van faces Alexandre Pantoja in UFC 331 flyweight title rematch

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Joshua Van faces Alexandre Pantoja in UFC 331 flyweight title rematch
Summary

Joshua Van will defend his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles. This rematch follows Pantoja's injury in their first encounter last December, where a dislocation forced an early stoppage. Van, who claimed the championship during the injury hiatus, successfully defended his title in May against Tatsuro Taira. Pantoja, now recovered, is aiming to reclaim the title. The event will also feature Arman Tsarukyan versus Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event among several other fights.

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Status Watch
  • •UFC 331 is scheduled for September 19 at Crypto.com Arena.
  • •Van is on a seven-fight winning streak after defeating Tatsuro Taira.
  • •Pantoja returns after recovering from a dislocated arm injury.
  • •Tsarukyan faces Ruffy in a lightweight contender matchup.
  • •Full card includes notable fights like Moicano vs. Ortega and Vera vs. Jourdain.
Latest Updates
  • 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 331 fight card, start time, date and location | Van vs. Pantoja 2
  • 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja rematch headlines UFC 331
  • 12:45 AMESPN — Van set for rematch against Pantoja at UFC 331
  • 11:53 PMCBS Sports — UFC 331 fight card: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 set to headline in Los Angeles
  • 11:18 PMMMA Fighting — Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2, Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy set as full UFC 331 card revealed - mmafighting.com
  • 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2, Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy set as full UFC 331 card revealed
  • 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 331 gets Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja rematch
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Event: UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2Date: Sat., Sept. 19, 2026Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CaliforniaStart times: Prelims Card Start Time at 6 p.m. ET | Main Card Start Time at 9 p.m. ETStreaming platform: Paramount+ (watch here) UFC 331 Main Event on Paramount+: 125 lbs.: UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 […]

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A flyweight title bout headlines the UFC 331 fight card on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, California. Flyweight champion Joshua Van and former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja rematch in the featured fight at Crypto.com Arena. The fight promotion revealed the full UFC 331 fight card via social media on ...

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A flyweight title rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja will headline UFC 331 in September, officials announced Thursday.

— ESPNby Brett Okamoto
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