Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg is an upcoming mixed martial arts flyweight title clash promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled to headline UFC 301 on May 4, 2024. Steve Erceg, who maintains a record of 12 wins and 1 loss (12-1-0), will be making his 4th appearance in the UFC, squaring off against the champion Alexandre Pantoja, who holds a professional MMA record of 27 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw (27-5-1).
Steve Erceg, the No.10 ranked UFC flyweight, was born in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. In his last fight, Erceg squared off against Matt Schnell at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev and won the bout via a KO in the 2nd round. On the other hand, Alexandre Pantoja faced Brandon Royval in his last fight and defended his UFC flyweight title via a unanimous decision at UFC 296.
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Alexandre Pantoja | Steve Erceg |
| MMA Record | 27-5-1 | 12-1-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Flyweight) | Champion | 10 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Australian |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Reach | 68 in | 68 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 49% | 48% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 48% | 30% |
| Takedown Defense | 67% | 77% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 5 | 11 |
| MMA Debut | 2007 | 2016 |
Alexandre Pantoja Record
Alexandre Pantoja maintains a professional MMA record of 27 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw (27-5-1). Pantoja has wins over formidable opponents like Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval. Among his wins, 8 were achieved by knockout, 10 by submission, and 9 via decision.
| 32 matches | 27 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By submission | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 9 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Steve Erceg Record
Steve Erceg holds an almost undefeated MMA record of 12 wins and 1 loss (12-1-0). Of his victories, 2 came via knockout, 6 by submitting his opponent, and 4 by decision.
| 13 matches | 12 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
Last Updated On May 1, 2024
FAQs
A. Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg is scheduled for May 4, 2024, as the main event of UFC 301.
A. Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg is set to take place at the Farmasi Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A. Alexandre Pantoja holds an MMA record of 27-5-1 and is currently the champion of the flyweight division.
A. Steve Erceg holds an MMA record of 12 wins and 1 loss in 13 fights (12-1-0).
A. Alexandre Pantoja is a Brazilian national.
A. Steve Erceg was part of the Eternal MMA roster before signing with the UFC.
