#1 · MMA · impact 100/100
The Crypto.com UFC 331 main card raised the stakes following a thrilling preliminary card in Los Angeles. After opening with Alonzo Menifield bouncing Iwo Baraniewski from the ranks of the unbeaten, the next three bouts all ended in the opening round, with Sean Sharaf shocking the world by knocking out Gable Steveson before Patricio Pitbull sparked Dooho Choi and Arman Tsarukyan iced Mauricio Ruffy. In the main event, Joshua Van successfully defended the flyweight title in an absolute barnburner
Source: UFC.com · also: UFC.com, Sherdog
", "summary": "The Crypto.com UFC 331 main card raised the stakes following a thrilling preliminary card in Los Angeles. After opening with Alonzo Menifield bouncing Iwo Baraniewski from the ranks of the unbeaten, the next three bouts all ended in the opening round, with Sean Sharaf shocking the world by knocking out Gable Steveson before Patricio Pitbull sparked Dooho Choi and Arman Tsarukyan iced Mauricio Ruffy. In the main event, Joshua Van successfully defended the flyweight title in an absolute barnburner", "date_published": "2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00", "tags": [ "mma" ], "_rank": 1, "_impact": 100, "_source": "UFC.com", "_why": "", "_takeaways": [], "_also": [ { "source": "UFC.com", "url": "https://www.ufc.com/news/cryptocom-ufc-331-van-vs-pantoja-2-official-scorecards" }, { "source": "Sherdog", "url": "https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-331-Van-vs-Pantoja-2-playbyplay-results-round-scoring-202850" } ] }, { "id": "2026-09-20-02-718894802260", "url": "https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Joshua-Van-answers-accident-win-critics-after-UFC-331-rematch-202870", "title": "Joshua Van answers ‘accident win’ critics after UFC 331 rematch", "content_html": "#2 · MMA · impact 95/100
Joshua Van further solidified his status as the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight king at UFC 331 .
Source: Sherdog
", "summary": "Joshua Van further solidified his status as the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight king at UFC 331 .", "date_published": "2026-09-20T05:32:45+00:00", "tags": [ "mma" ], "_rank": 2, "_impact": 95, "_source": "Sherdog", "_why": "", "_takeaways": [], "_also": [] }, { "id": "2026-09-20-03-3979b0ed67db", "url": "https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/19/arman-tsarukyan-vs-mauricio-ruffy-ufc-331-result-n3on-corners-as-top-lightweight-earns-title-fight", "title": "Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy UFC 331 result: N3on corners as top lightweight earns ti", "content_html": "#3 · MMA · impact 91/100
Arman Tsarukyan’s return to the octagon ended in a vicious elbow knockout within a round tonight against Mauricio Ruffy in Los Angeles. It took the ...
Source: Bloody Elbow · also: Bloody Elbow, Sherdog
", "summary": "Arman Tsarukyan’s return to the octagon ended in a vicious elbow knockout within a round tonight against Mauricio Ruffy in Los Angeles. It took the ...", "date_published": "2026-09-20T03:06:38+00:00", "tags": [ "mma" ], "_rank": 3, "_impact": 91, "_source": "Bloody Elbow", "_why": "", "_takeaways": [], "_also": [ { "source": "Bloody Elbow", "url": "https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/19/arman-tsarukyan-vs-mauricio-ruffy-ufc-331-live-stream-info-results-updates-and-more-as-n3on-corners-in-los-angeles" }, { "source": "Sherdog", "url": "https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Arman-Tsarukyan-crushes-Mauricio-Ruffy-strengthens-UFC-titleshot-case-202874" } ] }, { "id": "2026-09-20-04-1b7f1c045503", "url": "https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/19/ciryl-gane-vs-josh-hokit-confirmed-to-headline-ufc-334-title-fight-doubleheader", "title": "Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit confirmed to headline UFC 334 title fight doubleheader", "content_html": "#4 · MMA · impact 91/100
Ciryl Gane’s first opponent as the undisputed heavyweight champion has been confirmed. ‘Bon Gamin’ held the interim title before the division’s other titleholder, Tom Aspinall, ...
Source: Bloody Elbow
", "summary": "Ciryl Gane’s first opponent as the undisputed heavyweight champion has been confirmed. ‘Bon Gamin’ held the interim title before the division’s other titleholder, Tom Aspinall, ...", "date_published": "2026-09-20T02:05:05+00:00", "tags": [ "mma" ], "_rank": 4, "_impact": 91, "_source": "Bloody Elbow", "_why": "", "_takeaways": [], "_also": [] }, { "id": "2026-09-20-05-5d9c1880d2c1", "url": "https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jon-Jones-reaction-says-it-all-after-Gable-Stevesons-12second-KO-loss-202867", "title": "Jon Jones’ reaction says it all after Gable Steveson’s 12-second KO loss", "content_html": "#5 · MMA · impact 84/100
Jon Jones had a clear view of one of the biggest upsets in Ultimate Fighting Championship history.
