Topic: UFC 301
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg
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- Saturday 05.04.2024 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Jeunesse Arena
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Paul Felder, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- Attendance: 14,514
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Pantoja defeats Steve Erceg via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| José Aldo defeats Jonathan Martinez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Anthony Smith defeats Vitor Petrino via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 2:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Michel Pereira defeats Ihor Potieria via Submission, Standing Guillotine Choke | 0:54 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Caio Borralho defeats Paul Craig via KO/TKO, Left Cross | 2:10 Round 2 of 3, 7:10 Total Bout Page | |
| Joanderson Brito defeats Jack Shore via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (cut on Shin) | 3:35 Round 2 of 3, 8:35 Total Bout Page | |
| Iasmin Lucindo defeats Karolina Kowalkiewicz via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Myktybek Orolbai defeats Elves Brener via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Drakkar Klose defeats Joaquim Silva via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mauricio Ruffy defeats Jamie Mullarkey via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches | 4:42 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Dione Barbosa defeats Ernesta Kareckaite via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ismael Bonfim defeats Vinc Pichel via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alessandro Costa defeats Kevin Borjas via KO/TKO, Punches From Back Mount | 1:35 Round 2 of 3, 6:35 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 87
05.05.2024 | 10:16 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 1846th
05.05.2024 | 11:29 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 2180th
05.05.2024 | 11:38 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 745 Points | Tied for 576th
Erceg was composed, in phenomenal condition, and 100% got the better of Panto on the feet while getting taken down but staying out of real trouble on the ground and getting back to his feet consistently. Supremely impressive for a guy who hasn’t even been in the UFC for a year. His stock skyrocketed last night and he’ll be a perennial title contender. Dude’s only 27 years old.
05.05.2024 | 11:43 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 680 Points | Tied for 1541st
Pantoja on the other hand I feel like isn't gonna get enough credit for his performance. He fought an incredible fight. His cardio and durability is becoming the stuff of legend. His grappling absolutely won him the fight though. Pantojas scrambling ability and the way he smothers his opponents is just world class.
05.05.2024 | 12:18 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 1720th
I don't gamble, just have a brain of my own that saw Erceg win rounds 2,3,4 + look at your picks they are dog****
* Edited at 05.05.2024, 12:19 PM ET *
05.05.2024 | 12:29 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 1846th
05.05.2024 | 12:36 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 755 Points | Tied for 497th
05.05.2024 | 12:38 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 755 Points | Tied for 497th
But most importantly, I thought he lost.
So any of you who think Erceg won, shame on you. You are just being arrogant
* Edited at 05.05.2024, 12:44 PM ET *
05.05.2024 | 1:15 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 2004th
05.05.2024 | 1:29 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 2407th
05.05.2024 | 1:54 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 2649th
* Edited at 05.05.2024, 1:56 PM ET *
05.05.2024 | 1:59 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 3644th
Sorry kids that is a robbery Pants chin is inhuman.
Eating ko blows and spamming no damage or sub takedown.
Funny all the slackaws Pants gonna murder Erceg nope just rob him.
05.05.2024 | 2:00 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 2649th
05.05.2024 | 2:54 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 1650th
Most times it goes down to "I picked him and he lost so it's a robbery" doesn't matter how close the fight was or even if you usually prefer wrestling or prefer striking, if the guy you picked lost then your preference to the way someone wins switchs up real Quick.
There is also the nationatily haters. If the person is from "X" i hate him/her so if they lose is not a robbery, if they win it is a robbery. Ex: Dage haters, Brazilian haters etc.. Have not seen American haters yet but they might be in sites with their own language.
Doesn't matter if it's the most clean cut card ever. There will be a MF calling robbery.
05.05.2024 | 3:12 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 2407th
It was 2-2 going into in the 5th and Erceg threw his chances with the takedown attempt. Fair and simple, Pantoja 3-2.
9/10 when MMA community is screaming robbery they have no idea *** they're even talking about. CLOSE FIGHT ISN'T A ROBBERY.
05.05.2024 | 3:26 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points | Tied for 2464th
* Edited at 05.05.2024, 3:27 PM ET *
05.05.2024 | 3:37 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 4607th
05.05.2024 | 5:43 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 1720th
Erceg deserves great credit, I personally thought that Pantoja was going to submit him in the second or third round, but he had a great fight and has the level to win/make close fights against Royval, Albazi, Kape and from my point of view he should not have problems to beat Perez or KKF, the Australian is a really well rounded fighter.
But at the same time it is disrespectful to the champion to think that the decision was a robbery, the fight was close and Alexandre won it with the last takedown but it was a 48-47 fair and square (close fight, but clear round for both fighters).
* Edited at 05.05.2024, 5:43 PM ET *
05.05.2024 | 6:08 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 3644th
Also I'm a big fan of his and his heavy pressure style.
05.05.2024 | 8:23 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 1913th
