Joshua Van retains UFC flyweight title despite shoulder injury

Joshua Van retains UFC flyweight title despite shoulder injury

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Joshua Van retained the UFC flyweight championship with a unanimous decision over Alexandre Pantoja at Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles, saying he fought through a torn AC joint in his right shoulder, MMA Junkie reported. The bout was part of UFC 331, which took place on September 19 following the event’s weigh-ins on September 16. All 24 fighters, including Van and Pantoja, made weight at the weigh-ins, according to MMA Junkie.

The fight card featured the Van-Pantoja title rematch and a lightweight co-main event between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy, as detailed by CBS Sports. Tsarukyan knocked out Ruffy to earn a lightweight title shot, CBS Sports said. ESPN noted that Pantoja was returning after a nine-month injury layoff, and Yahoo Sports highlighted Sean Sharaf’s upset win over Gable Steveson.

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UFC Joshua Van Alexandre Pantoja Arman Tsarukyan Mauricio Ruffy Patricio Freire Dooho Choi Alonzo Menifield Iwo Baraniewski Gable Steveson Sean Sharaf Marlon Vera Charles Jourdain Tai Tuivasa Robelis Despaigne Michael Aswell Jr. JooSang Yoo Ryan Gandra Ozzy Diaz

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Los Angeles, California, United States Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, United States

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20 septembre 2026
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Joshua Van makes startling admission after title win
Joshua Van makes startling admission after title win

MMA Junkie • 20 sept. 13h40

Joshua Van retained his UFC flyweight championship with a unanimous decision over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, saying he fought through a torn AC joint in his right shoulder.

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UFC 331: 5 big takeaways after Joshua Van, Arman Tsarukyan, Sean Sharaf lead night of shocks and surprises
UFC 331: 5 big takeaways after Joshua Van, Arman Tsarukyan, Sean Sharaf lead night of shocks and surprises

Yahoo Sports • 20 sept. 06h17

UFC 331 in Los Angeles featured several unexpected results, including Joshua Van's title defense, Arman Tsarukyan's dominant win, and Sean Sharaf's upset over Gable Steveson.

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UFC 331 takeaways: Joshua Van emerging as a top talent, Arman Tsarukyan earns title shot
UFC 331 takeaways: Joshua Van emerging as a top talent, Arman Tsarukyan earns title shot

CBS Sports • 20 sept. 05h19

Joshua Van retained his flyweight championship in a five-round bout against Alexandre Pantoja, while Arman Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy to position himself for a lightweight title fight.

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UFC 331 results: Joshua Van, Alexandre Pantoja erupt for Fight of the Year thriller in fiery title rematch
UFC 331 results: Joshua Van, Alexandre Pantoja erupt for Fight of the Year thriller in fiery title rematch

Yahoo Sports • 20 sept. 04h17

Joshua Van retained his UFC flyweight championship by defeating Alexandre Pantoja via unanimous decision at UFC 331, marking his second title defense.

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Joshua Van Beats Alexandre Pantoja, Judges' Scorecards, Prize Money, Stats & UFC 331 Highlights
Joshua Van Beats Alexandre Pantoja, Judges' Scorecards, Prize Money, Stats & UFC 331 Highlights

Bleacher Report • 20 sept. 04h14

Joshua Van retained his UFC flyweight championship by defeating Alexandre Pantoja via unanimous decision at UFC 331, marking his second successful title defense.

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UFC 331 results: Joshua Van outclasses Alexandre Pantoja to retain flyweight title
UFC 331 results: Joshua Van outclasses Alexandre Pantoja to retain flyweight title

CBS Sports • 20 sept. 02h03

Joshua Van defeated challenger Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision at UFC 331, solidifying his position as the division's champion.

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UFC 331: Live results and analysis for Van vs. Pantoja 2
UFC 331: Live results and analysis for Van vs. Pantoja 2

ESPN • 19 sept. 23h00

Joshua Van will face Alexandre Pantoja in a flyweight title bout at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, marking Pantoja's return after a nine-month injury layoff.

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UFC 331 fight card predictions: Expert picks for Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2
UFC 331 fight card predictions: Expert picks for Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2

CBS Sports • 19 sept. 19h00

UFC 331 in Los Angeles will see champion Joshua Van defend the flyweight belt against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch, while top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio Ruffy on the co-main card.

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UFC 331 predictions
UFC 331 predictions

MMA Fighting • 19 sept. 12h00

UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena on Sept. 19 features a flyweight title rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja, along with several contender bouts that could determine future title opportunities.

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UFC 331 weigh-in results: Title fight rematch set
UFC 331 weigh-in results: Title fight rematch set

Sherdog • 18 sept. 20h48

UFC 331 will feature a flyweight championship rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja after both fighters made weight, and the full card proceeded without any weigh-in issues.

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UFC 331 official weigh-in results, live video stream
UFC 331 official weigh-in results, live video stream

MMA Junkie • 18 sept. 18h41

All 24 athletes scheduled for UFC 331 successfully weighed in on Friday, with flyweight champion Joshua Van and challenger Alexandre Pantoja both hitting the 125-pound limit for the title bout.

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