Tonight in Los Angeles, California, the top MMA promotion hosts UFC 331! A UFC Flyweight Championship fight between current Champion Joshua Van and former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja headlines this event. This is the UFC’s first card at the Crypto.com Arena since UFC 227 in August 2018.
Van and Pantoja first faced each other at UFC 323 in December 2025, where Van won the title after Pantoja got injured 26 seconds into the contest. Since then, Van successfully defended the title at UFC 328 in May against Tatsuro Taira. Before his last contest, Pantoja was on a dominant stretch, winning eight straight bouts with five in title fights.
Two elite Lightweight contenders, Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy, face off in the UFC 331 co-main event. This bout will be five rounds instead of the standard three for non-title fights. Tsarukyan is on a five-fight winning streak and is 10-1 in his previous 11 bouts. Ruffy is 9-1 in his last 10 fights with eight knockouts in that span.
DraftKings Network is providing UFC 331: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 live results, round-by-round updates, unofficial scorecards, highlights, and the official winner for each fight throughout the night. Refresh this page throughout the event for the latest live updates.
How to watch UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2
- Date: Saturday, September 19
- Start time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV/Stream: Paramount+
UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 results
Follow the official results from every fight on the card below. The table will be updated immediately after each bout concludes.
Main Card
| Fight | Winner | Method | Round/Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Van (c) vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 UFC Flyweight Championship Bout | Joshua Van | Unanimous Decision | 49-46, 49-47, 50-45 |
| Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy | Arman Tsarukyan | KO/TKO | Round 1 |
| Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi | Patricio Pitbull | KO/TKO | Round 1 |
| Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf | Sean Sharaf | KO/TKO | Round 1 |
| Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski | Alonzo Menifield | Split Decision | 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 |
Prelims
| Fight | Winner | Method | Round/Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlon Vera vs. Charles Jourdain | Marlon Vera | KO/TKO | Round 3 |
| Tai Tuivasa vs. Robelis Despaigne | Robelis Despaigne | Split Decision | 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 |
| Michael Aswell Jr. vs. Joo Sang Yoo | Michael Aswell Jr. | Split Decision | 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 |
| Ryan Gandra vs. Ozzy Diaz | Ryan Gandra | KO/TKO | Round 1 |
Early Prelims
| Fight | Winner | Method | Round/Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Brunno Ferreira | Edmen Shahbazyan | Unanimous Decision | 29-28, 29-28, 30-27 |
| Casey O’Neill vs. Eduarda Moura | Casey O’Neill | Submission | Round 1 |
| Joanderson Brito vs. Giga Chikadze | Joanderson Brito | KO/TKO | Round 1 |
Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 round-by-round updates
Result: Joshua Van defeats Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45).
11:33 p.m. ET: Round 1
Less than 10 seconds into the fight, Pantoja landed a takedown. Van reversed it and gained control on the ground a few minutes later. Pantoja got back to his feet and connected with multiple big punches.
10-9 Pantoja
11:41 p.m. ET: Round 2
Pantoja seemed to be getting the better of Van on the feet. Pantoja began to bleed due to a headbutt by Van. Then Van gained momentum and showed his elite striking and quickness in this round.
10-9 Van, 19-19
11:47 p.m. ET: Round 3
Van came out fast, landing a ton of punches. But then Pantoja responded with knees to hurt Van. Van’s pace and output seem to be frustrating Pantoja, and the former champion is struggling to keep up. At the end of the third, Van hurt Pantoja.
10-9 Van, 29-28 Van
11:53 p.m. ET: Round 4
Pantoja landed a terrific leg kick at the start of the fourth round. The former champion controlled Van on the ground for a while in this round. I have it 2-2 heading into the fifth and final round.
10-9 Pantoja, 38-38
11:59 p.m. ET: Round 5
Van and Pantoja exchanged strikes at the start of the round. Van landed the more effective punches in the first half of the round. Even after getting hurt, Pantoja kept moving forward. Van delivered a phenomenal performance in the final round.
