UFC 331 takes place on September 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with the UFC flyweight championship on the line in Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2. Their first meeting ended after just 26 seconds when Pantoja suffered an elbow injury, leaving major questions unanswered ahead of the rematch. This complete UFC 331 event guide covers the full fight card, start times, latest odds, how to watch, fighter records and key statistics, predictions, tickets and late card changes. We also break down Van vs. Pantoja 2 and the five-round lightweight co-main event between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy.
UFC Flyweight Championship
UFC 331: Date, Venue and Key Event Details
UFC 331 takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The event is headlined by UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against former champion Alexandre Pantoja in an immediate rematch of their short-lived first meeting.
The five-round co-main event features a major lightweight matchup between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy. With a championship rematch at the top of the card and a high-level lightweight contender fight underneath it, UFC 331 is one of the promotion’s biggest September events.
UFC 331 at a glance
- Event: UFC 331: Van vs Pantoja 2
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Main event: Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja 2
- Championship: UFC Flyweight Championship
- Co-main event: Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy
Van and Pantoja have unfinished business. Their first title fight at UFC 323 lasted only 26 seconds before Pantoja suffered an elbow injury, handing the championship to Van. Van has since strengthened his position as champion by successfully defending the belt against Tatsuro Taira, while Pantoja now gets the opportunity to reclaim the title he previously defended four times.
Where is UFC 331 taking place?
UFC 331 will be held at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. The venue is located at 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, next to the L.A. LIVE sports and entertainment district.
The arena is one of Southern California’s best-known major-event venues and regularly hosts professional basketball, hockey, concerts and combat sports. Its official venue information lists capacities approaching 19,000 depending on the event configuration, although the exact seating setup for UFC 331 can differ from the arena’s standard sports layouts.
Crypto.com Arena
1111 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
United States
The first scheduled fights begin at 2:00 p.m. local Pacific Time. Doors open earlier for ticket holders, while the headline fights take place several hours later. The complete early-prelim, prelim and main-card schedule for different countries is covered separately in this guide.
UFC 331 is a championship event built around a rematch that never received a conclusive first fight. Van enters as the defending flyweight champion, Pantoja returns as the former titleholder seeking to regain his belt, and Tsarukyan vs Ruffy adds significant lightweight stakes to the co-main event.
UFC 331 Full Fight Card
The current UFC 331 lineup features 13 fights across the main card, prelims and early prelims. Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja 2 headlines the five-fight main card, while No. 2-ranked lightweight Arman Tsarukyan faces No. 7 Mauricio Ruffy in the five-round co-main event.
13 fights are currently scheduled: 5 main-card bouts, 4 prelims and 4 early prelims. The card includes one UFC title fight and ranked matchups at flyweight, lightweight, featherweight and women’s flyweight.
UFC 331 main card
The main card is topped by the flyweight championship rematch, followed by Tsarukyan vs Ruffy at lightweight. Former featherweight champions Patricio Pitbull and Brian Ortega also appear on the five-fight main card.
| Fight | Division | Status / Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja 2 | Flyweight | UFC title fight — Champion vs #1 |
| Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy | Lightweight | #2 vs #7 — five rounds |
| Patricio Pitbull vs Dooho Choi | Featherweight | Pitbull #15 |
| Renato Moicano vs Brian Ortega | Lightweight | Ortega #11 |
| Alonzo Menifield vs Iwo Baraniewski | Light Heavyweight | Menifield #14 |
UFC 331 prelims and early prelims
The eight preliminary bouts add several recognizable names and prospects to the event. The prelims are headed by Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson, while the early prelims include ranked women’s flyweights Casey O’Neill and Eduarda Moura.
| Card | Fight | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Gable Steveson vs Sean Sharaf | Heavyweight |
| Prelims | Marlon Vera vs Charles Jourdain | Bantamweight |
| Prelims | Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne | Heavyweight |
| Prelims | Michael Aswell Jr. vs JooSang Yoo | Featherweight |
| Early Prelims | Giga Chikadze vs Joanderson Brito | Featherweight |
| Early Prelims | Casey O’Neill vs Eduarda Moura | Women’s Flyweight |
| Early Prelims | Edmen Shahbazyan vs Brunno Ferreira | Middleweight |
| Early Prelims | Ryan Gandra vs Ozzy Diaz | Middleweight |
Card status: September 8, 2026. The UFC currently lists 13 bouts for UFC 331. MMA fight cards can change because of injuries, medical issues or other withdrawals, so the lineup should be checked again during fight week and after the official weigh-ins.
