The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Los Angeles for UFC 331, headlined by a highly anticipated flyweight championship rematch between defending titleholder Joshua Van and former kingpin Alexandre Pantoja.
UK fight fans will need to prepare for another overnight spectacle as two of the division's best clash for total supremacy at the Crypto.com Arena.
UFC 331: Key information
Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026 - Sunday, September 20th
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Prelims start time: 22:00 BST
Main Card UK start time: 02:00 BST
Main Event ring walk: 05:00 BST (approximate)
How to watch UFC 331 in the UK: TV channel & stream
UK fight fans can watch UFC 331: Van v Pantoja 2 exclusively on TNT Sports on HBO Max. Aired on TNT Sports 1, the card starts with the preliminary bouts before moving into the main card. Mobile viewers can stream the entire event via the HBO Max app.
The early preliminary card will stream live exclusively on UFC Fight Pass starting at 22:30 BST on Saturday, September 19th.
UFC 331 UK start times & schedule
Due to the time difference between Los Angeles and London, the action spans overnight from Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Early Prelims: 22:30 BST (Saturday, September 19th)
Preliminary Card: 00:00 BST (Sunday, September 20th)
Main Card: 02:00 BST (Sunday, September 20th)
Flyweight rematch preview: Van v Pantoja 2
Reigning flyweight champion Joshua Van puts his belt on the line for his second title defence after claiming the gold at UFC 323. The 24-year-old earned the championship after an abrupt 26-second stoppage victory over Alexandre Pantoja following an early arm injury to the previous title holder.
Former champion Pantoja enters the Octagon determined to reclaim the 125-pound throne. Known as "The Cannibal," Pantoja successfully defended his title four times prior to his defeat and aims to join an elite group of two-time flyweight champions.
Joshua Van Record: 17-2 (UFC Flyweight Champion)
Alexandre Pantoja Record: 30-6 (Former UFC Flyweight Champion)
UFC 331 full fight card
Main Card
Joshua Van (c) v Alexandre Pantoja
Arman Tsarukyan v Mauricio Ruffy
Patricio Pitbull v Choi Doo-ho
Alonzo Menfield v Iwo Baraniweski
Preliminaries
Marlon Vera v Charles Jourdain
Tai Tuivasa v Robelis Despaigne
Michael Aswell Jr v Joosang Yoo
Early Preliminaries
Edmen Shahbazyan v Bruno Ferreira
Giga Chikadze v Joanderson Brito
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What UK channel is showing UFC 331: Van v Pantoja 2?
UFC 331 will air live in the UK on TNT Sports 1.
What time does the UFC 331 main card start in the UK?
The main card starts at 02:00 BST on Sunday morning, September 20th.
How can I live stream UFC 331 on mobile or smart TV in the UK?
You can stream the event live by subscribing to TNT Sports via the HBO Max app
Is UFC 331 a pay-per-view (PPV) event on TNT Sports Box Office?
No, UFC 331 is included as part of the standard TNT Sports subscription package and is not a Box Office PPV event in the UK.
What time are the ring walks for Alexandre Pantoja v Joshua Van 2?
Main event ring walks are expected at approximately 05:00 BST, depending on the duration of earlier main card fights.
Can I watch the UFC 331 early prelims on UFC Fight Pass?
Yes, the early preliminary card will stream live exclusively on UFC Fight Pass starting at 22:30 BST on Saturday, September 19th.