UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg
Brazil
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Australia
R3, 5:00
United States
R1, 2:00
R1, 0:54
Performance of the Night
Ukraine
R2, 2:10
Performance of the Night
Scotland
Prelims • Final
R2, 3:35
Wales
R3, 5:00
Poland
Kyrgyzstan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 4:42
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Lithuania
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:35
Performance of the Night
Peru
Official Event Results
Title Bout
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Michel Pereira earned $50,000 for his blistering 54-second guillotine choke submission over Ihor Potieria. Caio Borralho collected $50,000 for halting veteran Paul Craig with thunderous second-round punches. Promotional newcomer Mauricio Ruffy secured $50,000 for his spectacular first-round standing knockout of Jamie Mullarkey. Flyweight finisher Alessandro Costa banked $50,000 for his second-round TKO victory over Kevin Borjas.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $750,000 | — | — | $750,000 | |
| WIN | $400,000 | $100,000 | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $200,000 | $100,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $95,000 | — | — | $95,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses are compiled from industry reporting, contractual baselines, and established estimates as official payouts are not publicly disclosed by Brazilian regulatory authorities. Estimated totals include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) but exclude discretionary locker room payouts, pay-per-view dividends, and sponsorship compliance shares.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 301
Lead play-by-play commentator Jon Anik officially broke the all-time UFC commentary record at UFC 301, surpassing Mike Goldberg for the most total fights called in promotional history.
During the live pay-per-view telecast, former undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and 2005 PRIDE Grand Prix Champion Maurício “Shogun” Rua was officially announced as an inductee into the 2024 UFC Hall of Fame Pioneer Wing.
Alexandre Pantoja secured his second consecutive flyweight title defense, out-pointing Steve Erceg in front of 14,514 passionate home-city fans in Rio de Janeiro.
Former two-time featherweight kingpin José Aldo returned from a nearly two-year retirement to deliver a clinical 30-27 unanimous decision shutout over surging contender Jonathan Martinez.
Michel Pereira scored a 54-second guillotine choke submission over Ihor Potieria, capturing his eighth straight promotional victory and tying for the third-longest active win streak in the UFC.
Closing as a +380 betting underdog, former title challenger Anthony Smith handed undefeated Brazilian standout Vitor Petrino his first professional loss via a 2-minute guillotine choke.
Caio Borralho kept his unblemished promotional record intact (6-0 UFC), scoring his first Octagon knockout by dropping veteran submission artist Paul Craig at 2:10 of Round 2.
Fighting Nerds prospect Mauricio Ruffy introduced himself to the global stage with a dazzling first-round technical knockout over Jamie Mullarkey, earning Performance of the Night honors.
Joanderson Brito earned his fifth consecutive stoppage victory in the UFC, forcing a doctor stoppage due to leg damage against Jack Shore at 3:35 of the second round.
Myktybek Orolbai overcame a third-round fence-grab point deduction, logging 7:12 of control and 5 takedowns to defeat Elves Brener via unanimous 29-27 scorecards.
Alessandro Costa showcased devastating striking power, stopping Kevin Borjas via punches at 1:35 of Round 2 to secure a $50,000 performance bonus.
UFC 301 marked the promotion’s 12th historic visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, producing seven finishes across 13 bouts inside Farmasi Arena.
When and where did UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg take place?
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg took place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg?
Alexandre Pantoja defeated Steve Erceg via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 49–46) to successfully retain the UFC Flyweight Championship in his home city of Rio de Janeiro.
How did José Aldo perform in his comeback fight at UFC 301?
Former two-time featherweight champion José Aldo returned from a nearly two-year retirement, putting on a striking and defensive clinic to defeat Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 301?
No Fight of the Night was awarded. Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Michel Pereira, Caio Borralho, Mauricio Ruffy, and Alessandro Costa.
What major UFC Hall of Fame announcement was made during the event?
The promotion officially announced that Brazilian mixed martial arts icon and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Maurício “Shogun” Rua was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame Pioneer Wing as part of the Class of 2024.
What historic commentary milestone did Jon Anik achieve at UFC 301?
Lead play-by-play voice Jon Anik officially set the all-time record for the most fights called in UFC history, surpassing longtime voice Mike Goldberg.
How did Anthony Smith defeat Vitor Petrino?
Closing as a significant +380 betting underdog, Anthony Smith locked in a tight guillotine choke submission at 2:00 of Round 1, handing the previously undefeated Vitor Petrino his first career defeat.
How fast was Michel Pereira’s submission of Ihor Potieria?
Michel Pereira dropped Ihor Potieria with a right hand, executed a backflip, and secured a guillotine choke submission in just 54 seconds of Round 1, earning a $50,000 performance bonus.
What happened in the middleweight fight between Caio Borralho and Paul Craig?
Caio Borralho defended all six of Paul Craig’s takedown attempts and finished him via KO (punches) at 2:10 of Round 2, improving to 6-0 in the UFC.
Why was the bout between Joanderson Brito and Jack Shore stopped?
The fight was halted by the cageside physician at 3:35 of Round 2 due to a deep laceration on Jack Shore’s shin caused by Brito’s heavy leg kicks, resulting in a TKO (doctor stoppage) victory for Brito.
Why was Myktybek Orolbai penalized a point during his bout against Elves Brener?
Orolbai had one point deducted by referee Vitor Ribeiro in Round 3 for grabbing the fence. Despite the deduction, Orolbai won a unanimous decision with scores of 29–27 across all three scorecards.
How did Mauricio Ruffy perform in his UFC promotional debut?
Fighting Nerds standout Mauricio Ruffy delivered a striking masterclass, defeating Jamie Mullarkey via TKO (punches) at 4:42 of Round 1 and collecting a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the official attendance for UFC 301?
UFC 301 drew an official attendance of 14,514 fans inside the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Where was UFC 301 broadcast?
In the United States, the main card aired live exclusively on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, with the preliminary card airing on ESPN and ESPN+, and early prelims streaming on UFC Fight Pass and ESPN+.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 301?
The broadcast was anchored cageside by play-by-play lead Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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