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Alexandre Pantoja successfully defends title in dominant fashion
UFC 301 takeaways: Pantoja not setting himself apart, Aldo is still king
From a tightly contested title bout to the return of Brazil's hero, UFC 301 had big moments.
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UFC 301: Pantoja edges Erceg in drama-filled title fight
Pantoja retains his title, while Aldo puts on a show for his hometown fans. Here's everything that went down at UFC 301.
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