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Alexandre Pantoja Only Open to Bantamweight Move to Fight Sean O’Malley

Alexandre Pantoja recently doubled down on his claims of having gotten the better of Sean O'Malley in sparring. Pantoja and O’Malley have gone back and forth in the past over the result of a sparring session they had six years ago.

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Alexandre Pantoja hopes to recreate iconic moment at UFC 301 in Brazil while Steve Erceg plans to be a spoiler

Pantoja plans to cement himself as the new King of Rio in the first home-field fight of his UFC career

MMA News / Sporting News / May 1

UFC 301 undercard: Full list of fights before Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg main event in Brazil

Outside the main event of UFC 301, a legend returns to action while former contenders look to stay relevant in their respective divisions. Here’s a breakdown of the action on the UFC 301 main card.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / April 30

Alexandre Pantoja Plans Iconic Jose Aldo Moment in Front of Home Crowd at UFC 301

Alexandre Pantoja will draw from Jose Aldo’s celebration book if he defends his title against Steve Erceg at UFC 301. Pantoja is scheduled to put his flyweight strap on the line against Erceg in Saturday’s main event at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

MMA News / Sporting News / April 30

UFC 301 date, start time, odds, PPV schedule and card for Alexandre Pantoja vs Steve Erceg

Can Alexandre Pantoja retain gold in front of his fellow countrymen? The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about Pantoja's title fight against Steve Erceg at UFC 301.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / April 29

Steve Erceg Excited About Fan Hostility Going into Alexandre Pantoja Title Fight

Steve Erceg is thrilled by the potential jeers and boos that will come his way as he challenges Alexandre Pantoja in front of the champion’s home crowd at UFC 301.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / April 29

5 Defining Moments: Alexandre Pantoja

The once overlooked and undervalued Ultimate Fighting Championship men’s flyweight division is now ripe with talent—replete with fierce competitors from the bottom of the barrel to the top of the heap.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 22

How Alexandre Pantoja Can Become a Flyweight Legend

For Alexandre Pantoja (27-5), getting the opportunity to fight in front of the home crowd doesn’t come often. However, the UFC Flyweight Champion will get that chance on May 4 in Rio de Janeiro, when he’ll fight in the main event of UFC 301 against Steve Erceg.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / April 19

First Coach of Alexandre Pantoja Discusses Student’s ‘Pure Bravery’ in Training

Some people knew Alexandre Pantoja was going all the way to the top when he was just a youngling. Pantoja, the Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight champion, defends his title on May 4 in his home country of Brazil.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 18

Watch For Caio Borralho at UFC 301

UFC 301 will have a global flavor on May 4 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It’ll showcase the country’s best talents and MMA fighters, highlighting how Brazil became an MMA hotbed.

MMA News / MMA News / March 18

UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja Plots Super Fight With Sean O'Malley But Names Dangerous Bantamweight He Will Avoid

UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja recently discussed his interest in fighting UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley. "The Cannibal" is set to defend the 125-pound gold against the #10-ranked Steve Erceg in May at UFC 301.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / March 18

UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja Reveals How ‘Unknown’ Steve Erceg Got Flyweight Title Shot

It's not everyday the #10 contender secures a shot at the title. Heads were turned indeed when the UFC announced that flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja would return against Steve Erceg of all contenders in the main event of UFC 301.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 15

UFC 301 will be headlined by Alexandre Pantoja – Steve Erceg

UFC 301 heads to Brazil in May and today, the promotion announced the fight that will headline the show. It was announced that the Brazilian flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja (27-5) will defend his flyweight title against Australia’s Steve Erceg (12-1).