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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
Bout   Info
Alexandre Pantoja   vs.   Steve Erceg   Confirmed   5 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Jonathan Martinez   vs.   José Aldo   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Paul Craig   vs.   Caio Borralho   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Anthony Smith   vs.   Vitor Petrino   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Michel Pereira   vs.   Ihor Potieria   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Joaquim Silva   vs.   Drakkar Klose   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Alessandro Costa   vs.   Kevin Borjas   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Dione Barbosa   vs.   Ernesta Kareckaite   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Joanderson Brito   vs.   Jack Shore   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Elves Brener   vs.   Myktybek Orolbai   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Jean Silva   vs.   William Gomis   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Karolina Kowalkiewicz   vs.   Iasmin Lucindo   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Mauricio Ruffy   vs.   Jamie Mullarkey   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page
Ismael Bonfim   vs.   Vinc Pichel   Confirmed   3 x 5 Minute Rounds Bout Page

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03.21.2024 | 2:32 PM ET

Do you guys believe Paulo Costa is gonna fight Jared Cannonier 
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03.21.2024 | 8:09 PM ET

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

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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

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

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

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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.
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03.22.2024 | 10:01 PM ET

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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

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Please have your weight on point this time guys, I want this fight
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03.23.2024 | 11:48 AM ET

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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

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

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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

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Bet the house on Pantoja
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03.26.2024 | 9:56 AM ET

Bonfim

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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

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

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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

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03.26.2024 | 11:01 PM ET

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

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03.27.2024 | 8:08 AM ET

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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