Alexandre Pantoja retained his flyweight title at UFC 301 with a unanimous decision win over Steve Erceg, while Jose Aldo returned to the octagon to defeat Jonathan Martinez and become a top free agent in the sport.
So, what’s the scoop? Well, Alexandre Pantoja just nailed UFC 301. He scored a unanimous decision win over Steve Erceg, a tough competitor, and managed to keep his flyweight title. And guess who’s back? Jose Aldo! He swept the scorecards against Jonathan Martinez, making him one of the hottest free agents in the sport. So, what’s next for these hometown heroes after Saturday’s pay-per-view event?
Let’s dive in. There’s a fresh episode of ‘On To the Next One’ where Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee from MMA Fighting are talking about the future. They’re discussing what could be next for Pantoja and Erceg after their main event clash in Rio. And there’s more.
They’re also chatting about potential matchups for Aldo. And not just within the UFC, but outside too. Then there’s Anthony Smith. He’s on the radar after his quick submission of Vitor Petrino. And don’t forget Michel Pereira. He stopped Ihor Potieria in just 56 seconds! Plus, there’s talk about Caio Borralho, another main card winner, and more.
Want to watch? The UFC 301 edition of ‘On To the Next One’ is available in the video above. But if you’re more of an audio person, you’re covered. You can find audio-only versions of the podcast below, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and wherever you get your podcast fix.
And here’s the link, just in case. There you go. Enjoy!