UFC 331 takes place tonight, September 19, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, signaling a major transition in how mixed martial arts fans in the United States access numbered events. In a shift from the long-standing pay-per-view (PPV) model, the main card is now available to stream via Paramount+ as part of a standard monthly subscription.
For domestic viewers, the flyweight championship rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja no longer requires the traditional $79.99 individual purchase. Instead, the broadcast is included with Paramount+ plans, which start at $8.99 per month for the Essential tier. Reports also indicate a cost-saving method involving a 30-day Walmart+ trial; because the trial includes Paramount+ Essential, fans can access the event for the price of the trial membership, which can be as low as $1.
While the U.S. market has moved toward a subscription-based broadcast, international pricing remains varied. In Canada, UFC 331 live results and the full broadcast are still gated behind a $69.99 pay-per-view fee through providers such as Sportsnet and Bell.
Van vs. Pantoja 2: The Path to the Rematch
The main event serves as a definitive answer to the controversial conclusion of the pair’s first meeting at UFC 323 in December 2025. In that initial bout, Joshua Van claimed the Flyweight Championship after Pantoja suffered a dislocated elbow only 26 seconds into the first round. The resulting TKO victory led to debate regarding Van’s status as champion, though he later reinforced his position with a successful title defense against Tatsuro Taira in May 2026.
Pantoja enters the rematch seeking to reclaim the title he lost to injury, while Van aims to move past the “paper champion” labels that followed their first encounter. The stakes are heightened by the division’s current landscape, where Van has established himself as a dominant force through technical striking and recent defensive grappling improvements.
Undercard Highlights and Early Results
The preliminary card has already produced significant finishes. Joanderson Brito delivered a statement performance by knocking out Giga Chikadze at 1:57 of the first round.
The co-main event features a high-level lightweight clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy. Tsarukyan, a perennial contender, faces the rising Ruffy in a bout with immediate implications for the 155-pound title picture. Other notable main card entries include a middleweight pairing and a heavyweight bout intended to round out the Los Angeles showcase.
