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Main Event Spotlight | UFC 301: Pantoja vs Erceg

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We Break Down Some Key Stats For Saturday’s Flyweight Title Fight In Rio de Janeiro

By Gavin Porter, On X @ItsGavinPorter • Apr. 29, 2024

The flyweight title is on the line in Brazil as UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja faces surging contender Steve Erceg. It will be Pantoja’s first time fighting under the UFC banner in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro and an opportunity for his second title defense. Erceg is 3-0 in the UFC, and although it’s been a fast track to a title shot, the Perth product feels primed to claim UFC gold.