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Pantoja edges Van in flyweight rematch as UFC 331 erupts with late-card fireworks
sports4 hours ago

Pantoja edges Van in flyweight rematch as UFC 331 erupts with late-card fireworks

UFC 331’s live updates center on a tense flyweight title rematch where Alexandre Pantoja edges Joshua Van in Round 2 after an accidental head clash, with Pantoja heavily pressing in Round 1 and a closely fought back-and-forth thereafter. The card also delivers a slew of finishes and notable moments across the prelims and undercard: Arman Tsarukyan cruises to a finish over Mauricio Ruffy to earn a lightweight title shot, Patricio Freire dominates Dooho Choi, Sean Sharaf is quickly finished by Gable Steveson, and other bouts feature decisive endings including Vera dominating Jourdain and Despaigne besting Tuivasa. The night is packed with chaos, momentum swings, and highlight-reel finishes from start to finish.

via MMA Junkie|
#live-updates#mma#pantoja
Van vs Pantoja 2 Headlines UFC 331 Flyweight Title Clash in Los Angeles
sports16 hours ago

Van vs Pantoja 2 Headlines UFC 331 Flyweight Title Clash in Los Angeles

UFC 331 in Los Angeles centers on flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch, with Pantoja seeking redemption after the belt was put in jeopardy due to an injury in UFC 323. The main card also features Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy, Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi, Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf, and Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski, while the prelims include Marlon Vera vs. Charles Jourdain, Tai Tuivasa vs. Robelis Despaigne, and more, with early prelims highlighting Edmen Shahbazyan, Casey O’Neill, and Giga Chikadze among others; all fights stream on Paramount+ with start times listed for early prelims, prelims, and the main card.

via MMA Fighting|
#flyweight#mma#pantoja
UFC 331 Weigh-Ins Spotlight Van vs. Pantoja Rematch and Full Card on the Scale
sports17 hours ago

UFC 331 Weigh-Ins Spotlight Van vs. Pantoja Rematch and Full Card on the Scale

At UFC 331’s official weigh-ins in Los Angeles, all 24 fighters hit the scales on Friday ahead of Saturday’s card. The main event features Joshua Van defending the flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch, after Pantoja previously fought through an arm injury that led to him relinquishing the belt. Van previously defended the belt against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328, and the rematch sets the stage for a decisive showdown. The co-main event pits Arman Tsarukyan against Mauricio Ruffy in a lightweight bout with potential title implications, with other listed bouts including Pitbull vs. Choi, Steveson vs. Sharaf, and Menifield vs. Baraniewski. Weigh-ins for the main card are 125 for Van vs. Pantoja and 156 for Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy (non-title), with the main and prelims' full results posted, and ceremonial weigh-ins scheduled later in the day.

via MMA Fighting|
#flyweight#mma#pantoja
White Breaks Up Tense Face-Off Between Van and Pantoja at UFC 331 Press Conference
sports1 month ago

White Breaks Up Tense Face-Off Between Van and Pantoja at UFC 331 Press Conference

At the UFC 331 launch press conference, flyweight champion Joshua Van and challenger Alexandre Pantoja nearly sparked a brawl, with UFC chief Dana White stepping in to separate them as Pantoja moved toward Van; Arman Tsarukyan had been on stage earlier. The rematch for the flyweight title is set for Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, and the event’s 13-fight card was announced, including Van vs. Pantoja II and Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy.

via Bloody Elbow|
#danawhite#mma#pantoja
Pantoja-Van Rematch Headlines UFC 331 as 13-Fight Card Takes Shape
sports1 month ago

Pantoja-Van Rematch Headlines UFC 331 as 13-Fight Card Takes Shape

UFC 331 on Sept. 19 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will be headlined by a flyweight title rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja, with Arman Tsarukyan facing Mauricio Ruffy in a five-round co-main event. The 13-fight lineup includes Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega, Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf, Tai Tuivasa vs. Robelis Despaigne and more. Charles Oliveira was previously linked to the card but withdrew after the death of teammate Allan Nascimento, and the promotion offered condolences as the event came together.

via Bloody Elbow|
#mma#pantoja#sports
Van-Pantoja Rematch Headlines UFC 331 Flyweight Title Fight; Tsarukyan Returns in Co-Main
mma1 month ago

Van-Pantoja Rematch Headlines UFC 331 Flyweight Title Fight; Tsarukyan Returns in Co-Main

UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Sept. 19 will crown a flyweight champion in a rematch as Joshua Van defends his title against Alexandre Pantoja, who returns from injury; the card also features Arman Tsarukyan’s five-round clash with Mauricio Ruffy as both lightweights chase a title shot, plus a stacked lineup including Patricio Pitbull vs. Dooho Choi, Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega, and more, with the full bout order to be announced.

via MMA Fighting|
#flyweight#mma#pantoja
Alexandre Pantoja Secures UFC 317 Victory, Continues Flyweight Rise
sports1 year ago

Alexandre Pantoja Secures UFC 317 Victory, Continues Flyweight Rise

Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his UFC flyweight title with a third-round submission of Kai Kara-France at UFC 317, tying records for wins, finishes, and submissions in the division's history, and is now eyeing a higher pound-for-pound ranking and a potential fight against Joshua Van, who recently earned a title shot after a record-breaking fight.

via Yahoo Sports|
#championship#flyweight#kai-kara-france
UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura Showdown Set After Weigh-In
sports1 year ago

UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura Showdown Set After Weigh-In

The weigh-in results for UFC 310, featuring the main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura, have been announced. The event is set to take place in Las Vegas on December 7, 2024. Additionally, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Mikey Musumeci will make his UFC Fight Pass debut at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9 on December 5, 2024. The UFC 310 Countdown episode provides previews of the main fights, including Pantoja vs Asakura and Shakvat Rakhmonov vs Ian Machado Garry.

via UFC|
#asakura#mma#musumeci
"UFC 290: Volkanovski TKOs Rodriguez, Pantoja claims Moreno's belt in action-packed event"
sports3 years ago

"UFC 290: Volkanovski TKOs Rodriguez, Pantoja claims Moreno's belt in action-packed event"

At UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title by defeating Yair Rodriguez via TKO in the third round, while Alexandre Pantoja claimed the UFC flyweight title by defeating Brandon Moreno in a split decision. The event featured several first-round finishes and intense battles, with Volkanovski and Pantoja showcasing their skills and determination.

via Yahoo Sports|
#moreno#pantoja#rodriguez