10-9 Van, 48-47 Van
12:03 a.m. ET: Joshua Van defeats Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45)
In the Main Event of UFC 331, Joshua Van successfully retained the UFC Flyweight Championship against Alexandre Pantoja. Van won this fight by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45). This is Van’s third straight title win, and he has now won eight consecutive contests.
Van finished with 259 total strikes and 181 significant strikes in this fight. Pantoja recorded 147 significant strikes, 9:11 of control time, and landed five of 18 takedown attempts. Before the contest on DraftKings Sportsbook, Van was +330 to beat Pantoja by decision.
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy round-by-round updates
Result: Arman Tsarukyan defeats Mauricio Ruffy by first-round knockout.
11:06 p.m. ET: Arman Tsarukyan defeats Mauricio Ruffy by first-round knockout
Arman Tsarukyan beat Mauricio Ruffy by first-round knockout. This finish occurred in the final 10 seconds of the first round. Before the fight on DraftKings Sportsbook, Tsarukyan was +650 to win by first-round knockout. This is Tsarukyan’s sixth straight victory in the UFC. Ruffy’s previous two-fight knockout streak has come to an end.
Both fighters started slow, feeling each other out. Ruffy landed a huge punch over a minute into the fight. Then Tsarukyan tried to take Ruffy down. Tsarukyan delivered devastating elbows at the end of the first round.
Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi round-by-round updates
Result: Patricio Pitbull defeats Doo Ho Choi by first-round knockout.
10:39 p.m. ET: Patricio Pitbull defeats Doo Ho Choi by first-round knockout
Patricio Pitbull beat Doo Ho Choi by first-round knockout at UFC 331. Pitbull moves to 2-2 in the UFC and has won two of his previous three fights. Before this bout, Pitbull was +215 to pick up the victory and +1600 to win by first-round knockout on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf round-by-round updates
Result: Sean Sharaf defeats Gable Steveson by first-round knockout.
10:10 p.m. ET: Sean Sharaf defeats Gable Steveson by first-round knockout
In the first 20 seconds, Sean Sharaf scored a vicious knockout victory over Gable Steveson. Before the fight, Sharaf was +850 to win the fight and +2200 to score a knockout on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski round-by-round updates
Result: Alonzo Menifield defeats Iwo Baraniewski by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
9:33 p.m. ET: Round 1
Early in the first round, both fighters traded punches, with Baraniewski being more efficient. After Baraniewski hurt Menifield multiple times, he got control of him on the ground.
10-9 Baraniewski
9:39 p.m. ET: Round 2
Menifield came out aggressive in the second round, landing multiple big shots. Baraniewski bounced back with his own offense, and then Menifield started to clinch. This was such a close round, but I give the edge to Menifield.
10-9 Menifield, 19-19
9:47 p.m. ET: Round 3
At the start of the third round, it appeared that Menifield had broken his left thumb, but he kept fighting. Menifield held Baraniewski against the cage for the first few minutes of the third. Menifield won the last round as Baraniewski was tired and didn’t make an impact.
10-9 Menifield, 29-28 Menifield
9:47 p.m. ET: Alonzo Menifield defeats Iwo Baraniewski by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
In the first fight on the UFC 331 main Card, Alonzo Menifield beat Iwo Baraniewski by split decision. Menifield has won his second consecutive fight and is 4-1 in his previous five contests. This is Baraniewski’s first-career loss, as he entered this fight 9-0.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Menifield was a +225 underdog and was +750 to win by decision before the fight. Menifield finished with 140 total strikes, 62 significant strikes, one takedown, and 2.54 of control time. Baraniewski had 89 total strikes, 67 significant strikes, one takedown, and 4:19 of control time in this contest.
UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 FAQs
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about the UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 card.
Who won Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2?
Joshua Van defeats Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45).
How many rounds is Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2?
The UFC 331 Main Event between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja is five rounds.
Who won Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy?
Arman Tsarukyan defeats Mauricio Ruffy by first-round knockout.
Who won Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi?
Patricio Pitbull defeats Doo Ho Choi by first-round knockout.
Who won Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski?
Alonzo Menifield defeats Iwo Baraniewski by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Who won Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf?
Sean Sharaf defeats Gable Steveson by first-round knockout.
