When is UFC 331 and what time does it start?

UFC 331 takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The main card starts at 5:00 PM ET on Paramount+, with prelims beginning roughly two hours earlier, also on Paramount+.

Who is fighting at UFC 331?

The flyweight title main event features Joshua Van (17-2) vs. Alexandre Pantoja (30-6). The co-main is Arman Tsarukyan vs. Charles Oliveira at lightweight. Also on the card: Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega (lightweight), plus prelims including Charles Jourdain vs. Marlon Vera, Ryan Gandra vs. Ozzy Diaz, Casey O'Neill vs. Eduarda Moura, Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi, and Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Brunno Ferreira. Van/Pantoja and Tsarukyan/Oliveira were listed as rumored/unconfirmed on Tapology at the time of authoring.

Where can I find odds and analysis for UFC 331?

This page provides best available odds and full fight card analysis for every bout on the UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja card, streamed on Paramount+ from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja

Q: What is UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja?

UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja is a UFC pay-per-view event scheduled for September 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The main event is a UFC Flyweight Championship bout between Joshua Van (17-2) and Alexandre Pantoja (30-6). Note: at the time of authoring, Tapology listed Van vs. Pantoja and the co-main Arman Tsarukyan vs. Charles Oliveira as rumored/unconfirmed. The card airs on Paramount+.

Q: Are the UFC 331 main event and co-main confirmed?

At the time this page was authored, Tapology listed Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja (UFC Flyweight Championship) and Arman Tsarukyan vs. Charles Oliveira as rumored/unconfirmed. Both bouts are still included on this card for tracking and will be updated when official confirmation is available.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Los Angeles, California, United States

Crypto.com Arena

⚡ Upcoming Event8 Fights

Main Card: Paramount+

Prelims: Paramount+

Start Time: 5:00 PM ET

Start Time by Timezone

Times are estimated; prelims start roughly two hours earlier. Subject to change.

Eastern US/Canada

Main Card

5:00 PM

Pacific US/Canada (Local)

Main Card

2:00 PM

BST

United Kingdom / Ireland

Main Card

10:00 PM

CET

Central Europe

Main Card

11:00 PM

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Main Card

1:00 AM (Sun)

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Los Angeles: Full Card Analytics & Predictions

UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja — Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles — September 19, 2026

UFC 331 brings the Octagon back to Crypto.com Arena with a flyweight title main event: Joshua Van (17-2) against former champion Alexandre Pantoja (30-6) — volume and youth versus proven title pedigree and elite grappling. The co-main is a lightweight blockbuster: wrestling pressure from Arman Tsarukyan (23-3) against the submission ceiling of Charles Oliveira (37-11).

Also on the Paramount+ card: Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega at 155, plus prelims including Charles Jourdain vs. Marlon Vera, Casey O'Neill vs. Eduarda Moura, and Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi. At the time of authoring, Tapology listed Van/Pantoja and Tsarukyan/Oliveira as rumored/unconfirmed — both remain on this card for tracking. Every bout below includes best available odds and a full breakdown.

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What is UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja?

UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja is an MMA event on September 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The main event pits Joshua Van (17-2) against Alexandre Pantoja (30-6) for the UFC Flyweight Championship. The card airs on Paramount+ (main card at 5:00 PM ET). Note: Van vs. Pantoja and the co-main Tsarukyan vs. Oliveira were listed as rumored/unconfirmed on Tapology at the time of authoring.

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What is the matchup between Van and Pantoja?

Van vs. Pantoja is championship flyweight chess: Van's pace and finishing youth against Pantoja's title experience, back-takes, and proven ability to win ugly in deep waters. The co-main is just as sharp — Tsarukyan's wrestling control and top pressure against Oliveira's all-time submission threat and late-fight danger. Los Angeles gets a stacked Paramount+ main card either way. Every fight below includes best available odds and a full breakdown on its fight page.

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How to watch UFC 331 and what time does it start?

UFC 331 takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026. Main card at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT) on Paramount+. Prelims start roughly two hours earlier, also on Paramount+. Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles hosts the action.

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Are Van vs. Pantoja and Tsarukyan vs. Oliveira confirmed?

At the time of authoring, Tapology listed Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja (UFC Flyweight Championship) and Arman Tsarukyan vs. Charles Oliveira as rumored/unconfirmed. Both bouts are included on this card for tracking and will be updated when official confirmation is available.

Main Event — Flyweight Title

Van vs. Pantoja

Joshua Van (17-2) meets Alexandre Pantoja (30-6) for the UFC Flyweight Championship — listed as rumored/unconfirmed on Tapology at time of authoring.

Co-Main — Lightweight

Tsarukyan vs. Oliveira

Arman Tsarukyan (23-3) faces Charles Oliveira (37-11) in a lightweight co-main — also listed as rumored/unconfirmed at time of authoring.

Main Card — Lightweight

Moicano vs. Ortega

Renato Moicano (21-7-1) takes on Brian Ortega (16-5) at 155 — Ortega moves up from featherweight ranking for this lightweight bout.

Prelim Spotlight

Jourdain vs. Vera & Pitbull vs. Choi

Charles Jourdain (18-8-1) meets Marlon Vera (23-12-1) at bantamweight, while Patricio Pitbull (37-9) faces Doo Ho Choi (17-4-1) at featherweight.

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UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja Fights, Analytics & Predictions

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Model Probabilities vs Market Odds Summary

Fight	Fighter A	Model Prob A	Market Odds A	Implied Prob A	Fighter B	Model Prob B	Market Odds B	Implied Prob B
Van vs Pantoja🟢	Joshua Van	Upcoming	N/A	—	Alexandre Pantoja	Upcoming	N/A	—
Tsarukyan vs Oliveira🟢	Arman Tsarukyan	Upcoming	N/A	—	Charles Oliveira	Upcoming	N/A	—
Moicano vs Ortega🟢	Renato Moicano	Upcoming	N/A	—	Brian Ortega	Upcoming	N/A	—
Jourdain vs Vera🟢	Charles Jourdain	Upcoming	N/A	—	Marlon Vera	Upcoming	N/A	—
O'Neill vs Moura🟢	Casey O'Neill	Upcoming	N/A	—	Eduarda Moura	Upcoming	N/A	—
Pitbull vs Choi🟡	Patricio Pitbull	Upcoming	N/A	—	Doo Ho Choi	Upcoming	N/A	—
Shahbazyan vs Ferreira🟢	Edmen Shahbazyan	Upcoming	N/A	—	Brunno Ferreira	Upcoming	N/A	—

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