UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2
UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 took place on September 19, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA, USA, headlined by Joshua van vs Alexandre Pantoja. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 13-fight card below.
Fight Results
12 of 13 fights completed — 2 Decision (Unanimous) · 6 KO/TKO · 3 Decision (Split) · 1 Submission
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua van vs Alexandre Pantoja | Joshua van | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 (5:00) |
| Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy | Arman Tsarukyan | KO/TKO | R1 (4:56) |
| Patricio Pitbull vs Doo Ho Choi | Patricio Pitbull | KO/TKO | R1 (3:28) |
| Gable Steveson vs Sean Sharaf | Sean Sharaf | KO/TKO | R1 (0:12) |
| Alonzo Menifield vs Iwo Baraniewski | Alonzo Menifield | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Marlon Vera vs Charles Jourdain | Marlon Vera | KO/TKO | R3 (2:02) |
| Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne | Robelis Despaigne | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Michael Aswell Jr vs Joo Sang Yoo | Michael Aswell Jr | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Ryan Gandra vs Osman Diaz | Ryan Gandra | KO/TKO | R1 (2:04) |
| Edmen Shahbazyan vs Brunno Ferreira | Edmen Shahbazyan | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Casey O'Neill vs Eduarda Moura | Casey O'Neill | Submission | R1 (3:22) |
| Giga Chikadze vs Joanderson Brito | Joanderson Brito | KO/TKO | R1 (1:57) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 4:25 AM UTC
Joshua van vs Alexandre Pantoja
Flyweight
Joshua van
58.5% · 1.71
VS
Alexandre Pantoja
41.5% · 2.41
Winner: Joshua van · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Joshua van: 02:13 · Alexandre Pantoja: 09:11
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Alexandre Pantoja edged the striking 27-13 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja landed 2 takedowns; Joshua van controlled for 00:45; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 02:25.
Round 2: Joshua van edged the striking 37-32 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja landed a takedown; Joshua van controlled for 00:20; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 01:31.
Round 3: Joshua van edged the striking 65-36 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja landed a takedown; Joshua van controlled for 00:14; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 01:17.
Round 4: Striking was even (14-14 significant strikes); Alexandre Pantoja landed a takedown; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 03:58.
Round 5: Joshua van edged the striking 52-38 in significant strikes; Joshua van scored a knockdown; Joshua van hunted a submission (1); Joshua van controlled for 00:54.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Joshua van winning by Decision (Unanimous).
5-round bout · 3:58 AM UTC
Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy
Lightweight
Arman Tsarukyan
71.1% · 1.41
VS
Mauricio Ruffy
28.9% · 3.46
Winner: Arman Tsarukyan · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:56)
Fight Statistics
Control — Arman Tsarukyan: 03:00 · Mauricio Ruffy: 00:06
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Arman Tsarukyan edged the striking 8-4 in significant strikes; Arman Tsarukyan landed a takedown; Arman Tsarukyan scored a knockdown; Arman Tsarukyan controlled for 03:00; Mauricio Ruffy controlled for 00:06.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:56 with Arman Tsarukyan winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:31 AM UTC
Patricio Pitbull vs Doo Ho Choi
Featherweight
Patricio Pitbull
31.4% · 3.18
VS
Doo Ho Choi
68.6% · 1.46
Winner: Patricio Pitbull · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:28)
Fight Statistics
Control — Patricio Pitbull: 00:05 · Doo Ho Choi: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Patricio Pitbull edged the striking 38-20 in significant strikes; Patricio Pitbull scored a knockdown; Patricio Pitbull controlled for 00:05.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:28 with Patricio Pitbull winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:07 AM UTC
Gable Steveson vs Sean Sharaf
Heavyweight
Gable Steveson
88.6% · 1.13
VS
Sean Sharaf
11.4% · 8.77
Winner: Sean Sharaf · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:12)
Fight Statistics
Control — Gable Steveson: 0:00 · Sean Sharaf: 00:02
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Sean Sharaf edged the striking 3-1 in significant strikes; Sean Sharaf scored a knockdown; Sean Sharaf controlled for 00:02.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:12 with Sean Sharaf winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 2:27 AM UTC
Alonzo Menifield vs Iwo Baraniewski
Light Heavyweight
Alonzo Menifield
28.7% · 3.48
VS
Iwo Baraniewski
71.3% · 1.40
Winner: Alonzo Menifield · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Alonzo Menifield: 02:54 · Iwo Baraniewski: 04:19
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Iwo Baraniewski edged the striking 17-10 in significant strikes; Iwo Baraniewski landed a takedown; Alonzo Menifield controlled for 00:28; Iwo Baraniewski controlled for 01:19.