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja 2: Fight Preview and Prediction
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja 2 is a clash between one of the UFC’s highest-volume young strikers and one of the most accomplished flyweights of his generation. Van brings pace, combinations and strong takedown defense; Pantoja brings championship experience, pressure and a far more developed submission threat.
The biggest uncertainty is unusually obvious: their first fight provided almost no evidence about how the matchup actually plays out over five rounds. That makes the statistical and stylistic comparison particularly important ahead of UFC 331.
What happened in the first Van vs Pantoja fight?
Van and Pantoja first met for the UFC flyweight title at UFC 323 on December 6, 2025. The fight ended just 26 seconds into Round 1 after Pantoja suffered an arm/elbow injury during an early exchange, resulting in a TKO victory for Van and a change of champion.
Only eight significant strikes landed before the stoppage: Pantoja connected with six of 11 attempts and Van landed two of four. There were no takedown attempts, submission attempts or meaningful periods of control. In practical terms, the first fight tells us almost nothing about which fighter would have imposed his game over a normal championship bout.
Fight duration
Pantoja significant strikes
Van significant strikes
Takedown attempts
Van has since added something the first meeting could not provide: experience defending the championship. His subsequent title defense against Tatsuro Taira also tested him against an elite grappling-oriented flyweight, an important reference point before facing Pantoja again.
Van vs Pantoja stats and records
Van enters UFC 331 with a 16-2 professional record, while Pantoja stands at 30-6. Both are 5-foot-5 orthodox fighters, but Pantoja owns a two-inch reach advantage. The much larger difference is experience: Pantoja has twice as many professional victories and has spent years fighting elite flyweight opposition.
| Statistic | Joshua Van | Alexandre Pantoja |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 16-2 | 30-6 |
| Age on fight night | 24 | 36 |
| Height | 5’5″ | 5’5″ |
| Reach | 65″ | 67″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Significant strikes landed/min. | 8.84 | 4.38 |
| Striking accuracy | 56% | 50% |
| Significant strikes absorbed/min. | 6.39 | 3.88 |
| Strike defense | 57% | 49% |
| Takedowns / 15 min. | 0.84 | 2.79 |
| Takedown accuracy | 63% | 47% |
| Takedown defense | 81% | 69% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min. | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Career UFC statistics via UFCStats. Statistics can change after each fight.
Van’s 8.84 significant strikes landed per minute immediately stands out. He lands more than twice Pantoja’s career rate and does so at 56% accuracy. The trade-off is exposure: Van also absorbs 6.39 significant strikes per minute. Pantoja’s numbers are less explosive, but his 2.79 takedowns and 1.0 submission attempts per 15 minutes show a much more balanced offensive game.
Keys to victory
For Van, the central question is whether he can keep enough of the fight at striking range to turn his volume advantage into sustained pressure. His 81% takedown defense is therefore one of the most important statistics in the matchup. If Van consistently forces Pantoja to reset after failed entries, his speed and combination output should become increasingly influential.
- Use combinations rather than isolated power shots
- Make Pantoja work to close distance
- Protect the hips and defend chain takedowns
- Avoid extended scrambles and back exposure
- Use his pace to test the 36-year-old over five rounds
- Disrupt Van’s striking rhythm with forward pressure
- Turn striking exchanges into clinches and takedown attempts
- Force Van into prolonged grappling sequences
- Attack the back when Van scrambles to his feet
- Use championship experience in high-pressure rounds
Pantoja does not necessarily need clean takedowns on his first attempt. His pressure is most dangerous when an entry creates a scramble, clinch or back-taking opportunity. That is where his submission game can change the fight quickly and where Van’s statistical advantage in pure striking becomes less relevant.
