Rio de Janeiro was the stage for another great edition of Ultimate last Saturday (4). Starring in the main-event of UFC 301, Alexandre Pantoja had a tough time against challenger Steve Erceg, but ended up with a unanimous victory, defending his flyweight title for the second time in his career.
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In the co-main event, the Farmasi Arena exploded with the return of the ‘People’s Champion’, José Aldo Júnior. In the fight, the Hall of Famer, who had been out of action for two years, outclassed Jonathan Martinez, ranked 12th in the bantamweight rankings, and won by decision.
Michel Pereira, Caio Borralho, Mauricio Ruffy, Iasmin Lucindo, Joanderson Brito, Ismael Bonfim, Alessandro Costa and Dione Barbosa were other Brazilians who stood out and thrilled the crowd in the Cidade Maravilhosa. Watch the best moments of UFC 301: Pantoja vs Erceg below.
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg – Official results
MAIN CARD
Alexandre Pantoja beat Steve Erceg by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
José Aldo Júnior beat Jonathan Martinez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Anthony Smith beat Vitor Petrino by submission (guillotine) at 2m of the 1st round
Michel Pereira beat Ihor Potieria by submission (guillotine) at 54s of round 1
Caio Borralho beat Paul Craig by knockout at 2:10 of the 2nd round
PRELIMINARY CARD
Joanderson Brito beat Jack Shore by technical knockout at 3:35 of the 2nd round
Iasmin Lucindo beat Karolina Kowalkiewicz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Myktybek Orolbai beat Elves Brener by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Drakkar Klose beat Joaquim Silva by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mauricio Ruffy beat Jamie Mullarkey by technical knockout at 4:42 of round 1
Dione Barbosa beat Ernesta Kareckaite by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Ismael Bonfim beat Vinc Pichel by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alessandro Costa beat Kevin Borjas by technical knockout at 1:35 of the 2nd round