Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight title against Steve Erceg in his first UFC pay-per-view headline event at UFC 301 in Brazil, with Jose Aldo also returning to fight Jonathan Martinez in the co-main event.
Alright, folks, here’s the scoop. Alexandre Pantoja? Yeah, he’s headlining his first UFC pay-per-view. Big news, right?
So, here’s what went down. They confirmed the main card lineup for UFC 301 this past Saturday. Where was it announced? During the UFC 300 broadcast, of course.
And guess who Pantoja’s defending his flyweight title against? Steve Erceg. Yep, that’s right. The Aussie himself. And where’s this all happening? Brazil, Pantoja’s home turf.
When’s the big day? May 4. The venue? Jeunesse Arena, Rio de Janeiro.
Now, Erceg is a bit of a wild card. He’s a surprising challenger, but he’s earned his shot. How? With a 3-0 start to his UFC career. And get this: the guy’s won 11 straight fights.
But wait, there’s more. The co-main event? It’s got the legendary Jose Aldo. “The King of Rio,” they call him. He was supposed to be retired from MMA in 2022 after an 18-year career. But he’s back and facing Jonathan Martinez, a rising contender.
And the rest of the main card? It’s got Anthony Smith fighting Vitor Petrino. Michel Pereira facing off against Ihor Potieria. And Paul Craig? He’s up against Caio Borralho in the middleweight opener.
So, here’s the UFC 301 main card lineup for ya:
– Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg
– Jose Aldo vs. Jonathan Martinez
– Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
– Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria
– Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho
Get ready, folks. It’s gonna be a wild ride.