Van’s defensive numbers nevertheless make this a difficult assignment. An 81% takedown-defense rate suggests Pantoja cannot simply assume he will dictate where the fight takes place. If repeated grappling attempts fail, Pantoja risks spending long stretches exchanging with a fighter who produces exceptional offensive volume.
Van vs Pantoja 2 prediction
Pick: Joshua Van by decision
Pantoja has the clearer advantage if he can repeatedly turn the fight into grappling exchanges, but Van’s combination of output, accuracy and takedown defense gives him more routes to winning minutes at range. Over five rounds, Van’s youth and pace could become increasingly important if he survives Pantoja’s early pressure and avoids giving up prolonged control positions.
This is not a matchup in which the champion should be viewed as comfortably superior simply because he holds the belt. Pantoja has considerably more elite-level experience and remains the more dangerous submission threat. The narrow lean toward Van is based primarily on pace, defensive wrestling and the ability to accumulate scoring offense over five rounds.
Can Pantoja consistently get through Van’s 81% takedown defense? If he can, the challenger’s grappling and submission game may dictate the fight. If he cannot, Van’s much higher striking output gives the champion a strong path to retaining the title on the scorecards.
Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy: Co-Main Event Analysis
Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy is a five-round lightweight co-main event with major implications near the top of the division. Tsarukyan enters as the more established contender and one of the division’s strongest wrestlers, while Ruffy brings dangerous striking, a significant reach advantage and genuine one-shot finishing power.
The matchup is therefore relatively easy to frame: Tsarukyan wants to turn the fight into a layered wrestling and control battle, while Ruffy needs enough time and space at range to make his striking advantages matter.
Tsarukyan vs Ruffy stats and matchup
Tsarukyan enters UFC 331 with a 23-3 professional record and five consecutive UFC wins. Ruffy stands at 14-2 and has finished 13 of those victories by knockout or TKO. Physically, Ruffy is the larger man: he is four inches taller and owns a three-inch reach advantage.
| Statistic | Arman Tsarukyan | Mauricio Ruffy |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 23-3 | 14-2 |
| UFC ranking | #2 Lightweight | #7 Lightweight |
| Height | 5’7″ | 5’11” |
| Reach | 72″ | 75″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Significant strikes landed/min. | 3.85 | 4.19 |
| Striking accuracy | 50% | 58% |
| Significant strikes absorbed/min. | 1.80 | 3.83 |
| Takedowns / 15 min. | 3.26 | 0.00 |
| Takedown defense | 75% | 87% |
| Knockdown average / 15 min. | 0.31 | 1.54 |
Current UFC career statistics. Numbers can change after each fight.
Ruffy owns the clearer striking advantages: more reach, higher accuracy and a much higher knockdown rate. Tsarukyan’s edge is just as clear in the opposite phase. He averages 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes and absorbs only 1.80 significant strikes per minute, giving him a proven route to reducing an opponent’s striking opportunities.
Ruffy’s recent form explains why this fight carries so much interest. After losing by rear-naked choke to Benoît Saint Denis in September 2025, he rebounded with consecutive stoppage wins over Rafael Fiziev and Michael Chandler. The Chandler fight ended by TKO at 4:29 of the opening round at UFC Freedom 250 in June 2026.
Tsarukyan’s latest UFC appearance came against Dan Hooker in November 2025. He won by second-round arm-triangle submission, extending his UFC winning streak to five. That run also includes a decision victory over former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300.
- Close distance without eating clean counters
- Chain multiple takedown attempts together
- Force Ruffy to defend along the fence
- Make the Brazilian carry weight in clinches and scrambles
- Extend the fight into the later rounds
- Use the three-inch reach advantage at distance
- Punish level changes with knees and uppercuts
- Keep his back away from the fence
- Make Tsarukyan pay for failed takedown entries
- Look for damage before wrestling volume accumulates
The most interesting number may be Ruffy’s 87% takedown defense. On paper, that suggests he is well equipped to frustrate wrestlers. The context matters, however: he has not consistently faced the kind of sustained chain wrestling Tsarukyan can produce, and the Saint Denis loss showed that extended grappling exchanges can still expose him.
