Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja Run It Back for the Flyweight Title at UFC 331

The UFC is officially running it back at 125 pounds. MMA Fighting just dropped the news that Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja are set for a flyweight title rematch at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.

There is nothing quite like a high-stakes UFC rematch. The first fight gives everyone just enough tape to think they know exactly how the second one will go, which is usually right before someone gets caught with a hook they never saw coming.

"The REMATCH IS ON! Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 for the flyweight title at #UFC331 in Los Angeles."

Right now, both fighters are reportedly healthy and active, which is honestly half the battle in modern MMA. We do not have the official opening odds yet, but the betting lines for a sequel are always fascinating. Oddsmakers have to weigh whether the winner of the first bout just has the other guy's number, or if the loser has made enough adjustments in the gym to completely flip the script.

Pantoja has built a reputation as an absolute buzzsaw in the flyweight division, while Van represents the new wave trying to cement his own legacy at the top of the mountain. Running it back in a massive market like Los Angeles means the UFC knows this is a guaranteed action fight. You do not put a boring 25-minute staring contest on a marquee California card.

As we get closer to fight week, the real story will be the tape study. Bettors will be dissecting every grappling exchange and striking sequence from their first meeting to find a viable edge. Until the sportsbooks drop the numbers, all we can do is wait and hope both guys make it through training camp in one piece.