UFC 331 features Edmen Shahbazyan versus Brunno Ferreira in Los Angeles
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
UFC 331 will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on September 19, featuring middleweight veterans Edmen Shahbazyan and Brunno Ferreira. Shahbazyan, with a record of 16-6, is looking to recover from a loss to Brendan Allen in June that ended his three-fight win streak. Ferreira, at 15-4, is also attempting to bounce back after two losses this year. The event is building up as a Brazil vs. The World theme with additional matchups featuring fighters from both sides.
- •UFC 331 is scheduled for September 19 in Los Angeles.
- •Shahbazyan lost to Brendan Allen in June after a winning streak.
- •Ferreira lost twice this year following a strong 2025.
- •The card features multiple Brazil vs. World matchups.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 331 adds middleweight veterans to upcoming Los Angeles card
- 11:00 PMMMA Fighting — UFC 331 adds middleweight veterans to upcoming Los Angeles card
"Middleweight veterans Edmen Shahbazyan and Brunno Ferreira will clash at UFC’s upcoming numbered event in Los Angeles, MMA Fighting has confirmed following a report from Leo Guimaraes. UFC 331 takes place at Crypto.com Arena on Sept. 19. The UFC is yet to announce the headlining attraction for the card. Shahbazyan (16-6) attempts to get back on track after losing a bonus-winning three-round decision against Brendan Allen in June. The defeat snapped his three-fight winning streak from 2025, when he beat Andre Muniz, Andre Petroski and Dylan Budka. Ferreira (15-4) was on a roll after also going 3-0 in 2025, capped off by a decision win over former title contender Marvin Vettori, but he has since lost twice this year against Gregory Rodrigues and Ikram Aliskerov. UFC 331 is building up to be a Brazil vs. The World type of card so far with previously reported bouts for Renato Moicano, Patricio Pitbull, Ryan Gandra and Eduarda Moura versus Brian Ortega, Doo Ho Choi, Ozzy Diaz and Casey O’Neill, respectively. Damon Martin contributed to this report.
"Edmen Shahbazyan fights Brunno Ferreira at UFC 331
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 11:00 PMUFC 331 adds middleweight veterans to upcoming Los Angeles card
Edmen Shahbazyan fights Brunno Ferreira at UFC 331
- MMA FightingAug 1, 2026, 11:00 PMUFC 331 adds middleweight veterans to upcoming Los Angeles card
Middleweight veterans Edmen Shahbazyan and Brunno Ferreira will clash at UFC’s upcoming numbered event in Los Angeles, MMA Fighting has confirmed following a report from Leo Guimaraes. UFC 331 takes place at Crypto.com Arena on Sept. 19. The UFC is yet to announce the headlining attraction for the card. Shahbazyan (16-6) attempts to get back on track after losing a bonus-winning three-round decision against Brendan Allen in June. The defeat snapped his three-fight winning streak from 2025, when he beat Andre Muniz, Andre Petroski and Dylan Budka. Ferreira (15-4) was on a roll after also going 3-0 in 2025, capped off by a decision win over former title contender Marvin Vettori, but he has since lost twice this year against Gregory Rodrigues and Ikram Aliskerov. UFC 331 is building up to be a Brazil vs. The World type of card so far with previously reported bouts for Renato Moicano, Patricio Pitbull, Ryan Gandra and Eduarda Moura versus Brian Ortega, Doo Ho Choi, Ozzy Diaz and Casey O’Neill, respectively. Damon Martin contributed to this report.
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