UFC 331 takes place on Saturday 19 September 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The event marks the UFC’s return to the city for the first time since UFC 227 in August 2018, and it is headlined by a flyweight championship rematch between champion Joshua Van and former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja.
Main event: Van vs Pantoja II
Joshua Van claimed the UFC Flyweight Championship at UFC 323 in December 2025, finishing Pantoja with a technical knockout just 26 seconds into the first round in one of the most dramatic title changes in recent flyweight history. The speed of that finish left questions unanswered, and the rematch — contested again with the 125 lb title on the line — gives Pantoja the chance to reclaim the belt he held for over two years before that defeat.
Van, a former World Extreme Cagefighting flyweight champion who entered the UFC’s elite tier relatively late in his career, will be fighting in front of a Los Angeles crowd for the first time as champion. Pantoja, a Brazilian veteran of the Ultimate Fighter series who built his title reign on relentless pressure and submission threats, is expected to make adjustments after the first-round stoppage loss.
Co-main event and undercard
The co-main event sees Renato Moicano face Brian Ortega at lightweight. Moicano has built momentum as a reliable finisher in the 155 lb division, while Ortega — a former featherweight title challenger — is campaigning at lightweight and looking to stake his claim further up the rankings.
Also on the card, Patricio Pitbull makes his UFC debut against Choi Doo-ho in a featherweight bout that pits the former Bellator featherweight champion against one of South Korea’s most celebrated fighters. Bantamweight prospects Marlon Vera and Charles Jourdain are matched in what should be an entertaining striking contest, and Casey O’Neill meets Eduarda Moura in a women’s flyweight bout.
Osman Diaz and Ryan Gandra are set to collide at middleweight in a bout with potential ranking implications for both fighters.
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
The Crypto.com Arena — formerly known as Staples Center — is one of the premier indoor venues in North America. With a capacity of approximately 20,000 for combat sports events, it has hosted NBA Finals, Stanley Cup playoffs, and numerous boxing world championship bouts. UFC 331 will be the promotion’s first major numbered event in Los Angeles in eight years, and the city’s large MMA fanbase is expected to create a significant atmosphere.
Schedule
Early preliminary bouts begin at approximately 6:00 pm ET (11:00 pm BST). The preliminary card starts at 8:00 pm ET (1:00 am BST), and the five-fight main card gets under way at 10:00 pm ET (3:00 am BST on the morning of 20 September for UK viewers).
How to watch UFC 331
United States: UFC 331 is available on Paramount+. Under the UFC’s seven-year broadcast deal with Paramount, numbered pay-per-view events are included in the standard Paramount+ subscription (from $8.99 per month), with no separate pay-per-view fee required. Preliminary bouts are shown on ESPN.
United Kingdom: The full main card airs live on TNT Sports, with no additional pay-per-view charge for existing subscribers. TNT Sports is available via Sky, BT, Virgin Media, or through the Discovery+ Premium streaming app (from £30.99 per month).
Internationally: UFC Fight Pass carries preliminary bouts in many territories. Local broadcast rights vary by country — check the UFC’s official website for regional listings.
Frequently asked questions
When is UFC 331? Saturday 19 September 2026.
Where is UFC 331? Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California.
What is the main event? Joshua Van defends the UFC Flyweight Championship against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch from UFC 323.
How do I watch UFC 331 in the UK? On TNT Sports — included with a TNT Sports/Discovery+ Premium subscription at no extra pay-per-view charge.
How do I watch UFC 331 in the US? On Paramount+ — included in the standard monthly subscription.