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UFC 301 will get underway this weekend with one of the sport's most recognisable faces geared up for an infamous return after announcing his retirement almost two years ago.
UFC 301 which sees Brazilian Alexandre Pantoja take on Australian Steve Erceg for the UFC Flyweight Championship in the main event, will also mark the return of former two-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo.
This will the Brazilian's first fight since he retired after an unanimous decision defeat against 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 is 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 championship title as he takes on Australian Steve Erceg in the main event of UFC 301
Pantoja's opponent Steve Erceg is seven years his junior and is hoping to cause quite the upset this weekend when he takes on the Brazlian champion
Former two-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo will also make a sensational return to MMA this weekends after retiring almost two years ago
When is UFC 301 - Alexandre Pantoja vs Steve Erceg
UFC 301 is set to take place this Saturday, May 4 and is taking place at the Farmasi Arena in Rio De Janeiro in Brazil.
The preliminary action is set to begin anytime from 11pm UK time / 6pm ET / 3pm PT.
The headline fight between Pantoja and Erceg is estimated to get underway anytime from 3am UK time / 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
How you can watch/follow
Here at Mail Sport, we will be providing live coverage of the event, providing live updates throughout the night including build-up and action from each fight as well as results and reaction.
All preliminary action can be watched live on the UFC Fight Pass.
You can sign up to the 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, Jose Aldo and Michel Pereira will be broadcast live on TNT Sports Box Office.
TNT subscribers can also watch all of the action from the main card on the Discovery+ app.
The fight between Pantoja and Erceg is expected to get underway at any time from 3am UK time
Alexandre Pantoja vs Steve Erceg - Key information
Alexandre Pantoja
Age: 34
Country: Brazil
Height: 5ft 5in
Weight: 125.00lbs
Reach: 67"
Leg reach: 36.5"
Record: 27-5-0
Steve Erceg
Age: 27
Country: Australia
Height: 5ft 8in
Weight: 126.00lbS
Reach: 68"
Leg reach: 38"
Record: 12-1-O
UFC 301 - Full fight card
Main card:
- Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Steve Erceg - for UFC Flyweight Championship
- Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo
- Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
- Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria
- Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho
Preliminary card:
- Jack Shore vs. Joanderson Brito
- Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai
- Jean Silva vs. William Gomis
Early preliminary card:
- Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose
- Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey
- Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite
- Ismael Bonfim vs. Vinc Pichel
- Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas
Odds
- Alexandre Pantoja to win - 4/9
- Steve Erceg to win - 7/4
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