The MAIN EVENT of #UFC301 is here. Who you got, Alexandre Pantoja or Steve Erceg? 👇

Full coverage: https://t.co/24Gafg4hMW pic.twitter.com/OY3anmrWMm

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 5, 2024

Walking to his first UFC title fight be like 😎

🇦🇺Steve Erceg is one cool challenger! #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/a9DMDzmuQU

— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) May 5, 2024

The champ @PantojaMMA makes the walk!

Your main event is finally here 🙌 #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/N956Vx49Vq

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) May 5, 2024

LET’S DO THIS 🏆 #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/GN2SnFz4cl

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) May 5, 2024

Alex continues to get crazy here, OH NASTY COMBO FROM STEVE!!!!

BIG right hand from Alex!

Alex rushes in, attacks the body, but Steve grabs him! Alex lands on him on the break. #UFC301

— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) May 5, 2024

Pantoja is a madman and such a pleasure to watch. Straight killer instinct. Entertainment #ufc301

— Hyon Ko (@KoreanJohn_) May 5, 2024

10-9 Pantoja, who looks a level above Erceg so far, however he is typically a fast starter with a tendency to slow down.

Great start for him thus far.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 5, 2024

Suggested in the Coach Conversation for this fight that Pantoja is at his absolute best when he fights with a little of that manic, attacking style, rather than trying to be buttoned up.

I know Parrumpa hate it, but it's the thing that makes him special to me. #UFC301

— E. Spencer Kyte (@spencerkyte) May 5, 2024

Pantoja gasses soon

— Saidyokub Kakhramonov (@SaidYokubMMA) May 5, 2024

I give Erceg that round. He landed some really solid shots on the feet. Better takedown defense in that round. 19-19.

— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) May 5, 2024

This is a scrap! 👊🏼👊🏼

— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) May 5, 2024

Erceg cut him but I think Pantoja landed significantly more effective strikes in that round that hurt Erceg. 29-28 Pantoja for me. #UFC301

— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) May 5, 2024

Cold blooded https://t.co/NrkPadxQUF

— REX (@HighwalkerMMA) May 5, 2024

Pantoja's corner says that he's won the first three, Erceg's corner says the same.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 5, 2024

Man this is a SCRAP! 2-1 Pantoja? That elbow was nice! #ufc301

— “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) May 5, 2024

Steve's jab is landing, then a right hand.

Alex goes to the body then high with the flurry.

Steve to the body, then up high! Alex fires back with a combo.

Alex leg kick, then up top, but Steve lands too #UFC301

— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) May 5, 2024

Flyweight gold is ON THE LINE 😤#UFC301 pic.twitter.com/x4cKHVnAX8

— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024

10-9 Erceg in the fourth

I have it even at 38-38 heading into the final round.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 5, 2024

Erceg flowing now. Could be 2-2 all tied up. Tough to tell. #ufc301

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 5, 2024

2-2 for me lfg rd 5🔥🔥

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) May 5, 2024

An Erceg round there. The fifth round is a jump ball. Let's see who gets it. 38-38. #UFC301

— Nolan King (@mma_kings) May 5, 2024

3 min to see who wins

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 5, 2024

That fence grab could prove to be crucial

— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) May 5, 2024

Flyweight scrambles! #ufc301

— Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) May 5, 2024

That failed shot will cost Erceg. #UFC301

— Eric Nicksick (@Eric_XCMMA) May 5, 2024

48-47 Pantoja. Kind of feels like Erceg threw that fight away with the late takedown attempts. Very close either way. @MMADecisions

— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) May 5, 2024

Valiant effort by Erceg! Nothing to be upset about. Pantoja is relentless! I have pantoja 3-2 #ufc301

— “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) May 5, 2024

Pantoja's nine takedowns vs. Erceg are a UFC personal best. Pantoja's secured 23 takedowns in his last three fights. Just 11 in his first 12 UFC fights combined. #UFC301

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) May 5, 2024

THE FLYWEIGHT KING IS HERE TO STAY 👑🇧🇷@PantojaMMA defeats Steve Erceg by UD to retain his flyweight belt!

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— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024

#UFC301 results: Alexandre Pantoja (@PantojaMMA) def. Steve Erceg via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – to defend flyweight title

Full coverage: https://t.co/24Gafg4hMW pic.twitter.com/T4KsJP2uWH

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 5, 2024

I’m down for that rematch after Erceg picks up a win or 2. Really good scrap

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) May 5, 2024

That’s the right call. Erceg should’ve stayed on his feet in the 5th. He had a chance to win it. Good fight for the young striker though.

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) May 5, 2024

🥱.

— マネル・ケイプ موسى Manel Kape (@ManelKape) May 5, 2024

THE UNDISPUTED FLYWEIGHT CHAMP 🏆@PantojaMMA | #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/Qupy4jM2LT

— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024

Pantoja vs @muhammadmokaev
Fight to make 🤜🏻🤛🏻

— ikram_aliskerov (@ikram_aliskerov) May 5, 2024