When Steve Erceg entered the octagon May 4 in Rio de Janeiro’s Farmasi Arena, he wasn’t just a heavy underdog; he was a name scarcely heard by UFC fans.
Erceg, then the No. 10 contender in the flyweight division, battled champion Alexandre Pantoja in just his fourth UFC fight.
Although Erceg lost by decision to Pantoja, he was encouraged by a performance that saw him go the distance for the first time in his career.
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