Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:03:37 GMTL.A. Times - Boxinghttps://www.latimes.comen-USLos Angeles Times © 2021Joshua Van beats Alexandre Pantoja again, defending his title at UFC 331 in L.A.Jad El RedaSun, 20 Sep 2026 08:03:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-20/joshua-van-beats-alexandre-pantoja-defends-his-title-at-ufc-331 https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-20/joshua-van-beats-alexandre-pantoja-defends-his-title-at-ufc-331Nine months after a quick injury sealed Joshua Van's win over Alexande Pantoja, Van won the rematch during UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena Saturday.

]]>Nine months after a quick injury sealed Joshua Van's win over Alexande Pantoja, Van won the rematch during UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena Saturday.

]]> UFC 331: How to watch Van vs. Pantoja 2 at Crypto.com ArenaEduard CauichSat, 19 Sep 2026 19:44:17 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-19/ufc-331-how-to-watch-van-vs-pantoja-2-at-crypto-com-arena https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-19/ufc-331-how-to-watch-van-vs-pantoja-2-at-crypto-com-arenaThe UFC 331 main event will feature the flyweight title rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.

]]>The UFC 331 main event will feature the flyweight title rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.

]]> Alexandre Pantoja eager to reclaim belt he lost to Joshua Van in 26 secondsJad El RedaSat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-19/alexandre-pantoja-eager-to-reclaim-belt-he-lost-to-joshua-van https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-19/alexandre-pantoja-eager-to-reclaim-belt-he-lost-to-joshua-vanAn injury cut short Alexandre Pantoja's first title bout with Joshua Van. They face off at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday in a highly anticipated rematch.

]]>An injury cut short Alexandre Pantoja's first title bout with Joshua Van. They face off at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday in a highly anticipated rematch.

]]> Allan Nascimento, Brazilian UFC fighter known as 'Puro Osso,' dies at 34Chuck SchilkenTue, 4 Aug 2026 16:47:47 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-08-04/allan-nascimento-brazilian-ufc-fighter-dies https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-08-04/allan-nascimento-brazilian-ufc-fighter-diesBrazilian UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, nicknamed "Puro Osso," has died at 34 after an apparent heart attack in his sleep, UFC said on Monday.

]]>Brazilian UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, nicknamed "Puro Osso," has died at 34 after an apparent heart attack in his sleep, UFC said on Monday.

]]> Shohei Ohtani wins two ESPYs ... and Mike Tyson learns the Dodgers superstar is a guyChuck SchilkenThu, 16 Jul 2026 18:11:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-07-16/shohei-ohtani-espys-mike-tyson-jake-paul-dodgers-hot-mic https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-07-16/shohei-ohtani-espys-mike-tyson-jake-paul-dodgers-hot-micDodgers two-way phenomenon Shohei Ohtani is a global superstar. Still, a hot mic at the ESPYs on Wednesday picked up legendary boxer Mike Tyson asking Jake Paul, 'Shohei's a guy?'

]]>Dodgers two-way phenomenon Shohei Ohtani is a global superstar. Still, a hot mic at the ESPYs on Wednesday picked up legendary boxer Mike Tyson asking Jake Paul, 'Shohei's a guy?'

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