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Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2, Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy set as full UFC 331 card revealed

The UFC 331 fight card is set with 13 fights, including a title match and a returning champion.

By · Published August 8, 2026  07:57 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026  19:49 UTC

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The UFC 331 fight card was fully revealed, featuring a rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja, as well as Arman Tsarukyan facing Mauricio Ruffy. Brian Ortega 2, with betting odds released for the matches.

Epilogue added 65d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: The UFC 331 fight card is set with 13 fights, including a title match and a returning champion.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The event will feature 13 fights, including a rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja. The card also includes the return of Arman Tsarukyan, who will face Mauricio Ruffy. The event is scheduled to take place in the near future. The initial announcement by Al Jazeera and Bloody Elbow confirmed the 13-fight card, with the main event being the Van-Pantoja rematch.

Later, Yahoo Sports added that betting odds are tight for the main event, with Arman Tsarukyan and Gable Steveson as favorites. Yahoo Sports also announced the addition of Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega 2 to the card. Bleacher Report and MMA Fighting confirmed the full card, emphasizing the title match between Van and Pantoja.

There is no contradiction between outlets. The event is confirmed to feature 13 fights, with the main event being the Van-Pantoja rematch and the return of Arman Tsarukyan.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (91% supported) Updated 65d ago.

The obvious questions

When was the UFC 331 fight card revealed?

The full UFC 331 fight card was revealed on August 5, 2026.

How many fights are on the UFC 331 card?

The UFC 331 card features 13 fights.

Who are the main event fighters for UFC 331?

The main event for UFC 331 is a rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja.

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UFC 331 MMA Joshua Van Alexandre Pantoja Arman Tsarukyan Mauricio Ruffy

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