fight team ·
Flyweight (56.7kg)
Steve "Astroboy" Erceg
Cool, calm collected and violent.
Pro record
14
WINS
0
LOSSES
0
DRAWS
Amateur record
7
WINS
1
LOSSES
0
DRAWS
Biography
Steve Erceg is a UFC flyweight representing Wilkes MMA. He began training at Wilkes in 2008 after watching a UFC fight sparked his interest in mixed martial arts, beginning a journey that would take him from local competition to the world stage.
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and former Eternal MMA flyweight champion, Steve built his career on the Australian circuit, developing his skills across striking, wrestling and grappling before earning his place in the UFC.
His career has included competing at Madison Square Garden and challenging for the UFC flyweight world title. From his early days on the mats at Wilkes to facing the best in the sport, Steve’s journey reflects years of dedicated training and a commitment to competing at the highest level.
Quick facts
DISCIPLINES
MMA, No-gi grappling, Wrestling
Weight class
Flyweight (56.7kg)
rank
BJJ Black belt
At Wilkes since
2008
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2024
First WA Athlete to challenge for a UFC World Title
2021
Defended Eternal MMA Flyweight Champion
2020
Eternal MMA Flyweight Champion
2016
Professional ISKA 57kg State MMA Champion
2015
Amateur WKA 57kg State MMA Champion
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