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.
UFC 301 Fight Card
MAIN CARD
- Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg
- Jose Aldo vs. Jonathan Martinez
- Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
- Ihor Potieria vs. Michel Pereira
- Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho
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UNDERCARD
- Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore
- Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai
- Jean Silva vs. William Gomis
- Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose
- Jamie Mullarkey vs. Mauricio Ruffy
- Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite
- Ismael Bonfim vs. Vinc Pichel
- Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas
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