Alexandre Pantoja returns home to Brazil as he defends the UFC flyweight title against Steve Erceg at UFC 301.
Pantoja is a former participant of The Ultimate Fighter and is 11-3 in the octagon. Three of his last four fights have resulted in performance bonuses, including a split decision win in July 2023 against Brandon Moreno to win the UFC flyweight title. It will be his first time competing in Brazil since 2013.
Erceg is ranked tenth in the UFC’s flyweight rankings. The Aussie is on an eleven-fight win streak and has won three straight in the octagon. The former Eternal MMA flyweight champion knocked out Matt Schnell in March. It is a right place, right time situation for the 28-year-old, earning his first shot at UFC gold.
“Astro Boy” is the underdog in the fight, even with six wins via submission. He will need to not hold back against a dangerous Pantoja, who has eight wins via knockout and ten via submission. Pantoja has also gone the distance nine times. Erceg enters camp ready to find holes in the champions game.
WATCH: UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg, exclusively on ESPN+
“People almost let him hold the center and cover-up while he’s resting,” Erceg told UFC.com. “Many people seem to really want to wrestle him back because they’re worried about his jiu jitsu. The people that have been the most successful, I think, are the people who have used their whole game, not just trying to just stay away and strike. I’m looking to do the same thing. I’m going to mix up MMA and not let him dictate where the fight goes and what the pace of the fight looks like.”
UFC 301 should be an electric event in Brazil that many won’t want to miss. But can you watch the UFC’s pay-per-view for free? Here’s the answer to that question and so much more.
Can I watch UFC 301 for free? Live streams, PPV price for Pantoja vs. Erceg
The simple answer is no. You’ll need to pay to watch the pay-per-view, but the bang will certainly be there for your buck.
In the U.S., the UFC 301 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 301 is $ 79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $ 134.98 for the UFC 301 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
In the UK, the main card is on TNT Sports Box Office and will cost £19.99.
WATCH: UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg, exclusively on ESPN+
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $ 10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $ 109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $ 14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $ 24.99/mo |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $ 79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $ 134.98, then $ 109.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle |
$ 79.99, then $ 14.99/mo |
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| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Saturday, May 4 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Saturday, May 4 | Sportsnet+, DAZN, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass, Rumble, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Sunday, May 5 | TNT Sports, discovery+ |
| Australia | Sunday, May 5 | Main Event Kayo Sports, UFC Fight Pass |
What time is UFC 301 on today? Schedule & more for Pantoja vs. Erceg
- Date: May 4, 2024
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. CT | 7 p.m. PT
- Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, Nevada)
The early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET, with the prelims at 8 p.m. ET. The main card is at 10 p.m. ET. Pantoja and Erceg should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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| Region | Date | Early Prelims Start Time | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, May 4 | 6 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m. ET (Sun morn) |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 4 | 3 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. PT | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, May 5 | 11 p.m. BST (Sat night) | 1 a.m. BST | 3 a.m. BST | 5:15 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, May 5 | 8 a.m. AEST | 10 a.m. AEST | 12 p.m. AEST | 2:15 p.m. AEST |
UFC 301 full fight card for Pantoja vs. Erceg
Main Card
- Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Steve Erceg for the UFC flyweight title
- Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo; Bantamweights
- Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino; Light Heavyweights
- Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria; Middleweights
- Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho; Middleweights
Prelims
- Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore; Featherweights
- Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo; Strawweights
- Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai; Lightweights
- Jean Silva vs. William Gomis; Featherweights
Early Prelims
- Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose; Lightweights
- Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey; Lightweights
- Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite; Flyweights
- Ismael Bonfim vs. Vinc Pichel; Lightweights
- Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas; Flyweights
