Approved? With 14 fights, UFC 301 card takes definitive shape and generates repercussions on social media

A. Pantoja faces S. Erceg at UFC Rio (Photo: Twitter/@ufc_brasil)

Since the first rumors about Ultimate's return to Rio de Janeiro, MMA fans began to speculate (and dream) about a high-level card in Brazil. Now, with just over a month to go until the event, 14 clashes have already been made official and have generated complaints and criticism on social media. Check out the full card UFC 301, which will take place on May 04th.

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Flyweight champion since July 2023, when he beat his 'customer' Brandon Moreno, Alexandre pantoja will defend his title for the second time against the Australian Steve Erceg, 'newbie' to the organization but who has won his three Ultimate commitments so far.

In the co-main fight, the eternal featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) returns to the octagon for his last commitment under his current contract against the American Jonathan martinez, fourteenth place in the bantamweight ranking (up to 61,2kg).

In a middleweight duel, Michael Pereira will face the Uzbek Makhmud Muradov. Also on the main card, the prospect Victor Petrino measures forces against the former light heavyweight challenger Anthony Smith.

Check out the complete UFC 301 card, which takes place in Rio de Janeiro

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Alexandre pantoja x Steve Erceg – Fight for the belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Jonathan martinez x José Aldo

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Michael Pereira x Makhmud Muradov

Light heavyweight (up to 83,9kg): Anthony Smith x Victor Petrino

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Paul Craig x Caio Borralho

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Joanderson Brito x Jack shore

Strawweight (up to 52,2kg): Karolina Kowalkievicz x Iasmin Lucindo

Light weight (up to 70,3kg): elves brener x Myktybek Orolbai

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Jean Silva x William Gomis

Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Joaquim Silva x Drakkar Klose

Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Mauricio Ruffy x Jamie Mularkey

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Dione Barbosa x Ernesta Kareckaite

Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Ismael Bonfim x Vinc Pichel

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Alexander Costa x Kevin Borjas

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