UFC 331 Van Pantoja Rematch

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 18 Sep

   Van captured the title at UFC 323 in December when Pantoja suffered a severe arm and elbow injury only 26 seconds into the opening round.

   4 outlets · Toronto Star
2. 19 Sep

   Alonzo Menifield is taking on Iwo Baraniewski in the Light Heavyweight battle.

   2 outlets · Fox News
3. 20 Sep

   In the co-main event, No. 2-ranked lightweight Arman Tsarukyan (24-3) strengthened his claim to the next title shot with a dramatic first-round knockout of No. 7 Mauricio Ruffy (14-3), who was coming off a TKO victory over Michael Chandler at UFC Freedom 250.

   2 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 10 articles

• 20 Sep Myanmar’s Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331Joshua Van retained his UFC flyweight title by defeating Alexandre Pantoja in Los Angeles on Saturday night via unanimous decision. The match was particularly significant as it was their second encounter following an earlier fight where Van became champion after a freak injury to Pantoja. Judges scored the bout 49-46, 49-47, and 50-45 in favor of Van, who extended his professional MMA record to 18 wins and two…Al Jazeera
• 20 Sep Van silences doubters in Pantoja rematch as Tsarukyan, Pitbull score dramatic UFC 331 finishesJoshua Van defended his UFC flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in Los Angeles on Saturday, decisively winning their rematch to silence critics who doubted the legitimacy of Van's previous victory due to an injury sustained by Pantoja early in that fight. In the co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan secured a dramatic first-round knockout victory over Mauricio Ruffy, solidifying his position as a contender for the…Toronto Star
• 19 Sep Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWSDYW: Double Your Winnings on 10x Bets Ahead of UFC 331Caesars Sportsbook is offering a promotion for new users to double their winnings on the first ten bets, using the code FOXNEWSDYW before UFC 331 on September 19, 2026. The main event features Joshua Van defending his flyweight championship against Alexandre Pantoja; both fighters have strong records and distinct styles. Users must bet at least $1 to qualify for the promotion which includes a 100% profit boost token.Fox News
• 19 Sep FanDuel Promo Code: $350 Bonus Bets Available for UFC 331, Yan-PantojaFanDuel is offering new users up to $350 in bonus bets for UFC 331, which takes place on September 19, 2026. To qualify, users must make a $5 bet daily for seven days. The main event features Joshua Van defending his Flyweight Championship against Alexandre Pantoja, who is seeking revenge after losing to Van in December. Another notable fight includes Gable Steveson, the favorite with odds of -2400, facing Sean…Fox News
• 19 Sep Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350 Unlocks Bet $20, Get $350 Offer for UFC 331Fanatics Sportsbook is offering a promotion for UFC 331, allowing new users to receive $350 in FanCash after betting just $20 on the event with promo code FOXNEWS350. The main fight features Joshua Van against Alexandre Pantoja for the Flyweight Championship, where sportsbooks predict a close match with Pantoja favored at +5.5 points. Other notable fights include Alonzo Menifield versus Iwo Baraniewski in Light…Fox News
• 19 Sep Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS Unlocks $1000 Deposit Match Before UFC 331Underdog, a sports betting platform, is offering new users a $1,000 deposit match for UFC 331 with the promo code FOXNEWS. The main event features Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja in a Flyweight Championship bout, while Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio Ruffy in another key fight. Users must sign up, provide personal information to verify eligibility, make their first deposit, and use the code to claim the offer.Fox News
• 19 Sep How to bet on UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 | Collect up to $4k in sports betting bonuses for Saturday’s main eventOn Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, reigning flyweight champion Joshua Van faces off against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch for the UFC title, part of UFC 331’s main event. The card also includes a lightweight bout between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy as co-main event, with the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Joshua Van is favored with -130 odds, while Pantoja is an underdog at +110, with…New York Post
• 19 Sep Bet365 Bonus Code: Bet $10, Get $365 on UFC 331, Van vs PantojaBet365 is offering a promotion for UFC 331 where users can bet $10 and receive $365 in bonus funds if they place their first wager on any market with odds of -500 or longer. The featured fight is between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja, scheduled for September 19, 2026. Bet365 provides detailed betting odds including moneylines and round totals, favoring Van but suggesting the match might not go all five rounds.Fox News
• 19 Sep UFC 331 predictions: Favorites will run wild in Los AngelesUFC 331 takes place this Saturday in Los Angeles with twelve scheduled fights, including a title match and another potential championship eliminator. One fight has been removed due to an injury, leaving a balanced card expected to see half of the matches go the distance while the other half are predicted finishes. Key matchups include Joshua Van versus Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight division, where Van is…New York Post
• 18 Sep Van and Pantoja set for long-awaited rematch at UFC 331 in Los AngelesUFC 331 in Los Angeles will feature a rematch between flyweight champion Joshua Van and former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja, scheduled for Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Their first meeting ended abruptly when Pantoja sustained an injury just 26 seconds into the fight, resulting in a technical knockout win for Van. The rematch aims to settle whether Van can secure his status as the division's undisputed leader or if…Toronto Star

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