In a battle of former UFC flyweight title contenders, Steve Erceg seems to have picked back up some positive momentum, defeating Tim Elliott at UFC Perth.
Erceg, the younger fighter, used speed to his advantage, landing well with his strikes. Elliott had his fair share of strikes and scored a couple of takedowns; however, Erceg landed the strongest strikes, courtesy of a combination and a rocking right hand.
Erceg landed more strikes in the second round and scored a late takedown on Elliott, while also avoiding a leg lock attempt from Elliott on the ground. Erceg worked a counterpunch well with his jab in the third, not allowing Elliott to get much going.
Erceg took the decision with 29-28 scores on all three scorecards.
Steve Erceg Scores Decision Over Tim Elliott At UFC Perth
This fight went on despite concerns in the last 24+ hours due to reported unusual betting line movement.
Erceg has now won two straight, entering this fight off a win over Ode’ Osbourne at UFC Vegas 109.
Elliott had won two straight entering this fight; he still has a strong run of late, now 4-2 in his last six. Before tonight, Elliott last fought at UFC 319, submitting Kai Asakura.