The UFC is back in Brazil with UFC 301 on Saturday, headlined by a flyweight title fight and the return of a legend, and MMA Junkie Radio’s “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” will host a live-streamed watch-along right here, which kicks off at 8 p.m. ET.
In the main event, Brazilian flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja (27-5 MMA, 11-3 UFC) puts his title on the line against Steve Erceg (12-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC). And in the co-main event, former featherweight champion Jose Aldo (31-8 MMA, 13-7 UFC) ends his retirement for one more fight in Rio against Jonathan Martinez (19-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC).
UFC 301 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
Below is the lineup of fights included in the watch-along:
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
- Champ Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg – for flyweight title
- Jose Aldo vs. Jonathan Martinez
- Vitor Petrino vs. Anthony Smith
- Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria
- Caio Borralho vs. Paul Craig
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN/ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)
- Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore
- Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai
- Drakkar Klose vs. Joaquim Silva
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 301.
