Steve Erceg’s bid to become Australia’s only current UFC champion goes down on at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, May 5.

The Perth product faces hometown favourite Alexandre Pantoja, with the Brazilian’s UFC featherweight title on the line.

With a win, Erceg could take the UFC crown in just his fourth appearance with the company.

Here’s how to watch the action in Australia:

How to watch UFC 301 in Australia? Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg TV channel, live stream

UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg PPV price: How much does UFC 301 cost? 

In Australia, the UFC 301 main card is available via pay-per-view on Foxtel’s Main Event, which also requires a subscription.

Alternatively, the event can be purchased through streaming platform Kayo, with no subscription needed.

The PPV price for UFC 301 is $59.95

What time is UFC 301 in Australia?

• Date: May 4 (Sunday, May 5 in Australia)
• Early prelims: 8am AEST | 7:30am ACST | 6am AWST
• Prelims: 10am AEST | 9:30am ACST | 8am AWST
• Main card: 12pm AEST | 11:30am ACST | 10am AWST
• Main event (approx.): 2:15pm AEST | 1:45pm ACST | 12:15pm AWST
• Location: Farmasi Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

UFC 301 is on Saturday, May 4 (May 5 in Australia). The early prelims start at 8am AEST, with the prelims at 10am AEST. The main card is at 12 pm AEST. Pantoja and Erceg should make their way to the octagon around 2:15 pm AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last. 

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UFC 301 is in the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The arena can hold up to 18,000+ people. 

Betting odds for UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg

Per Unibet, Alexandre Pantoja is the $1.52 favourite, while Steve Erceg is the $2.55 underdog. 

Alexandre Pantoja record, bio

• Nationality: Brazilian
• Born: April 16, 1990
• Height: 5-5
• Reach: 68 inches
• Total fights: 32
• Record: 27-5 with eight wins via knockout

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Steve Erceg record, bio

• Nationality: Australian
• Born: July 27, 1995
• Height: 5-8
• Reach: 68 inches
• Total fights: 13
• Record: 12-1 with two wins via knockout

UFC 301 fight card

Main Card

• Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Steve Erceg for the UFC flyweight title
• Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo; Bantamweights
• Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino; Light Heavyweights
• Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria; Middleweights
• Paul Craig vs. Caio Borralho; Middleweights

Prelims

• Joanderson Brito vs. Jack Shore; Featherweights
• Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo; Strawweights
• Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai; Lightweights
• Jean Silva vs. William Gomis; Featherweights

Early Prelims

• Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose; Lightweights
• Mauricio Ruffy vs. Jamie Mullarkey; Lightweights
• Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite; Flyweights
• Ismael Bonfim vs. Vinc Pichel; Lightweights
• Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas; Flyweights