Van Opens As Underdog In UFC 331 Rematch

Joshua Van will enter his UFC 331 flyweight title rematch against Alexandre Pantoja as a betting underdog when the two meet Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

BetOnline opened Van at -105 and Pantoja at -120, per MMA Mania, a near pick'em line for the championship do-over. The fighters' first meeting at UFC 323 ended when Van suffered an injury, leaving the rematch as the main event of the Paramount+ card.

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Tsarukyan Favored Heavy In Co-Main Return

Arman Tsarukyan opened as a massive -400 favorite over Mauricio Ruffy in the lightweight co-main event. The former title challenger returns after his last Octagon appearance, looking to position himself for another championship shot against the Brazilian.

Gable Steveson will make his second UFC walk as an -1800 favorite over Sean Sharaf in heavyweight action, while Robelis Despaigne sits at -475 against Tai Tuivasa. Those numbers are expected to move as early money hits the books before fight week.

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• MMA Mania — UFC 331 opening odds: Tight race for Van-Pantoja 2, Arman and Gable Steveson huge betting favorites