Live UFC 301 results, streaming ‘Prelims’ updates | Pantoja vs. Erceg

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) travels to Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the UFC 301 mixed martial arts (MMA) event later TONIGHT (Sat., May 4, 2024), and streaming LIVE on ESPN+ PPV. UFC 301 features a Flyweight title fight in the main event with Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg. The champion, Pantoja, will be making his second-ever title defense in friendly territory (he has never compete in Brazil during his UFC tenure). Meanwhile, the Australian, Erceg, is making only his fourth trip to the Octagon. UFC 301’s co-main event has mixed martial arts (MMA) legend, Jose Aldo, returning to face Jonathan Martinez.

Before that PPV action begins at 10 p.m. ET later this evening, though, MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 301 “Prelims” undercard below, beginning with the first fight at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+ (ESPN2 will simulcast the undercard action at 8 p.m. ET). We will then cover UFC 301’s PPV main card in a separate thread right here, beginning at 10 p.m. ET. Bet on UFC 301 at DraftKings Sportsbook.

UFC 301 START TIME AND DATE

MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 301 fight card below, starting with the ESPN+ early “Prelims” undercard bouts at 6 p.m. ET , followed by the late “Prelims”on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET. UFC 301’s PPV main card starts at 10 p.m ET. on ESPN+ PPV, with play-by-play updates here. Bet on all the UFC 301 action with our friends at DraftKings Sportsbook right here.

UFC 301’s “Prelims” feature Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore, Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo, Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai and so much more.

Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps, and post-fight analysis following “Pantoja vs. Erceg.” Without further delay, see below for the updated UFC 301 results. (Note: This will go from the top down; therefore, the newest information will at the top of the stream).

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RAUCUS RETURN TO RIO! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sat., May 4, 2024, featuring Flyweight champion, Alexandre Pantoja, defending his belt against undefeated challenger, Steve Erceg, in the pay-per-view (PPV) main event of the evening. UFC 301’s co-main event features “The King of Rio,” Jose Aldo, returning to the Bantamweight division for the first time in almost two years to take on Jonathan Martinez. UFC 301’s PPV main card (see it here) will also feature Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino, Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria and so much more. It’s must-watch action! UFC 301 start time scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (Prelims) and 10 p.m. ET (PPV).

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UFC 301 QUICK RESULTS

125 lbs.: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg
135 lbs.: Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo
205 lbs.: Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
185 lbs.: Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria
185 lbs.: Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho
145 lbs.: Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore
115 lbs.: Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo
155 lbs.: Elves Brenner vs. Myktykbek Orolbai
155 lbs.: Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose
155 lbs.: Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey
125 lbs.: Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite — Dione Barbosa def. Ernesta Kareckaite via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
155 lbs.: Ismael Bonfim vs. Vinc Pichel — Ismael Bonfim def. Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
125 lbs.: Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas — Costa def. Borjas via TKO (punches), round 2 (1:35) — HIGHLIGHTS!

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