UFC 331 card features Van vs. Pantoja 2 in Los Angeles
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Last updated Aug 6, 2026
UFC 331 is set for September 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, featuring a main event rematch between Flyweight champion Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja. Their previous encounter ended prematurely after 26 seconds due to an injury to Pantoja. In the co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio Ruffy, adding further intrigue to a card loaded with significant matchups. Van, who successfully defended his title once since their last fight, will look to solidify his reign against Pantoja, who seeks to reclaim the championship he lost under unusual circumstances.
- •UFC 331 takes place on September 19, 2026.
- •Main event features Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja.
- •Co-main event includes Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy.
- •Van is on a seven-fight win streak and has one title defense.
- •Pantoja aims to recover from an injury that caused their last fight's early end.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Intriguing Fights Headline UFC 331 in Los Angeles
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 331 fight card revealed, Van vs. Pantoja 2 (and poor Arman Tsarukyan) leads loaded lineup
"On September 19, the UFC is back at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, with an intriguing event. In the main event of UFC 331, champion Joshua Van puts his belt on the line in a rematch against former champion Alexandre Pantoja.Also, a high-stakes matchup in the co-main event between Arman Tsarukyan and highly […] The post Intriguing Fights Headline UFC 331 in Los Angeles appeared first on HEAVY.
"A rematch is on tap for Cali. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed back to Crypto.com Arena — a.k.a. Staples Center — in Los Angeles, California, for UFC 331 on Sat., Sept. 19, 2026, and the promotion is bringing a pretty loaded card with it. In the main event, UFC Flyweight champion Joshua Van runs […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:01 AMIntriguing Fights Headline UFC 331 in Los Angeles
On September 19, the UFC is back at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, with an intriguing event. In the main event of UFC 331, champion Joshua Van puts his belt on the line in a rematch against former champion Alexandre Pantoja.Also, a high-stakes matchup in the co-main event between Arman Tsarukyan and highly […] The post Intriguing Fights Headline UFC 331 in Los Angeles appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 11:55 PMUFC 331 fight card revealed, Van vs. Pantoja 2 (and poor Arman Tsarukyan) leads loaded lineup
A rematch is on tap for Cali. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed back to Crypto.com Arena — a.k.a. Staples Center — in Los Angeles, California, for UFC 331 on Sat., Sept. 19, 2026, and the promotion is bringing a pretty loaded card with it. In the main event, UFC Flyweight champion Joshua Van runs […]
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