UFC 301 delivered a thrilling night of fights for the raucous Brazilian crowd, with flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja securing a hard-earned defense and former champion José Aldo showcasing his enduring skill. Here are the UFC 301 Results.
Main Event: Pantoja Outlasts Erceg
In a gritty flyweight championship battle, Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his title against surging contender Steve Erceg. After five grueling rounds, Pantoja emerged with a unanimous decision victory, proving his staying power at the top of the division.
Co-Main Event: Aldo's Vintage Performance
Brazilian legend José Aldo turned back the clock with a dominant display against rising star Jonathan Martinez. Aldo's experience and well-rounded skills earned him a decisive unanimous decision victory, signaling his continued relevance in the bantamweight division.
Other Notable Results
Anthony Smith picked up a quick first-round submission win over Vitor Petrino with a slick guillotine choke.
Michel Pereira continued his unorthodox and exciting style, submitting Ihor Potieria with a standing guillotine choke in under a minute.
Caio Borralho scored an impressive second-round knockout of Paul Craig with a devastating left cross.
Joanderson Brito surprised Jack Shore with a doctor's stoppage TKO due to a nasty cut on Shore's shin.
Rising Brazilian star Ismael Bonfim impressed with a unanimous decision win over the experienced Vinc Pichel.
UFC 301 showcased a mix of thrilling finishes and strategic battles, solidifying the reputations of established stars and paving the way for new contenders to emerge.
Results of UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg
MAIN EVENT | UFC FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP | 125 LBS
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg
Pantoja defeats Erceg via Unanimous Decision
CO-MAIN EVENT | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Jonathan Martinez vs. José Aldo
Aldo defeats Martinez via Unanimous Decision
MAIN CARD | LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT · 205 LBS | PRO MMA
Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
Smith defeats Petrino via Submission, Guillotine Choke at 2:00 Round 1 of 3
MAIN CARD | MIDDLEWEIGHT · 185 LBS | PRO MMA
Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria
Pereira defeats Potieria via Submission, Standing Guillotine Choke at 0:54 Round 1 of 3
MAIN CARD | MIDDLEWEIGHT · 185 LBS | PRO MMA
Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho
Borralho defeats Craig via KO/TKO, Left Cross at 2:10 Round 2 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore
Brito defeats Shore via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (cut on Shin) at 3:35 Round 2 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | STRAWWEIGHT · 115 LBS | PRO MMA
Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo
Lucindo defeats Kowalkiewicz via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | LIGHTWEIGHT · 155 LBS | PRO MMA
Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai
Orolbai defeats Brener via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | LIGHTWEIGHT · 155 LBS | PRO MMA
Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose
Klose defeats Silva via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | LIGHTWEIGHT · 155 LBS | PRO MMA
Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey
Ruffy defeats Mullarkey via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches at 4:42 Round 1 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | FLYWEIGHT · 125 LBS | PRO MMA
Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite
Barbosa defeats Kareckaite via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | LIGHTWEIGHT · 155 LBS | PRO MMA
Ismael Bonfim vs. Vinc Pichel
Bonfim defeats Pichel via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | FLYWEIGHT · 125 LBS | PRO MMA
Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas