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Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2, Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy set as full UFC 331 card revealed
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- UFC 331's main event features Joshua Van defending his flyweight title in a rematch against former champion Alexandre Pantoja, who is returning after recovering from a severe arm injury sustained in their 2025 bout.
- The co-main event is a five-round lightweight fight between Arman Tsarukyan, a top contender with a five-fight win streak, and Mauricio Ruffy, who is riding a three-fight winning streak after a dominant victory over Michael Chandler.
- Pantoja's injury in their previous fight abruptly ended his title reign, allowing Van to claim and defend the flyweight championship, including a notable defense against Tatsuro Taira in May.
- The UFC 331 card, set for September 19 in Los Angeles, also includes high-profile matchups such as Patricio Pitbull vs. Dooho Choi, Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega, and Tai Tuivasa vs. Robelis Despaigne, among others.
- The full bout order for UFC 331 has yet to be finalized, but the announced fights promise a stacked event featuring several top contenders across multiple weight classes.
