Pantoja vs Erceg Prediction 5 May 2024

The main event of UFC 301 is set to be a title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg, and we are excited to offer a bold prediction for the UFC Flyweight Championship title. The Brazilian champion will defend his belt against a fighter who will only be making his fourth appearance in the promotion. But on May 5th in Rio de Janeiro, Steve will attempt to surprise everyone, and whether he succeeds is something we're about to find out.

The 34-year-old Brazilian Alexandre Pantoja approaches the title defense in excellent form. "The Cannibal" is on a streak of 5 wins, and his overall experience instills fear in any opponent. Alexandre has 27 wins in 32 fights, and in the UFC, he boasts a record of 11-3. Pantoja ranks 10th in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings (regardless of weight class), so this guy cannot be underestimated. He is especially good on the ground, where he easily secures submissions.

The 28-year-old Australian Steve Erceg also has an impressive streak, with 7 consecutive wins – a serious indicator of skill and determination. But in total, "AstroBoy" hasn't had that many professional fights: 12 wins to 1 loss. And in the UFC, Steve can boast only three fights, which, however, he unquestionably won. Erceg also tends to work on the ground, so the quality of grappling against the champion will decide a lot.