UFC lands in Los Angeles this Saturday. Photo: Reproduction X/mma_orbit
One of the most anticipated rematches in recent times takes place this Saturday (19) in the main fight of UFC 331 , with one of the best Brazilian fighters as the protagonist. Former flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg), Alexandre Pantoja has the opportunity to share the octagon with Joshua Van again nine months after the first confrontation, marked by controversy.
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In their first fight, the Burmese fighter became one of the youngest champions in history by benefiting from a bizarre accident suffered by the Brazilian. While attempting a head kick, he was thrown to the ground and ended up injuring his left arm trying to cushion the fall. Since then, Van has defended his title against Tatsuro Taira , while Pantoja has continued preparing for the anticipated rematch.
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Brazil in the octagon
Besides the main fight, Brazil will also be very well represented in the co-main event of the night. Mauricio Ruffy faces Arman Tsarukyan in a fight that should determine the next challenger for the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg). Coming off big wins against Rafael Fiziev and Michael Chandler , the fighter from Sergipe could end the winning streak of one of the top names in the most populous category in MMA. A little before that, Patrício Pitbull tries to recover from his loss against Aaron Pico when he faces Dooho Choi in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).
In the preliminary card, Ryan Gandra faces Ozzy Diaz in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), as does Brunno Hulk against Edmen Shahbazyan ; Eduarda Ronda takes on Casey O'Neill in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg), and Joanderson Tubarão opens the night facing Giga Chikadze in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).
UFC 331 technical sheet
Date: April 4, 2026.
Time: Starting at 18:30 PM (Brasilia time).
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, USA.
UFC 331 results
MAIN CARD
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) and defended his title.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Arman Tsarukyan defeated Mauricio Ruffy by knockout (elbow strike) at 4:56 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Patricio Pitbull defeated Dooho Choi by knockout (punches) at 3:28 of round 1.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Sean Sharaf defeated Gable Stevenson by knockout (punch) at 12 seconds of round 1.
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Alonzo Menifield defeated Iwo Baraniewski by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Marlon Vera defeated Charles Jourdain by technical knockout (punches) at 2:02 of round 3.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Robelis Despaigne defeated Tai Tuivasa by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Michael Aswell Jr. defeated Joo Sang Yoo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ryan Gandra defeated Ozzy Diaz by knockout (punches) at 2:04 of round 1.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Edmen Shahbazyan defeated Brunno Hulk by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Casey O'Neill defeated Eduarda Ronda by submission (armbar) at 3:22 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joanderson Tubarão defeated Giga Chikadze by knockout (punches) at 1:57 of round 1.
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