UFC 331 features a flyweight title rematch as its main event, with a live preview show hosted by Farah Hannoun alongside Mike Bohn airing here at 4 p.m. ET. The headline fight will see reigning 125-pound champion Joshua Van (17-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) defend his belt against Alexandre Pantoja (30-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC), the fighter he originally defeated to claim the title. This event marks Pantoja’s first return since suffering an injury in that loss. Additionally, the co-main event between Mauricio Ruffy (14-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) and Arman Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) could determine the next contender for the lightweight championship.
UFC 331 will take place this Saturday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will be available exclusively on Paramount+. The event features 12 bouts total, with early prelims beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET, prelims at 7 p.m. ET, and the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET.
The full fight card includes:
Main Card (Paramount+, 9 p.m. ET)
– Patricio Freire vs. Dooho Choi
– Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski
– Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf
Prelims (Paramount+, 7 p.m. ET)
– Marlon Vera vs. Charles Jourdain
– Tai Tuivasa vs. Robelis Despaigne
– Michael Aswell Jr. vs. JooSang Yoo
– Ryan Gandra vs. Ozzy Diaz
Early Prelims (Paramount+, 5:30 p.m. ET)
– Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Brunno Ferreira
– Casey O’Neill vs. Eduarda Moura
– Giga Chikadze vs. Joanderson Brito
This preview originally appeared on MMA Junkie.
Fan Take: UFC 331 is a critical night for fight fans eager to see if Van can solidify his reign or if Pantoja will reclaim the title, adding an exciting chapter to flyweight division history. Moreover, the outcome of the lightweight co-main event could reshape the division’s future, influencing upcoming matchups and title opportunities in the sport.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
