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Steve Erceg Snaps Three-Fight Skid with Unanimous Decision Over Ode Osbourne

He used grappling control after an early knockdown to earn a unanimous verdict securing his UFC status.

Overview

  • Erceg recovered from an opening-round knockdown by shifting focus to takedowns and ground control against Osbourne.
  • All three judges scored the co-main event 29-28 in Erceg’s favor, ending his three-fight losing streak at UFC Vegas 109.
  • Osbourne was Erceg’s third opponent for the event after Alex Perez withdrew due to injury and Hyun Sung Park was rebooked elsewhere.
  • The bout took place at bantamweight after Osbourne accepted the fight on short notice and could not make the flyweight limit.
  • Fans and fighters on social media questioned the second-round scoring and called Erceg’s performance less than inspiring.