In a thrilling fight night in Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his flyweight title against Steve Erceg at UFC 301, while MMA veteran Jose Aldo hinted at renewed UFC contractual discussions following his victory.
At UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Pantoja retained his flyweight title by defeating challenger Steve Erceg in a unanimous decision, with judges’ scorecards at 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46. This marked Pantoja’s second successful title defense. Erceg, ranked tenth, endured his first UFC defeat after a series of three wins. In another significant bout, former featherweight champion and free agent Jose Aldo, defeating Jonathan Martinez, hinted at potential re-signing discussions with UFC president Dana White. Aldo, who concluded the final fight of his UFC contract at this event, is open to a potential bantamweight title fight and has expressed interest in participating in other sporting events, including boxing. This event showcased both the established dominance of Pantoja and Aldo’s enduring presence in MMA.