In that defeat, Saint Denis completed three takedowns, accumulated more than four and a half minutes of control and eventually submitted Ruffy in Round 2. Tsarukyan is a different type of grappler, but the fight provides a useful warning: defending the first entry is not enough if repeated attacks eventually create a scramble or dominant position.
Keys to victory and prediction
Ruffy has a realistic upset path because Tsarukyan must repeatedly enter the Brazilian’s preferred striking range to wrestle. A clean knee, uppercut or counter combination could change the fight immediately. Ruffy has recorded 13 KO/TKO wins in 14 professional victories, so Tsarukyan cannot afford careless entries.
Over a five-round fight, however, Tsarukyan has more ways to dictate the terms. He can wrestle in open space, press Ruffy against the cage, scramble into top position or simply use the threat of the takedown to reduce the Brazilian’s offensive freedom.
Pick: Arman Tsarukyan by decision
Ruffy is dangerous enough to make every entry risky, but Tsarukyan’s wrestling depth, defensive numbers and experience over longer fights should allow him to control enough rounds. The key is avoiding a major mistake early, when Ruffy’s speed and finishing threat are at their highest.
Can Ruffy’s 87% takedown defense hold up against repeated chain-wrestling attempts over five rounds? If it does, his reach and knockout threat can turn this into a dangerous striking fight for Tsarukyan. If it does not, the No. 2 contender should be able to control where large portions of the fight take place.
UFC 331 Predictions and Best Fights on the Card
UFC 331 offers more than its two headline fights. The rest of the main card combines experienced contenders, former title challengers and dangerous finishers, while several preliminary bouts have strong action potential.
Our detailed picks for the top two fights are Joshua Van by decision over Alexandre Pantoja and Arman Tsarukyan by decision over Mauricio Ruffy. Rather than repeat those analyses here, this section focuses on the remaining main-card matchups and the most interesting fights further down the lineup.
UFC 331 main card predictions
| Fight | Prediction | Method | Key factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja | Joshua Van | Decision | Volume and takedown defense |
| Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy | Arman Tsarukyan | Decision | Wrestling depth and control |
| Patricio Pitbull vs Dooho Choi | Dooho Choi | Decision | Output, timing and cleaner combinations |
| Renato Moicano vs Brian Ortega | Renato Moicano | Decision | Activity and positional control |
| Alonzo Menifield vs Iwo Baraniewski | Iwo Baraniewski | TKO | Pressure and finishing threat |
The two headline fights are the hardest to separate. Further down the card, Choi’s striking makes him our pick against Pitbull, while Moicano’s activity gives him the edge in a potentially technical fight with Ortega. Baraniewski is the most aggressive pick of the five: Menifield’s experience is significant, but the matchup gives the Polish finisher an opportunity to make a major jump at light heavyweight.
Pitbull vs Choi is particularly interesting because both men are comfortable exchanging on the feet, but they arrive at very different stages of their careers. Pitbull brings vastly more championship experience from outside the UFC, while Choi’s route to victory is built around sharp boxing, combinations and making the older fighter work at a higher pace.
Moicano vs Ortega offers a different type of matchup. Both are highly experienced submission grapplers, which could produce long stretches in which neither fighter wants to make the first major positional mistake. Moicano gets the narrow pick because of his ability to combine pressure, activity and grappling rather than relying on a single phase.
Potential upset and fight to watch
The preliminary card also contains several established names. Marlon Vera vs Charles Jourdain brings together two experienced strikers, while Giga Chikadze vs Joanderson Brito offers another stylistically interesting featherweight matchup on the early prelims. Casey O’Neill vs Eduarda Moura adds a ranked women’s flyweight fight to the opening portion of the event.
Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy may be the most revealing fight on the card outside the championship main event. Ruffy’s power and length give him a genuine finishing route, while Tsarukyan provides the toughest wrestling test of his UFC career. The result could have an immediate effect on the lightweight title picture.
