Who are the seven Brazilians scheduled to fight at UFC 331?

Pantoja celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Brazil will be very well represented next Saturday (19) in Los Angeles. With former flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg), Alexandre Pantoja in action in the main fight, UFC 331 , in addition to Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event, the event will feature five other Brazilians in important fights that can directly impact their positions in the organization and bring them closer to the ranking of their respective categories.

Check out the Brazilian squad selected for UFC 331 below.

Pantoja seeks to reclaim title after injury.

Pantoja with his UFC belts. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/pantoja_oficial

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Alexandre Pantoja enters the octagon with the opportunity to reclaim the flyweight title (up to 56,7 kg). The Brazilian will face the category champion Joshua Van and seeks another great achievement in the UFC, his sixth victory in title fights.

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At 36 years old, the Brazilian has a record of 30 wins and six losses, with eight victories by knockout and 12 by submission. The Myanmar athlete, 24 years old, has 17 wins and two losses in his career, with nine knockouts and two submissions.

Maurício Ruffy faces the biggest challenge of his career.

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In the co-main event, Mauricio Ruffy seeks to seize the opportunity at UFC 331 to take another important step in his career. The Brazilian faces Arman Tsarukyan in a lightweight bout (up to 70,3 kg) and will face an experienced opponent known for his complete game.

Ruffy debuted in the UFC in 2024 and, after securing two consecutive victories, seeks to surprise the Armenian. At 30 years old, the Brazilian has a record of 14 wins and two losses, with 13 victories by knockout. Meanwhile, Tsarukyan, 29, joined the organization in 2019 and has 12 fights in the world's largest MMA event, with 10 wins and two losses.

Patricio Pitbull faces Brazilian's tormentor.

Pitbull focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Patrício Pitbull will face an important challenge at UFC 331. The Brazilian will face Doo Ho Choi in a featherweight bout (up to 65,8 kg) and seeks to secure another victory in the world's biggest MMA event.

At 39 years old, the former Bellator double champion is one of the most experienced names on the card. The fighter arrived at the UFC in 2025 and is trying to expand his record in the organization. Pitbull has 37 wins and nine losses in his career, while his rival has a record of 17 wins, four losses, and one draw.

Ryan Gandra seeks third victory of the year.

Ryan Gandra celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Press Release/X/UFCNews

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Ryan Gandra will have a new commitment at UFC 331 , this Saturday (19), in Los Angeles, United States. The Brazilian faces Ozzy Diaz in a middleweight duel (up to 83,9 kg) and seeks to maintain his good form in the organization against an opponent who is also trying to recover.

At 31 years old, Gandra has a record of 10 wins and one loss . The Brazilian is coming off two quick technical knockout victories over Zach Reese and José Medina this year. Meanwhile, Diaz has 10 wins and four losses in his career and is trying to get back to winning ways after his defeat to Ateba Gautier.

Brunno Hulk tries to end his bad spell.

Hulk promotes UFC event. Photo: Press release/Facebook/UFC

Brunno Hulk will face an important challenge. The Brazilian will face Edmen Shahbazyan in a middleweight bout and is looking to get back to winning ways after losing to Ikram Aliskerov and Gregory Robocop.

At 33 years old, the athlete has a record of 15 wins and four losses, with nine wins by knockout and five by submission. The American, 28 years old, has 16 wins and six losses in his career. Shahbazyan is coming off a loss to Brendan Allen in June, after a streak of three consecutive victories.

Eduarda Moura seeks redemption in the UFC.

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Eduarda Moura enters the UFC 331 octagon looking to bounce back. The Brazilian faces Casey O'Neill in a flyweight bout and tries to get back on the winning track against an opponent who is in the best moment of her career.

At 32 years old, the Brazilian has a record of 12 wins and two losses, with four victories by knockout and five by submission. The Scottish fighter, 28 years old, also has 12 wins and two losses in her career. Casey is coming off a victory over Gabriella Fernandes by technical knockout in March.

Joanderson Tubarão faces striking talent.

Joanderson Brito defeats Isaac Thomson in style at UFC Vegas 112. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC News

Joanderson Tubarão faces an important challenge at UFC 331. The Brazilian will face Giga Chikadze in a featherweight bout and seeks to extend his winning streak against an experienced opponent known for his striking game.

At 31 years old, the fighter has a record of 19 wins, five losses, and one draw, with seven wins by knockout and nine by submission. The Georgian, 38 years old, has 15 wins and six losses in his career. Chikadze comes into the fight after three consecutive losses, while Joanderson is coming off a submission victory over Jordan Leavitt.