UFC action returns tonight with UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2, featuring a UFC Flyweight Championship rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
The event takes place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, with the UFC 331 main card scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
What UFC Event Is on Tonight?
Tonight’s event is UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2, headlined by UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against former champion Alexandre Pantoja.
The championship bout is a rematch of their unusual meeting at UFC 323, when Pantoja suffered an elbow injury just 26 seconds into the opening round, resulting in Van capturing the championship.
Van has since successfully defended the title, defeating Tatsuro Taira by fifth-round TKO at UFC 328 in May 2026.
What Time Does UFC 331 Start Tonight?
Here is the UFC 331 schedule for Saturday, September 19:
Early Prelims: 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT
Prelims: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Main Card: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Fans interested primarily in the Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja championship fight will want to tune in for the main card beginning at 9 p.m. ET. The exact walkout time for the main event will depend on the length of the earlier fights.
Where to Watch UFC 331 Tonight
UFC 331 will stream live in the United States on Paramount+.
Unlike the traditional UFC numbered-event model used for years, UFC 331 does not require a separate pay-per-view purchase. Subscribers can stream the event through Paramount+.
The early prelims are also available through UFC Fight Pass, while Paramount+ carries the event in the United States from the early prelims through the main card.
UFC 331 will not be simulcast on CBS.
UFC 331 Main Card
The UFC 331 main card features five fights:
Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja — UFC Flyweight Championship
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy — Lightweight
Patricio Pitbull vs. Dooho Choi — Featherweight
Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf — Heavyweight
Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski — Light Heavyweight
The Van-Pantoja title fight and Tsarukyan-Ruffy co-main event are scheduled for five rounds.
UFC 331 Preliminary Card
Marlon Vera vs. Charles Jourdain — Bantamweight
Tai Tuivasa vs. Robelis Despaigne — Heavyweight
Michael Aswell Jr. vs. JooSang Yoo — Featherweight
Ryan Gandra vs. Ozzy Diaz — Middleweight
UFC 331 Early Prelims
Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Brunno Ferreira — Middleweight
Casey O’Neill vs. Eduarda Moura — Women’s Flyweight
Giga Chikadze vs. Joanderson Brito — Featherweight
Is Brian Ortega Fighting at UFC 331?
No. Brian Ortega was originally scheduled to face Renato Moicano in a lightweight bout, but the fight was removed from UFC 331 after Ortega withdrew because of an injury.
Moicano will instead face Tom Nolan in a UFC Fight Night main event scheduled for October 31 in Las Vegas.
UFC 331 Van vs. Pantoja 2 Tonight
UFC 331 brings the Octagon back to Los Angeles with a championship rematch at the top of the card.
Event: UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Early Prelims: 5:30 p.m. ET
Prelims: 7 p.m. ET
Main Card: 9 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: Paramount+
Main Event: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2
Championship: UFC Flyweight Championship
For U.S. viewers, Paramount+ is the primary destination to watch UFC 331 live tonight, with the main card beginning at 9 p.m. ET.