Steve Erceg has had an extraordinary rise to fame since he made his debut in the UFC back in June 2023.
Despite having only three flyweight fights on his record, the Australian is booked in for a UFC title shot in May.
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Here's what you need to know:
Who is Steve Erceg?
Steve Erceg is a 28-year-old mixed martial artist from Perth, Western Australia.
Signed to the UFC in February last year, Erceg made his debut at June 2023's UFC 289 in Vancouver with victory against Czech fighter David Dvorak, the 10th ranked flyweight.
The Aussie followed his maiden win by defeating Alessandro Costa by decision at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in November 2023.
Erceg then scored am impressive second-round knockdown against Matt Schnell at UFC Fight Night in February.
Despite only being ranked 10th in the flyweight division, Erceg has been given a shot at Alexandre Pantoja's UFC title with other contenders either injured or having been in recent fights.
The main event bout at UFC 301 will be on Sunday, May 5 in Pantoja's home-town of Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
Erceg is currently 12-1 as a professional, having won nine in a row since losing his second bout.
Steve Erceg record and bio
- Nationality: Australian
- Nickname: AstroBoy
- Born: July 27, 1995
- Height: 5'8" (173cm)
- Reach: 68.5" (174cm)
- Total fights: 13
- Record: 12-1 with eight wins by stoppage (6 submissions, 2 knockout)
