Alexandre Pantoja is about to headline his first UFC pay-per-view.
The primary card lineup for UFC 301 was confirmed Saturday in the course of the UFC 300 broadcast, with Pantoja defending his flyweight title in his house nation of Brazil in opposition to Australia’s Steve Erceg.
UFC 301 takes place at Jeunesse Area in Rio de Janeiro on Might 4.
Pantoja seeks the second protection of his belt when he fights Erceg, a considerably shocking challenger who earned his shot on the again of a 3-0 begin to his UFC profession. General, Erceg has gained 11 straight fights.
The co-main occasion options the return of the legendary Jose Aldo. Also known as “The King of Rio,” Aldo seemingly retired from MMA in 2022 following a spectacular 18 profession that included two reigns as UFC featherweight champion. He takes on rising contender Jonathan Martinez.
Additionally on the principle card, one-time mild heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith fights Vitor Petrino, welterweight showman Michel Pereira takes on Ihor Potieria, and Paul Craig faces the streaking Caio Borralho within the middleweight opener.
See the principle card lineup for UFC 301 under.
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg
Jose Aldo vs. Jonathan Martinez
Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria
Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho
