Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg flyweight title bout to headline UFC 301
UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja (27-5) will defend his title against number 10 ranked Steve Erceg (12-1) in the UFC 301 main event in Brazil.
The headlining title bout scheduled for May 4 at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio was announced by UFC officials on Friday.
Wheels up to Rio ✈️
The flyweight belt is up for grabs 🏆
Presale info: https://t.co/KhR1ww7s1q | #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/pxIQM9PXfm
— UFC (@ufc) March 15, 2024
Erceg is undefeated since joining the UFC, winning three consecutive bouts.
Pantoja won the championship belt by way of split decision over former champion Brandon Moreno at UFC 290 in July 2023. He then successfully defended the title when he defeated Brandon Royval at UFC 296 in December.
The 125ers go at it in Rio ⚔️@PantojaMMA vs Steve Erceg for the belt at #UFC301 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/AXRsGpEqGj
— UFC (@ufc) March 16, 2024
Current UFC 301 fight card:
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg – for flyweight title
Michel Pereira vs. Mahmud Muradov
Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho
Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo
Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose
Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas
Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite
Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore
Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai
Jean Silva vs. William Gomis
