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Joshua Van retains flyweight title at UFC 331
At UFC 331 in Los Angeles, Joshua Van successfully defended his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a highly anticipated rematch. Following their first encounter in December 2025, which ended due to a Pantoja elbow injury, the two fighters completed a full five-round battle. Van secured a unanimous decision victory with scores of 49-46, 49-47, and 50-45, cementing his position at the top of the division.
The co-main event featured Arman Tsarukyan, who secured a first-round knockout victory over Mauricio Ruffy using an elbow strike. This win positions Tsarukyan as a strong contender for the lightweight title. Other notable results from the event included Patricio Pitbull defeating Doo Ho Choi via TKO in the first round and Alonzo Menifield winning a split decision against Iwo Baraniewski.
The event, held at the Crypto.com Arena, featured a 12-fight card and was broadcast via Paramount+ in the United States.
Entities
Alexandre Pantoja · Arman Tsarukyan · Crypto.com Arena · Joshua Van · Los Angeles · Mauricio Ruffy · Robelis Despaigne · Tai Tuivasa · UFC
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] UFC 331 will take place at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles. khelnow.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy will compete in a five-round co-main event for a lightweight No. 1 contender spot. khelnow.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Joshua Van is currently on a seven-fight winning streak.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The lightweight bout between Brian Ortega and Renato Moicano was removed from the card due to injury. khelnow.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Joshua Van defends his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch. khelnow.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Joshua Van holds a 10-1 record since joining the UFC in June 2023.