Flyweight champion Joshua Van returns to Crypto.com Arena for a title rematch against Brazilian legend Alexandre Pantoja.
The main event of UFC 331, scheduled for September 19 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, will feature the return of flyweight champion Joshua Van (17-2) who first captured the title last December against the 36-year-old former champ Alexandre Pantoja (30-5). In a rematch headlining the card, Van aims to defend his title after an emphatic TKO victory in round one. Pantoja injured his arm just 26 seconds into that bout.
In the co-main event, No. 2-ranked lightweight Arman Tsarukyan (23-3) will take on a notable non-title bout against Mauricio Ruffy (14-2). The 29-year-old Armenian from Georgia returns to Los Angeles for his first time since pulling out of a potential rematch with Islam Makhachev.
Flyweight Champion Van Aims to Defend Title
Joshua Van's return to Crypto.com Arena comes after he successfully defended the flyweight title in May by stopping Tatsuro Taira via fifth-round TKO. His upcoming match against Pantoja, who has shown resilience with a 5-1 record in the UFC since his debut in 2024, is sure to be another compelling bout.
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy: Lightweight Showdown
Besides the main event and co-main event, notable fights include heavyweight Gable Steveson (who recently won a gold medal at the 2020 U.S. Olympics) facing Sean Sharaf; another lightweight matchup is between Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega in a significant rematch.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where will UFC 331 take place?
The event, featuring Van vs. Pantoja and Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy among others, is set for September 19 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.