Dana White tacked on an extra $50,000 bonus for the card with an unusual catch attached. Tai Tuivasa is currently on a 7-fight losing streak, meaning he is one loss away from matching Tony Ferguson's record for an 8-fight losing streak. The card still delivers plenty: Joshua Van defends his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch, Arman Tsarukyan meets Mauricio Ruffy, and Gable Steveson returns to the cage.
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- Jon Jones taunts Tom Aspinall as old rival gives up UFC title (Yahoo Sports)
- Jon Jones freaks out over Islam Makhachev’s PED allegations: ‘Keep telling yourself it was steroids’ (MMA Mania)
- Ki MMA’s Rich Chou: “We Don’t Have to Have Eight Weight Classes” (Cageside Press)
- Nate Diaz ‘100%’ interested in signing for new UFC rival after turning Octagon return down (Bloody Elbow)
- All about UFC 331: Van vs Pantoja 2, Fight card and Swedish times (Frontkick Online)
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This story ran in the September 15, 2026 edition of the daily show.