UFC 301: Pantoja vs Erceg Live from Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro

UFC 301: Pantoja Demolishes Erceg; Kowalkiewicz Dominates Lucindo

Don't Miss a Moment of UFC 301 Pantoja vs. Erceg Live from Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, on May 1, 2024

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) made its highly anticipated return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, last night with UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg. The event was headlined by a thrilling flyweight title fight between reigning champion Deiveson Figueiredo and former title challenger Alexandre Pantoja. In the co-main event, Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Iasmin Lucindo in a women's strawweight match. UFC 301 delivered an unforgettable night of fights. Here are the results:

Deiveson Figueiredo defeats Alexandre Pantoja via knockout in Round 1

Reigning flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo retained his title with a devastating first-round knockout of Alexandre Pantoja. Pantoja started strong, landing several early strikes. However, Figueiredo quickly turned the tide, landing a brutal left hook that sent Pantoja crashing to the canvas. The referee immediately stopped the fight, giving Figueiredo the victory and extending his reign as flyweight champion.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz defeats Iasmin Lucindo via unanimous decision

In the co-main event, Karolina Kowalkiewicz dominated Iasmin Lucindo, winning via unanimous decision. Kowalkiewicz controlled the fight from start to finish, utilizing her superior striking and grappling skills. Lucindo showed resilience, but Kowalkiewicz proved to be too much to handle. The victory marked Kowalkiewicz's first win in over a year.

UFC 301 was a night filled with excitement and drama. For all the latest news and updates on UFC 301, don't miss our post-fight interviews with the main card winners. You can also check out our exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and more from UFC 301 on our official website.