Predictions should be treated as matchup assessments rather than certainties. Late injuries, difficult weight cuts and changes during fight week can materially affect individual bouts, so the picks above should be reassessed if the UFC 331 lineup changes before September 19.
UFC 331 Odds
Joshua Van is a narrow betting favorite over Alexandre Pantoja in the UFC 331 main event, while Arman Tsarukyan is a much stronger favorite against Mauricio Ruffy. The current lines make Van vs Pantoja 2 essentially a pick’em fight, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding a rematch after their first meeting ended through injury in only 26 seconds.
The odds below are the current moneyline prices displayed by UFC. Betting markets move continuously, so prices may be different by fight night and can vary between sportsbooks.
Van vs Pantoja 2 odds
| Fighter | Moneyline | Raw implied probability | Market position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Van | -115 | 53.5% | Slight favorite |
| Alexandre Pantoja | -105 | 51.2% | Near pick’em |
The main event is extremely close by betting-market standards. A -115 line for Van implies a raw probability of about 53.5%, while Pantoja’s -105 corresponds to roughly 51.2%. Those figures add to more than 100% because sportsbook pricing includes a margin; they should not be read as two independent predictions that must total exactly 100%.
In American odds, a negative number shows how much would need to be risked to win $100 in profit. At -115, a $115 winning stake would return $215 in total: the original $115 stake plus $100 profit. At +300, by contrast, a $100 winning stake would produce $300 profit plus the original stake.
Our prediction of Van by decision therefore broadly agrees with the market on who has the narrow edge, but the odds reinforce how little separates the two fighters. Pantoja is not being priced like a conventional underdog.
UFC 331 main card betting lines
The largest contrast near the top of the card is Tsarukyan vs Ruffy. Tsarukyan’s current price makes him a substantial favorite, while Ruffy offers a much larger underdog return. Choi is also favored against Pitbull.
| Fight | Favorite | Underdog | Market read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van vs Pantoja | Van -115 | Pantoja -105* | Essentially a pick’em |
| Tsarukyan vs Ruffy | Tsarukyan -380 | Ruffy +300 | Tsarukyan clear favorite |
| Pitbull vs Choi | Choi -225 | Pitbull +185 | Choi solid favorite |
*Both fighters have negative prices because Van vs Pantoja is priced very close to even. Current UFC-listed odds as of September 8, 2026.
UFC currently displays additional preliminary-card prices including Gable Steveson -1100 vs Sean Sharaf +700, Charles Jourdain -245 vs Marlon Vera +200 and Robelis Despaigne -700 vs Tai Tuivasa +500. Those lines make Steveson and Despaigne two of the strongest favorites currently listed on the event.
Odds are snapshots, not fixed event data. They can move substantially after injuries, weigh-ins or changes in betting activity. This guide uses odds to show how the market currently assesses each matchup; they are not a guarantee of an outcome or a recommendation to place a bet.
UFC 331 Start Time: US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe
The UFC 331 main card starts at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The early prelims begin four hours earlier at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT, followed by the prelims at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT.
For viewers outside North America, the date is just as important as the time. Fans in the UK, Central Europe and Australia will watch most or all of UFC 331 on Sunday, September 20 because of the time difference from Los Angeles.
UFC 331 early prelims, prelims and main card times
| Card | ET | PT / Los Angeles | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Prelims | 5:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Sep. 19 |
| Prelims | 7:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Sep. 19 |
| Main Card | 9:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Sep. 19 |
If you only want to watch the UFC 331 main card, tune in at 9:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. PT, 2:00 a.m. UK time or 3:00 a.m. Central European time. UK and European viewers need to tune in during the early hours of Sunday, September 20.
