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UFC 331: Live results and analysis for Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2
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In Short: Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 331.
Joshua Van retained his UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Alexandre Pantoja in their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
Pantoja controlled the fourth round with a takedown but was unable to secure a submission.
Pantoja, who felt disrespected by Van and forgotten by the masses, fought hard but ultimately fell short in his attempt to reclaim the title.
The fight was a testament to Van’s evolving skillset and his ability to handle Pantoja’s grappling and clinch work.
What this adds
The fight was a significant step for Van in establishing himself as a true star in the UFC, headlining a major event in Los Angeles and delivering a thrilling performance.
What's confirmed
- UFC 331: Live results and analysis for Joshua Van vs.
- In the main event, Joshua Van defends the flyweight title in a rematch with Alexandre Pantoja.
- Pantoja had suffered an accidental elbow dislocation 26 seconds into their first fight in December last year, resulting in Van becoming the UFC flyweight champion without an outright win over the Brazilian, who had reigned over the division for at least two years.
- Pantoja took Van down in the first round before landing heavy punches and knees in a fiery exchange, as Van retaliated with a slicing elbow.
- Van peppered Pantoja with left-handed jabs in the second round and rocked the Brazilian with a fluid combination of punches in the third.
- Pantoja controlled the fourth round as he took Van down but was unable to submit him.
- In the final round, Van stalked Pantoja and knocked him down with an overhand right, securing the win on the judges’ scorecards.
What's still developing
- Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja don't like each other.
- Back in December, Van became the second-youngest UFC champion by upsetting Pantoja.
- Van caught Pantoja's kick approximately 30 seconds into the fight and shoved Pantoja back.
- Pantoja fell to the mat, suffering an inadvertent arm injury.
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- “The Fearless” previously met Pantoja (30-6) at UFC 323 in December 2025, which came to an abrupt end after a freak accident.
- Just 0:26 into the contest, Van became the new 125-pound kingpin after Pantoja sustained an injury to his left elbow and was unable to continue.
- Below, you can catch up on all the UFC 331 results and fight-ending highlights.
- Stay here for all the action as the main card unfolds, with official results, highlights and immediate reactions updated live after every fight.
- That’s one reason he’s seen as vulnerable against the 36-year-old Pantoja headed into their rematch.
- Pantoja won the flyweight title in 2023 and defended it four consecutive times before an arm injury led to a first-round TKO defeat against Van in December.
- Case in point: he has predicted he’ll stop Pantoja in the main event at UFC 331.