UFC 331 Fight Night Weights: Joshua Van Gained Over 20 Pounds
According to the California State Athletic Commission, UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van rehydrated over 20 pounds ahead of his UFC 331 main event bout against Alexandre Pantoja.
· VILLAND PICK editorial
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van added over 20 pounds between his Friday weigh-in and stepping into the Octagon against Alexandre Pantoja in the UFC 331 main event on Saturday, according to official fight night weight data released by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) and reported by MMA Fighting.
Van hit the flyweight championship limit at exactly 125 pounds during Friday's official weigh-ins. By Saturday night, he rehydrated by 20.8 pounds, entering the cage at 145.8 pounds. His opponent, Alexandre Pantoja, also weighed in at 125 pounds on Friday before gaining 15.2 pounds to register 140.2 pounds on fight night.
Significant weight gains were also documented in the co-main event. Lightweight competitor Arman Tsarukyan tipped the scales at 156 pounds on Friday and gained 21 pounds to fight at 177 pounds on Saturday. His opponent, Mauricio Ruffy, weighed in at 155 pounds on Friday before adding 23 pounds to step onto the canvas at 178 pounds.
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