Joshua Van, Alexandre Pantoja Run It Back at UFC 331

Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja met for a second time on Saturday at UFC 331, in a flyweight rematch billed as "Van vs. Pantoja 2."

Both men weighed in at 125 pounds, confirming the bout was contested at flyweight as expected. The rematch topped a loaded UFC 331 card that also featured Arman Tsarukyan against Mauricio Ruffy, Patricio Freire taking on Doo Ho Choi, and a heavyweight bout between Gable Steveson and Sean Sharaf. Marlon Vera faced Charles Jourdain on the same card, and Tai Tuivasa squared off with Robelis Despaigne.

Why A Van-Pantoja Rematch Matters

A second meeting between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja is significant simply because the promotion rarely runs back a flyweight matchup unless the first fight left real questions to settle. The UFC 331 undercard leaned on established names as well, with Giga Chikadze facing Joanderson Brito and a women's flyweight matchup between Casey O'Neill and Eduarda Moura rounding out the depth of the night.

Betting Angle

Rematches tend to draw sharp two-way betting interest, particularly at flyweight where a single takedown or scramble can swing a scorecard, and Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 was always going to be closely watched by bettors given how much attention the first fight generated. Anyone pricing the rematch should treat it on its own terms rather than assuming history repeats, since a full camp to adjust can change how either man approaches the second fight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Joshua Van fight Alexandre Pantoja again?

Yes, Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja met for a second time at UFC 331 in a flyweight bout billed as Van vs. Pantoja 2.

What else was on the UFC 331 card?

UFC 331 also featured Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy, Patricio Freire vs. Doo Ho Choi, and Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf among other bouts.