What’s Next: UFC 331 Losers

Flyweight champion Joshua Van defended his title by defeating former champion Alexandre Pantoja via unanimous decision at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, California. The main event was awarded Fight of the Night honors, marking Pantoja's second consecutive defeat to Van. In the co-main event, lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan secured a title shot by finishing Mauricio Ruffy via first-round knockout.

Following the event, matchmaking analysis suggested potential next steps for the losing fighters. The article argued that Pantoja should face fifth-ranked contender Asu Almabayev next. Meanwhile, Ruffy, who fell to a 5-2 promotional record after his defeat, was proposed as a potential future opponent for the loser of the upcoming October 31 bout between Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan.