UFC 301 is set to be one of the biggest UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) events of the year. 13 bouts are scheduled for the UFC 301 main fight card, featuring 22 men and 4 women from various weight classes going head to head at Rio de Janeiro’s 18,000-seat RioArena. MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fans are in for some serious heart thumping, arm barring, face smashing excitement, with some of the best strikers, wrestlers, and jiu-jitsu submission artists on the planet as they face off in the Octagon in the search for a championship and a big pay day. 

Who is fighting in the main headline fight at UFC 301?

The main headline fight at UFC 301 is a UFC Flyweight Championship bout between Alexandre Pantoja (champion) vs. Steve Erceg. As the hometown boy from Rio as well as the current UFC Flyweight Champion, Pantoja will be heavily favored in the fight, with the champ not facing a single defeat since he lost to Askar Askarov in 2021 by decision. Steve Erceg, from Australia, with just 13 UFC fights but only a single loss by decision in his second ever fight in 2017, will be a very tough opponent. Both fighters have good striking as well as a strong ground game, having both won fights by knockout and by submission. This fascinating title bout will have fans at the edge of their seats to see which man becomes the next UFC champion!

How can I find the cheapest tickets to UFC 301 and other sold out UFC events? How can I watch UFC 301?

Tickets to UFC 301 are some of the most sought after tickets in professional sports. Now, you could get on a plane to Rio, of course, and go watch the event in person. But with this particular event taking place so far from the United States, you may be looking for alternative ways to watch UFC 301 with like-minded UFC fans (as opposed to alone at home by yourself). Good news! If you happen to live near Arlington, Texas, you can take advantage of the UFC Watch Party at the Sports & Social Arlington bar. For such a popular event, tickets will no doubt soon sell out, so check TicketX to find cheap tickets as they become available. With just one click, you can purchase cheap tickets from TicketX with the lowest commission fees!

When is UFC 301 happening?

UFC 301 will take place on May 4, 2024. The 13 fights on the card gets underway from 6 pm EST, with the headline main event of Alexandre Pantoja (champion) vs. Steve Erceg likely to take place around 11 pm EST as the final fight of the night.  

Where is UFC 301 happening?

UFC 301 is set to be held at the dazzling RioArena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In a city known best for its beaches and soccer players, the RioArena has provided a home showcase for Brazil’s many top UFC fighters. Brazil has long been one of the leading nations of UFC innovation, right back to the Gracie family at the beginning of the sport in the 1990s.

Who else is on the fight card for UFC 301?

The 13 fights at UFC 301 are as follows, with the headline championship fight being Alexandre Pantoja (champion) vs. Steve Erceg. This list is in reverse fight order.

UFC 301 Bouts

Alexandre Pantoja (champion) vs. Steve Erceg (Flyweight)

Jonathan Martinez vs. José Aldo (Bantamweight)

Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino (Light Heavyweight)

Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho (Middleweight)

Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore (Featherweight)

Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo (Women's Strawweight)

Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai (Lightweight)

Jean Silva vs. William Gomis (Featherweight)

Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose (Lightweight)

Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey (Lightweight)

Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite (Women's Flyweight)

Ismael Bonfim vs. Vinc Pichel (Lightweight)

Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas (Flyweight)

What can I do if UFC 301 tickets are sold out?

The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) holds events throughout the year with the majority taking place in Las Vegas, but others taking place in venues all over the world as befits the international nature of both the athletes and the sport’s fanbase. UFC events like UFC 301 are so popular that tickets often sell out well in advance.

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What other UFC events are happening in 2024?

Two types of UFC events are most common and popular: 

1. Classic UFC numbered events (UFC 299, UFC 300, UFC 301, etc.)

2. UFC Fight Nights
   

UFC Fight Nights happen more frequently (mostly in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas) and feature mostly up and coming fighters. UFC numbered events are larger events usually staged in arenas or stadiums that feature more title bouts and established, well known fighters. UFC numbered events began with the first UFC championship (UFC 1) in 1993 and have continued to be numbered sequentially as the sport has increased in popularity through the past three decades. Here are the UFC numbered events currently scheduled for 2024 (subject to change):

• Jan 20 - UFC 297: Strickland vs. du Plessis (finished) - Scotiabank Arena (capacity 19,800) - Toronto, Canada

• Feb 17 - UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria (finished) - Honda Center (capacity 18,336) - Anaheim, California

• Mar 9 - UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 (finished) - Kaseya Center (capacity 19,600) - Miami, Florida

• Apr 13 - UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill - T-Mobile Arena (capacity 20,000) - Las Vegas, Nevada

• May 4 - UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja (champion) vs. Steve Erceg - RioArena (capacity 18,000) - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

• Jun 1 - UFC 302: TBA vs. TBA - Prudential Center (capacity 17,625) - Newark, New Jersey

• Jun 29 - UFC 303: TBA vs. TBA - T-Mobile Arena (capacity 20,000) - Las Vegas, Nevada

• Sep 14 - UFC 306: TBA vs. TBA - Sphere (capacity 18,600) - Paradise, Nevada

Keep checking back on TicketX for more exciting UFC events in 2024 as they are announced. When it comes to UFC tickets, TicketX has got you covered!