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The Ultimate returns to Rio de Janeiro with UFC 301, which takes place this Saturday (4) at the Farmasi Arena, in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Starring in the main fight, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja seeks his second title defense against challenger Steve Erceg.
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In addition, the ‘King of Rio’, José Aldo, comes out of retirement for a fight against Jonathan Martinez, in the rooster division, in the penultimate fight of this weekend in the Marvelous City.
One of the most talked-about cards in recent months, the event will be broadcast online and completely free of charge by the GOAT Channel for MMA lovers. Watch below:
UFC 301 – Preliminary card LIVE and FOR FREE
What time does UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg start?
The preliminary card of UFC 301: Pantoja vs Erceg is scheduled to start at 7pm (Brasília time). As a result, the main fights are scheduled for 11pm.
Prediction for Alexandre Pantoja vs Steve Erceg
Winner of the match – Alexandre Pantoja (1.40)
27-5, Pantoja, 34, is on the back of five consecutive victories and is experiencing the highest point of his career. Showing great progress, the Brazilian passed the test of fire when he beat Brandon Moreno to win the flyweight belt in July last year.
On the other hand, Erceg, 28, is 12-1 in MMA and has only three Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts to his name, having beaten David Dvorak, Alessandro Costa and Matt Schnell respectively.
The chance given to the Australian also shows the power of Alexandre, who has been “cleaning up” his division, making the 10th-ranked fighter a contender for the title.
Born in Arraial do Cabo, the American Top Team fighter is a complete fighter and, when it comes to grappling, he knows how to play on top and is deadly when he manages to take his rival’s back.
“Astro Boy”, on the other hand, is a lover of grappling. However, his technical level is not yet on the same level as the Brazilian, who doesn’t get knocked down easily and has sharp exchanges. The biggest name in Erceg’s career, Pantoja should win. Chips for him!
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UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg – Full card
MAIN CARD
Flyweight belt (up to 56.7 kg): Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg
Bantamweight (up to 61.2 kg): Jonathan Martinez vs. José Aldo Júnior
Middleweight (up to 92.9 kg): Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
Middleweight (up to 83.9 kg): Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria
Middleweight (up to 83.9 kg): Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65.7 kg): Jack Shore vs. Joanderson Brito
Strawweight (up to 52.1 kg): Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo
Lightweight (up to 70.3 kg): Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai
Featherweight (up to 65.7 kg): Jean Silva vs. William Gomis
Lightweight (up to 70.3 kg): Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose
Lightweight (up to 70.3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey
Flyweight (up to 56.7 kg): Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite
Lightweight (up to 70.3 kg): Ismael Bonfim vs. Vinc Pichel
Flyweight (up to 56.7 kg): Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas