J. Aldo (left) defeated R. Font in the UFC Las Vegas 44. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The time has come for SUPER FIGHTS predictions. This week, our team pointed out their favorites for UFC 301, which takes place this Saturday (4), in Rio de Janeiro. Filled with Brazilian stars, the show features the flyweight champion (up to 56.7kg), Alexandre PantojaIt is José Aldo as highlights.
In search of his second title defense, Pantoja returns to the octagon for his first commitment in 2024. The Brazilian measures forces with Steve Ercegwho seeks lightning achievement in the company.
Living legend of MMA, José Aldo promotes his return to the sport after two years of inactivity. At the weekend, the ‘King of Rio’ faces Jonathan Martinezin what could represent his last challenge as a professional in the sport.
Undefeated in mixed martial arts, Victor Petrino will live his greatest commitment in sport. With a solid trajectory in the company, the athlete will be the veteran’s opponent Anthony Smithand could take a position in the top 10 light heavyweights (up to 83.9kg.), in case of a positive result.
In a new phase at middleweight (up to 83.9kg.), Michel Pereira makes his first appearance in Brazil since arriving at the UFC. The company’s famous ‘showman’, the combatant faces Ihor Potieria.
In the fight that opens the main card, Caio Borralho is highlighted. Rising in the middleweight division, the São Paulo native measures strength with Paul Craig and could get closer to the group of top 10 placed in the division led by Dricus Du Plessis.
Check out the SUPER FIGHT Predictions for UFC 301
Pantoja x Erceg | Martinez x Aldo | Smith vs. Petrino | Pereira x Potieria | Craig x Borralho | |
Eduardo Oliveira | Pantoja in the decision | Aldo in the decision | Petrino by KO in R2 | Pereira by KO in R2 | Borralho decision |
Fernando Keller | Pantoja in the decision | Aldo in the decision | Petrino by KO in R1 | Pereira by KO in R1 | Borralho by KO in R2 |
Gabriel Fareli | Pantoja – FIN – R2 | Aldo – decision | Petrino – KO – R2 | Pereira – KO – R1 | Borralho – FIN – R2 |
Igor Ribeiro | |||||
Leo Guimarães | Pantoja in the decision | Aldo by KO in R2 | Petrino in the decision | Pereira by KO in R1 | Borrralho finishes in R2 |
VH Gonzaga | Pantoja finishes in R4 | Aldo in the decision | Petrino by KO in R2 | Pereira by KO in R2 | Blunder in the decision |
Palpites SUPER FIGHTS scoring system
The guesses will be made by the team at SUPER FIGHTS. At the end of the 2023 season, whoever obtains the most points will be the team’s ‘best bettor’.
The scoring system will be simple. Whoever gets the winner right gets a point. Whoever ‘guarantees the way in which the outcome happens, earns three points and, if the bettor ‘predicts’ the positive result exactly (example: knockout in R1, submission in R3, decision by points), the guesser is awarded with five points.
UFC 301 technical sheet
Date: May 4, 2024
Time: From 7pm (Brasília time)
Local: Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.
MAIN CARD (11pm, Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56.7 kg): Alexandre Pantoja x Steve Erceg – fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61.2 kg): Jonathan Martinez x José Aldo
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Anthony Smith x Victor Petrino
Average weight (up to 83.9 kg): Michel Pereira x Ihor Potieria
Average weight (up to 83.9 kg): Paul Craig x Caio Borralho
PRELIMINARY CARD (7 p.m., Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65.7 kg): Jack Shore x Joanderson Tubarão
Straw weight (up to 52.1 kg): Karolina Kowalkiewicz x Iasmin Lucindo
Light weight (up to 70.3 kg): Elves Brener x Myktybek Orolbai
Light weight (up to 70.3 kg): Netto BJJ x Drakkar Klose
Light weight (up to 70.3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy x Jamie Mullarkey
Flyweight (up to 56.7 kg): Dione Barbosa x Ernesta Kareckaite
Light weight (up to 70.3 kg): Ismael Bonfim x Vinc Pichel
Flyweight (up to 56.7 kg): Alessandro Costa x Kevin Borjas
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