UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2

Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja

EventUFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2
DateSep 19, 2026
StatusScheduled
VenueCrypto.com Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
Combat Edge ModelElo alone: 49% / 51%
Joshua Van 73%27% Alexandre Pantoja

Win probability from the Combat Edge prediction model (v0.5-2026-07-01), computed before the fight from Elo, records, and matchup data. Analytics, not betting advice.

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Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Saturday, September 19, 2026 — watch on PARAMOUNT+.

US East (ET)
Sat 9:00 PM
US West (PT)
Sat 6:00 PM
United Kingdom
Sun 2:00 AM
Central Europe
Sun 3:00 AM
Australia (Sydney)
Sun 11:00 AM

Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja is a scheduled Flyweight Title fight on UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2. Joshua Van enters with a 17-2-0 record and Alexandre Pantoja enters with a 30-6-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja quick answers

When is Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja?

Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja is listed for UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2 on Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM EST.

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 17-2-0 record and Alexandre Pantoja enters with a 30-6-0 record.

What division is Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja?

Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja is listed as a Flyweight Title fight.

Joshua VanThe Fearless |17-2-0Joshua Van vs Alexandre PantojaAlexandre PantojaThe Cannibal |30-6-0
mmJoshua VanThe Fearless17-2-0Joshua Van
Elo1800Great
3Y trend1664 → 1800
2023-06-24: 16642023-11-12: 16882024-01-14: 17012024-07-13: 16802024-09-14: 16932024-12-07: 17092025-03-08: 17262025-06-07: 17412025-06-28: 17572025-12-06: 17792026-05-09: 1800
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Fight Overview

Round5
Time5:00
17-2-0Record30-6-0
24Age36
5'5"Height5'5"
65"Reach67"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Flyweight TitleWeight ClassFlyweight Title
brAlexandre PantojaThe Cannibal30-6-0brAlexandre Pantoja
Elo1808Great
3Y trend1770 → 1808
2023-07-09: 17702023-12-17: 17832024-05-05: 17972024-12-07: 18132025-06-28: 18252025-12-06: 1808
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Alexandre Pantoja owns a 8-point Elo edge (great). Alexandre Pantoja shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. 2 shared opponents give extra context.

Full Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja comparison →

Recent form

Joshua VanW W W W W · +92 Elo last 5
WWWWW
Alexandre PantojaL W W W W · +38 Elo last 5
LWWWW

Elo edge

Joshua Van1800+21 last move
Alexandre Pantoja1808-17 last move

Stat advantages

Joshua VanvsAlexandre Pantoja
Takedown accuracy
0%vs4%
Submission average
0.21vs0.98
Takedown average
0.82vs2.79
Sig. strikes landed per min
8.43vs4.38

Finishing profile

Joshua VanKO/TKO leads 53% of wins
Alexandre Pantojasubmission leads 40% of wins

Tale of the tape

Joshua VanAlexandre Pantoja
8.43Sig. strikes landed per min4.38
UFC flyweight average : 3.90
57Sig. strike accuracy50
UFC flyweight average : 44%
5.82Sig. strikes absorbed per min3.88
UFC flyweight average : 3.85
58Sig. strike defense50
UFC flyweight average : 55%
0.82Takedown average2.79
UFC flyweight average : 1.44
0Takedown accuracy4
UFC flyweight average : 28%
76Takedown defense69
UFC flyweight average : 58%
0.21Submission average0.98
UFC flyweight average : 0.61
9Wins by knockout8
2Wins by submission12
6Wins by decision10
1Losses by knockout1
1Losses by submission0
0Losses by decision5
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