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UFC 331 Sets Up Pantoja's Shot to Reclaim Flyweight Gold

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UFC 331 lands this weekend with Joshua Van defending the flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja, who is looking to win back the belt he lost when their first fight ended early due to injury. The co-main pits Arman Tsarukyan against Mauricio Ruffy in a lightweight clash that could shake up the divisional picture. It's a rematch built entirely on unfinished business, and Pantoja gets his chance to settle it properly this time.

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This story ran in the September 17, 2026 edition of the daily show.