UFC 301 Pantoja vs. Erceg: Date, Start Time, Venue, Fight Card, TV Channel and More

April 28, 2024, 3:05pm ESTBy Pavan Sharma

UFC 301 marks the return of the UFC to Brazil after a hiatus of over a year, featuring a main event that puts the spotlight on the 125-pound title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg. It’s a significant moment as the UFC flyweight championship is showcased on a pay-per-view event after a considerable absence.

UFC 301 Pantoja vs. Erceg Fight details

The upcoming UFC 301 event marks the return of the flyweight title to the pay-per-view spotlight since Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno at UFC 256. Pantoja enters the bout on a five-fight win streak, defeating former champion Brandon Moreno and top contender Brandon Royval twice.

He claimed the UFC flyweight title in July 2023 with a split-decision win over Moreno at UFC 290. In December, he successfully defended it with a unanimous decision victory against Royval at UFC 296. Pantoja boasts a record of 27 wins and 5 losses, while his opponent, Steve Erceg, holds a record of 12 wins, 1 loss, and no draws.

UFC 301: Streaming Details

UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg match will occur at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 4, 2024. The event will have different stages, starting with the Early Prelims on Saturday, March 9, at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT in the United States, which can be watched on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass. Following that, the Prelims will be aired on ESPN 2 and ESPN+ at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT. Finally, the Main Card will be exclusively broadcast on ESPN+ in the U.S. at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT.