Did Joshua Van Retain the UFC Flyweight Title?
Joshua Van retained the UFC flyweight championship, but the three judges did not record the same margin. Here is the clearest reading of the official result for Indian readers.
Did Joshua Van win, and by how much?
Yes. The official UFC scorecards record Joshua Van defeating Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision at Crypto.com UFC 331: Van vs Pantoja 2. Van retained the UFC flyweight championship.
The three scores were 49–46, 48–47 and 50–45 for Van.
Why do the three scores matter?
“Unanimous decision” answers who won: all three judges selected Van. It does not mean that all three judges saw the same margin. One card was 48–47, while the others were wider at 49–46 and 50–45.
That makes the most careful reading of the result fairly specific: there was agreement on the winner, but not on the size of the victory. The scorecards establish the official outcome and the judges’ totals; by themselves, they do not explain every round or prove a particular turning point. Calling the fight dominant or razor-close would go beyond what these figures show.
What was the India viewing date?
The UFC India watch guide listed the prelims at 4:30 a.m. IST and the main card at 6:30 a.m. IST on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with Sony TEN 2 as the broadcaster. That schedule explains the India-facing date and timing, while the scorecard page is the source for the result.
So the answer is straightforward but not simplistic: Joshua Van retained the flyweight title by unanimous decision, with the judges agreeing on the winner while differing on the margin.