With UFC 300 in the background, fans are now excited for the promotion's team to return to Brazil for the PPV – UFC 301. The event headliners include: alexandre pantojawho will defend the flyweight title steve arseg. But people don't seem to know much about the winning candidate. Today we are here to find out a little more about “Astro Boy”.
Erceg boasts a 12-1 MMA record, with 11 of those wins coming in a row. The only fight he lost was his second MMA fight. To achieve such records, the athletes and their teams must be at the top level. Ahead of his title fight (and potentially his 12th straight MMA win), let's take a look at Steve Arseg's gym, coaches, and many of his teammates.
All about Steve Erceg's corner and team
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Steve Arseg is a relative newcomer to the UFC when compared to other fighters in the flyweight division. He debuted at the age of 27 and competed for his title at the age of 28, less than a year after his promotion. The number one contender for the 125-pound title has been training in his hometown of Perth, Australia for a long time.
The Erceg train is 'Wilkes Martial Arts, BJJ and MMA Academy'.the gym owner david wilkesHe runs a gym with his wife and is also the head coach of Astro Boy. Mr. Erceg earned his black belt in Jiu-Jitsu while training at the facility.
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He has also trained with lightweight stars. Benel Darish in 'Kings MMATrained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Anaheim, California Sergio Peña I occasionally attend his Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As for Steve Arseg's teammates and training partners, they don't seem to be experienced professional fighters. Some of his most experienced teammates include: “TLC” Rich Lockett, with a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. after that, Shannon Staples His amateur record is 3 wins and 3 losses, and finally, Louis Kristofferson, He is also an amateur fighter with two wins so far. Meanwhile, Erceg is working as a trainer while also training as a professional fighter.
“Astro Boy” wants to train future mixed martial arts stars!
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Steve Arseg isn't just trying to make his mark in MMA. He also helps young children prepare to become professional martial artists. After earning his black belt, Erceg decided to become a trainer himself. In addition to training there, he is also an instructor and takes care of the training routines of young students at the “Wilkes Martial Arts, BJJ and MMA Academy”.
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Despite being the only fighter to reach his level in MMA from his own gym, Steve Arseg is confident that more fighters will follow suit. Now, all of his hard work and over 15 years of training will be on display when he takes on Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301.
Steve Arseg has only had three fights in the UFC so far. There was a polarizing reaction to his participation in the title match, as he had a relatively quick path to the belt. Despite this reaction from fans, it all depends on what happens on May 4th.