UFC 331: Live updates, highlights for Van vs. Pantoja

UFC 331 took place Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles with multiple storylines in play. Flyweight champion Joshua Van faced Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch after Pantoja suffered an elbow injury during their first meeting at UFC 273 in December. Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan returned to UFC competition after multiple regional appearances to face Mauricio Ruffy in a pivotal bout with potential title implications against champion Justin Gaethje. Olympic wrestler Gable Steveson made his return on the main card.

Marlon Vera scored an emotional knockout victory over Charles Jourdain to close the preliminary card, earning his first win in three years after entering on a career-worst four-fight losing streak. Robelis Despaigne returned to action after previous UFC release and notched a split decision win over Tai Tuivasa on the preliminary card, demonstrating improvements through numerous takedowns. Flyweight prospect Casey O'Neill delivered a statement victory over Eduarda Moura, executing an incredible ground reversal to set up a fight-ending armbar submission after Moura had initially put her in trouble.