UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg is set to tear up the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 4, 2024, marking the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s twelfth visit to the vibrant city. This highly anticipated night of fights will be broadcast on ESPN+ and promises a spectacular showcase of MMA action, headlined by a flyweight championship bout between reigning champion Alexandre Pantoja and challenger Steve Erceg.
The main card also features the return of former WEC Featherweight Champion and two-time UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo in a bantamweight bout against Jonathan Martinez. Additionally, fans will see a lightweight clash between Ismael Bonfim and Vinc Pichel, and a middleweight fight between Michel Pereira and Ihor Potieria, who steps in for the injured Makhmud Muradov.
When to Watch
Catch the early prelims starting at 6:00 PM ET, followed by the prelims at 8:00 PM ET, leading up to the main card at 10:00 PM ET. With a stacked card from top to bottom, UFC 301 is set to provide an unforgettable night of fights.
How to Watch
Experience every knockout and submission by tuning into ESPN+ for the pay-per-view event. Subscribers can access the early prelims, prelims, and main card for $79.99, while new subscribers have the option to bundle an annual ESPN+ subscription with the event for $134.99.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to not miss out on UFC 301’s monumental matchups.
The early prelims will be available on UFC Fight Pass, and the prelims will simulcast on ESPN2. You can stream ESPN2 through services like DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV on compatible devices like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more.
The Fight Card
Early Preliminary Card (ESPN2 / ESPN+) – Begins at 6:00 PM ET
- Lightweight: Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose
- Lightweight: Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey
- Women’s Flyweight: Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite
- Lightweight: Ismael Bonfim vs. Vinc Pichel
- Flyweight: Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas
Preliminary Card (ESPN2 / ESPN+) – Begins at 8:00 PM ET
- Featherweight: Jack Shore vs. Joanderson Brito
- Women’s Strawweight: Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- Lightweight: Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai
- Featherweight: Jean Silva vs. William Gomis
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV) – Begins at 10:00 PM ET
- Flyweight Championship: Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Steve Erceg
- Bantamweight: José Aldo vs. Jonathan Martinez
- Light Heavyweight: Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
- Middleweight: Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria
- Middleweight: Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho
Sign up now on ESPN+ to catch every punch, kick, and submission attempt at UFC 301, ensuring you don’t miss any of the action from Rio de Janeiro.