The UFC never fails to deliver thrilling matchups almost every other weekend. The major pay-per-view events in this calendar year have been impressive. The upcoming UFC 301 later this weekend is no different. The UFC 301 is headlined by Alexandre Pantoja, who takes on contender Steve Erceg. Steve Erceg recently gave his take on what he thinks is the biggest fight of his career.
Alexandre Pantoja is one of the most versatile fighters in the company. A great striker from Brazil, his grappling credentials are second to none. He is set to defend his title for the second time in the company.
Steve Erceg gives his take on UFC 301
Steve Erceg is one of the many stars in the company who hails from Australia. Erceg is on a three-fight win streak in the company. Many believe it’s too soon for the Australian national to fight for the title, given he has only won three fights in the Flyweight division. Steve Erceg has a rather interesting take on the matter. Erceg said,
I am honestly excited for the opportunity to get yelled and asked to die and bottles thrown at me. It’s going to be very exciting.
Steve Erceg made it clear that he is not thinking much about anything and is just enjoying his time as an underdog in the title fight. The Brazilian fans are known for being wild and outspoken, and they let their words reach the fighters facing the Brazilian UFC stars. Steve is absolutely thrilled and is ready to be cursed at by the fans in the arena and beer bottles thrown at him. Steve Erceg will be willing to be the third champion to hail from the Kangaroo land.
The bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg will be interesting in the octagon. Erceg is a natural striker in the division, whereas Pantoja is known to be a versatile fighter who can strike and grapple with anyone in the UFC. It’ll be interesting to see how the UFC 301 shapes up to be later this week in the UFC.
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