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Alex Perez not surprised Steve Erceg got UFC title shot, despite Muhammad Mokaev’s ‘tougher resume’

Alex Perez explains why he's not surprised by Steve Erceg's UFC title shot at flyweight.

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Steve Erceg on UFC 301: People wouldn’t have been super excited about Muhammad Mokaev title shot

Steve Erceg believes the UFC simply saw him as a more exciting option than Muhammad Mokaev for a title shot.

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WA stars set to headline Perth's UFC 305 on August 18

The UFC is set to have a distinct West Australian flavour when the event returns to Perth on August 18.

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Muhammad Mokaev: Steve Erceg ‘still green,’ loses to champ Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301

Muhammad Mokaev thinks Steve Erceg is too inexperienced to beat Alexandre Pantoja.

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UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja would entertain bantamweight ‘just for Sean O’Malley’

Alexandre Pantoja is still interested in fighting fellow UFC champ Sean O'Malley.

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WA's Steve Erceg ready for his date with destiny

WA's Steve Erceg says it's still sinking in that he has the chance to win the UFC flyweight belt in just his fourth bout.

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Muhammad Mokaev baffled by Steve Erceg’s UFC 301 title shot: ‘They can delay, but they cannot deny my destiny’

Muhammad Mokaev was pretty angry to find out that Steve Erceg got a UFC flyweight title shot over him.

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Video: At UFC 301, Alexandre Pantoja faces surprise opponent Steve Erceg. Why this matchup?

Our "Spinning Back Clique" discusses the surprising UFC 301 main event matchup, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg for the 125-pound title.

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UFC 301 odds: Alexandre Pantoja opens as sizeable favorite to defend title vs. Steve Erceg

Given the disparity in ranking, it should come as no surprise Alexandre Pantoja is heavily favored to retain gold at UFC 301.

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Alexandre Pantoja: Steve Erceg good name but ‘so lucky’ to get UFC 301 title shot

UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja thinks Steve Erceg's title shot is a case of timing luck.

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Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Diaz-Masvidal boxing rematch, UFC 301’s main event, Jose Aldo’s return, Islam Makhachev speaks

On "Spinning Back Clique," our panel discusses Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2, UFC 301's headliner, the return of Jose Aldo, and much more.

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WA's Erceg to fight Pantoja for UFC flyweight crown

Australian Steve Erceg only made his UFC debut last year, but he's now just one victory away from being crowned the flyweight world champion.

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Alexandre Pantoja to defend flyweight title in UFC 301 main event vs. Steve Erceg

Alexandre Pantoja is set to defend UFC flyweight title against Steve Erceg in the UFC 301 headliner on May 6 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Steve Erceg ready for Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301 if he gets the call

Steve Erceg would jump at the opportunity if he was offered a title shot against Alexandre Pantoja.

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UFC Fight Night 238 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

UFC Fight Night 238 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as X, Instagram and Facebook.

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Steve Erceg explains Brandon Moreno callout after UFC Fight Night 238 victory

Steve Erceg walloped Matt Schnell at UFC Fight Night 238, then called out former champ Brandon Moreno. Here's why.

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UFC Fight Night 238 post-event facts: Umar Nurmagomedov on the rise in bantamweight books

Check out all the facts from UFC Fight Night 238, which saw Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Muhammad Mokaev and Umar Nurmagomedov make noise.

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UFC Fight Night 238 video: Steve Erceg KOs Matt Schnell with clean left hand, calls out Brandon Moreno

Steve Erceg picked up his first UFC finish in violent fashion when he brutalized Matt Schnell.

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UFC 295 medical suspensions: Jiri Prochazka, Sergei Pavlovich among 19 suspended indefinitely

Nineteen indefinite suspensions were handed out after UFC 295, per the New York State Athletic Commission.

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Steve Erceg disappointed by UFC 295 performance, wants to reset with ranked opponent

Steve Erceg won at UFC 295, but that wasn't enough for him to walk out of Madison Square Garden feeling content.

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UFC 295 post-event facts: Alex Pereira joins exclusive two-title club in record time

The best facts from UFC 295, which saw Alex Pereira join the two-division title club in less fights than the eight names before him.

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Stephen Erceg def. Alessandro Costa at UFC 295: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Stephen Erceg's unanimous decision win over Alessandro Costa at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Photos: UFC 295 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the UFC 295 ceremonial weigh-ins at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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UFC 295 adds two more contender fights to Madison Square Garden lineup

Four more contenders have been added to UFC 295 in New York City.

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Steve Erceg wants ‘highly touted’ opponent on UFC 293 card in Sydney

Steve Erceg hopes to be in the spotlight on home soil when the UFC returns to Australia this summer.

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