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UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg
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- Saturday 05.04.2024 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Jeunesse Arena
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Paul Felder, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- Attendance: 14,514
- MMA Bouts: 13
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Event Links:
| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Pantoja defeats Steve Erceg via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| José Aldo defeats Jonathan Martinez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Anthony Smith defeats Vitor Petrino via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 2:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Michel Pereira defeats Ihor Potieria via Submission, Standing Guillotine Choke | 0:54 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Caio Borralho defeats Paul Craig via KO/TKO, Left Cross | 2:10 Round 2 of 3, 7:10 Total Bout Page | |
| Joanderson Brito defeats Jack Shore via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (cut on Shin) | 3:35 Round 2 of 3, 8:35 Total Bout Page | |
| Iasmin Lucindo defeats Karolina Kowalkiewicz via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Myktybek Orolbai defeats Elves Brener via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Drakkar Klose defeats Joaquim Silva via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mauricio Ruffy defeats Jamie Mullarkey via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches | 4:42 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Dione Barbosa defeats Ernesta Kareckaite via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ismael Bonfim defeats Vinc Pichel via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alessandro Costa defeats Kevin Borjas via KO/TKO, Punches From Back Mount | 1:35 Round 2 of 3, 6:35 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 9
03.28.2024 | 5:10 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 3701st
Paul Craig, SUB, R3
Imma be mad if I don't pick this but I see a hail-mary type of scenario similar to the Ankalaev fight.
Silva vs. Klose
Drakkar Klose, DEC
I feel like Klose was a lot closer (no pun intended) to finishing Dariush than Silva was to finishing Arman. Also Silva got KO'd by Ricky Glenn in under a minnute like 3 years ago so..
Costa vs. Borjas
Alessandro Costa, DEC
Ya knonw Borjas didn't do too shabby against Van, I even saw the bout live. But Costa fought against Erceg who is fighting for the belt (whether people like it or not) as well as Albazi who will likely soon be fighting for it next or be put into a #1 contender's match within the year. Costa went 3 RD's w/ both which is high level experience. I believe that'll edge him out the win here.
"We Fall, But We Get Up Because The Ground Is No Place For A Champion." - Dustin Poirier
03.28.2024 | 6:48 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 3701st
Alexandre Pantoja, DEC
Easy pick tbh. There's levels to this. Maybe Erceg will be there someday.
Martinez vs. Aldo
José Aldo, DEC
First of all: I FREAKING LOVE THIS FIGHT! But I honestly don't see Aldo losing tbh. If he does I see it by a late RD 3 TKO via leg kicks or DEC but honestly Aldo was looking like a dawg before he retired & didn't even get beat bad by Merab. He just got held against the fence & arguably could've won based off of damage alone. Aldo's got that dawg in him enough to stay in there & get the job doi
Brito vs. Shore
Joanderson Brito, SUB, R2
SUB for Brito. Likely RD 2. If ur getting subbed by Simon who's more a wrestler than submission expert, then Brito's likely to sinch a SUB up here. Would like a Shore dub here tho.
Smith vs. Petrino
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R3
Late TKO for the Brazilian or DEC win.
Pereira vs. Muradov
Michel Pereira, DEC
Pereira FTW
"We Fall, But We Get Up Because The Ground Is No Place For A Champion." - Dustin Poirier
04.08.2024 | 8:42 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 3282nd
Alexandre Pantoja, DEC
This is way too early for Erceg to be given a title shot; I think Pantoja will get the nod on all 3 judges (50-45, X3).
Martinez vs. Aldo
Jonathan Martinez, DEC
This sadly won't be the return Aldo wanted but I think he'll make it to distance with the dragon.
Brito vs. Shore
Joanderson Brito, SUB, R2
Brito is so explosive and powerful - I think that he'll score a knockdown and whip up a guillotine.
Smith vs. Petrino
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R1
I think Smith is out of his prime.
Pereira vs. Muradov
Michel Pereira, SUB, R2
I see Pereira pulling out a performance of the night bonus.
Craig vs. Borralho
Caio Borralho, DEC
Borralho's fight IQ is very high - while Graig is a one-dimensional jiu-jitsu/submission fighter.
Silva vs. Klose
Drakkar Klose, DEC
Silva's a goner.
Costa vs. Borjas
Alessandro Costa, SUB, R3
I wouldn't be surprised if Costa can pull out something from the bag.
Barbosa vs. Kareckaite
Ernesta Kareckaite, DEC
Another young and upcoming talent.
Brener vs. Orolbai
Elves Brener, DEC
I think a lot of people are over looking Brener.
Silva vs. Gomis
William Gomis, DEC
Gomis is on the raise, and I can't wait to see this guy fight again.
Kowalkiewicz vs. Lucindo
Iasmin Lucindo, DEC
Easy decision for Lucindo.
Ruffy vs. Mullarkey
Mauricio Ruffy, TKO, R2
It's sad for Mullarkey but he's had some back-to-back losses as of lately.
Bonfim vs. Pichel
Ismael Bonfim, TKO, R1
Pichel's time is done.
bout status update
Pereira vs. Muradov Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
04.08.2024 | 6:00 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 2720th
Hope they find a fight for Pereira
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Alexander Volkanovski"
04.08.2024 | 6:06 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 2407th
"Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night" - Nick Diaz
04.08.2024 | 6:12 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 1650th
"This is a rat race...but I’m not a rat. I’m a f*ckin’ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
04.08.2024 | 6:16 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 1650th
"This is a rat race...but I’m not a rat. I’m a f*ckin’ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
04.08.2024 | 11:26 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 3716th
bout announced
Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
04.09.2024 | 8:22 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 2804th
Alexandre Pantoja, DEC
i hope erceg wins
Pereira vs. Potieria
Michel Pereira, TKO, R1
i can not describe how easy this is gonna be for pereira.
"Beat my ass and see what happens" - Nate The Train Landwehr
04.09.2024 | 11:22 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 2315th
04.09.2024 | 12:00 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 1913th
04.09.2024 | 1:54 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 4537th
"Every animal has a different bite" - Benjamin Esparza
04.09.2024 | 4:04 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 5840th
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R1
vitor the walking steroid in home brazil poor smith is going to lose more braincells
04.09.2024 | 4:10 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 5840th
Paul Craig, SUB, R3
really weird feeling here but its paul craig the master of surprise
04.09.2024 | 9:19 PM ET
Vikstik
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 795 Points | Tied for 202nd
"Quack quack quack"
04.10.2024 | 8:26 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 3147th
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
04.11.2024 | 3:17 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 5793rd
04.11.2024 | 11:30 AM ET
@alphaenaz
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 790 Points | Tied for 217th
Erceg could pull off a victory in the championship rounds. I don't think Pantoja will ragdool him on the ground, and on the feet Pantoja is there to be hit all night long.
Great fight !
04.11.2024 | 4:23 PM ET
Alphaen
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 795 Points | Tied for 202nd
"Quack quack quack"
04.11.2024 | 4:46 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 2407th
"Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night" - Nick Diaz