UFC 301 is freshly in the books and what an event we have had! With some solid performances and a whole range of finishes scattered throughout the card, the fans got everything that they could have asked for on the night. That said, let’s take a look at everything that transpired at UFC 301: Pantoja vs Erceg.
For those unaware, UFC 301 marks the promotion’s return to Brazil for the first time in 2024. Live out of the Farmasi Arena, Rio De Janeiro, the fans have carried the event through and through. With a lot of qualms and complaints about the flyweight headliner between Alexandre Pantoja and #10 ranked Steve Erceg, the dust has finally settled and overall, people will be content talking away from this one.
All the #UFC301 action goes down TONIGHT 👏 pic.twitter.com/vZJuypqvf2
— UFC (@ufc) May 4, 2024
Despite William Gomis vs Jean Silva being pulled at the eleventh hour due to Gomis’ disastrous weight cut, the card held its own. Moreover, the Brazilian platoon, for the most part, emerged victorious throughout. As such, with highlight finishes, comeback wins, surprise upsets and legendary returns, one could say that the event had it all.
UFC 301: Pantoja vs Erceg – full results
Whilst there wasn’t a wild, viral moment at UFC 301, a freak injury stoppage for Jack Shore, and big wins for Anthony Smith and Caio Borralho made for big talking points. Moreover, Jose Aldo’s triumphant return and Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg’s 5-round thriller made for exciting watches as well. That said, let’s take a look at the full results and highlights from UFC 301.
Main Card
Alexandre Pantoja def. Steve Erceg via unanimous decision
THE UNDISPUTED FLYWEIGHT CHAMP 🏆@PantojaMMA | #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/Qupy4jM2LT
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024
Jose Aldo def. Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision
The King of Rio secures the UD! 👏 🇧🇷@JoseAldoJunior | #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/dXIFokunRH
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024
Anthony Smith def. Vitor Petrino via Guillotine choke (Round 1)
GOT IT DONE IN 2 MINUTES 🤯
Anthony Smith gets the 1st round sub at #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/3TJNem5oRt
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024
Michel Pereira def. Ihor Potieria via Rear-naked choke (Round 1)
ALL HE NEEDED WAS 54 SECONDS 😱@UFCPereira gets the submission in the first round! #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/lCcN5z8Js1
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024
Caio Borralho def. Paul Craig via KO (Round 2)
THIRTEEN IN A ROW 😱@BorralhoCaio gets the 2nd round KO! #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/YQBy86Ywrg
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024
Prelims
Joanderson Brito def. Jack Shore via TKO (Round 2)
Five in a row gets the TKO 💥
Joanderson Brito hands Jack Shore his 2nd career loss tonight! #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/3yTItFibGu
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024
Iasmin Lucindo def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision
3 in a row for @Iasmin_Lucindo! 👏
She takes the UD tonight! #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/69Rc8BLq5q
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024
Myktybek Orolbai def. Elves Brener via unanimous decision
After 15 hard fought minutes, Myktybek Orolbai takes home the UD! #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/F3I2LLK1Tm
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024
Drakkar Klose def. Joaquim Silva via unanimous decision
Four straight for @DrakkarKlose! 👏
He’s headed home with the UD victory! #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/rtE5UqEU84
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024
Early Prelims
Mauricio Ruffy def. Jamie Mullarkey TKO (Round 1)
A flawless victory for Mauricio Ruffy!
He gets the 1st round KO at #UFC301! 👏 pic.twitter.com/ltw7ZatNFO
— UFC (@ufc) May 4, 2024
Dione Barbosa def. Ernesta Kareckaite via unanimous decision
Victorious in her UFC debut! 👏
Dione Barbosa gets the UD at #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/0E8dd9cjmA
— UFC (@ufc) May 4, 2024
Ismael Bonfim def. Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision
Ismael Bonfim secures the UD here at #UFC301! 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/xHjn6rTHO2
— UFC (@ufc) May 4, 2024
Alessandro Costa def. Kevin Borjas via TKO (Round 2)
HE’S BACK IN THE WIN COLUMN 👊@AlessanCosta10 gets the 2nd round KO at #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/gqDuKDUOGl
— UFC (@ufc) May 4, 2024
Which fight was your favorite out of the lot from UFC 301: Pantoja vs Erceg? Let us know in the comments below.
