Pantoja Seeks to Reclaim Flyweight Title From Van in UFC 331 Rematch

Alexandre Pantoja challenges Joshua Van in a rematch for the UFC flyweight championship at UFC 331, according to ESPN.

Sep 20, 2026, 1:05 AM · 1 min read · language: en

Alexandre Pantoja is set to challenge Joshua Van for the UFC flyweight title at UFC 331, in what ESPN describes as a rematch between the two fighters.

According to ESPN's live coverage preview, Pantoja is attempting to reclaim the flyweight championship from Van, indicating that Van currently holds the title and that the two have previously met in the octagon.

ESPN's report did not provide additional details on the date, location or full fight card for the event, focusing instead on framing the main event as a title rematch between the two flyweight fighters.

Further details on the outcome and other bouts on the UFC 331 card were not immediately available.

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UFC 331: Live results and analysis for Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 — ESPN

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