Source: Sherdog
", "summary": "Jon Jones had a clear view of one of the biggest upsets in Ultimate Fighting Championship history.", "date_published": "2026-09-20T04:23:42+00:00", "tags": [ "mma" ], "_rank": 5, "_impact": 84, "_source": "Sherdog", "_why": "", "_takeaways": [], "_also": [] }, { "id": "2026-09-20-06-966ec436d19a", "url": "https://www.ringmagazine.com/news/63ybe8nFlhxLoJTg4eTpJd", "title": "Dubois predicts easy night for Baumgardner against Turhan | The Ring", "content_html": "#6 · BOXING · impact 84/100
3 hrs ago 2 min read Caroline Dubois has backed bitter rival Alycia Baumgardner to make it look easy against lightweight danger woman Elif Nur Turhan on November 8. Baumgardner (18-1, 7 KOs), the former undisputed junior lightweight champion, will step up to 135 pounds to challenge current IBF titlist Turhan at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Turhan (14-0, 8 KOs) is considered one of the biggest punchers in the division and she won her belt by destroying previously undefeated champion B
Source: The Ring (listing)
", "summary": "3 hrs ago 2 min read Caroline Dubois has backed bitter rival Alycia Baumgardner to make it look easy against lightweight danger woman Elif Nur Turhan on November 8. Baumgardner (18-1, 7 KOs), the former undisputed junior lightweight champion, will step up to 135 pounds to challenge current IBF titlist Turhan at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Turhan (14-0, 8 KOs) is considered one of the biggest punchers in the division and she won her belt by destroying previously undefeated champion B", "date_published": "2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00", "tags": [ "boxing" ], "_rank": 6, "_impact": 84, "_source": "The Ring (listing)", "_why": "", "_takeaways": [], "_also": [] }, { "id": "2026-09-20-07-a5acc040e5f5", "url": "https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Patricio-Pitbull-makes-violent-case-for-new-UFC-deal-with-Round-1-KO-202868", "title": "Patricio ‘Pitbull’ makes violent case for new UFC deal with Round 1 KO", "content_html": "#7 · MMA · impact 81/100
Patricio Freire delivered a statement win in a bid to extend his stay in the Ultimate Fighting Championship .
Source: Sherdog
", "summary": "Patricio Freire delivered a statement win in a bid to extend his stay in the Ultimate Fighting Championship .", "date_published": "2026-09-20T04:41:57+00:00", "tags": [ "mma" ], "_rank": 7, "_impact": 81, "_source": "Sherdog", "_why": "", "_takeaways": [], "_also": [] }, { "id": "2026-09-20-08-fae123f080dd", "url": "https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/20/joshua-van-vs-alexandre-pantoja-2-result-ufc-331-main-event-goes-the-distance-after-disastrous-first-try", "title": "Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja 2 result: UFC 331 main event goes the distance after disas", "content_html": "#8 · MMA · impact 81/100
Joshua Van finally banished Alexandre Pantoja with a dominant decision win as they actually got the chance to fight for 125lb gold tonight. Back in ...
Source: Bloody Elbow · also: Sherdog
", "summary": "Joshua Van finally banished Alexandre Pantoja with a dominant decision win as they actually got the chance to fight for 125lb gold tonight. Back in ...", "date_published": "2026-09-20T04:03:36+00:00", "tags": [ "mma" ], "_rank": 8, "_impact": 81, "_source": "Bloody Elbow", "_why": "", "_takeaways": [], "_also": [ { "source": "Sherdog", "url": "https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Joshua-Van-Carves-Up-Alexandre-Pantoja-to-Retain-UFC-Flyweight-Champion-at-UFC-331-202851" } ] }, { "id": "2026-09-20-09-52f62256c6fe", "url": "https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/20/dana-white-admits-concerns-over-josh-hokits-potential-heavyweight-title-reign-after-ufc-334-announcement", "title": "Dana White admits concerns over Josh Hokit’s potential heavyweight title reign after UFC 3", "content_html": "#9 · MMA · impact 77/100
Josh Hokit’s antics have made Dana White very nervous as he comes within touching distance of a UFC title. Former NFL star Hokit takes on ...
Source: Bloody Elbow · also: Sherdog
", "summary": "Josh Hokit’s antics have made Dana White very nervous as he comes within touching distance of a UFC title. Former NFL star Hokit takes on ...", "date_published": "2026-09-20T06:30:00+00:00", "tags": [ "mma" ], "_rank": 9, "_impact": 77, "_source": "Bloody Elbow", "_why": "", "_takeaways": [], "_also": [ { "source": "Sherdog", "url": "https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Dana-White-gets-brutally-honest-about-potential-Josh-Hokit-title-reign-202871" } ] }, { "id": "2026-09-20-10-070319b2be00", "url": "https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/19/dana-whites-ear-issue-blamed-for-ciryl-gane-miscommunication-as-frenchman-is-handed-ufc-heavyweight-title", "title": "Dana White’s ear issue blamed for Ciryl Gane miscommunication as Frenchman is handed UFC h", "content_html": "#10 · MMA · impact 77/100
Dana White has already backtracked on his claim that Ciryl Gane will not be given the UFC undisputed heavyweight title. During an interview yesterday, UFC ...
Source: Bloody Elbow
", "summary": "Dana White has already backtracked on his claim that Ciryl Gane will not be given the UFC undisputed heavyweight title. During an interview yesterday, UFC ...", "date_published": "2026-09-20T02:10:52+00:00", "tags": [ "mma" ], "_rank": 10, "_impact": 77, "_source": "Bloody Elbow", "_why": "", "_takeaways": [], "_also": [] } ] }