There should be no doubt after Saturday night about who is the best flyweight in the world. Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja run back their flyweight title fight at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. Van and Pantoja each have a claim to be the best 125-pound fighter on the planet.
Van's case is simple: he has the title. But Pantoja, the longtime former champion, lost the title because of an unlikely injury. Both men have something to prove in the main event.
Van is unequivocally the future of the flyweight division, but is Pantoja really the past? We'll find out soon. red event and UFC Fight Night is included with your subscription! Plans start as low as $8.99/month or $89.99/year!
UFC 331 rolls out the red carpet for one of the promotion's most visible athletes. Arman Tsarukyan's star has grown tenfold since he last booked a fight in the City of Angels. He's forever on the cusp of a title shot, but insists Saturday's obstacle is his last.
It's a hazardous obstacle. Knockout artist Mauricio Ruffy looks rejuvenated after linking up with featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Whoever wins has a serious claim to fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
Plus, action is expected in the three opening main card bouts. Dooho Choi and Patricio Pitbull meet at featherweight. Olympic gold medalist in wrestling Gable Steveson looks to take the next step in his development when he takes on Sean Sharaf.
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