Alexandre Pantoja Defeats Steve Erceg by Unanimous Decision at UFC 301

UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg Results

UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg Highlights

Alexandre Pantoja defeated Steve Erceg by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) in a UFC flyweight bout at UFC 301 on Saturday night. The victory extended Pantoja's winning streak to three fights, while Erceg dropped to 1-1 in the UFC.

UFC 301 took place at the Farmasi Arena in Fairfax, Virginia. The main event featured a welterweight title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. Pantoja vs. Erceg was one of the featured preliminary card fights.

Pantoja controlled the fight from the outset, using his superior wrestling to take Erceg down and keep him there. Erceg had some success with his striking in the second round, but Pantoja was able to weather the storm and eventually take Erceg down again. Pantoja continued to control the fight in the third round, and he was able to secure the unanimous decision victory.

With the win, Pantoja improved his UFC record to 3-1. He is now ranked No. 6 in the UFC flyweight rankings. Erceg, who was making his UFC debut, dropped to 1-1 in the promotion.