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  "id": 8152246,
  "title": "Van and Pantoja set for long-awaited rematch at UFC 331 in Los Angeles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/van-and-pantoja-set-for-long-awaited-rematch-at-ufc-331-in-los-angeles-8152246",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T01:56:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/17/van-and-pantoja-set-for-long-awaited-rematch-at-ufc-331-in-los-angeles"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UFC 331 will take place Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, featuring a flyweight championship rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja. The first encounter, at UFC 323 in December, ended with Van winning via technical knockout after Pantoja suffered a severe arm and elbow injury. This rematch carries more intrigue than the initial fight due to the uncertainty surrounding Van's potential to defeat Pantoja decisively. Van, a 24-year-old from Houston, boasts a 17-2 record and a 7-fight winning streak, while Pantoja, a Brazilian ranked No. 1 in flyweight and No. 13 overall, holds an impressive 30-6 record with notable victories over top contenders. The matchup promises an exciting tactical battle between Van's speed and combination striking and Pantoja's experience, grappling, and five-round endurance.",
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        "title": "Van and Pantoja set for long-awaited rematch at UFC 331 in Los Angeles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/van-and-pantoja-set-for-long-awaited-rematch-at-ufc-331-in-los-angeles",
        "published": "2026-09-18T01:56:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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