Bantamweight#11 RankedACTIVE
Steve Erceg
13-4
1 Win Streak
Age
30
Height
5'8"
Weight
1355 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
14:56
Gym
—
UFC Record
4-3(7 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 3
Last 5
WWLLL
Finish Rate
62%
Bonuses
2
Style
MMA
Location
Perth, Australia
Last Fight2025-08-09
OO
W - Ode Osbourne
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Steve ErcegDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
OO
vs Ode Osbourne
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MS
vs Matt Schnell
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:26
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:26
LOSS
BM
vs Brandon Moreno
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
KK
vs Kai Kara-France
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya· 2024-08-17
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:04
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:04
LOSS
AP
vs Alexandre Pantoja
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg· 2024-05-04
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AC
vs Alessandro Costa
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DD
vs David Dvorak
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana· 2023-06-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.0/min
Grappling
1.15 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Steve adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
22 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
86%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
45%
⭐Other
Counters
45%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
36%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (86%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Jabs) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (141%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 281% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (17/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
46%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc87%
Clinch
88% acc11%
Ground
95% acc2%
Striking Differential+0.21/min
4.00 landed/min3.79 absorbed/min
4.00
Landed/Min
3.79
Absorbed/Min
0.14
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed418
Sig. Strikes Attempted910
Key Insights
Steve is a distance-first striker, with 87% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 69% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 87% of output at range with 42% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
28%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
63%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
10%
Landed
3
Defended
26
Total
29
1.15
TD / 15min
0.43
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
29
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
58
Attempted
28%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
33%
R2
33%
R3
33%
Key Insights
6 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (28%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
836
1.06
Ratio
Absorbed
792
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.1
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.5
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
95%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:18
R2 Control
0:34
R3 Control
1:32
R1 to Final
-8%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-4.8pp
Body
+16.7pp
Leg
-11.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.8pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
18.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
22.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
120%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2878
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 6
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights