UFC 331 Set for September with Van vs. Pantoja 2
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UFC 331 Set for September with Van vs. Pantoja 2

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced details for UFC 331, headlined by a rematch between Flyweight champion Joshua Van and former champion Alexandre Pantoja. The event is scheduled for September 19, 2026, in Los Angeles, California.

UFC 331’s main event will feature Joshua Van defending his Flyweight title for the second time against Alexandre Pantoja. This is a rematch between the two fighters, indicating unfinished business that the UFC is capitalizing on. The event is being billed as ‘Van vs. Pantoja 2.’

The fight will take place on Sat., Sept. 19, 2026, inside the Crypto.com Arena—formerly known as Staples Center—in Los Angeles, California. The event is intended to provide a high-profile showcase for the Flyweight division and a resolution to the rivalry between Van and Pantoja.

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