UFC 331: Alexandre Pantoja (BRA) defeats Joshua Van (USA) and recaptures the UFC flyweight title (Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, September 19, 2026, confirmed by UFC.com or ESPN by September 20, 2026)
Miss
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Published on 15. September 2026
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Predicted for 19. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Joshua Van won the first bout against Pantoja at UFC 323 (December 2025) via TKO in 26 seconds and is the reigning flyweight champion. Pantoja opened as a strong favorite (-200) but odds have compressed significantly. Current implied bookmaker probability for Pantoja: ~53% (opening: ~67%). The rematch is effectively a coin flip; Pantoja's elite wrestling and BJJ are his key edge, but Van is a proven finisher. No Polymarket data available for this specific UFC bout.
Data basis for this prediction
- UFC 331 Kampfkarte bestätigt: Van vs. Pantoja (Flyweight Title), Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles (UFC.com, Wikipedia UFC 331, 14. Sept. 2026)
- Buchmacherquoten implizieren ~53% für Pantoja nach Odds-Komprimierung (MMA Mania, 14. Sept. 2026)
- Van gewann UFC 323 via TKO in 26 Sekunden (Dez. 2025) – amtierender Champion (Yahoo Sports)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Alexandre Pantoja gewann den Fliegengewichtstitel NICHT zurück. Joshua Van verteidigte erfolgreich. MISS. Quelle: UFC.com Ergebnisseite, FIGHTMAG Live-Ergebnisse.
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