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UFC 301 post-fight show: Reaction to Alexandre Pantoja’s scare, Jose Aldo’s big return

MMA Fighting reacts to UFC 301, including the night-ending hometown wins for Alexandre Pantoja and Jose Aldo.

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Alexandre Pantoja fends off valiant challenge from Steve Erceg to retain title at UFC 301

Alexandre Pantoja had to fight tooth and nail until the final horn to ensure he left Brazil with his flyweight title as he thwarted the challenge from Steve Erceg in the UFC 301 main event.

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‘I just didn’t see it’: Pros score Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg at UFC 301

Not everyone agreed with Alexandre Pantoja’s victory over Steve Erceg in UFC 301’s main event.

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia full fight video highlights

Watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia full fight video highlights for the main event Saturday night.

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‘Canelo carried him’: Pros react to Canelo Alvarez humbling undefeated Jaime Munguia

Canelo Alvarez added yet another impressive victory to his legendary résumé with a win over Jaime Munguia on Saturday in Las Vegas.

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Jose Aldo vs. Jonathan Martinez full fight video highlights

Watch Jose Aldo vs. Jonthan Martinez full fight video highlights for the UFC 301 co-main event.

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Steve Erceg reacts to Alexandre Pantoja loss at UFC 301: ‘I just blew it’

Steve Erceg was understandably dour in the immediate aftermath of his loss to Alexandre Pantoja in the UFC 301 main event.

UFC 301 bonuses: Michel Pereira snags extra $50,000 for monster finish of Ihor Potieria

Michel Pereira avenged Mauricio Rua and earned himself some extra cash all in one fell swoop.

UFC 301 live blog: Jose Aldo vs. Jonathan Martinez

Follow the UFC 301 live blog for Jose Aldo vs. Jonathan Martinez, the co-main event fight on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro.

Canelo vs. Munguia Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event

UFC 301 post-fight press conference video

At the UFC 301 post-fight press conference, top UFC 301 stars will answer questions from the media Saturday.

Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg full fight video highlights

Watch Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg full fight video highlights for the UFC 301 main event Saturday.

UFC 301 live blog: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg

Follow the UFC 301 live blog for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg, the main event flyweight title fight on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia: Live round-by-round updates

Follow Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia live round-by-round updates for their clash Saturday night.

UFC 301 results: Jose Aldo hints at another title run after lopsided win over Jonathan Martinez

Jose Aldo returned from retirement and looked better than ever with a lopsided win over Jonathan Martinez and afterward he hinted that perhaps another title run is in order after UFC 301

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UFC 301 video: Bruce Buffer announces wrong winner for ‘still undefeated’ Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino

Bruce Buffer rarely messes up, but even he seemingly didn’t expect Anthony Smith to upset Vitor Petrino at UFC 301.

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UFC 301 video: Anthony Smith ends Vitor Petrino’s undefeated run with quick guillotine choke submission

Anthony Smith proved he’s still got plenty left in the tank after tapping out previously undefeated prospect Vitor Petrino with a guillotine choke in the first round.

UFC 301 live blog: Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino

Follow the UFC 301 live blog for Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino, featured main card light heavyweight fight on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro.

UFC 301 video: Michel Pereira chokes out Ihor Potieria with nasty standing guillotine choke in just 54 seconds

Michel Pereira needed just 54 seconds to choke out Ihor Potieira with a nasty standing guillotine choke in the first round to get the win at UFC 301.

UFC 301 live blog: Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria

Follow the UFC 301 live blog for Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria, a main card middleweight fight on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro.

UFC 301 video: Caio Borralho demolishes Paul Craig with brutal knockout in second round

Caio Borralho continued his winning ways at UFC 301 with a brutal second round knockout over Paul Craig to kick off the main card.

UFC 301 live blog: Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho

Follow the UFC 301 live blog for Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho, opening main card fight on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro.

‘Shouldn’t have been stopped’: Pros react to Joanderson Brito’s bloody leg cut win at UFC 301

Fighters disagreed with Joanderson Brito’s bloody leg cut win over Jack Shore at UFC 301.

UFC 301 results: Jack Shore suffers gruesome cut on his leg forcing stoppage in fight with Joanderson Brito

Joanderson Brito leaves UFC 301 with a TKO win after he delivered some blistering leg kicks that opened a nasty cut on Jack Shore’s leg, which forced the referee to stop the fight in the second round.

UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg live stream watch party now

Watch the UFC 301 with MMA Fighting, including Jose Aldo’s return, and Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg for the bantamweight title.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia start time, TV schedule, ring walks

Get the Canelo vs. Munguia start time, TV schedule, and ring walks for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia fight card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

UFC 301 video: Mauricio Ruffy bludgeons Jamie Mullarkey in first round

Mauricio Ruffy cruises in his UFC debut at UFC 301.

2020 Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson released from WWE

Gable Steveson has been released from WWE after signing with the promotion following a historic run to win gold at heavyweight in the 2020 Olympic games.

Alexandre Pantoja ready to claim ‘King of Rio’ title if Jose Aldo retires

Alexandre Pantoja returns to Rio for the first time in over a decade when he defends his flyweight title against Steve Erceg at UFC 301.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia live stream online

Watch Canelo vs. Munguia live stream online to see all the early action at the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia event Saturday.

Michel Pereira blasts ‘scared’ UFC middleweights for refusing fights, done calling out opponents

Michel Pereira looks for his eighth straight UFC victory when he faces Ihor Potieria at UFC 301 this Saturday in Brazil.

Anthony Smith dismisses online trolls ahead of UFC 301: ‘Fans are stupid’

Anthony Smith couldn’t care less about what some segments of the MMA community have to say.

Matt Brown announces his MMA retirement: ‘Not doing it again, I’m out’

UFC legend Matt Brown announced his retirement from MMA on Saturday following a career where he delivered the most knockouts in the history of the welterweight division

Jonathan Martinez already beat two of his UFC heroes, Jose Aldo is next: ‘He had his chance’

Jonathan Martinez admits he admired Jose Aldo’s fights before he was even a teenager but after taking out two of his other heroes in the UFC, he has no problem adding a third to his resume on Saturday

Alex Pereira expects Jiri Prochazka rematch next, Magomed Ankalaev ‘going to have to wait’

Alex Pereira expects that he’ll see Jiri Prochazka in a rematch for his next title fight, which means Magomed Ankalaev is probably going to have to wait even longer for his own chance at becoming champion.

UFC 301 Paths to Victory: How Steve Erceg can upset Alexandre Pantoja

Examining how Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg can win at UFC 301 to claim the UFC flyweight title.

UFC 301 start time, TV schedule for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg, Jose Aldo vs. Jonathan Martinez

Get UFC 301 start time and TV schedule for the Pantoja vs. Erceg and Aldo vs. Martinez event at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday night.

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