Steve Erceg delivered an outstanding striking performance against Tim Elliott at UFC Perth. After a closely contested first round, Erceg began to assert control in the second, consistently landing his right hand. This prompted Elliott to press forward with aggressive, less controlled strikes, but Erceg’s excellent footwork kept him out of harm’s way.
Elliott’s approach remained largely the same in the third round, as he attempted to put pressure on Erceg. However, ‘Astro Boy’ skillfully countered Elliott’s wild style, peppering him with combinations throughout the final stanza. With just over 90 seconds left, Elliott initiated a takedown attempt, but Erceg quickly recovered and created distance. This proved to be Elliott’s final significant 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).
