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Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2: Bloody Elbow staff divided on the UFC 331 main event

Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja will run it back for the flyweight title on Saturday night. A freak injury meant their first fight at UFC…

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Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 5:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja will rematch for the flyweight title at UFC 331.
Their first fight at UFC 323 ended when Pantoja suffered a dislocated elbow.
Pantoja has fully healed from the injury ahead of the championship rematch.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja are scheduled to face each other in a flyweight title rematch headlining UFC 331 on Saturday night. The bout follows their previous encounter at UFC 323, where Van earned an inconclusive victory after Pantoja suffered a dislocated elbow.

Pantoja has since recovered from the injury and aims to regain the 125-pound championship. Bloody Elbow staff writers shared their predictions for the main event, with opinions split on whether Van will defend the belt or Pantoja will reclaim the title.

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Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2: Bloody Elbow staff divided on the UFC 331 main event

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