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Joshua Van retains UFC flyweight title at UFC 331 in Los Angeles

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Joshua Van retains UFC flyweight title at UFC 331 in Los Angeles

Summary

Joshua Van defended his UFC flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19, 2026, in Los Angeles, winning by unanimous decision after dominating all five rounds. Arman Tsarukyan scored a notable first-round TKO victory over Mauricio Ruffy, likely positioning him for a title shot in the lightweight division. The event featured several exciting finishes, including a quick knockout by Sean Sharaf over Gable Steveson, marking one of the biggest upsets in UFC history. Van's victory earned him the Fight of the Night bonus, while Sharaf received the Proper Chaos bonus, totaling $100,000 in additional earnings.

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•UFC 331 took place on September 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena.
•Joshua Van won the main event against Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision.
•Arman Tsarukyan earned a first-round TKO over Mauricio Ruffy.
•Sean Sharaf delivered a significant upset against Gable Steveson in the heavyweight division.
•Total bonus pool for the event exceeded $500,000.

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UFC 331 had statement wins and an epic upset. The UFC awarded over $500,000 in bonus money. Here's who cashed in and all of the results from Los Angeles.
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