Round 2: Alonzo Menifield edged the striking 34-33 in significant strikes; Alonzo Menifield controlled for 00:38; Iwo Baraniewski controlled for 01:03.
Round 3: Alonzo Menifield edged the striking 18-17 in significant strikes; Alonzo Menifield landed a takedown; Alonzo Menifield controlled for 01:48; Iwo Baraniewski controlled for 01:57.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Alonzo Menifield winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 2:20 AM UTC
Renato Moicano vs Brian Ortega
Lightweight
Renato Moicano
VS
Brian Ortega
3-round bout · 1:43 AM UTC
Marlon Vera vs Charles Jourdain
Bantamweight
Marlon Vera
37.3% · 2.68
VS
Charles Jourdain
62.7% · 1.59
Winner: Marlon Vera · KO/TKO · Round 3 (2:02)
Fight Statistics
Control — Marlon Vera: 02:15 · Charles Jourdain: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Charles Jourdain edged the striking 28-21 in significant strikes; Marlon Vera landed 2 takedowns; Marlon Vera controlled for 01:16.
Round 2: Charles Jourdain edged the striking 40-38 in significant strikes; Marlon Vera landed a takedown; Marlon Vera scored 2 knockdowns; Marlon Vera controlled for 00:57.
Round 3: Charles Jourdain edged the striking 15-13 in significant strikes; Marlon Vera scored a knockdown; Marlon Vera controlled for 00:02.
The fight ended in round 3 at 2:02 with Marlon Vera winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 1:15 AM UTC
Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne
Heavyweight
Tai Tuivasa
23.5% · 4.26
VS
Robelis Despaigne
76.5% · 1.31
Winner: Robelis Despaigne · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Tai Tuivasa: 06:58 · Robelis Despaigne: 05:08
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Robelis Despaigne edged the striking 19-15 in significant strikes; Tai Tuivasa landed a takedown; Tai Tuivasa controlled for 02:08; Robelis Despaigne controlled for 01:48.
Round 2: Tai Tuivasa edged the striking 7-3 in significant strikes; Robelis Despaigne landed a takedown; Tai Tuivasa controlled for 02:22; Robelis Despaigne controlled for 01:39.
Round 3: Tai Tuivasa edged the striking 9-8 in significant strikes; Robelis Despaigne landed a takedown; Tai Tuivasa controlled for 02:28; Robelis Despaigne controlled for 01:41.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Robelis Despaigne winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 12:40 AM UTC
Michael Aswell Jr vs Joo Sang Yoo
Featherweight
Michael Aswell Jr
39.7% · 2.52
VS
Joo Sang Yoo
60.3% · 1.66
Winner: Michael Aswell Jr · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Michael Aswell Jr: 01:11 · Joo Sang Yoo: 02:18
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Michael Aswell Jr edged the striking 28-23 in significant strikes; Michael Aswell Jr controlled for 00:01; Joo Sang Yoo controlled for 00:04.
Round 2: Michael Aswell Jr edged the striking 23-14 in significant strikes; Michael Aswell Jr controlled for 00:50; Joo Sang Yoo controlled for 00:02.
