UFC 331 Preview: Top Contenders Poised for Dominance in LA

WHO:

NY Post - UFC 331 features top contenders in mixed martial arts.

Sportskeeda - The event includes a highly anticipated flyweight title rematch.

WHAT:

MMA Fighting - The main event features Joshua Van (2, P4P-11) defending his title against Alexandre Pantoja (1, P4P-2) in a rematch after Pantoja lost his belt due to an injury in their previous fight.

MMA Fighting - In the co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan (T2, P4P-16) faces Mauricio Ruffy (10) with title implications on the line.

MMA Fighting - Gable Steveson is set to fight Sean Sharaf, marking his second appearance in the UFC after a debut against Elisha Ellison.

MMA Fighting - Alonzo Menifield will compete against Iwo Baraniewski, who has won all three of his UFC fights in under 90 seconds.

NY Post - UFC 331 is expected to showcase favorites dominating the fight card.

Sportskeeda - The event will take place at the Crypto.com Arena.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - UFC 331 will be held in Los Angeles, California.

WHEN:

MMA Fighting - The three-fight early preliminary card begins at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by a four-fight preliminary card at 7 p.m. ET, and the five-fight main card starts at 9 p.m. ET.

Sportskeeda - UFC 331 is scheduled for September 19, 2026.

(UPDATED September 19, 2026 16:57 UTC)

In an exciting main event, Joshua Van will defend his title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch after Pantoja lost his belt due to an injury in their previous fight. The co-main event features Arman Tsarukyan taking on Mauricio Ruffy, with title implications on the line, while Gable Steveson is set to face Sean Sharaf in his second UFC appearance. The action kicks off with a three-fight early preliminary card at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by a four-fight preliminary card at 7 p.m. ET, and the five-fight main card starting at 9 p.m. ET.

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(UPDATED September 19, 2026 13:56 UTC)

UFC 331 is set to take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, featuring top contenders in mixed martial arts. The event will include a highly anticipated flyweight title rematch and is expected to showcase favorites dominating the fight card. Fans can look forward to this exciting matchup on September 19, 2026.