An unlikely challenger looks to defy the odds and win the UFC flyweight title at UFC 301 on May 4. Alexandre Pantoja returns to Brazil to defend the title against Steve Erceg.
- When is UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg?
- how to look UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg Television channel, live broadcast.
- UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg PPV Price: How much does UFC 301 cost?
- Betting odds for UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg
- Alexandre Pantoja album, biography
- Steve Erceg record, biography
- UFC 301 fight card
Pantoja joined the UFC in 2017 and is 10-3 in the octagon. The 34-year-old is on a four-match winning streak, beating Brandon Moreno in July 2023 for the UFC flyweight title. He beat Brandon Royval in December to retain the title and go 2-0 against the American.
Erceg turned professional in 2016 and joined the UFC in 2023. The Australian is 3-0 in the Octagon, with his last fight being a knockout win in March against Matt Schnell. Ranked tenth in the UFC flyweight rankings, not many are giving him a chance. However, Pantoja believes that Erceg is the right opponent for him.
“It’s funny because that’s pretty much what I asked for,” Pantoja said. UFC Brazil regarding Erceg via Fight AG. “I was joking that I wanted a slightly unknown rival, and this guy comes to me, who is tough… I think that, at this moment, he is more difficult than Royval, than Moreno, because he is a guy who comes from behind, “With nothing to lose, he is tenth in the ranking, he comes fresh to the category.”
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Although Erceg is the loser in the fight, “Astro Boy” is ready to shock the world and eliminate the local hero.
“My plan is mainly to punch him in the face and not get hit. Obviously he’s going to act recklessly and I’m going to try to stay out, like dying from a thousand cuts,” Erceg said. ESPN through bloody elbow. “If I try to come in and hit him really hard, I’ll give him a chance to come in and fight me, get to the mid-range where he’ll have an advantage, but if I stay nice and if it’s technical and nice and long, he’ll get frustrated and make it difficult for him.” “.
Also on the card will be the return of UFC Hall of Famer José Aldo, who retired in 2022. The former UFC featherweight champion faces Jonathan Martínez, riding a six-game winning streak.
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When is UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg?
- Date: May 4, 2024
- Time: 10 pm Eastern Time | 9 pm central time | 7 pm Pacific Time
- Location: Farmasi Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
UFC 301 is May 4. The first prelims begin at 6 pm ET, and the prelims at 8 pm ET. The main card is at 10 pm Eastern time. Pantoja and Erceg should arrive at the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the preliminary fights last.
UFC 301 is at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The stadium has capacity for more than 18,000 people.
| Region | Date | Early Prelims Start Time | Prelims start time | Main card start time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| United States and Canada (ET) | Saturday May 4 | 6 pm eastern time | 8 pm eastern time | 10 pm eastern time | 12:15 a.m. ET (Sunday morning) |
| United States and Canada (PT) | Saturday May 4 | 3 pm Pacific Time | 5 pm Pacific Time | 7 pm Pacific Time | 9:15 pm Pacific Time |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | Sunday May 5 | 11pm BST (Saturday night) | 1 a.m. Pacific Time | 3 a.m. Pacific Time | 5:15 a.m. Pacific Time |
| Australia | Sunday May 5 | 8am AEST | 10am AEST | 12:00 AEST | 2:15pm AEST |
how to look UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg Television channel, live broadcast.
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| USA | Saturday May 4 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Saturday May 4 | Sportsnet+, DAZN, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass, Rumble, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Sunday May 5 | TNT Sports, discovery+ |
| Australia | Sunday May 5 | Kayo Sports Main Event, UFC Fight Pass |
UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg PPV Price: How much does UFC 301 cost?
In the US, the UFC 301 main card is available on pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 301 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $134.98 for the UFC 301 PPV and an annual subscription to ESPN+, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| Monthly subscription to ESPN+ | $10.99/month |
| ESPN+ annual subscription | $109.99/year |
| Hulu’s ad-supported Disney package | $14.99/month |
| The Disney bundle with Hulu without ads | $24.99/month |
| Independent UFC PPV | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV and ESPN+ Annual) | $134.98, then $109.99/year |
| UFC PPV and the Disney package |
$79.99, then $14.99/month |
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Betting odds for UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg
By MGM BetAlexandre Pantoja is the -250 favorite, while Steve Erceg is the +190 underdog.
Alexandre Pantoja album, biography
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Born: April 16, 1990
- Height: 5-5
- Reach: 68 inches
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 27-5 with eight wins by knockout
Steve Erceg record, biography
- Nationality: Australian
- Born: July 27, 1995
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 68 inches
- Total fights: 13
- Record: 12-1 with two wins by knockout
UFC 301 fight card
Principal card
- Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Steve Erceg for the UFC flyweight title
- Jonathan Martínez against José Aldo; Bantamweights
- Anthony Smith against Vítor Petrino; light heavyweights
- Michel Pereira against Ihor Potieria; Middle weights
- Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho; Middle weights
Preliminaries
- Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore; featherweights
- Karolina Kowalkiewicz against Iasmin Lucindo; straw weights
- Brener Elves vs. Myktybek Orolbai; Light weights
- Jean Silva against William Gomis; featherweights
First preliminaries
- Joaquim Silva against Drakkar Klose; Light weights
- Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey; Light weights
- Dione Barbosa against Ernesta Kareckaite; fly weights
- Ismael Bonfim against Vinc Pichel; Light weights
- Alessandro Costa against Kevin Borjas; fly weights
