UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van Recorded Significant Weight Gain for UFC 331

UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van experienced a substantial weight increase between his official weigh-in and his main event title fight at UFC 331. According to data released by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), the champion gained over 20 pounds in the span between his Friday weigh-in and the bout against Alexandre Pantoja on Saturday. The CSAC released the full list of fight night weights for all athletes who competed on the UFC 331 card, providing transparency into the amount of weight regained by fighters after the scales were finalized. Van, who successfully defended his title in the main event, showcased a significant physical transformation in the 24 hours following the weigh-ins. This data highlights the common practice of extreme weight cutting and rapid rehydration within the lower weight classes of the UFC. The commission's release offers rare insight into the physical reality of championship-level fighters during the immediate lead-up to competition.

Source: MMA Fighting.