Result
Joshua VanDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeHerb Dean
Details(49–46, 49–47, 50–45)
Elo swing+16Joshua Van (1801 → 1817)-12Alexandre Pantoja (1808 → 1796)
UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja
DateSep 19, 2026
DivisionUFC Flyweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueCrypto.com Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
W
The Fearless | 18-2-0Joshua Van
L
The Cannibal | 30-7-0Alexandre Pantoja
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Herb Dean
Details :(49–46, 49–47, 50–45)
Joshua Van
Elo1817Great
3Y trend1688 → 1817
AwardFight of the Night
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Alexandre Pantoja
Elo1796Great
3Y trend1783 → 1796
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Joshua Van won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Joshua Van led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Joshua VanAlexandre Pantoja
Elo edge
Joshua Van1817+16 last move
Alexandre Pantoja1796-12 last move
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Recorded fight totals
Joshua VanvsAlexandre Pantoja
Control time
2:13vs9:11
Total strikes
259vs159
Sig. strikes
181vs147
Takedowns
0vs5
Rev.
1vs0
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Joshua VanKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Alexandre Pantojasubmission leads 40% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja is a completed UFC Flyweight Title fight from UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2. Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja quick answers
Who won Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja?
Joshua Van won Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00.
What event is Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja on?
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja is listed on UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2.
What are the records for Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja?
Joshua Van enters with a 18-2-0 record and Alexandre Pantoja enters with a 30-7-0 record.
What division is Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja?
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja is listed as a UFC Flyweight Title fight.
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