Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja Rematch Headlines UFC 331 in Los Angeles

UFC 331 will take place on September 19, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The main event features flyweight champion Joshua Van of Myanmar defending his belt against former champion Alexandre Pantoja of Brazil in a rematch. Their first encounter at UFC 323 ended after 26 seconds when Pantoja suffered a shoulder injury, allowing Van to win by TKO.

The co‑main bout pits lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan of Armenia against Brazil’s Mauricio Ruffy. The five‑round fight could determine the next challenger for the lightweight title. The card also includes Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf, Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega, Tai Tuivasa vs. Robelis Despaigne and several other matchups. Tickets are on sale and the event will stream live on Paramount+.