UFC 331 international start times
The table below converts the official UFC schedule into major international time zones. Canada spans several time zones, so Toronto is shown as the Eastern Time reference and Vancouver as the Pacific Time reference.
| Location / Time Zone | Early Prelims | Prelims | Main Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles / PT | 2:00 p.m. Sat. | 4:00 p.m. Sat. | 6:00 p.m. Sat. |
| New York / ET | 5:00 p.m. Sat. | 7:00 p.m. Sat. | 9:00 p.m. Sat. |
| Toronto / ET | 5:00 p.m. Sat. | 7:00 p.m. Sat. | 9:00 p.m. Sat. |
| Vancouver / PT | 2:00 p.m. Sat. | 4:00 p.m. Sat. | 6:00 p.m. Sat. |
| London / BST | 10:00 p.m. Sat. | 12:00 a.m. Sun. | 2:00 a.m. Sun. |
| Central Europe / CEST | 11:00 p.m. Sat. | 1:00 a.m. Sun. | 3:00 a.m. Sun. |
| Japan / JST | 6:00 a.m. Sun. | 8:00 a.m. Sun. | 10:00 a.m. Sun. |
| Sydney / AEST | 7:00 a.m. Sun. | 9:00 a.m. Sun. | 11:00 a.m. Sun. |
| Perth / AWST | 5:00 a.m. Sun. | 7:00 a.m. Sun. | 9:00 a.m. Sun. |
International times are converted from the UFC’s official 5:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. ET schedule. Daylight-saving time is reflected for September 19–20, 2026.
There is no fixed walkout time for Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja 2. The main card starts at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT and contains five fights, with Van vs Pantoja scheduled last. Its actual start depends on the duration of the four preceding bouts, introductions and broadcast intervals.
For that reason, viewers interested specifically in the title fight should not treat an estimated main-event time as guaranteed. Starting with the main card is the safest option, particularly because the five-round Tsarukyan vs Ruffy co-main event could significantly affect the timing of the headline bout.
United States and Canada: UFC 331 takes place on Saturday, September 19.
UK: Early prelims begin Saturday night, but the prelims and main card run into Sunday, September 20.
Central Europe: Early prelims begin late Saturday, with the prelims and main card on Sunday.
Australia: The entire event takes place on Sunday morning, September 20.
How to Watch UFC 331: TV and Live Stream
UFC 331 will be available on Paramount+ in the United States on Saturday, September 19, 2026. US viewers can access the event through the current UFC media-rights agreement with Paramount, while broadcast and streaming options outside the United States depend on local rights.
United States: Paramount+
Outside the US: Coverage depends on local UFC broadcast rights.
Official viewing information: Check UFC’s Watch page before fight night.
How to watch UFC 331 in the United States
Paramount+ is the key destination for UFC 331 in the United States. UFC’s new US media-rights agreement began in 2026 and moved numbered UFC events away from the previous model in which fans purchased each major card separately as a traditional pay-per-view.
That means US viewers should not look for a separate UFC 331 PPV purchase in the way they would have for numbered UFC events under the previous rights structure. Access is instead tied to Paramount+ under the current agreement.
Not under the traditional US PPV model. UFC 331 is a numbered UFC event, but the current US rights agreement puts numbered events on Paramount+ rather than requiring fans to buy each card as a separate UFC pay-per-view. International distribution can be different.
How to watch UFC 331 in the UK and other countries
UFC broadcast rights are territory-specific. The Paramount+ arrangement used in the United States should therefore not automatically be assumed to apply in Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia or other markets.
The most reliable starting point for international viewers is the official UFC Watch page. It provides the latest UFC viewing information, while UFC Fight Pass can be checked separately for content available in your territory.
Check that the service available in your country specifically includes the portion of UFC 331 you want to watch. Early prelims, prelims and the main card can have different distribution rights, and availability in one country does not guarantee access in another.
Official UFC 331 links and social media
Fight week can produce late changes that are not reflected immediately in older previews. For fight card updates, weigh-in results, press conferences, interviews, highlights and late withdrawals, the UFC’s official website and social channels are the most useful sources to follow.
| Official source | Best for | Link |
|---|---|---|
| UFC 331 Event Page | Fight card, rankings, odds and event updates | Open UFC 331 → |
| UFC Watch | TV and streaming information | UFC Watch → |
| UFC on X | Breaking updates, results and fight-night posts | @UFC → |
| UFC on Instagram | Fight-week video, faceoffs, clips and results | @UFC → |
| UFC on YouTube | Press conferences, interviews, previews and video coverage | UFC YouTube → |
| UFC on TikTok | Short-form fight-week and behind-the-scenes content | @UFC → |
Use the UFC 331 event page for the current card, UFC Watch for viewing information and @UFC on X for fast event updates. UFC’s YouTube channel is particularly useful for longer fight-week content such as press conferences, interviews and previews.
