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The Brazilian fans in Rio de Janeiro certainly went home happy after Alexandre Pantoja earned a hard-fought unanimous decision win over Steve Erceg to retain his flyweight title in the UFC 301 main event, but it was Jose Aldo, now the sport’s biggest free agent, who sent the arena into a frenzy with his throwback performance against Jonathan Martinez.

Following Saturday’s pay-per-view fight card, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and Eric Jackman react to Pantoja’s successful title defense, the scoring of the bout, and if Erceg made a fight-losing mistake in the fifth round. Additionally, the panel discusses Aldo’s dominant win and what’s next for him, his title hopes if he re-signs with the UFC, Michel Pereira’s quick finish, Anthony Smith’s upset win, and much more.

Watch the UFC 301 post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your pods.

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T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas hosted undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez’ annual Cinco De Mayo weekend fight on Saturday.  He faced former junior middleweight champ Jaime Munguia.  It’s the first time two fighters born in Mexico fought for an undisputed championship.

Following the fight, the two will answer questions from the media during the post-fight press conference.  

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Michel Pereira avenged Mauricio Rua and earned himself some extra cash all in one fell swoop.

The bombastic middleweight cashed another $ 50,000 Performance of the Night bonus on Saturday after choking Ihor Potieria unconscious on the main card of UFC 301. Pereira’s handiwork came just minutes after the UFC announced Rua’s induction into the 2024 class of the UFC Hall of Fame; Rua infamously lost to Potieria in his retirement fight in 2023.

Pereira has now cashed post-fight bonuses in four consecutive bouts.

Joining Pereira on the money train were Caio Borralho, Maurício Ruffy, and Alessandro Costa, all of whom earned additional $ 50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses.

Borralho knocked out Paul Craig on UFC 301’s pay-per-view opener, while Ruffy and Costa scored impressive knockouts of Jamie Mullarkey and Kevin Borjas on the night’s undercard.

UFC 301 took place May 4 at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defended his belt against Steve Erceg in the night’s main event.

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Bruce Buffer rarely messes up, but even he seemingly didn’t expect Anthony Smith to upset Vitor Petrino at UFC 301.

Despite being more than a 4-to-1 underdog on some sportsbooks, Smith needed just two minutes to submit Petrino and topple the Brazilian prospect from the ranks of the unbeaten. Afterward, Buffer announced the winner as “the still undefeated Vitor Petrino” — much to the amusement of Smith — before quickly correcting himself and giving the one-time title challenger his flowers.

Watch Buffer’s flub below, along with reaction from Smith and Daniel Cormier.

Smith, 35, has now won two of his past three bouts, sandwiching a split decision over Ryan Spann between a knockout loss to Khalil Rountree Jr.

Petrino, 26, snaps a four-fight win streak that kicked off his UFC career and had many hailing him as one of the top prospects at 205 pounds.

UFC 301 took place May 4 at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Get full results here.

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Reminder: We will deliver live round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of UFC 301’s entire five-fight pay-per-view (PPV) main card RIGHT HERE, with a 10 p.m. ET start time.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) travels to Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the UFC 301 mixed martial arts (MMA) event later TONIGHT (Sat., May 4, 2024), and streaming LIVE on ESPN+ PPV. UFC 301 features a Flyweight title fight in the main event with Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg. The champion, Pantoja, will be making his second-ever title defense in friendly territory (he has never compete in Brazil during his UFC tenure). Meanwhile, the Australian, Erceg, is making only his fourth trip to the Octagon. UFC 301’s co-main event has mixed martial arts (MMA) legend, Jose Aldo, returning to face Jonathan Martinez.

Before that PPV action begins at 10 p.m. ET later this evening, though, MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 301 “Prelims” undercard below, beginning with the first fight at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+ (ESPN2 will simulcast the undercard action at 8 p.m. ET). We will then cover UFC 301’s PPV main card in a separate thread right here, beginning at 10 p.m. ET. Bet on UFC 301 at DraftKings Sportsbook.

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MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 301 fight card below, starting with the ESPN+ early “Prelims” undercard bouts at 6 p.m. ET , followed by the late “Prelims”on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET. UFC 301’s PPV main card starts at 10 p.m ET. on ESPN+ PPV, with play-by-play updates here. Bet on all the UFC 301 action with our friends at DraftKings Sportsbook right here.

UFC 301’s “Prelims” feature Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore, Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo, Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai and so much more.

Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps, and post-fight analysis following “Pantoja vs. Erceg.” Without further delay, see below for the updated UFC 301 results. (Note: This will go from the top down; therefore, the newest information will at the top of the stream).

UFC 301 QUICK RESULTS

125 lbs.: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg
135 lbs.: Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo
205 lbs.: Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
185 lbs.: Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria
185 lbs.: Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho
145 lbs.: Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore — Joanderson Brito def. Jack Shore via TKO (doctor stoppage – leg wound), round 2 (3:25)
115 lbs.: Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo — Iasmin Lucindo def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
155 lbs.: Elves Brenner vs. Myktykbek Orolbai — Myktybek Orolbai def. Elves Brener via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
155 lbs.: Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose — Drakkar Klose def. Joaquim Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
155 lbs.: Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey — Mauricio Ruffy def. Jamie Mullarkey via TKO (punches), round 1 (4:42) — HIGHLIGHTS!
125 lbs.: Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite — Dione Barbosa def. Ernesta Kareckaite via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
155 lbs.: Ismael Bonfim vs. Vinc Pichel — Ismael Bonfim def. Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
125 lbs.: Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas — Costa def. Borjas via TKO (punches), round 2 (1:35) — HIGHLIGHTS!

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To check out the latest and greatest UFC 301: “Pantoja vs. Erceg” news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive events archive right here. For the updated and finalized UFC 301 fight card and ESPN+ lineup click here.

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