Recap of UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg and Aldo vs. Martinez

The UFC 300 card may have set an incredibly high bar for mixed martial arts entertainment, but UFC 301 is shaping up to be an exciting event in its own right. Taking place at the Rio Arena in Rio de Janeiro, the fight card features some of Brazil’s finest fighters, including champion Alexandre Pantoja defending his flyweight belt against newcomer Steve Erceg. The co-main event sees the return of the King of Rio, José Aldo, after a 21-month “retirement” to face Jonathan Martinez.

The rest of the pay-per-view portion of the card is filled with exciting matchups, with heavy Brazilian favorites looking to put on a show for the fans. The action kicked off with Mauricio Ruffy’s impressive victory over Jamie Mullarkey, setting the tone for an eventful night of fights.

Fans can follow along with all the action on Yahoo Sports’ live blog, where the latest results and highlights will be shared throughout the entire card. With the home team off to a strong start, UFC 301 is shaping up to be another memorable night in the world of MMA. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matchups as the event unfolds.