History of Steve Erceg in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 5, 2024

Stephen Vincenzo Erceg is an Australian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC Flyweight division. As of May 7, 2024, he is ranked #9 in the UFC flyweight rankings.

July 27, 1995: Birth of Steve Erceg

Steve Erceg was born on July 27, 1995.

2016: Start of Erceg's MMA career

Steve Erceg began his MMA career in 2016, fighting in Australian promotions like Hex Fighting Series and Eternal MMA.

2022: Erceg withdraws from Dana White's Contender Series

In 2022, Steve Erceg was scheduled to fight Clayton Carpenter at Dana White's Contender Series, but withdrew because of visa issues.

May 2023: Erceg withdraws from UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill

Erceg was scheduled to fight Clayton Carpenter at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill in May 2023, but pulled out due to visa issues.

June 10, 2023: UFC Debut and Victory against David Dvořák

Steve Erceg made his UFC debut on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289, replacing Matt Schnell and defeating David Dvořák by unanimous decision. He earned his first Performance of the Night bonus award.

July 1, 2023: Scheduled bout with Clayton Carpenter cancelled

Erceg's fight against Clayton Carpenter, scheduled for July 1, 2023 at UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov, was cancelled due to Carpenter's injury.

November 11, 2023: Victory against Alessandro Costa at UFC 295

On November 11, 2023, Erceg won against Alessandro Costa at UFC 295 by unanimous decision. Costa replaced Matt Schnell, who withdrew from the bout.

March 2, 2024: Victory against Matt Schnell at UFC Fight Night 238

Steve Erceg won against Matt Schnell in the second round via knockout on March 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 238, winning the Performance of the Night award.