Steve Erceg is not your average mixed martial artist. With a background that is a unique mix of Croatian and Italian, Erceg's journey to the UFC octagon began not with grappling or striking, but with the high-flying excitement of professional wrestling. Erceg began his professional fighting career in 2016, making his way through Australian companies such as Hex Fighting Series and Eternal MMA.
While Erceg's path to the UFC wasn't without its setbacks, his determination stayed unwavering. At first, trying to participate in Dana White's Contender Series and UFC Fight Night was delayed because of problems with his visa. However, Erceg's moment finally came in June 2023. After Matt Schnell got hurt late at UFC 289, Erceg stepped in and fought David Dvořák. In a stunning upset, Erceg dominated the fight, winning a unanimous decision victory and his first Performance of the Night bonus, announcing his arrival on the UFC stage with a bang.
Erceg continued his momentum throughout 2023, defeating Alessandro Costa by unanimous decision and earning another impressive knockout win over Matt Schnell in March 2024, once again garnering Performance of the Night honors. He lost his first UFC fight against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301.
Steve Erceg Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Venue
Steve Erceg will return to the octagon for his upcoming fight to take on Kai Kara France on August 18, 2024, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The duo will face each other in an exciting flyweight showdown in the co-main event of UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya. The main event of the pay-per-view event will be headlined by Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya in a middleweight title showdown.
Steve Erceg's Record
Steve Erceg has an impressive professional mixed martial arts record consisting of 14 bouts as of August 14, 2024. He has won 12 matches, with 2 victories achieved via knockout (KO) and 2 losses (12-2-0).
| 14 matches | 12 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 2 |
Kai Kara France's Record
Kai Kara France has a professional mixed martial arts record of 24 wins, 11 losses, and one no-contest as of August 14, 2024. He has 11 knockouts, three submissions, and 10 decision victories under his belt. On the other hand, he has three losses by knockout and submission and five defeats by decision as of August 14, 2024.
| 36 matches | 24 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 3 |
| By submission | 3 | 3 |
| By decision | 10 | 5 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Steve Erceg's Last Fight
Steve Erceg, in his most recent fight, fought against Alexandre Pantoja in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This highly anticipated bout was the main event of UFC 301, which took place on May 4, 2024. Erceg lost the fight by a unanimous decision.
Last updated on August 14, 2024
FAQs on Steve Erceg Next Fight
A. Steve Erceg will fight in his upcoming fight on August 18, 2024.
A. Steve Erceg's upcoming fight will be held at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
A. Steve Erceg has lost only twice in his professional MMA career as of August 14, 2024.
A. He has won two fights by knockout.
