Tonight, Alexandre Pantoja aims to reclaim the UFC flyweight title from Joshua Van after losing it in their first encounter. Their initial fight ended abruptly when Pantoja suffered a shoulder injury just 26 seconds in, allowing Van to become the second-youngest champion in UFC history under unusual circumstances.

Since that fight in December, Pantoja, aged 36, has remained inactive, while Van, just 24, successfully defended his title against Tatsuro Taira in May. Many fans agree that Van solidified his championship status with that victory, where he overcame significant challenges to stop Taira in what was considered a fight of the year contender.

The stakes are high for Van tonight. To establish himself as the ‘true’ flyweight champion, he must defeat Pantoja, a renowned pound-for-pound fighter and a legend in the division. The atmosphere is charged as they prepare to face off at UFC 331, and fans eagerly anticipate whether Van can deliver an emphatic performance in his title defense against the Brazilian star.

Stay tuned for live updates and results from UFC 331.