Australia’s No.1 flyweight (125 lbs) fighter, Stephen “Astroboy” Erceg (9-1 MMA) has signed an unique multi-fight settlement with the UFC.
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Final 12 months Stephen was scheduled to have his audition for the UFC on the globally televised Dana White’s Contender Collection, however attributable to visa points he was unable to carry out on the massive stage and he headed again to Australia.
The resilience proven throughout this time is a testomony to Erceg’s character, a person who isn’t solely succesful and assured contained in the cage however continues to place within the work exterior it and leaves little to probability in chasing his objectives.
Over the weekend at Everlasting MMA 73, Stephen added one other victory to his resume with a slick first-round submission of Japanese fighter Soichiro Hirai (4-2 MMA). In what was anticipated to be an in depth contest “Astroboy” confirmed his means to dominate on the bottom and cease the combat early. As he headed backstage, full of adrenaline and coronary heart pumping off a fast stoppage victory he didn’t count on the next occasions. Mick Maynard and Hunter Campbell, two of the senior executives on the UFC have been ready for him and he was supplied a contract on the spot.
Stephen Erceg, UFC Flyweight: “It’s a dream come true to be signed to the UFC. It’s taken a number of sacrifice and dedication to get right here. That is simply step one alongside the way in which to reaching that UFC gold.”.
Courtney Arduous Day, Rival Sports activities Administration: “Steve needed to overcome fairly just a few setbacks final 12 months together with properly documented visa points which stored him out of his Contender Collection bout. The workforce at Rival Sports activities are thrilled that Steve is now the place he deserves to be, combating one of the best athletes within the largest MMA promotion on the planet.”
Cam O’Neill, Everlasting MMA: “There may be pleasure within the air throughout Australian MMA and the long run seems to be vivid for Everlasting MMA fighters. We’re wanting ahead to extra athletes following within the footsteps of Stephen Erceg and being given the chance to compete towards one of the best on the planet.”
Everlasting 74 will likely be held at Southport Sharks, Gold Coast on March 18 with the 2 title fights. The welterweight strap is on the road with champion Kaleb Rideout(7-2) defending towards Joseph Luciano (7-1). Within the co-main, the Light-weight champion David Martinez (9-4) will likely be combating Blake Donnelly (6-1). You’ll be able to catch the primary card motion on UFC Battle Move and the prelims free on the Everlasting MMA YouTube.
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