Chin Check - 357 (UFC 331 NE Preview)

What this episode covers

People, Saturday night, the UFC is going to Los Angeles, baby, California. It's getting a 'Numbered Event', and this is a doozy. The Crypto.com Arena, will host the rematch, 'Van (c) vs Pantoja 2'. Now, this has been crazyily anticipated, former champion, 'The Cannibal', Pantoja, is trying to get back what he sees as his. BUT, the current Champ, 'The Fearless', Van ain't looking to hand anything over, not even an inch! That's not even it though, the rest of the card is stacked with GREAT match-ups!!! The 'Co-main' serves as a Lightweight title eliminator, and we have Arman Tsarukyan challenging Maurício Ruffy. Tsarukyan hasn't fought MMA since 22nd November 2025 and Ruffy is coming off his HUGE 'Freedom 250' KO at the 'White House'! There's also the sophomore effort from Gable Steveson, who goes against Sean Sharaf. Will Steveson be able to build upon his explosive start or can Sharaf produce a seismic shift in reality! Jobs could be on the line too, can Giga Chikadze, Michael Aswell Jr, Tai Tuivasa and Marlon Vera get back in the green tick column!?! We're never short of talking points, and this card has delivered a ton! So, jump on @ChinCheckPod (ep 357) as we get into every corner of this fantastic card 'UFC 331: Van vs Pantoja 2', as well as recap all the action from 'Week 6' of 'Dana White's Contender Series'!!!! Watch Early Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/psvWr_PO9PU Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/dzB0PU1eDnk Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/-u6KbREX9Zc Watch Co-Main - Tsarukyan vs Ruffy breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/5KRk6MjPc5I Watch Headliner - Van (c) vs Pantoja 2 breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/iLshLWOGEJA Watch DWCS: S10 - Ep 6 Recap: HERE. https://youtu.be/95eu-geSfzI

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