UFC 301: UK start time, how to watch and undercard Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg headline co-main event that sees MMA legend Jose Aldo come out of retirement
- Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg headlines UFC 301 which will also see the return of Jose Aldo who initially retired almost two years ago
- The event will take place on Saturday, May 5 at the Farmasi Arena.
- Others also in action are Anthony Smith, Michel Pereira and Paul Craig.
UFC 301 kicks off this weekend with one of the sport’s most recognizable faces preparing for an infamous comeback after announcing his retirement nearly two years ago.
UFC 301, which will see Brazilian Alexandre Pantoja take on Australian Steve Erceg for the UFC Flyweight title in the main event, will also mark the return of former two-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo.
This will be the Brazilian’s first fight since retiring following a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili in August 2022.
The 37-year-old will make his highly anticipated return to the octagon this weekend in the co-main event as he takes on Jonathan Martinez.
Here’s everything you need to know about UFC 301, including start time, where to watch and the full fight card.
Alexandre Pantoja will look to defend his flyweight title as he faces Australian Steve Erceg in the main event of UFC 301.
Pantoja’s opponent, Steve Erceg, is seven years his junior and will hope to spring a surprise this weekend when he faces the Brazilian champion.
Former two-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo will also make a sensational return to MMA this weekend after retiring almost two years ago.
When will UFC 301 take place – Alexandre Pantoja vs Steve Erceg
UFC 301 takes place this Saturday, May 4 and will take place at the Farmasi Arena in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Preliminary action is expected to begin any time from 11:00 p.m. UK time / 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT.
The fight between Pantoja and Erceg is estimated to start anytime from 3am UK time / 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
How to watch/follow
At Mail Sport we will be providing live coverage of the event, providing live updates throughout the night, including the build-up and action from each fight as well as the results and reaction.
All preliminary action can be watched live on UFC Fight Pass.
You can sign up for Fight Pass for £6.99 ($9)/month or £71.99 ($91) for the whole year.
The main card which features big names like Alexandre Pantoja, José Aldo and Michel Pereira will be broadcast live on TNT Sports Box Office.
TNT subscribers can also watch all the action from the main map in the Discovery+ app.
The fight between Pantoja and Erceg is expected to start any time from 3am UK time.
Alexandre Pantoja vs Steve Erceg – Key information
Alexandre Pantoja
Age: 34 years old
Country: Brazil
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Weight: 125.00 lbs
Reach: 67″
Leg reach: 36.5″
Record: 27-5-0
Steve Erceg
Age: 27 years old
Country: Australia
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 126.00 lbs
Range: 68″
Leg reach: 38″
Registration: 12-1-O
UFC 301 – Full Fight Card
Main map:
- Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Steve Erceg – for the UFC Flyweight Championship
- Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo
- Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
- Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria
- Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho
Preliminary map:
- Jack Shore vs. Joanderson Brito
- Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- Brener Elves vs. Myktybek Orolbai
- Jean Silva against William Gomis
First preliminary map:
- Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose
- Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey
- Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite
- Ismaël Bonfim against Vinc Pichel
- Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas
Odds
- Alexandre Pantoja winner – 4/9
- Steve Erceg winner – 7/4
