Steve Erceg delivered a striking masterclass against Tim Elliott at UFC Perth. After a closely contested opening round, Erceg began to assert his dominance in the second. He repeatedly landed his right hand, prompting Elliott to press forward aggressively with wild strikes. However, Erceg’s exceptional footwork effectively kept him out of harm’s way.
Elliott’s approach remained consistent in the third round, as he attempted to apply pressure on Erceg. Nevertheless, ‘Astro Boy’ brilliantly countered Elliott’s less refined style, peppering him with precise combinations throughout the stanza. With just over 90 seconds remaining, Elliott initiated a takedown attempt, but Erceg swiftly returned to his feet and created distance. This appeared to be Elliott’s final significant push, as Erceg continued to land counter-strikes until the final bell.
Official Result: Steve Erceg defeated Tim Elliott via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
