Steve Erceg is an Australian professional mixed martial artist who fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's flyweight division. Erceg, who has an excellent record of 12 victories and 1 loss in the UFC, has received recognition for his exceptional talents and achievements.
Erceg became interested in mixed martial arts (MMA) at the age of 19, after his older brother introduced him to the sport. He formally began his MMA career in 2012, with the goal of being the most formidable competitor in the room. His passion for the sport propelled him to considerable success in both amateur and professional competitions, including the Eternal Australian MMA Flyweight Title and a black belt in Jiu Jitsu.
Erceg made his UFC debut on June 10, 2023. He has delivered outstanding performances in his MMA career, with a record of 11 wins and one defeat. Notably, he is now on an 11-fight winning streak, showcasing his dominance in the Flyweight division. Erceg has defeated noteworthy opponents, including Alessandro Costa and Matt Schnell, demonstrating a broad set of talents through knockouts, submissions, and decisions. Erceg's fighting style is primarily MMA-based, and he has demonstrated great striking and grappling abilities. He has won using a variety of submission techniques, including the rear-naked choke, guillotine, and arm triangle, demonstrating his expertise in ground combat.
Steve Erceg's striking accuracy of 49% and takedown accuracy of 26% demonstrate his diverse skill set as a UFC fighter. Erceg's performances in big fights, like his unanimous decision victory over Alessandro Costa at UFC 295 and his recent win over Matt Schnell at UFC Fight Night, demonstrate his ability to compete at the highest level of MMA.
Steve Erceg's Nickname
Steve Erceg’s nickname is “Astroboy.” Unlike many fighters whose nicknames were developed in the heat of competition, Steve Erceg's nickname, "Astroboy," has a more upbeat genesis. During a casual brainstorming session for a nickname, Erceg offered "Wonderboy" because he shares a first name with Stephen Thompson.
However, his coach's ex-girlfriend came up with the surprise idea of "Astroboy," citing Erceg's likeness to the popular anime character. Despite its unorthodox origin, the term stuck with people around him. It was catchy, memorable, and perhaps a little appropriate. While Erceg does not recall explicitly adopting the nickname himself, it persisted with him, most likely because of its popularity among his teammates, and eventually became a permanent fixture in the MMA world.
Last updated on August 14, 2024
FAQs on Steve Erceg's Nickname
A. He weighs 125 lb (57 kg).
A. The height of Steve Erceg is 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m).
A. As of August 2024, Steve Erceg is currently 29 years old.
A. Steve Erceg is nicknamed "Astroboy."
A. Steve Erceg has lost only two times in his mixed martial arts career as of August 14, 2024.
