UFC 331 post-fight show: Reaction to Joshua Van and Arman Tsarukyan’s big wins, Gable Steveson’s brutal knockout loss

UFC 331 delivered one of the most unpredictable cards of the year. In the main event, Joshua Van successfully defended his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a classic battle that saw Van surge late to claim victory with an impressive fifth round. The co-main event featured Arman Tsarukyan's dominant first-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy, keeping him squarely in the hunt for UFC gold.

The card was marked by shocking results, most notably Sean Sharaf's brutal knockout of Gable Stevenson, widely considered one of the biggest upsets in UFC history. Patricio Pitbull and Marlon Vera also turned in standout performances, with Vera stopping Charles Jourdain. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew break down all the night's action, analyzing Van's championship performance, Tsarukyan's statement knockout, the stunning upset loss, and what comes next for the division's key fighters.