Steve Erceg defends his infamous 5th-round takedown attempt against Alexandre Pantoja
When Steve Erceg entered the octagon May 4 in Rio de Janeiro’s Farmasi Arena, he wasn’t just a heavy underdog; he was a name scarcely heard by UFC fans.
With his first title fight in the rearview mirror, Erceg is focused on his next opponent: No. 4 flyweight Kai Kara-France, whom he’ll battle Saturday at UFC 305 in his hometown of Perth, Australia.UFC Abu Dhabi predictions: Full prelim and main card fight picks for ABC 7“You’re a little bit hard on yourself if things don’t go well,” said Erceg, now the division’s No. 7 contender. “There’s a little bit more urgency to get and improve things.
Instead, Erceg takes a more self-effacing approach: embracing his resemblance to Michael Scott of “The Office.” Although not overlooking Kara-France, Erceg has his sights set on eventually rematching with Pantoja, or the new champ, down the line.
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