Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Joshua Van Offers Prediction for UFC 331 Title Fight Against Alexandre Pantoja as He Promises ‘Banger’

FanDuel Sportsbook lists Van at -136, and oddsmakers expect a finish in the flyweight title rematch.

  • On Saturday, UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van defends his title against Alexandre Pantoja in Los Angeles, California, in a rematch of their brief December encounter.
  • Their first meeting ended abruptly in December when Pantoja suffered a left-shoulder dislocation during the bout, forcing a stoppage that left the title fight unresolved.
  • According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Van enters the bout at-136 as a slight favorite, while Pantoja sits at +106, with oddsmakers expecting a finish.
  • At 36 years old, Pantoja faces significant pressure to reclaim his lost title, while 24-year-old Van aims to prove his legitimacy as champion.
  • The UFC 331 card streams live on Paramount and features a lightweight co-main event between Patricio Pitbull and Doo Ho Choi.
Insights by Ground AI

14 Articles

Lean Left

An injury ended the first match between the two in December 2025; now they are facing again for the flyweight championship.

·El Segundo, United States
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Bloody Elbow broke the news on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal