Joshua Van gains 20 pounds for UFC 331 flyweight title defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Joshua Van defended his UFC flyweight championship against Alexandre Pantoja on September 19, 2026, in Los Angeles at UFC 331. Van officially weighed in at 125 pounds but ballooned to 145.8 pounds by fight time, while Pantoja weighed 125 pounds and rehydrated to 140.2 pounds. The California State Athletic Commission reported these fight night weights, highlighting significant weight gains across multiple fighters. Following UFC 331, further details on match outcomes and specific performances will be provided as they become available.
- •Joshua Van gained 20.8 pounds from weigh-in to fight night.
- •Alexandre Pantoja increased from 125 to 140.2 pounds.
- •UFC 331 took place on September 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena.
- •Weight gains observed among various fighters, including 26.4 pounds by Ozzy Diaz.
- •California State Athletic Commission monitored fight night weights closely.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — 20 pounds?!?! Flyweight champion Joshua Van was a Featherweight for UFC 331 title defense
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