UFC 331 results are in after Joshua Van retained the flyweight championship against Alexandre Pantoja at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 19, 2026, following the Van-Pantoja rematch.
Van defeated Pantoja by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the five-round title fight 49-45 in favour of the champion. The result gave Van a clear second victory over Pantoja and settled a rivalry that began with an injury-shortened first meeting in December 2025.
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UFC 331 main event result
| Fight | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja | Joshua Van def. Alexandre Pantoja | Unanimous decision, 49-45, 49-45, 49-45 |
Van entered the rematch as the reigning UFC flyweight champion after Pantoja was forced out of their previous bout because of an elbow injury just 26 seconds into the opening round. That earlier result handed Van the belt but left both fighters with questions to answer in a full-length contest.
The 24-year-old champion now has a more complete title win to add to his record. Before facing Pantoja again, Van had also stopped Tatsuro Taira in the fifth round at UFC 328, another fight that strengthened his position at 125 pounds.
What happened at UFC 331
The Los Angeles card was built around the flyweight championship rematch, but it also featured a five-round lightweight co-main event between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy, along with bouts involving Patricio Pitbull, Dooho Choi, Gable Steveson, Sean Sharaf, Alonzo Menifield and Iwo Baraniewski, as detailed on the official UFC 331 event page.
UFC’s official coverage also highlighted a Canadian angle on the preliminary card, where Quebec fighter Charles Jourdain faced Ecuador’s Marlon Vera. Vera won by a third-round stoppage, according to UFC’s post-fight video coverage.
Jourdain’s loss was one of the most relevant results for Canadian viewers on a card that drew significant attention across the country. The Beloeil, Quebec fighter was competing against a veteran former title challenger in a bout that carried importance for both men’s place in the bantamweight division.
Why the result matters
Van’s victory removes the injury cloud that surrounded his first championship win. Rather than leaving the title dispute unresolved, the second fight produced a decisive result over 25 minutes and strengthened Van’s claim as the leading fighter in the UFC flyweight division.
For Pantoja, the loss complicates his attempt to reclaim the championship. The Brazilian entered the event as a former champion who had defended the belt several times before losing it through injury, but he now faces a second defeat against Van in the series.
The result also gives the UFC greater clarity at flyweight. Van can move forward with another successful defence, while Pantoja will likely need to rebuild through another high-level bout before receiving another immediate title opportunity.
UFC 331 event details
- Date: September 19, 2026
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- Main event: Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja
- Title: UFC flyweight championship
- Result: Van by unanimous decision
UFC 331 became a major search topic in Canada as fans looked for the fight card, live results, scorecards and the outcome of the Van-Pantoja rematch. The central question was answered in Los Angeles: Joshua Van remains the UFC flyweight champion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the UFC 331 main event?
Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision.
What was the UFC 331 score?
All three judges scored the fight 49-45 for Joshua Van.
Did Joshua Van retain the UFC flyweight title?
Yes. Van retained the UFC flyweight championship with the decision victory.
Where was UFC 331 held?
UFC 331 took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
How did Charles Jourdain do at UFC 331?
Charles Jourdain lost to Marlon Vera by a third-round stoppage.
Fact-Checked: Key results, event details and the title-fight scorecards were checked against UFC’s official event and results information, with the main-event decision independently corroborated by current fight-result coverage. ([ufc.com](https://www.ufc.com/news/cryptocom-ufc-331-van-vs-pantoja-2-results?utm_source=openai))
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