MMA Junkie’s Dan Tom delves deep to analyze the UFC’s most important fights. He looks at the UFC 301 flyweight championship between Alexandre Pantoja, champion of the division, and Steve Erceg.
Alexandre Pantoja UFC 301 preview
Alexandre Pantoja
Staple Info:
- Height: 5’5″ Age: 34 Weight: 125 lbs. Reach: 67″
- Record: (27-5 MMA, 11-3 UFC)
- Last fight: Brandon Royval defeated by decision (Dec. 16 2023)
- Camp: American top team (Florida).
- Style of stance/striking: Orthodox/muay Thai
- Risk management: Fair
Additional information:
UFC flyweight champ
+ Regional MMA titles
+ Amateur muay Thai accolades
+ Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
+8 KO wins
Plus 10 Submissions Win
+10 First-round finishes
+ KO power
+ A high-speed pace and pressure
+ Counters in Combination
+ Hard leg kicks
+ Solid clinch fighter
Strikes well when off the brakes
WWE’s Underrated Wrestling Ability
+ Superb transitional wrestler
^ Slick submissions, good ground-and-pound
Steve Erceg UFC 301 preview
Steve Erceg
Staple Info:
- Height: 5’8″ Age: 28 Weight: 125 lbs. Reach: 68″
- Record: (12-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC)
- Last fight: Matt Schnell defeated by a knockout (March 2, 2024).
- Camp: Wilkes Martial Arts, Australia
- Style of stance/striking: Orthodox/muay Thai
- Risk…