Round 3: Michael Aswell Jr edged the striking 19-9 in significant strikes; Joo Sang Yoo landed a takedown; Michael Aswell Jr controlled for 00:20; Joo Sang Yoo controlled for 02:12.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Michael Aswell Jr winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 12:15 AM UTC
Ryan Gandra vs Osman Diaz
Middleweight
Ryan Gandra
80.8% · 1.24
VS
Osman Diaz
19.2% · 5.21
Winner: Ryan Gandra · KO/TKO · Round 1 (2:04)
Fight Statistics
Control — Ryan Gandra: 00:03 · Osman Diaz: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Ryan Gandra edged the striking 16-3 in significant strikes; Ryan Gandra scored a knockdown; Ryan Gandra controlled for 00:03.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:04 with Ryan Gandra winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 11:36 PM UTC
Edmen Shahbazyan vs Brunno Ferreira
Middleweight
Edmen Shahbazyan
60.9% · 1.64
VS
Brunno Ferreira
39.1% · 2.56
Winner: Edmen Shahbazyan · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Edmen Shahbazyan: 00:57 · Brunno Ferreira: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Edmen Shahbazyan edged the striking 21-2 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Striking was even (15-15 significant strikes).
Round 3: Edmen Shahbazyan edged the striking 25-15 in significant strikes; Edmen Shahbazyan landed a takedown; Edmen Shahbazyan scored a knockdown; Edmen Shahbazyan controlled for 00:57.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Edmen Shahbazyan winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:05 PM UTC
Casey O'Neill vs Eduarda Moura
Flyweight
Casey O'Neill
64.8% · 1.54
VS
Eduarda Moura
35.2% · 2.84
Winner: Casey O'Neill · Submission · Round 1 (3:22)
Fight Statistics
Control — Casey O'Neill: 0:00 · Eduarda Moura: 03:12
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Eduarda Moura edged the striking 3-1 in significant strikes; Casey O'Neill hunted a submission (1); Eduarda Moura hunted a submission (1); Eduarda Moura controlled for 03:12.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:22 with Casey O'Neill winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 10:45 PM UTC
Giga Chikadze vs Joanderson Brito
Featherweight
Giga Chikadze
22.9% · 4.37
VS
Joanderson Brito
77.1% · 1.30
Winner: Joanderson Brito · KO/TKO · Round 1 (1:57)
Fight Statistics
Control — Giga Chikadze: 0:00 · Joanderson Brito: 00:39
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Joanderson Brito edged the striking 20-7 in significant strikes; Joanderson Brito controlled for 00:39.
The fight ended in round 1 at 1:57 with Joanderson Brito winning by KO/TKO.
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua van vs Alexandre Pantoja | 58.5% (1.71) | 41.5% (2.41) |
| Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy | 71.1% (1.41) | 28.9% (3.46) |
| Patricio Pitbull vs Doo Ho Choi | 31.4% (3.18) | 68.6% (1.46) |
| Gable Steveson vs Sean Sharaf | 88.6% (1.13) | 11.4% (8.77) |
| Alonzo Menifield vs Iwo Baraniewski | 28.7% (3.48) | 71.3% (1.40) |
| Marlon Vera vs Charles Jourdain | 37.3% (2.68) | 62.7% (1.59) |
| Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne | 23.5% (4.26) | 76.5% (1.31) |
| Michael Aswell Jr vs Joo Sang Yoo | 39.7% (2.52) | 60.3% (1.66) |
| Ryan Gandra vs Osman Diaz | 80.8% (1.24) | 19.2% (5.21) |
| Edmen Shahbazyan vs Brunno Ferreira | 60.9% (1.64) | 39.1% (2.56) |
| Casey O'Neill vs Eduarda Moura | 64.8% (1.54) | 35.2% (2.84) |
| Giga Chikadze vs Joanderson Brito | 22.9% (4.37) | 77.1% (1.30) |
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Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Crypto.com Arena
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Capacity
- 18,997
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles