UFC 331 Results: Joshua Van Silences Doubts, Sean Sharaf Delivers Shock of the Year in Los Angeles

UFC 331 delivered drama, finishes, and one of the biggest upsets in recent memory on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Flyweight champion Joshua Van put any lingering questions about his title win to rest with a dominant unanimous decision over former champion Alexandre Pantoja, while heavyweight Sean Sharaf stunned the world by knocking out highly touted prospect Gable Steveson in just 12 seconds.

Here’s a full look at the results, followed by the night’s biggest winners and losers.

UFC 331 Full Results

Main Card

• Joshua Van (c) def. Alexandre Pantoja via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47/48-47, 50-45) – Flyweight Championship
• Arman Tsarukyan def. Mauricio Ruffy via KO (elbows), Round 1, 4:56
• Patricio Pitbull def. Doo Ho Choi via TKO (punches), Round 1, 3:28
• Sean Sharaf def. Gable Steveson via KO (punch), Round 1, 0:12
• Alonzo Menifield def. Iwo Baraniewski via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Preliminary Card

• Marlon Vera def. Charles Jourdain via TKO, Round 3, 2:02
• Robelis Despaigne def. Tai Tuivasa via split decision
• Michael Aswell Jr. def. Joo Sang Yoo via split decision
• Ryan Gandra def. Ozzy Diaz via TKO, Round 1, 2:04
• Edmen Shahbazyan def. Brunno Ferreira via unanimous decision
• Casey O’Neill def. Eduarda Moura via submission (armbar), Round 1, 3:22
• Joanderson Brito def. Giga Chikadze via KO, Round 1, 1:57

Van and Pantoja earned Fight of the Night bonuses, while Arman Tsarukyan and Casey O’Neill took home Performance of the Night awards. Sharaf also pocketed a special “Proper Chaos” bonus for his stunning finish.

Biggest Winners of UFC 331

Joshua Van
The champion erased any narrative that his first win over Pantoja was a fluke caused by injury. Van controlled the striking exchanges, stuffed multiple takedowns, and even dropped Pantoja late in the fifth round. At just 24 years old, he looks every bit the long-term face of the flyweight division after his second successful title defense.

Sean Sharaf
The ultimate winner of the night. A heavy underdog with a rough recent UFC record, Sharaf walked out and flattened Olympic gold medalist and hyped prospect Gable Steveson in 12 seconds with a clean left hand. In one punch, he went from afterthought to must-watch heavyweight and earned a massive career boost plus extra bonus money.

Arman Tsarukyan
Tsarukyan made a strong case for the next lightweight title shot by putting Mauricio Ruffy to sleep with vicious elbows late in the first round. The finish was clinical and highlighted why many view him as the top contender in a stacked division.

Marlon “Chito” Vera
Vera snapped a four-fight losing skid with a third-round TKO of Charles Jourdain. The win doesn’t put him back in title contention immediately, but it stops the bleeding and reaffirms his status as a dangerous gatekeeper at bantamweight.

Casey O’Neill
A quick first-round armbar submission earned her Performance of the Night and continues her upward trajectory in the women’s flyweight division.

Biggest Losers of UFC 331

Gable Steveson
The most painful result of the night. Steveson entered as a heavy favorite and one of the most talked-about prospects in the heavyweight division. Twelve seconds later, his aura of invincibility was shattered. The loss will force a major reset in both his career trajectory and the UFC’s plans for him.

Alexandre Pantoja
The former champion got his full five-round rematch but couldn’t solve Van’s striking and pace. While he showed heart and secured control time, the clear decision loss drops him further from title contention at age 36.

Mauricio Ruffy
Ruffy’s momentum as a knockout artist came to a sudden halt against Tsarukyan. A first-round loss to a top contender isn’t career-ending, but it stalls his rise in a deep lightweight division.

Tai Tuivasa & Giga Chikadze
Both fan favorites left Los Angeles with losses. Tuivasa dropped a close split decision to Robelis Despaigne, while Chikadze was knocked out early by Joanderson Brito. Neither result is catastrophic, but both men need to rebound quickly to stay relevant.

Final Thoughts

UFC 331 delivered on multiple levels: a definitive title fight, a potential future contender making a statement, and one of the most shocking knockouts of the year. Joshua Van solidified his reign, Arman Tsarukyan strengthened his claim at 155 pounds, and Sean Sharaf became the story of the night with a finish no one saw coming.

The heavyweight and lightweight divisions both look more interesting today than they did 24 hours ago — and that’s exactly what a successful UFC card should accomplish.