Steve Erceg is aware some ill-timed decision making likely cost him from leaving UFC 301 as new flyweight champion. Just 11 months after making his promotional debut, Erceg (12-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) challenged Alexandre Pantoja (28-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC) for the title on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, coming up short by unanimous decision in a fight that ultimately decided by the fifth round. Two of three judges had the fight knotted at two rounds each going into the final frame, where Erceg was doing well until being reversed on a takedown attempt. That allowed Pantoja to take the round and close the fight strong.
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Steve Erceg ‘devastated’ by UFC 301 title fight loss: ‘I blew it’ – MMA Junkie