UFC 331 Tickets and Crypto.com Arena
UFC 331 tickets are on sale now for the September 19 event at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tickets are available through the arena’s authorized ticketing partner AXS, with standard tickets, premium options and official resale listings available depending on inventory.
Status: On sale now
Official ticket seller: AXS
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Doors open: 1:00 p.m. PT
Early prelims: 2:00 p.m. PT
Ticket format: AXS Mobile tickets
Tickets and official ticket information
The safest option is to buy through an official UFC or Crypto.com Arena ticket link. AXS states that all UFC 331 tickets are delivered through AXS Mobile, so fans should have access to their mobile ticket before arriving at the arena.
Ticket prices can change as inventory and demand change. AXS also offers AXS Official Resale, where resale prices may be higher than face value. For that reason, checking the live official listing is more useful than relying on a fixed ticket-price range published before fight night.
Use the UFC, Crypto.com Arena or AXS links above rather than an unverified third-party listing. If standard inventory becomes limited, check whether the ticket is an original sale, AXS Premium offer or AXS Official Resale listing before purchasing.
Crypto.com Arena and visitor information
UFC 331 takes place at Crypto.com Arena, 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The venue is located in downtown Los Angeles as part of the L.A. LIVE entertainment district.
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
|---|---|
| Address | 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015 |
| Doors | 1:00 p.m. PT |
| First fights | Early prelims from 2:00 p.m. PT |
| Public transit | Arena is located within walking distance of Metro A and B Line service |
| Parking | Advance event parking available through the arena |
| Payments | Crypto.com Arena is a cashless venue |
Fans driving to UFC 331 can purchase parking in advance through the official arena event page. Crypto.com Arena recommends planning ahead for traffic and allowing additional travel time around major events. Guests using event parking need to present the digital parking pass itself at entry rather than a confirmation or receipt.
Public transportation is another option. According to the arena, Crypto.com Arena is within blocks of Los Angeles Metro’s A and B Lines. Visitors should check current Metro service and the arena’s transportation information before travelling because schedules and road conditions can change.
Getting to Crypto.com Arena → | UFC 331 parking options →
What can you bring into Crypto.com Arena?
Crypto.com Arena operates a restrictive bag policy. Backpacks, purses, totes, clear bags, fanny packs and camera bags are not permitted. Small clutches and wallets measuring less than 5 × 9 × 1 inches are allowed but remain subject to security inspection.
Medical and parental bags smaller than 14 × 14 × 6 inches are permitted after X-ray screening. Larger bags can be stored in paid Binbox lockers near the Kobe Bryant Entrance, subject to availability. The arena is also fully cashless and accepts debit cards, credit cards and major contactless/mobile payment methods.
Because venue policies can be updated, fans should review the official Crypto.com Arena visitor FAQ shortly before UFC 331, especially if they plan to bring a medical or parental bag, camera equipment or other items that may require additional screening.
Have your AXS Mobile ticket ready, check the bag policy before leaving, and allow extra time for downtown Los Angeles traffic and arena security. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. PT, one hour before the scheduled early prelims.
Latest UFC 331 Updates
UFC 331 remains scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja 2 as the flyweight title main event. Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy remains the five-round lightweight co-main event.
Event: UFC 331 is going ahead as scheduled
Main event: Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja 2 – confirmed
Co-main event: Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy – confirmed
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles – confirmed
Official weigh-ins: Still to come
Headline withdrawals: None confirmed as of this update
Fight card changes, injuries and weigh-in updates
The UFC’s current event listing continues to show Van vs Pantoja as the championship main event and Tsarukyan vs Ruffy as the co-main event. The five-fight main card also continues to include Patricio Pitbull vs Dooho Choi, Renato Moicano vs Brian Ortega and Alonzo Menifield vs Iwo Baraniewski.
