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UFC 331 results: Joshua Van outclasses Alexandre Pantoja to retain flyweight title
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) to retain the UFC flyweight title, solidifying his position atop the division despite some debate over the wide scorecards.
- Arman Tsarukyan overcame a severely swollen eye to knock out Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event, strengthening his case for a lightweight title shot.
- Patricio Pitbull returned to form with a first-round knockout of Dooho Choi, showcasing his striking prowess despite being past his prime.
- Sean Sharaf scored a stunning early knockout against Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, marking one of the fastest finishes in the division's history.
- Marlon Vera snapped a four-fight losing streak with a dominant performance over Charles Jourdain, employing a variety of strikes and ground attacks to secure a TKO victory.
