Alexandre Pantoja (27-5) is set to defend his UFC Flyweight Championship against the No. 10 ranked contender, Steve Erceg (12-1), at UFC 301. The event is scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 4. This match marks the first UFC Flyweight title match since November 15, 2020, that is not a rematch, breaking a series of rematches that followed Deiveson Figueiredo's victory over Alex Perez at UFC 255. Erceg, making just his fourth appearance in the promotion, has quickly risen to challenge for the title, indicating the UFC's search for fresh contenders in the division. The fight has generated significant interest, with some uncertainty about whether it will serve as the main event. The opening odds for the fight are Pantoja at -250 and Erceg at +205.
Steve Erceg says he’s “very excited” to be fighting Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title at #UFC301 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 4. 🏆🇦🇺 https://t.co/BiFFJXR3t0
Pantoja to defend flyweight title at UFC 301 vs. Erceg. https://t.co/WdYZSv4nyU https://t.co/Oczs1keW1o
Will Steve Erceg be the next UFC Flyweight champion #UFC301 Full Story: https://t.co/fXsRjwFuGD https://t.co/EZKjXY7KkO
UFC 301 Opening Odds: Alexandre Pantoja (-250) Steve Erceg (+205) https://t.co/wcdR4q81iq #UFC301
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg flyweight title bout announced for UFC 301 which takes place on May 4 at the Jeunesse Arena in Pantoja’s native home of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. #UFC #UFC301 #MMA https://t.co/swRAFMtpru
Fighters react to Steve Erceg's unexpected title shot vs. Alexandre Pantoja at #UFC301 https://t.co/VRMmxsBj81
UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja (27-5) will defend his title against number 10 ranked Steve Erceg (12-1) in the #UFC301 main event in #Brazil. https://t.co/1k69VpQgMv
Alexandre Pantoja’s next flyweight title defense will be against No. 10 ranked Steve Erceg in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 4. 🚨🏆 #UFC301 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/Nm2GUcADPs
The 125ers go at it in Rio ⚔️ @PantojaMMA vs Steve Erceg for the belt at #UFC301 🇧🇷 https://t.co/AXRsGpEqGj
‘Who?’: Fighters react to Steve Erceg landing UFC 301 title shot against Alexandre Pantoja https://t.co/OMmo744dPx
🚨Steve Erceg's team says that Pantoja vs Erceg will headline #UFC301, meanwhile Alexandre Pantoja's team are saying that it might be the main event but the UFC are also looking for another potential headliner. (per. @arielhelwani) #MMA #UFCC https://t.co/Dmb44mDCkG
I’m good with Steve Erceg getting the flyweight title shot. Here’s why: 1) Timing is everything and Pantoja needed a dance partner 2) Erceg has been highly impressive so far in the UFC 3) Out of the available choices, it’s the most interesting fight right now Intriguing fight!
I asked Steve Erceg about Alexandre Pantoja last week. Here’s what he had to say. #UFC301 🎥: @MMAJunkie https://t.co/xMhEp0EpCz
Alexandre Pantoja will be defending his flyweight belt at #UFC301 against #10 ranked Steve Erceg. The last time a male fighter ranked #10 or lower got an undisputed title shot was #11 ranked Al Iaquinta, who fought Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223. #UFC #MMA https://t.co/qhwdvV3DUq
Alexandre Pantoja is set to defend his flyweight title on home soil in the main event of #UFC301 in Brazil. 🇧🇷 His opponent? Australia's Steve Erceg. 🇦🇺 Full story: https://t.co/ke1GM2s91w https://t.co/KNr8YVBLB4
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg flyweight title bout announced for UFC 301 Full story: https://t.co/UZQSu0rHQ8 https://t.co/0nOnbOv99s
Pantoja literately cleaned the division even before being champion!!!! Erceg got the gold ticket because of it!!!! That been said pantoja by finish #ufc301
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg flyweight title bout announced for UFC 301 https://t.co/jCvUt8UDo4
🔥Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight title against Steve Erceg at #UFC301 on May 4th. Main event. Flyweight Championship. https://t.co/AyplBs2Xre
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg Flyweight Title Fight Announced for UFC 301 via @CagesideJay #MMA #UFC #UFC301 https://t.co/pYcMxFtRM8
Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight title against Steve Erceg at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro on May 4, UFC announced. https://t.co/jqZ877H30P
Champion Alexandre Pantoja will fight Steve Erceg at #UFC301 on May 4th. #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFCRIO #UFC2024 #MainEvent https://t.co/kTMqKz5j7p
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg will be the first UFC Flyweight title match since November 15th 2020 that will not be a rematch. Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Alex Perez on that date at #UFC255 https://t.co/zCLj2EhmFC
Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight title at #UFC301 against Steve Erceg. 🇧🇷 https://t.co/Caj0QODUuP
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg will be the first Flyweight title match since November 15th 2020 that will not be a rematch. Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Alex Perez on that date at #UFC255 https://t.co/zCLj2EhmFC
I’m not suprised Steve Erceg got the title shot against Alexandre Pantoja. After Moreno fought Figgy 419 times, fresh talent is needed here. Very much looking forward to the behind the scenes stuff for this one.
Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight title at UFC 301 versus Steve Erceg on May 4 in Rio, per the promotion. No word just yet on if this will be the main event.
🚨 WE GOT THE TITLE FIGHT FOR 301 Steve Erceg Vs Alexandre Pantoja UFC 301 | Rio De Janeiro Brazil | May 4 HUGE. 👀 https://t.co/zqvaBxJwuw
STEVE ERCEG GETS THE TITLE SHOT 🚀🚀 https://t.co/mWsSdZCI3q
Alexandre Pantoja has his #UFC301 title challenger. Steve Erceg will fight for the flyweight strap in just his fourth promotional appearance, the promotion just announced. Wow. That's May 4 in Rio.
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Alexandre Pantoja will defend his UFC Flyweight Championship against Steve Erceg at #UFC301 on May 4th. (Per: @ufc) https://t.co/EppmdPdMZJ
BREAKING: The @westaustralian is the first to report Steve Erceg will fight Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight belt at UFC 301. I can confirm sources close to the matter that it’s true. Story: https://t.co/kLFFKG8ICY
🚨 ANOTHER AUSSIE STEPS UP 🚨 Western Australia's Steve Erceg will take on Alexandre Pantoja at #UFC301 for a shot at Flyweight gold! 🏆 https://t.co/WksC3j4tJR