Pantoja’s health is particularly relevant because the first Van fight ended after only 26 seconds when he suffered an arm and elbow injury. The UFC currently lists the former champion to compete in the rematch, with no new withdrawal announced as of this update.
| What to monitor | Current status | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Van vs Pantoja 2 | Confirmed | UFC Flyweight Championship fight |
| Tsarukyan vs Ruffy | Confirmed | Five-round co-main event with lightweight title implications |
| Pantoja’s return | Currently scheduled to compete | The first fight ended because of his arm/elbow injury |
| Official weigh-ins | Pending | Final weights can affect title eligibility and individual bouts |
| Late withdrawals | Continue to monitor | UFC cards remain subject to change until fight night |
The next major checkpoint is the official UFC 331 weigh-in. For the flyweight championship main event, both Van and Pantoja must meet the championship limit of 125 pounds. This section should be updated if a fighter misses weight, a bout is cancelled or another late card change is announced.
Championship weigh-ins carry additional significance because title fights do not receive the one-pound allowance used for standard non-title bouts. A weight miss can therefore affect whether a fighter remains eligible to win the championship even if the fight itself still goes ahead.
This guide reflects the UFC 331 lineup available on September 8, 2026. Fight cards can change at short notice because of injuries, medical issues, weight-cut problems or other withdrawals. For the official UFC event page, viewing information and social-media channels, see the official UFC 331 links section above.
UFC 331 FAQ
Here are quick answers to the most important questions about UFC 331: Van vs Pantoja 2, including the date, location, start time, main event, streaming information and current fight card.
When is UFC 331?
UFC 331 takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The early prelims begin at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT, the prelims at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT and the main card at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT. In the UK, Europe and Australia, the main card takes place on Sunday, September 20.
Where is UFC 331?
UFC 331 is being held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The arena is located at 1111 S. Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles. Tickets are available through the official UFC and arena ticketing channels.
Who is fighting in the UFC 331 main event?
Joshua Van faces Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch for the UFC flyweight championship. Van won their first meeting at UFC 323 after Pantoja suffered an arm/elbow injury just 26 seconds into the fight. UFC 331 gives Pantoja the opportunity to regain the title and provides a much clearer test of how the two fighters match up over a potential five rounds.
What is the UFC 331 co-main event?
Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy is the five-round lightweight co-main event. Tsarukyan enters as the No. 2-ranked lightweight and Ruffy as No. 7, making the matchup particularly important to the UFC lightweight title picture.
How many fights are on the UFC 331 card?
UFC currently lists 13 fights for UFC 331: five on the main card, four prelims and four early prelims. Fight cards remain subject to late changes because of injuries, medical issues, weight misses or withdrawals.
How can I watch UFC 331?
In the United States, UFC 331 is available on Paramount+. The UFC’s official schedule currently lists Paramount+ for the early prelims, prelims and main card, with UFC Fight Pass also listed for the prelims. International broadcast and streaming availability varies by country, so viewers outside the US should check the official UFC Watch page for their market.
Is UFC 331 a pay-per-view?
UFC 331 does not require the traditional separate UFC pay-per-view purchase in the United States. Under the UFC’s current US media-rights structure, numbered events are available through Paramount+. The viewing and payment model can differ in other countries.
What time will Van vs Pantoja 2 start?
There is no fixed start time for Van vs Pantoja 2. The five-fight UFC 331 main card begins at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT, with Van vs Pantoja scheduled last. The actual main-event walkout time depends on the length of the preceding fights and broadcast intervals.
Who is the favorite in Van vs Pantoja 2?
Joshua Van is currently a very slight betting favorite. UFC lists Van at -115 and Pantoja at -105, making the championship rematch essentially a pick’em. Odds can move significantly before fight night and may differ between sportsbooks.
Last updated: September 8, 2026. Fight cards, odds and broadcast information can change before the event. Check the official UFC 331 event information during fight week for late updates.
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