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UFC 331 preview and picks: Pantoja sees opportunity in disaster

UFC 331 sets stage for rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja.

By · Published September 18, 2026  02:30 UTC · Updated September 18, 2026  03:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: UFC 331 sets stage for rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja.
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UFC 331 is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles. According to coverage from ESPN, Pantoja sees an opportunity in what some perceive as a disaster for the lighter weight classes, with aging ex-champs struggling to compete.

This has been a recurring theme in the lead-up to the rematch, with Van attempting to get under Pantoja's skin. The reporting from Yahoo Sports and FOX Sports focuses on the weight class concerns and the long-awaited rematch between Van and Pantoja.

However, coverage does not yet specify the full extent of Van's strategy or Pantoja's plan for the upcoming fight.

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Quick answers

What is the UFC 331 event?

The UFC 331 event is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles.

Who is competing in the rematch?

Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja are competing in the rematch.

What is the significance of the weight class concerns?

The weight class concerns suggest that the lighter weight classes are no place for aging ex-champs.

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