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UFC 331: Explosive rematch Van vs. Pantoja and a title eliminator Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy headline the card
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UFC 331: Explosive rematch Van vs. Pantoja and a title eliminator Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy headline the card

UFC 331 is set to be an explosive event with two major fights: the Van vs. Pantoja flyweight title rematch and the Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy lightweight eliminator, both cleared at the official weigh-ins.

To remember:

  • Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja clash for the flyweight title at UFC 331, both at 56.7 kg.
  • The rematch, originally scheduled for December 2025, was canceled after Pantoja suffered a shoulder dislocation.
  • Arman Tsarukyan (70.8 kg) and Mauricio Ruffy (70.3 kg) face off in a lightweight title eliminator.

The UFC 331, set for this weekend, promises an intense showdown with two headline fights that will captivate MMA fans. On one side, Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja clash for the flyweight title, a bout that has already been postponed multiple times. The official weigh-ins confirmed both men hit their weight: 56.7 kg each. A rematch that looks explosive, especially since their first encounter ended abruptly after just 26 seconds due to a Pantoja injury.


Since that setback, Van has successfully defended his belt against Tatsuro Taira, while Pantoja, back after a long recovery, is aiming for redemption. This fight, originally scheduled for December 2025, was canceled due to a shoulder dislocation for the Brazilian. Nine months later, the two men are finally ready to settle the score in the Octagon.


A high-stakes eliminator in the lightweight division

In the co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy face off in a title eliminator for a shot at Justin Gaethje, the current lightweight champion. The weigh-ins validated their weights: 70.8 kg for Tsarukyan and 70.3 kg for Ruffy. This bout promises to be spectacular, with two aggressive styles that could reshape the division’s rankings.


With these two headline fights, UFC 331 is shaping up to be a must-watch event for MMA fans. Between a historic rematch and a title opportunity, fans have plenty to look forward to!

The UFC 331 stands as one of the most anticipated events of the year, with fights that could make history in the flyweight and lightweight divisions. Between the Van vs. Pantoja rematch and the Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy bout, fans are in for a treat.
Editor's Opinion
By Celtic
Let’s be real for a second—another Van vs. Pantoja delay deserves at least a Tony Hawk-style slow-mo. But when two warriors finally meet after months of setbacks, even the Octagon owes them an apology. Truth is, it’s pure gold: raw spectacle, champion stories, and the hope of a fight that finally delivers. UFC 331 isn’t Rocky IV, but it’s getting close.
Article written by SkimAI
Reviewed and completed by Celtic