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UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg

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01.16.2024 | 10:51 AM ET

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UFC 301
  • Saturday 05.04.2024 at 06:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: Jeunesse Arena
  • Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Paul Felder, Daniel Cormier
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
  • Attendance: 14,514
  • MMA Bouts: 13
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Bout   Info
Alexandre Pantoja   defeats   Steve Erceg   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
José Aldo   defeats   Jonathan Martinez   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Anthony Smith   defeats   Vitor Petrino   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   2:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Michel Pereira   defeats   Ihor Potieria   via Submission, Standing Guillotine Choke   0:54 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Caio Borralho   defeats   Paul Craig   via KO/TKO, Left Cross   2:10 Round 2 of 3, 7:10 Total Bout Page
Joanderson Brito   defeats   Jack Shore   via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (cut on Shin)   3:35 Round 2 of 3, 8:35 Total Bout Page
Iasmin Lucindo   defeats   Karolina Kowalkiewicz   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Myktybek Orolbai   defeats   Elves Brener   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Drakkar Klose   defeats   Joaquim Silva   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Mauricio Ruffy   defeats   Jamie Mullarkey   via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches   4:42 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Dione Barbosa   defeats   Ernesta Kareckaite   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ismael Bonfim   defeats   Vinc Pichel   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Alessandro Costa   defeats   Kevin Borjas   via KO/TKO, Punches From Back Mount   1:35 Round 2 of 3, 6:35 Total Bout Page

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SANGRES
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03.21.2024 | 2:32 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 4537th

Do you guys believe Paulo Costa is gonna fight Jared Cannonier 

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foppa420
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03.21.2024 | 8:09 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 680 Points   |   Tied for 1541st

I'd say there's a less than 5% chance Costa is on this card is all. He's 100% not fighting Cannonier next on any card. Cannonier is a win against Khamzat away from a title shot. 
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03.21.2024 | 11:38 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 2720th

Costa only fights once a year that this point, doubt we’ll see him for awhile

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03.22.2024 | 8:43 AM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 180 Points   |   Tied for 5769th

Hoping Aldo and Erceg pull it off
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03.22.2024 | 8:45 AM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 180 Points   |   Tied for 5769th

Get Barboza on this card
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03.22.2024 | 9:09 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 3644th

Erceg pulling this off would be one of the biggest upsets I have witnessed in 25+ years of MMA.
I'd love to see it but hard to buy he is now touch of death few months ago everyone was calling him pillow fisted.
He damn sure better not initiate grappling that will not go well for him at all.

"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"

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03.22.2024 | 10:01 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 1913th

Barboza vs emmet and Costa vs cannonier would save this card 
2024.03.23 1:19 AM ET

bout announced

Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
2024.03.23 1:20 AM ET

bout announced

Ismael Bonfim vs. Vinc Pichel at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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03.23.2024 | 11:11 AM ET

Predictions: 4 of 4 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points   |   Tied for 5648th

Please have your weight on point this time guys, I want this fight

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03.23.2024 | 11:48 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 2720th

Would've been weird not having a Bonfim brother at this card given how much they hyped them immediately on entry

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03.23.2024 | 12:38 PM ET

Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 7 Perfect, 840 Points   |   Tied for 48th with 11 others

I think Steve Erceg is an unbelievable fighter and will definitely play a future in the future of the flyweight division but, they are really throwing him to the wolves here. He’s had three fights in the UFC so far and it’s been against guys who are good but not that higher level. I still have some hope for him to win but just not too much. 

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03.24.2024 | 8:16 PM ET

Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 795 Points   |   Tied for 202nd

Erceg getting way more respect from the bookies than I thought he would. He’s only +210, was expecting +500

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03.24.2024 | 10:01 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 1913th

Bet the house on Pantoja

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Kniferusty
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03.26.2024 | 9:56 AM ET

Bonfim

Predictions: 4 of 4 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points   |   Tied for 5648th

I've seen 2 fights where Ismael whipped soccer style kicks against downed opponents but fortunately missed. 

That sus action coupled with him OVER missing weight last time (no ounce of effort to try) gives me bad vibes about betting this one. 
I really want to, but I got a bad feeling



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03.26.2024 | 5:29 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points   |   Tied for 1650th

I think the UFC should do the "champion vs. ranked 5-10 contender" more often when there isn't a clear challenger. Kinda leans into the unknown, and last time it happened we had Adesanya vs. Strickland. I like Erceg vs. Pantoja. Also keeps champs active without having to wait for contenders

...or you may end up with Nunes vs. Aldana

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03.26.2024 | 10:53 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 5384th

Smith vs. Petrino
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R2
smith is going back to the booth after this one vitor lands the left hook in round 2

"Too much wine "

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03.26.2024 | 11:01 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 5384th

Pereira vs. Muradov
Michel Pereira, SUB, R1
mismatch rnc round 1 again

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03.27.2024 | 8:08 AM ET

Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points   |   Tied for 1650th

With Michel even if I think he will win the fight it's always a 50-50 if it's going to be by KO or SUB. 

He just goes wild and does whatever presents itself in the moment. 

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03.28.2024 | 10:09 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 690 Points   |   Tied for 1388th

Martinez vs. Aldo
José Aldo, TKO, R2
I have a hard time picking against Aldo when he's fighting in Rio. Brasil número um!

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03.28.2024 | 1:16 PM ET

Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 790 Points   |   Tied for 217th

The way Pantoja gasses out every single time, I wouldn't be surprised if Erceg pulls it off. He's no joke on the ground, seems to have a good gas tank, and can stand and bang if needed. 

I'm rooting for Pantoja, but it's a tough match-up for him.
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03.28.2024 | 4:37 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 545 Points   |   Tied for 3701st

Brener vs. Orolbai
Myktybek Orolbai, DEC
Orolbai is gonna wrestle **** one of the most fun prospects we got rn isn't he?

Silva vs. Gomis
William Gomis, DEC
I'd love a Silva dub here after his last impressive performance but I think Gomis has faced some decent level competition so far in the UFC and has the edge in height & reach to get him a solid DEC here.

Kowalkiewicz vs. Lucindo
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
I'm trusting in her experience @ the top of the game here to get her the win.

Ruffy vs. Mullarkey
Mauricio Ruffy, TKO, R2
Just can't trust in Mullarkey's inconsistency anymore.

Bonfim vs. Pichel
Vinc Pichel, DEC
Ok ok. Am I crazy to think that Pichel actually might have a chance here? His resume ain't half bad & experience is def on his side. For now I'll take Bonfim, but wouldn't be surprised to see him get a hard fought DEC win here or even a late RD 3 TKO after he puts the pressure on Bonfim & makes him gas. Update: **** it boyz we going for the pick.

"We Fall, But We Get Up Because The Ground Is No Place For A Champion." - Dustin Poirier

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