While he might have been viewed as an unlikely title challenger in just his fourth Octagon appearance, Steve Erceg proved that he belonged on that stage this past May.
. “Although it looked too soon and all that nonsense, it probably wasn’t. I’m going to be a contender and then, eventually, champion one day.”co-main event on Saturday at RAC Arena in Perth. A victory over another top contender could put “Astro Boy” right back into the middle of the title discussion, but he’s taking a realistic view on his standing in the flyweight division.
“The division is looking pretty stacked at the moment. There’s every opportunity for somebody to come in there and steal it before I get there,” Erceg said. “I think likely I beat Kai, I have to fight once or twice more to get a title shot again.” However, there are goals beyond winning a UFC title that appeal to Erceg. And to get to where he wants to be, that means taking on all comers.
“I want to be the toughest guy in the division, not just the champion,” Erceg said. “Champion, it’s the main goal, but it means nothing if you’ve dodged everybody. When people look at the flyweight division, like, ‘Oh, Steve’s undoubtedly the best fighter in that division.’ There’s not, ‘Oh, but,’ none of that crap. I’ve beaten them all, I’m the guy. I want to fight everybody and prove that.”Fight Facts: UFC on ESPN 61 ‘Tybura vs. Spivac 2’Robert Whittaker Expects Du Plessis vs.
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