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Demetrious Johnson thinks Alexandre Pantoja should hang up the gloves after losing his flyweight title to Joshua Van at UFC 331. Pantoja dropped a five-round decision to Van at the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, falling short in his rematch with the champion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 23

Van Soars To No. 3 After Pantoja Win

Joshua Van has vaulted into the top three of MMA Fighting's pound-for-pound rankings after beating Alexandre Pantoja for the second time at UFC 331. The flyweight champion, who turns 25 next month, jumped from 11th to third in the latest update following his five-round decision over the former titleholder.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 21

What’s Next for Alexandre Pantoja After Losing UFC 331 Title Rematch?

Alexandre Pantoja lost to Joshua Van by unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 48-47) at UFC 331 on September 19, 2026 This marks Pantoja’s second consecutive

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 21

Pantoja On Rocky Quote After Crushing Van Loss

Alexandre Pantoja suffered his second straight title loss to Joshua Van at UFC 331 on Saturday night in Los Angeles, dropping a one-sided unanimous decision that leaves his path back to flyweight gold uncertain.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 21

Joshua Van Defeats Alexandre Pantoja

Joshua Van successfully defended his flyweight title with a unanimous decision win over Alexandre Pantoja in their UFC 331 rematch Saturday night in Los Angeles, settling the score after their controversial first meeting.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 20

Alexandre Pantoja channels Rocky Balboa in emotional statement after UFC 331 loss

The sports very own Rocky Balboa, Alexandre Pantoja, dug deep and gave a performance to be proud of at UFC 331, but it wasn’t enough. The South American was a dominant champion at flyweight before a freak injury cost him his title.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 20

Joshua Van Silences Doubters With Dominant Fifth Round Against Pantoja

Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) to retain his flyweight title at UFC 331 Van dropped Pantoja in the fifth

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 20

Pantoja Transported To Hospital After UFC 331 Loss

Former UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja was transported to a local hospital for precautionary CT scans following his five-round title loss to Joshua Van at UFC 331 on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 20

UFC 331 commissioners’ argument over scoring of Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja revealed

The head California State Athletic commissioner had to compose himself during a meeting after the event. This past Saturday, the premier MMA promotion returned to Los Angeles, California, for UFC 331, headlined by a flyweight title fight between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja.

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 20

UFC 331: Joshua Van outlasts Alexandre Pantoja to retain flyweight title

In the main event of UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Saturday night, undisputed flyweight champion Joshua Van (18-2 MMA) of Myanmar cemented his reign atop the 125-pound division, defeating former champion Alexandre Pantoja (30-7 MMA) of Brazil via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45).

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 19

Joshua Van beats Alexandre Pantoja by TKO in round 1 at UFC 331

Joshua Van stopped Alexandre Pantoja by first-round TKO at UFC 331, handing the Brazilian veteran a seventh career defeat. The Myanmar flyweight needed just one round to settle the contest, delivering a statement finish that moves his record to 17-2 with nine knockouts.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 19

Alexandre Pantoja’s greatest rival predicts UFC 331 loss having fought him for over 45 minutes

Brandon Moreno believes that UFC 331 might be the moment that Joshua Van truly cements himself. Pantoja’s loss to Van last December due to the arm injury he suffered just 26 seconds into the bout was the first time that he’s tasted defeat since 2020.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 19

UFC 331 Payouts: How Much Are Joshua Van, Alexandre Pantoja, Arman Tsarukyan, and Others Expected to Earn?

UFC 331 lands at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles with a massive world championship rematch headlining the night. In the main event, flyweight champion Joshua Van defends his belt against former champion Alexandre Pantoja.

MMA News / TWSN / September 19

Will Joshua Van Finish Alexandre Pantoja? UFC 331: Breakdown, Odds and Picks

It was last December when this matchup was expected to take truly place before Pantoja landed awkwardly on his arm while posting and dislocated his arm

MMA News / Athlon Sports / September 18

UFC 331: What Time Does Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 Main Event Start?

UFC 331 is headlined by one of the most unusual, yet most hyped-up title rematches in recent memory. Joshua Van defends the flyweight championship against

MMA News / Stadium Rant / September 18

UFC 331 Prediction: Who Wins Joshua Van Vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2?

UFC 331 takes place on Saturday, September 19, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against former champion Alexandre Pantoja in the main event.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / September 18

UFC 331: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 Prelim Fight Card Picks & Predictions

The wait is nearly over for UFC 331, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all seven of the card’s prelim fights. The card’s main

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / September 18

UFC 331 weigh-in results and video – Van vs. Pantoja

UFC officials held weigh-ins today ahead of Saturday’s UFC 331 fight card from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The main event pairs currently

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 18

Alexandre Pantoja hopes to get even with Joshua Van at UFC 331

Saturday night's UFC 331 has reached a fever pitch in the flyweight division, as champion Joshua Van of Myanmar prepares to make his second title defense against Brazilian former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja in the night's headliner at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 17

Pantoja On Van's UFC 331 Withdrawal

Alexandre Pantoja is treating Joshua Van's withdrawal from their UFC 331 bout as a chance to reset, according to ESPN's coverage of Saturday's event in Los Angeles.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / September 16

UFC 331: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 Preview & Storylines

The first fight between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja lasted just 26 seconds. Van was crowned the UFC flyweight champion when he blocked a kick from Pantoja and threw him to the ground, resulting in a freak arm injury that robbed fans of the possibility of a great championship fight.

MMA News / TWSN / September 15