Steve Erceg delivered a striking masterclass against Tim Elliott at UFC Perth. After a closely contested first round, Erceg began to establish dominance in the second, consistently landing his right hand. This prompted Elliott to press forward with aggressive, albeit wild, strikes, but Erceg’s exceptional footwork kept him safe.
Elliott’s strategy remained largely the same in the third round, as he attempted to put pressure on Erceg. However, ‘Astro Boy’ expertly countered Elliott’s aggressive style, peppering him with a series of precise strikes throughout the final stanza.
With just over 90 seconds remaining, Elliott initiated a takedown attempt, but Erceg quickly regained his footing and created separation. This appeared to be Elliott’s final push, as Erceg continued to land effective counter-strikes until the final bell.
Official Result: Steve Erceg defeated Tim Elliott via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).